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Jessica P. Ogilvie

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Former associate editor
  • Apparently, motorcycle gangs don't like it when their names are appropriated to sell cutesy t-shirts to hipster girls. Weird, huh? But it's true. According to CBS News, the Hells Angels motorcycle gang is suing Silver Lake-based clothing company Wildfox Couture over a t-shirt made by the company that reads: "My Boyfriend's A Hells Angel."
  • At California State University Northridge’s art galleries, a new exhibit will showcase the work of two Chinese artists exploring the notions of urbanization and modernization of their country, according to a statement released by the university. The artists, Chen Qiulin and Fen Weng, will showcase over 40 pieces of photographic and video art.
  • After being stung by what officials estimate to be thousands of bees, a 95-year-old man has been treated at the hospital and released, reports NBC Los Angeles. The Redondo Beach man, whose name hasn't been released, was apparently walking past an apartment building in the 1700 block of Ruxton Lane yesterday afternoon where fumigators were trying to remove the bees' hive from the roof.
  • In tonight's Extra, Extra, we bring news about a group of Beverly Hills Glenn Beck supporters, a peeping Tom in a tanning salon, Nancy Reagan's averted injury, and what teens are up to on Facebook. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.
  • A man dubbed the "tourist bandit" is being sought by the FBI after robbing two Bank of American branches this week, reports KTLA 5. The robberies took place on Monday in West Hollywood, and on Wednesday in Venice. Each time, the bandit told tellers he had a gun and a bomb, although they weren't in view.
  • losing arguments are set to begin today in the case of Brandon McInerney, a 17-year-old Oxnard boy accused of shooting his classmate Larry King to death in 2008, reports ABC 7. The trial has generated a great deal of national attention and controversy, in large part because King was gay.
  • After a string of businesses had their windows smashed in San Pedro, one man has been arrested, according to a statement released by the LAPD this morning. Since mid-July, 16 businesses have had their windows smashed, mostly by BB pellets but at least one by a brick. The vandalism all took place between 7:00 p.m. and 4:30 a.m., along busy streets in the area.
  • On Friday, Senator Kevin de León plans to get the Senate Select Committee on Sports and Entertainment together in downtown's state building on Friday for a hearing about the proposed football arena at L.A. Live. The stadium is tentatively called Farmers Field, and a funding proposal from developer AEG recently passed muster from the L.A. City Council.
  • Brent Zubek, who is suspected of killing a couple in Chatsworth and putting their bodies in a trash bin has been charged with eight felonies, among them assault with a firearm on a peace officer, reports CBS News. Police began their hunt for Zubek earlier this month, and although officials found him at the time, he was not arrested as he was believed to be armed and dangerous.
  • Yesterday, L.A.'s Board of Public Works voted to deny a permit for Sunset Junction. The decision was made based on the fact that the organizers hadn't coughed up $142,000 to pay for this year's city services, including police, fire and transportation services. But organizers for the festival, which is scheduled to take place this weekend, aren't giving up just yet.
  • In tonight's Extra, Extra, smokin' hot lady real estate agents, football stadium talks move forward, a drinking game for foodies, and Kim Kardashian's wedding may have pissed off some neighbors. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.
  • Say good-bye to the horror of logging on to your computer after a night out only to find pictures of yourself with your fist wrapped around a beer, sweat dripping down your forehead and your mouth forming the word "wooo!" -- the Gods of Facebook have deigned to let us approve photos before they get tagged.