Jessica P. Ogilvie

I know I'm not alone when I say that I've wiled away many a lonely night wondering why nobody has turned Tupac Shakur's life into a musical. It would be just like "West Side Story," I always imagine, only fewer leather jackets. Well, I'm pleased to report that someone with some authority has finally taken action on this pressing concern

Lorna Valle, the woman accused of drowning her two young children in a bathtub, suffered from anxiety and depression and repeatedly sought help but never found it, says her husband, Jose Humberto Taque, in an interview with the LA Times.

Those of you gunning for a big fat Schwarzenegger divorce will be disappointed to hear that the philandering former governor and his estranged wife, Maria Shriver, were spotted shopping for furniture together in Santa Monica yesterday.

A man was caught on surveillance tape yesterday while robbing a bank in Chino. After walking outside, he shot an on-duty police officer, reports NBC Los Angeles. In the tape, the man, who's wearing a mask, can be seen holding a rifle as he walks around California Bank and Trust, and then leaving carrying a bag.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, the Academy considers diversifying, universities will protest budget cuts, and Kim Kardashian moves next door to another talentless, vapid TV star. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.

The Bling Ring, that group of wily teenagers who broke into the Los Angeles homes of celebrities to steal their Louis Vuitton bags and Chanel sunglasses, is about to be immortalized on the silver screen, and it's now set to star Emma Watson. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Watson was wooed by the film's director, Sofia Coppola.

Marston Hefner, Hugh Hefner's 21-year-old son, was charged with inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant and vandalism on Tuesday after allegations that he punched and kicked his girlfriend, Playboy Playmate Claire Sinclair, during an argument at their Pasadena apartment, and damaged her computer.

Food critic Jonathan Gold recently made waves when it was announced that he was leaving his longtime home at the LA Weekly to write for the LA Times' new "Saturday" section. But it turns out that's not all Mr. Gold had up his sleeve with his new career trajectory -- Kevin Roderick of LA Observed reports that Gold is also debuting a new column in Smithsonian Magazine.

Anyone who misses the cold winter of their hometown is in luck this week -- temperatures dipped to below freezing last night, and might stay that way until Friday. KTLA reports that a freeze warning was in effect in Ventura County, San Bernardino and Riverside County until 9:00 a.m. today, and that temperatures got down to 26 degrees last night.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, Disney gives out special mouse ears, Bob Hope and his wife get a square named after them, and dogs have new leeway in restaurants. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.

Well, it was fun while it lasted, but apparently the notorious "1% tipper" was all made up. The Orange County Register reports that a photo of a receipt showing a $1.33 tip on a $133.54 bill, and a note to the server to "get a real job," was manipulated.

A teacher in Orange County was arrested on Thursday on charges of having sexual contact with a 14-year-old female student, reports ABC News. Joshua Alexander Evans, 32, was taken into custody after the girl's mother reported that the two had kissed on the mouth and embraced at another student's house.