The City of Los Angeles is on track to hit the 4 million citizens mark by the end of this year, reports the Daily News. Seems that despite a general slowdown in growth, L.A. will easily add the 42125 new potential freeway shooting victims necessary to reach the "Big 4" milestone.

I have two thoughts on this:

- 4 million is still only half of NYC's population total. Angelenos better get to breeding if we want to catch up to the Big Apple anytime soon. I mean, c'mon - New Yorkers aren't twice as fertile as we are. Are they?

- What will the lucky 4 millionth immigrant receive as a reward for choosing Los Angeles over Riverside County or Phoenix? An earthquake survival kit? A complimentary Pink's dog? How about a Jim Hahn inaction figure with "Amazing Payola Receiving Grip"?  ¶ 11:57 AM