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Imprisoned on a parole violation, the exonerated suspect in the Bryan Stow beating case is now free from jail, and happy to be reunited with loved ones. Giovanni Ramirez was released from jail Saturday in San Diego after serving 10 months for violating his parole.

The Los Angeles Police Department have released details about at least three of their planned sobriety and drivers license checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols for this weekend.

Did you know there's an award for using Twitter? We talked to Shorty Awards co-founder Greg Galant to find out his thoughts on the state of the Tweet around the globe, what the heck "Mad Men" has to do with all this, and more.

The hospital employee who fatally stabbed a transient he'd kicked off the property has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Solomon Lee Washington, 58, was arrested by Los Angeles Police on Monday for the slaying that took place on the grounds of Kaiser Permanente in Woodland Hills.

What's going on in the local food scene? Chew on this: New cocktails are ready for imbibing, an upcoming class will help train you to be an official "beer server," and March 27 is National Paella Day, plus a few more food news bites.

ose Tulio Deras, 21, has been sentenced to 50 years to life in state prison for the 2011 beating death of his infant daughter and the rape of his wife, according to City News Service. Deras delivered the fatal beating to 9-month-old Valerie on January 15, 2011, because the baby girl would not stop crying.

So, fine, we have donuts on the brain. But that's okay, because so does Food & Wine, who have put together their picks for America's Best Donuts. There's just one L.A. shop on the list, though, and it might not be what you're expecting.

In today's Extra, Extra we've got a turkey hunt a-happenin', The Situation in a rehab situation, and a very unusual musical pairing, plus 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).

Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Area Homicide detectives made an arrest Tuesday afternoon in the stabbing death of a woman whose body was discovered in a valley park earlier that morning.

Authorities have released the cause of death in the case of the Malibu restaurant employee who was found dead Sunday evening outside his place of work. 32-year-old Carlos Ivan Rodas died from an upper respiratory disease, say Los ngeles County Sheriff's Detectives.

Today was the big announcement about the forthcoming food options at FIGAT7TH, the shopping area in Downtown L.A. that's in the midst of a $40-million renovation. Called TASTE FIGAT7TH, the quick-service café-style dining area will have eclectic international fare available for hungry shoppers.

Los Angeles is a donut city, from those ubiquitous stands selling cheery pink boxes lined with sprinkle-topped glistening rounds to the daring pastries plumped with rich foie gras at innovative eateries. In L.A. make our donuts topped with bacon, or vegan versions for animal-free enjoyment, and we'll even take the gluten out. But the worlds of donuts and art are about to collide in a delicious way.