Sharon Knolle

A burned body found near Castaic Lake is not that of missing teen Bryce Laspisa, authorities announced today.

After this summer's wild riot in Huntington Beach, the last thing city officials want is more partygoers flocking to the beachside town.

A dead bat found at an O.C. Park has tested positive for rabies.

In an effort to make the city more pedestrian- and bike-friendly, volunteers will be counting the number of people walking and bicycling at key intersections.

In today's Extra, Extra: A South L.A. street might be named after Jackie Robinson and a Santa Monica street's name is being hotly debated. 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

Clint Eastwood may be 83, but he's still got game: The director, who officially split from wife Dina less than two weeks ago, has wasted no time moving on.

James Franco says he doesn't care if people think he's gay or not.

Star Trek director J.J. Abrams has somehow has found time for a top-secret new project.

A mother and her daughter are missing after a fire broke out at the mechanic shop they lived above.

In today's Extra, Extra: Betty White and 'Breaking Bad' are both Guinness World record holders. Sweet! 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).

What a difference 14 years makes: Former wild child Angelina Jolie will receive her second Oscar for her humanitarian work.

The first reviews are in for the biopic 'Diana,' starring Naomi Watts as the beloved "People's Princess," and they are brutal.