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In today's Extra, Extra we've got Beverly Hills approving the Purple Line...on their terms, where to find Thai Iced Tea Beer, and more news bites of the day. 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).

Angelenos have been reminded to follow the mantra "If you see something, say something" when it comes to items left unattended around town, which has led to a rash of "suspicious package" reports locally in the wake of Monday's Boston Marathon bombings. Today what appears to be a housewares item was inspected by the bomb squad after it was spotted and reported in a Silver Lake parking lot.

Ammar Harris, the self-proclaimed "pimp" accused of a fatal shooting that led to a fiery crash on the Las Vegas Strip, has finally been extradited from Los Angeles and is back in Nevada awaiting his next court appearance.

"Dancing With the Stars" hoofer Kym Johnson is a believer in bunnies, which is why she has stripped down to nothing but her rabbit for a new campaign for animal rights.

A tense situation continues to unfold this morning in El Segundo at the offices of a local business where an employee has taken her manager hostage at gunpoint.

A homeless man accused of a fatal arson attack on a man who declined to give him a handout outside a Long Beach convenience store has been charged with capital murder, and could face the death penalty.

In today's Extra, Extra we've got a loss in the local fast food scene, Charlie Sheen's new neighbor, and more news bites of the day. 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).

From a run on a local dog beach to a 'fowl line' in the Marina, here are 7 moments worth taking a second look at in our 7 Reasons to Love L.A. series.

Comedian Kevin Hart wound up behind bars early Sunday morning after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence while behind the wheel on the 101 Freeway.

A visit to the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam can be a powerful experience, and guests from all around the world are invited to sign the book at the historic World War II hiding place site to share their thoughts. When popstar Justin Bieber was there this week, he thought maybe the iconic teenage writer could have been a fan of his. You know, if things were, like way different.