Sharon Knolle

After a five-month trial, AEG Live was cleared today of any wrongdoing in the 2009 death of Michael Jackson.

In today's Extra, Extra: Who's reading for 'Star Wars?' Apparently, 'everyone.' 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).

A pack of German Shepherds started attacking parents and children as students were being let out from school yesterday afternoon

California: It's now a misdemeanor to post naked photos of your ex online.

The children of 'Top 40' radio show host Casey Kasem staged a protest yesterday outside his home, claiming that his wife, Jean, is keeping them from seeing their 81-year-old father, who has Parkinson's.

The L.A. County Coroner's office is seeking the public's help with the identification of an unidentified male found along Rio Hondo Riverbed bike path.

A man is suing Sprint after buying a phone for his son that, he says, had pornographic images of employees on it.

Obamacare, or Covered California as the health exchange is known here, has begun as of 8 a.m. this morning. Of course, questions still abound, including how much will it cost and how long it takes to sign up.

In today's Extra, Extra: JJ Abrams finally gets it: We're sick of the lens flare! 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 federal government shutdown is affecting folks nationwide, but fear not, some services remain in effect, including mail, border patrol and air traffic control.

'The Simpsons' will be bumping off a regular character this season. It'll be the long-running animated series' first fatality since Maude Flanders was bumped off 14 years ago.

Hundreds of lucky fans gathered last night at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to watch the 'Breaking Bad' finale with the cast and crew. Even Bryan Cranston (who's currently starring as LBJ in Cambridge, Mass) flew in for the event.