Lindsay William-Ross

A woman who spent the night at the Hollywood Hills home of actor Eddie Kaye Thomas refused to leave Wednesday morning, and armed with a knife remained barricaded inside during a police standoff that lasted nearly six-and-a-half hours.

An unidentified man has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat made yesterday that led to the evacuation and search of a Metrolink train at the Burbank station.

Health officials have now revealed that another death due to bacterial meningitis involves a second member of the gay community in Los Angeles, however they caution there is not likely to be a widespread outbreak of the dangerous illness.

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.

Tesco, the UK operators of the regional grocery chain Fresh & Easy has been taking a long, hard look at how the business is doing, and, perhaps as expected, has decided to sell all of their stores.

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).

"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.

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).

Over six dozen digital billboards that normally flash and shine over L.A.'s streets have been ordered shut off on Monday, April 15 by a Los Angels Superior Court judge.

The death this weekend of a young man diagnosed with meningitis has the City of West Hollywood alarmed about a potentially widespread outbreak of the dangerous illness.

Visitors to Disneyland and California Adventure this weekend may have been bummed to learn that three very popular rides were shut down due to safety violations, and two remain voluntarily closed Sunday.

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.