Paramount, AG Bonta Make Progress in Warner Bros. Settlement Talks
Paramount Skydance and California Attorney General Rob Bonta have made progress in settlement talks that could resolve the state’s antitrust challenge to Paramount’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, it was reported Friday. The two sides have been quietly negotiating a possible resolution to the lawsuit brought by Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general…
Newsom Signs Bill to Create New Tax Credit for Post-Production
Local officials were celebrating Saturday after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that creates a first-of-its kind tax credit to support entertainment workers in all areas of post-production, including picture editorial, sound, music, visual effects and finishing. Newsom signed the bill at the Television Academy in North Hollywood on Friday. “This is a big victory…
Man Allegedly Pepper-Sprays Someone for Using Cell Phone During Movie
A man was cited and released for allegedly pepper-spraying a patron who was using a cell phone during a movie in Burbank, according to multiple media reports. The incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the AMC Burbank, 125 E. Palm Ave. A witness told police that about 40 minutes into the movie, the…
At-Risk Woman Who Went Missing in Palmdale Located
A 30-year-old at-risk woman who went missing in Palmdale has been located, authorities said Saturday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department did not release where or when Queen Shovova Jones was located. Jones, who has a cognitive impairment, had last been seen around 5 p.m. Thursday in the 37600 block of 27th Street East, according…
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Average LA, Orange County Gas Prices Rise For 32nd Straight Day
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose for the 32nd consecutive day Saturday, increasing 1.9 cents to $6.184, its highest amount since May 22. The average price has risen 54.2 cents over…
Biker Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on 710 Freeway in Paramount
A biker suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Saturday on the Long Beach (710) Freeway in Paramount, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:25 a.m. Saturday on the northbound freeway east of Rosecrans Avenue, according to the California…
Attorney Settles Whistleblower Suit vs. Nonprofit Al Otro Lado
An attorney who alleged he was wrongfully terminated from his job as a supervising attorney at a nonprofit in retaliation for repeatedly complaining about potential fraudulent billing and workplace violations has reached a settlement in his lawsuit. Attorneys for Al…
Jermaine Jackson Accuser Loses Bid to Immediately Move Case Forward
A judge has denied a request by an 84-year-old woman who is suing Jermaine Jackson for sexual assault to order the singer to formally respond to her lawsuit. On Friday, Van Nuys Superior Court Judge Elaine W. Mandel said she…