Sharon Knolle

Police have released photos of two suspects who stole puppies from a Petco adoption event on June 16.

According to Travel + Leisure, L.A. is not the snobbiest city in the U.S.

Shark fin soup is now illegal in California. A new state law banning the possession or sale of shark fins takes effect today.

A Garden Grove man stands accused of shooting his neighbor in the face after the victim complained about him setting off fireworks in his backyard.

Kristen Bell was one of the straight celebs who swore she wouldn't tie the knot until gay marriage was legal. Sure enough, today she proposed to Dax Shepard via Twitter.

In today's Extra, Extra: Halle Berry testifies to keep paps in their place and Michael Jackson fans gather to remember the King of Pop. 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).

Ouch! Rihanna is lashing out at a British journalist who criticized her by posting an unflattering photo of her to Instagram, along with a few choice words.

A minor accident from May has come back to haunt Chris Brown: The singer was charged today with misdemeanor hit-and-run.

In today's Extra, Extra: Heidi Klum removes a telltale tattoo, Rosario Dawson removes some hair and some thieves steal... baby formula? 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).

The man charged with stabbing a woman to death on Hollywood Boulevard was released early from prison thanks to program designed for nonviolent offenders.

Melissa McCarthy says she's found that chatting up strangers in Los Angeles is like "you've asked them to remove their pants."

Jim Carrey stars in the comic book sequel 'Kick-Ass 2,' but now he's condemning his own movie, saying, "I cannot support that level of violence."