Nationwide Demonstrations Against Trump’s Attack on Iran Set for Monday

Nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration’s attack on Iran are set for Monday, including one at Los Angeles City Hall, AnswerLA announced Sunday. ANSWER, an acronym for “Act Now to Stop War and End Racism,” has designated March 2 a National Day of Action, with demonstrations scheduled in at least 33 cities following a series…

LA Kings Fire Jim Hiller, Name D.J. Smith Interim Coach

The Kings have fired Jim Hiller and named D.J. Smith interim head coach for the remainder of the season, the team announced Sunday. The firing came the morning after the Kings ended a five-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Calgary Flames. The team is in fifth place in the Pacific Division with…

Critic-Proof `Scream 7′ Opens with Franchise-Best $64 Million

“Scream 7” opened with $64.1 million this weekend to lead all films in North America, according to industry estimates released Sunday. Despite a torrent of bad reviews, director Kevin Williamson’s film achieved the best opening in the history of the slasher franchise, which began in 1996. It stars Matthew Lillard and series regulars Neve Campbell,…

Riverside County Gas Prices Rise For 31st Time in 32 Days

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose Sunday for the 31st time in 32 days, increasing four-tents of a cent to $4.555, its highest amount since Nov. 29. The average price is 4.7 cents more than one week ago and 33.1 cents more than one month ago, but…

James A. Garfield High Honored for Winning LAUSD Academic Decathlon

James A. Garfield High School in East Los Angeles won the Superintendent’s Trophy in the Los Angeles Unified School District’s 45th Annual Academic Decathlon, officials announced this weekend. The competition was held in early February, and the results were announced…

“Sinners” Dominates 57th NAACP Image Awards

The Oscar-nominated film “Sinners” dominated the 57th NAACP Image Awards, winning 13 of its 18 nominations during a ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Saturday’s presentations, hosted by actor-comedian Deon Cole, capped a four-day event that included non-televised virtual ceremonies…

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $249 Million

No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in last night’s Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Monday drawing to $249 million. There were also no tickets sold matching five numbers but missing the Powerball number. Saturday’s jackpot was…


Woman 63, With Medical Conditions Goes Missing in Whittier

Authorities Sunday sought the public’s help in locating a 63-year-old woman with medical conditions who went missing in Whittier. Karrie Lynn Herrera was last seen about 2 p.m. Thursday in the 10900 block of Carmenita Road, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Herrera was described as a 5-foot, 6-inch tall Latino woman weighing…

Nationwide Demonstrations Against Trump’s Attack on Iran Set for Monday

Nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration’s attack on Iran are set for Monday, including one at Los Angeles City Hall, AnswerLA announced Sunday. ANSWER, an acronym for “Act Now to Stop War and End Racism,” has designated March 2 a National Day of Action, with demonstrations scheduled in at least 33 cities following a series…

Caltrans Begin Overnight Closures on Route 2 in West LA, Echo Park

Caltrans crews will begin overnight lane closures and parking restrictions Sunday evening for a pavement rehabilitation project along state Route 2 in West Los Angeles and Echo Park involving curb, gutter and sidewalk work. The $70.2 million project will take place along state Route 2 from Centinela Avenue in Santa Monica to the route 2…

LASD Investigates Shooting in East LA

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies Sunday are continuing their investigation into the shooting death of a man in unincorporated East Los Angeles, authorities said. It was reported at 7:47 p.m. Saturday on the 3900 block of East César Chávez Avenue, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No…

`One Battle After Another’ Leads with 7 Noms at Actor Awards

Director Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” will carry a record seven nominations into Sunday evening’s presentation of the 32nd annual Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, including a nod in the top category of best ensemble cast — the equivalent of Oscar’s Best Picture. Nominated along with “One Battle…

Man Suffering from Depression Goes Missing in Compton

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sunday circulated a photo of a 47-year-old man suffering from depression who went missing in Compton, authorities said. Alexandro Sabas Barajas was last contacted by a friend about 6:10 p.m Saturday in the 1200 block of East 139th Street, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau reported. Barajas was described as a…

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