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Downtown's magnificent Central Library was one of prolific author Ray Bradbury's favorite places in Los Angeles, and today Ray Bradbury Square will be dedicated steps from the building in honor of the late sci-fi scribe.

Basketball badboy Dennis Rodman was found in contempt of court today and put on informal probation, and has been ordered to pay $500,000 in past-due child support to his ex-wife, Michelle.

In this quirky video clip from 1962, the Dave Brubeck Quartet is seen in a broadcast of a show called "The Lively Ones," playing "Blue Rondo a la Turk" while riding a magic carpet over a Los Angeles freeway.

It hasn't been easy for grocery chain Fresh & Easy to make a go of things in the U.S Market. Backed by British parent company Tesco, the first stores opened in California in 2007, and though they've had surges of openings (and some closings) the El Segundo-based business has held on.

Though a big refurbishment like the iconic sign just underwent is born of necessity thanks to years of beating by the elements, once upon a time not so very long ago in Hollywood history the sign was so badly damaged it needed to be completely torn down and resurrected.

In tonight's Extra, Extra we've got sad news for Kim Kardashian, a late celeb's house for sale, and what one survey says about WeHo's gays, along with more news 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).

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman announced in October they were calling it quits after 40 years together, including 30 as a married couple. Now rumor has it the pair are patching things up, or at least trying to.

The face of Hollywood is ready for its close-up after undergoing an extensive refurbishment.

At long last, TV therapist Dr. Phil (McGraw) has his beloved 1957 Chevy Bel Air back. The classic ride was heisted from a Burbank auto repair shop back in August, and was found by a special taskforce created to investigate classic car theft rings in L.A. County.

Doctors in Arizona treating actor Frankie Muniz are stumped as to what caused the 26-year-old to suffer a "mini-stroke" last week.