Sharon Knolle

Heading out to the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval tonight? You'll be joined by about 499,999 other people making the trek to WeHo, so plan to carpool, cab or hoof it, or take the city's free shuttle.

Doris Payne, an 83-year-old woman with a five-decade career as a jewel thief, is back behind bars. The octogenarian is already the subject of a documentary and is set to be played in a feature film by Halle Berry.

Two deputies were injured in a shootout in Inglewood this morning, and one of the deputies may have her cell phone charger to thank for saving her life.

Trendy Sriracha hot sauce is not so popular with the folks living right next to the factory that makes the fiery stuff.

Sorry, pig owners in Seal Beach. The party is over.

What's the best defense against pirates? Turns out, it's "Oops! I Did It Again."

A dense fog descended over the Los Angeles area this morning, and of course that means moody Instagram and Twitter pics galore.

Julianne Hough dressed up like her favorite 'Orange is the New Black' character for Halloween, Crazy Eyes. Which meant she went in blackface.

Sad to report that Marcia Wallace, best-known as the Emmy-winning voice of Edna Krabappel on 'The Simpsons,' died last night in Los Angeles.

Plan your detour now: The 405 Freeway Sepulveda Pass will be closed in both directions late Saturday night to make roadway improvements.

Note to burglars (and drunk people), breaking into a building through the chimney: Not such a great idea.

A bicyclist who reportedly attempted to outrun a Metrolink train in Palmdale was struck and killed Saturday night.