New Attorney Named to Represent Alec Baldwin’s El Dorado Pictures

Alec Baldwin has replaced one of the attorneys who has represented his company from the outset in the firm’s defense against a lighting technician’s emotional distress claims, which are part of a lawsuit stemming from the 2021 accidental death of the “Rust” film’s cinematographer. In court papers filed Thursday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge…

Person Killed In Fiery, Three-Vehicle Crash on Freeway in Downtown L.A.

A person was killed and another person was critically injured Sunday morning during a three-vehicle crash on the Harbor (110) Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, where a vehicle overturned and caught fire, authorities said. The crashed occurred at 1:50 a.m. on the northbound freeway at the Third Street onramp, the California Highway Patrol reported. Firefighters…

Overnight 605 Closures Between Cerritos and Irwindale Begin Monday

The latest round of overnight lane and ramp closures on the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway between Cerritos and Irwindale are set for Monday through Thursday as work on a repaving project continues, Caltrans announced. The Carson Street and Rosecrans Avenue on-ramps to the 605 north will be closed between the hours of 8 p.m.…

Record-Breaking March Heat Wave Expected This Week

The Southland is heading into an unseasonable March heat wave that is expected to yield record-breaking temperature this week with highs soaring into the upper 90s and overnight lows hovering in the 60s, forecasters said Sunday. The National Weather Service…

Oscars Ceremony Proceeding With Heavy Security Amid Iran War

Sunday’s Oscar ceremony at the Dolby Theatre will be held amid unusually heavy security, ramped up in light of the Middle East war and concerns about possible retaliatory strikes by Iraq. Security is always tight around the Academy Awards, which…

`Sinners,’ `One Battle’ Duel for Top Honors at 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards will be handed out Sunday, with Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” entering Hollywood’s biggest night with a record 16 nominations, followed by “One Battle After Another” with 13 nods and other best-picture contenders including “Frankenstein,” “Marty Supreme,” “Sentimental…


Public Oscars Watch Party Set for Academy Museum in LA

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will host its annual public Oscars watch party Sunday, giving fans a chance to view the 98th Academy Awards with some Hollywood flair. Guests will watch the ceremony while enjoying themed photo opportunities and light hors d’oeuvres from Wolfgang Puck Catering, along with wines from Clarendelle and Domaine Clarence…

No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Numbers; Jackpot Rises to $88 Million

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Monday’s drawing to $88 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold in Nebraska and Texas, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game.…

Triple-Digit Temperatures Expected This Week in Riverside County

A March heat wave is on the way to Riverside County this week, with highs soaring into the triple digits and possibly setting records for this time of year, forecasters said Sunday. A heat advisory was issued for the region from 10 a.m Monday to 8 p.m. Friday. “High temperatures … will be 20 to…

DEA Serves Warrant at West LA Business

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Saturday provided further information about search warrant served at a West Los Angeles business this week. Los Angeles Police Department personnel were dispatched to a business in the 11100 block of Tennessee Avenue, near the intersection of Sepulveda and Olympic boulevards, to assist federal agents about 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, an…

No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Numbers; Jackpot Rises to $75 Million

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Monday’s drawing to $88 million. Two tickets, each with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, were sold in Nebraska and Texas, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game.…

Death Investigation Underway in Hermosa Beach After Seven-Hour Barricade

A body was found inside a home on The Strand in Hermosa Beach Saturday following a welfare check that led to a barricade lasting more than seven hours and the arrest of a well-dressed suspect. The situation began at 12:37 p.m. Saturday in the 500 block of The Strand, Deputy Tracy Koerner of the Los…

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