Sharon Knolle

A man was shocked and insulted when his doctor diagnosed him with "Homosexual behavior," and included a now-obsolete code which labeled homosexuality as a form of mental illness.

Mark Wahlberg played it very cool when a fan mistook him for another well-known Boston actor, Matt Damon.

Some folks in an upscale Malibu neighborhood are upset that they might soon have tigers as their next-door neighbors.

Police arrived today to evict the former pastor of Crescent Heights United Methodist Church in West Hollywood; the mostly LGBT congregation was officially dissolved in 2011 but has continued to meet in dwindling numbers.

The man who founded Bikram Yoga, the Los Angeles-based, wildly popular "hot" form of the exercise that celebrities and presidents have practiced, is facing allegations of rape and racism from a former employee and more than one student.

A man who was assaulted late Sunday night outside the Barney's Beanery in Old Town Pasadena died today at a hospital, authorities said.

Ten years ago today, we were introduced to 'The O.C.,' the Fox series that brought us plenty of teenage angst, constant noshing of bagels and a new holiday, Chrismukkah.

Ellen Degeneres announced today via Twitter that she'll be back for her second time to host the Oscars in March, so we probably can't expect a "We Saw Your Boobs" song this time around.

Plan your detour, Westsiders: The northbound 405 off-ramp to Sunset Boulevard will be shut down for 120 days starting tonight.

Hallelujah, you can park at broken meters, again, L.A.! The Los Angeles City Council voted today to stop the city's policy of ticketing vehicles if they park in front of a busted meter.

Visitors to West Hollywood aren't the only ones feeling the pain of the new extended parking meter hours. Some of those hardest hit by the move, which went into effect on July 1, are restaurant and bar workers in the city's busy nightlife scene.

In today's Extra, Extra, Santa Fe Springs is plagued with a foul odor and Katy Perry quit drinking for three months. 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).