Accused Killer of LA Bishop Charged with Murder

A man accused of gunning down Los Angeles Catholic Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell at his home in Hacienda Heights was charged Wednesday with murder. Carlos Medina, 61, was arrested Monday in connection with Saturday’s shooting of the 69-year-old bishop. Medina is the husband of O’Connell’s housekeeper, and he also performed handyman work at the bishop’s […]

Winter Weather Bears Down on Southland, Prompting Rare LA Blizzard Warning

Powerful winds battered much of the Southland early Wednesday as the front end of a cold winter storm system moved into the area, giving the region a taste of the chilly temperatures, high winds, rain and snow to come — prompting a rare blizzard warning for the Los Angeles County mountains. Winds began blasting large […]

Rapper Nipsey Hussle’s Murderer Sentenced to 60 Years to Life

The man who murdered rapper Nipsey Hussle outside the musician’s South Los Angeles clothing store was sentenced to 60 years to life in state prison Wednesday. Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke rejected the defense’s request for the lower term of 25 years to life in state prison for Eric Ronald Holder Jr., saying he […]

Jose Gomez Invokes Slain Bishop During Ash Wednesday Homily

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez invoked the memory of slain Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell Wednesday during his Ash Wednesday homily — ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual renewal through prayer, discipline and good works. “Today, once again, we enter the […]

SoCal Water District Welcomes State’s `Cautious’ Approach to Supply

Water agencies across Southern California will receive an additional supply of water from the state as a result of the storms earlier in the year, the Department of Water Resources announced Wednesday. The department expects to deliver 35% of requested water supplies this year, up from the 30% that was forecast in January. That will […]

Ex-MoviePass Executive Charged with Wire Fraud, Money Laundering

A former executive at the cinema subscription service MoviePass Inc. has been arrested on a federal grand jury indictment alleging he embezzled $260,000 from MoviePass’ parent company to repay money he borrowed to produce an event at the Coachella music festival, officials announced Wednesday. Khalid Itum, 42, of Hollywood, was arrested by special agents with […]

LA Council Members Seek Speed Mitigation Measures on Arterial Streets

Two City Council members are seeking to implement speed mitigation measures on arterial streets in Los Angeles, according to a motion filed Wednesday. Arterial streets are classified as boulevards and avenues in the city’s mobility plan. The city does not currently have a formal program to implement such measures, according to the motion co-presented by […]

Former Larry King Producer Files Anti-SLAPP, Seeking Exit from Shawn King Suit

A longtime producer for the late Larry King says in new court papers that he witnessed the radio and TV icon’s widow, Shawn King — who is suing the producer and others, alleging millions of dollars from her husband’s estate were wrongfully kept from her — mistreating and abusing King as well as isolating him […]

LA Council Explores Creating Climate Budget for City

The City Council voted Wednesday to explore creating a climate budget for Los Angeles. Citing a need to align the city’s budget with its climate goals, the council approved a motion filed by Council President Paul Krekorian that seeks reliable data regarding greenhouse gas emissions to help Los Angeles reach its goal of achieving carbon […]

`The Batman’ Leads Nominees for 3rd Annual Critics Choice Super Awards

“The Batman,” the latest film incarnation of Gotham City’s Dark Knight, scored a leading six nominations Wednesday for the third annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring superhero, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and action movies. “The Batman” was nominated for best superhero movie, while Robert Pattinson, Paul Dano and Colin Farrell were all nominated for best actor […]

Bogdanovich Estate Grants $110,000 Loan Repayment to Tarantino

The personal co-administrators of the estate of the late filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich have approved a creditor claim payment of $110,000 to Quentin Tarantino, who made a series of loans to “The Last Picture Show” director during his lifetime. In papers filed Feb. 8 with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ruben Garcia, Alexandra “Sashy” Bogdanovich, a […]