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Murder charges have been filed against two Burbank men accused of fatally beating a Glendale man and dumping his body in Angeles National Forest.

During Tuesday's intense showdown between a heavily armed suspect believed to be ex-cop Christopher Jordan Dorner and deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, two deputies were taken down by the gunfire. One survived, while another died of his injuries.

Vegan sloppy Joes, veggie burgers, vegan sushi, grilled veggie sandwiches, couscous salad with veggies, and hummus and pita plates: No, this isn't the menu at the latest fast-casual vegetarian eatery to open up in Echo Park, it's actually what's on the menu at the concession stand at L.A.'s Staples Center, which has just been named the top Vegetarian-Friendly NBA arena in America.

In tonight's Extra, Extra the homeless population in WeHo is decreasing, one important L.A. restaurant, and bad news for big fans of Honey Boo Boo's mom. 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).

Actor Steve Martin appears to have a new role, and one that's coming a bit late in life. Reportedly Martin, 67, and his wife, Anne Stringfield, 41, welcomed a baby in December, but have kept news of the infant's arrival under wraps.

In their regularly scheduled daily 3 p.m. press briefing, the Los Angeles Police Department's Commander Andrew Smith addressed the current standoff situation between authorities and a man believed to be triple murder suspect and ex-cop Christopher Jordan Dorner.

Valentine's Day is all about pouring on the sugar, mostly for couples celebrating their love, but also for the singletons who indulge their solo sweet tooths. While we've already helped you find some locally-sourced chocolates for February 14, if you were looking to pick up some other sweet treats and baked goods for you or your loved ones this Valentine's Day, here are a few options for you

A tow truck driver on the job was hit and killed by a possible DUI motorist who didn't stop to render aid in Malibu Monday night. That driver kept going for two more miles along Pacific Coast Highway until she crashed into a parked car.

An Orange County teacher and coach has been arrested and is suspected of putting up a phony Facebook page posing as a woman in order to get minor males to send lewd photos of themselves to him.

Though there have been tips coming in to the Los Angeles Police Department regarding missing Canadian tourist Elisa Lam, there has yet to be a significant lead in the 21-year-old woman's suspicious disappearance.

The Los Angeles Police Department have been urging anyone who thinks they have seen fugitive ex-cop and triple murder suspect Christopher Jordan Dorner to call authorities, and in some cases, the authorities respond, big time. Sunday night, a couple of calls about a possible Dorner sighting at a home improvement store in the valley led to a SWAT swarm and store shutdown.

A 48-year-old Orange County man has been sentenced to 157 years to life behind bars for molesting and raping his relatives, including a 13-year-old girl he impregnated and raped her again three weeks after she'd given birth.