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Ladies, time to tame those tan lines in preparation to bare your boobies in the name of, well, the right to do so. GoTopless.org is once again sponsoring their annual march and rally for the equal right for women to go topless. The eye-catching event takes place at Venice Beach on Sunday August 26.

She's a 25-year-old model living in Los Angeles, and she's been in London for the Olympics cheering on her "bear" in his big ol' swim meet. Yep, sorry ladies: It seems the Olympian with the most medals ever has had a main squeeze for the past few months, and her name is Megan Rossee.

President Barack Obama is working on raising votes, and money, and tonight the incumbent Democrat will be at a star-studded fundraiser. But this time, while the host and guest lists are definitely a Hollywood who's who, this spendy shindig is in Connecticut. Never fear though--Obama is said to be returning to Los Angeles in September.

L.A. Sikh temples within the jurisdiction of the L.A. Police Department will see increased patrols in the wake of Sunday's fatal shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

In today's Extra, Extra we've got a seal gone astray, the missing FBI files of Marilyn Monroe, and the (unlikely) career of Courtney Stodden, 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).

Today is the nominating convention for the Peace and Freedom Party, and one hopeful contender is actress and comedian Roseanne Barr.

It's been a few weeks since onetime cruise ship worker Fabian Zanzi filed suit against actor John Travolta, alleging the star forced him into naked embraces and offered him hush money. Now Travolta and his legal team are responding.

In today's TGIF edition of Extra, Extra we've got a director and a composer both taking on interesting new projects, a change of relationship status for Stevie Wonder, and 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).

August 5, 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of legendary actress Marilyn Monroe, and a memorial service has been organized and will take place at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, the site of the star's final resting place.

It was a bit of an urban adventure early this morning for a horse in South Los Angeles who managed to get out of a stable and go for a jaunt on East Imperial Highway. Luckily the horse was tracked down and did not sustain any injuries.

Did you know that Southern California is home to America's first camel dairy? We didn't either, until we got wind of the Oasis Camel Dairy, which is located in San Diego County, and their presence at the Orange County Fair, where they are doing daily camel milking demonstrations.

If you'd prefer your dollars go towards supporting same-sex rights, and you are a lover of fried chicken sandwiches, you're about to have one more option in Los Angeles to put your money where your mouth is.