Jessica P. Ogilvie

Paris Jackson, 15, appeared on the show "Oprah's Next Chapter" on Sunday, and reported that rich kids in L.A. are no different from the rest of the country when it comes to bullying.

A man in his 40s was arrested last night after allegedly threatening his mother with sharpened knives at a house in Boyle Heights, reports City News Service. The man, whose name hasn't been released, began sharpening the knives in the kitchen of the house at about 6:30 p.m. and telling his mother, who was with him, that he was planning to use them on her.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, a school is evacuated due to bad science, weed is found on a boat, and watch out for Kings' ticket scalpers. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).

A protest is planned for today outside the school where a teacher called a 13-year-old student "nappy-headed," then the student was kicked out when her mother confronted the principal about the incident.

President Obama and his administration know what they’re doing when it comes to courting young voters, and so it’s no surprise that during his quick visit to L.A. this week, he stopped off to have breakfast with a group of youthful actors.

Here's a unique kind of single's event -- not to meet the man or woman of your dreams, but to meet the person you want to split rent with. A company called Meet. Mingle. Move. is holding a roommate mixer on Wednesday, June 13 at 1600 Vine.

Charlie Sheen got back to his old, winning self yesterday at the Kings game by losing his shit at a security guard who enforced the Staples Center's no re-entry policy. TMZ reports that Sheen went out for a smoke break then tried to get back in, but to no avail -- a female security guard wouldn't allow it.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, a beloved child star files for divorce, Occupy sees a victory, and a dog may become mayor of a California town. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).

Sundance Channel’s new show, “Push Girls,” premiered on Monday to rave reviews. The show follows four women who have been confined to wheelchairs, either because of accidents or illness, and have gone on to live exuberant, full lives, complete with the very same challenges that plague all of us: breakups, money problems, and family crises.

A church in West Hollywood has broken with the Presbyterians because of their deep-seated homophobia, according to an article in today's LA Times. What was once the West Hollywood Presbyterian Church has joined the United Church of Christ.

The body of a man in his 40s was found near lifeguard tower 28 on a beach in Santa Monica this morning, reports City News Service. Someone passing by saw the body at about 5:30 a.m. and let a nearby parking officer know. The man was positioned face down, near the edge of the water.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, a "Boogie Nights" inspired show hits the East side, some pot plants meet their maker, and elephants get a local advocate. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).