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California is broke, so if people aren't paying their old traffic tickets, what kind of incentive can the state offer to get them to pony up at least some of the cash? How about a 50% off deal! As we previously reported, the idea behind the state's "Amnesty Program" is to encourage delinquent ticket-holders to pay up at a discount, rather than perhaps not pay up at all.

It turns out actress Lindsay Lohan's lackadaisical 'tude towards her addiction and recovery is translating to her time put in doing court-ordered community service, and now her lame efforts have gotten her booted out of one program where Lohan was meant to complete over 300 hours of work.

No one has reported getting sick yet, but just to be safe, a Los Angeles meat company has announced a recall of several cases of their ground meat and ground meat products out of concern the meat is tainted with E. Coli bacteria.

The L.A. Weekly's Squid Ink blog says we're in the midst of a "ramen renaissance" around here, and what renaissance couldn't use a little modern day navigation assistance?

Say what you will about the scope and purpose of the Occupy L.A. movement, but you've gotta give 'em this: They are organized. Now Occupy L.A. has released a map of their site to help participants and guests navigate their temporary living and protesting quarters.

Some people turn to an elder or a higher power for guidance in a time of struggle. Los Angeles turns to Portland, Oregon. While before we've turned to Stumptown for direction for our street car transit and bike-friendliness on our streets, this time the City of L.A. has formed a "Mural Task Force" and is turning to Portland for advice based on the success of their mural ordinance.

Wing night can be messy, from the sauce-laden chicken to the crowds at your favorite watering hole serving up the special. To give a weeknight a fun boost, Hollywood's Delphine has launched Tuesday Wing Nights.

Beer lovers, your time has come! As we anticipated, L.A. Beer Week is back from October 10-23 with 14 days of beer-focused events to enjoy. With multiple events each day, there's a ton to choose from.

Councilman Richard Alarcon introduced a resolution to support the protesters, and, with the seconding of several other councilmembers, the resolution will be voted on early next week. Additionally, Alarcon has asked Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to issue an Executive Order that will allow the protesters to remain outside City Hall for the duration.

The brick-and-mortar location for the mobile sensation Coolhaus was anticipated to open this summer, but, as in most cases with eateries, there have been some delays. Today the Coolhaus gals assure fans of their quirky ice cream sandwiches that they will open no later than November 1st in their Culver City storefront.

In today's Extra, Extra we've got Johnny Depp's foot-in-mouth, a grabby softball coach, a stomped parrot, and more news bites of the day. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.

In the city built in part by the film biz, it's surprising we don't have a definitive film museum. Now, the pairing of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) means we are on the way to getting a movie museum.