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Remains discovered earlier this month in the Angeles National Forest have been identified as being those of a man authorities say was beaten to death, and the investigation has turned into a search for his killer.

Wow, these are the times indeed for free treats! Next week you can not only score yourself a free stack of pancakes, but now there's not one, but two places to go to get a free cup of frozen yogurt in honor of National Frozen Yogurt Day, with Menchie's joining the giveaway good times.

She was the last of the three singing sisters: Patty Andrews died today at age 94 at her home in Northridge.

Another day, another survey finds Los Angeles International Airport unpleasant for travelers. In this case, the annual Travel Trends Survey by the Travel Leaders Group has deemed LAX the third-worst in the nation when it comes to making flight connections.

In today's Extra, Extra we've got a new police chief in Inglewood, George Clooney in "Tomorrowland," and Villaraigosa (maybe) in Washington, DC, 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).

Actress Lindsay Lohan is due in court in Los Angeles Wednesday, but she is allegedly not feeling well, and has sent a "sick note" in through her lawyer explaining her absence. Alas, her tale of woe is a little on the sketchy side, and could fast track the starlet into jail.

A Glendale man is behind bars after being busted for an elaborate online scheme of "sextortion" that had the 27-year-old hacking social media and other accounts as a means to get women to send him naked photos of themselves.

In the spirit of National Frozen Yogurt Day, you should take froyo chain Yogurtland up on their offer of a free cup of frozen yogurt on Monday, February 4.

If Taco Bell's Doritos Locos taco shell had your tastebuds making an instant run for the border, you might be among those already salivating for their next taco shell flavor innovation: The Cool Ranch Doritos taco shell. Well, get ready, because Taco Bell has assured us it's happening soon.

The aftermath of the Chris Brown-Frank Ocean brawl is proving to include some curious elements, including the news that Ocean is looking to press charges, and Brown is feeling a lot like Jesus Christ.

We knew it was coming: Barnes & Noble is going to close several more locations around the nation, cutting about a third of their stores.

Rickie Lee Fowler, convicted for murder and arson in relation to the 2003 wildfire known as the "Old Fire," has been sentenced to death.