AG Bonta Calls Ellison’s Threat to Relocate Paramount `Blackmail’
A reported threat by Paramount to move its massive studio operation out of California unless the state drops a legal challenge to its proposed merger with Warner Bros. amounts to a “blackmail” attempt, Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday. Variety reported Tuesday that Paramount-Skydance CEO David Ellison informed senior executives at the company last week…
Doubt Declared About Competency of Woman Charged in Nursing Home Killing
A doubt was declared Tuesday about the competency of a woman who allegedly strangled a 78-year-old woman at a nursing facility in Long Beach. Estela Rodriguez, 69, is charged with murder for the Aug. 1 killing of Euniece Suzanne Brown, according to a criminal complaint filed last week. The charge includes an allegation that she…
Universal Studios to Add More Sound Walls Around `Fast & Furious’ Coaster
Responding to complaints from nearby residents about screams emanating from its new “Fast & Furious” roller coaster, Universal Studios Hollywood plans to install additional sound barriers in hopes of muffling the noise. Los Angeles City Councilman Adrin Nazarian broke the news this week on Instagram, writing that the park is working to address concerns of…
Lower Castaic Lake to Reopen After Ridge Fire Closure
Lower Castaic Lake, including its swim beach and Cali Splash Park, will reopen Wednesday after serving for five days as a base camp for firefighters battling the Ridge Fire in the Gorman area near the Kern County line. Los Angeles County parks officials said the Lower Lake was closed while firefighting crews used the area…
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Verizon Offers Reward in Fiber Vandalism Case
Verizon announced Tuesday it was offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for cutting fiber-optic cables over the weekend, causing a widespread service outage across Southern California. The outage disrupted wireless and…
Fight over Fate of Historic Elsinore Hotel Goes to Appellate Court
Plans for the demolition of a historic hotel in Lake Elsinore that a nonprofit had hoped to restore to serve the community are on hold pending legal challenges, it was announced Tuesday. The city of Lake Elsinore had obtained a…
Man Suspected of Breaking Into Kim Kardashian’s Home Charged with Burglary
A mental competency examination was ordered Tuesday for a man suspected of breaking into Kim Kardashian’s Hidden Hills home and taking one of her staff members’ vehicles for a joy ride. Trey Hunter Mendel, 27, was charged Tuesday with one…
Agoura Road Closures Set for Wildlife Crossing Work in Agoura Hills
Agoura Road will close twice over the coming days near the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing construction site in Agoura Hills to allow crews to perform bridge work and a concrete deck pour, Caltrans announced Tuesday. The full closures are scheduled…
Teen Arrested in Deadly Fatal Collision in Mission Viejo
An 18-year-old man was behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of a fatal DUI collision in Mission Viejo. Caleb Thomas Baeza of Mission Viejo was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Baeza is accused of hitting 60-year-old pedestrian Duo Ying Liang of Mission Viejo just before 9:20…
Second Man Accused in Blythe-Area Car Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
One of two men accused of opening fire on a motorist passing through an intersection west of Blythe pleaded not guilty Tuesday to attempted murder and other charges. Demilo Keith Garner, 23, of Corona was arrested last week following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the attack in early July. Along with attempted murder,…
Man Convicted of Shooting at LAPD Helicopter Sentenced to Prison
An ex-con who was found guilty of shooting at and striking a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter last year was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years and eight months in state prison. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mildred Escobedo cited what she called “a very, very stupid, negligent act” by Douglas Byers in opting against…
AG Bonta Calls Ellison’s Threat to Relocate Paramount `Blackmail’
A reported threat by Paramount to move its massive studio operation out of California unless the state drops a legal challenge to its proposed merger with Warner Bros. amounts to a “blackmail” attempt, Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday. Variety reported Tuesday that Paramount-Skydance CEO David Ellison informed senior executives at the company last week…
LA Council to Restructure Committees
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a plan to restructure committees overseeing a range of government functions, with one member describing the action as “political punishment.” The council voted 13-1 Tuesday in support of Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson’s motion. As leader of the 15-member council, Harris-Dawson has the authority under municipal code to create…
Skid Row Cashier Pleads Not Guilty to SNAP Benefits Fraud
A cashier at a party supply store on Los Angeles’ Skid Row pleaded not guilty Tuesday at his arraignment on federal charges alleging food stamp benefits fraud. Jesse Cervantes-Gomez, 30, is accused of selling SNAP benefits in exchange for cash at Escamex Party Supplies on Towne Avenue. The warehouse-style store sells low-priced Mexican candies and…
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