Carrie Fisher Receives Star on Walk of Fame on “Star Wars Day”
Coinciding with the unofficial “Star Wars” holiday May the 4th, actress Carrie Fisher posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday, with Luke Skywalker himself, actor Mark Hamill, helping to unveil the marker on the nation’s most famous sidewalk. Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, accepted the star on behalf of her mother, who […]
Despite Rain, Writers Strike Enters Third Day
Undaunted by the morning rain, members of the Writers Guild of America returned to picket lines outside most Hollywood studios Thursday, while the head of one of those studios — Paramount — told investors and reporters the company is prepared to weather an extended work stoppage. Speaking on a company earnings call, Paramount Global CEO […]
Small Storm System Brings Rain, Snow — and a Tornado — to LA
A late-season storm doused much of the Southland early Thursday and even gave birth to a small tornado that damaged some commercial buildings in Carson. Citing photo and video evidence, the National Weather Service confirmed that a “brief weak tornado” occurred shortly before 9 a.m. in the Carson-Compton area. The small twister was rated an […]
Dodgers Want No Mention of Stow Case During Trial of Fan Beating Suit
Attorneys for the Los Angeles Dodgers want a judge to bar lawyers of a man suing the team for an alleged beating by a pair of other patrons inside Dodger Stadium in a 2018 game, from mentioning in the upcoming trial a previous beating case in a stadium parking lot. Plaintiff Milton Flores alleges the […]
Four Workers Hospitalized Following Leak of Gases at Wilmington Refinery
Four workers exposed to leaking gases at the Marathon Los Angeles Refinery in Wilmington were taken to hospitals Thursday, including one in serious condition. The leak was reported about 6:40 a.m. in the 2100 block of East Pacific Coast Highway, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The gases were reported to be butane and […]
Stanton Shooting Trial Delayed by Missing Witness
The main witness in the attempted murder trial of a convicted burglar has gone missing, jeopardizing the case against the defendant accused of shooting a man in the stomach in a Stanton motel parking lot, attorneys said Thursday. The trial of Chad Jamal Richardson, 32, which was expected to begin Thursday, was put on hold […]
Ex-KNBC News Producer Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography
A former Los Angeles television news producer was indicted Thursday on federal charges alleging he distributed more than 100 videos and images of child pornography in an online chat room. Phil Drechsler, 60, of Santa Clarita, who worked for KNBC-TV until he departed in February, allegedly shared more than 117 videos, nine images and other […]
Fire Damages Apartment Building in Panorama City; Two Injured
A fire damaged an apartment building in Panorama City Thursday, and two people were treated for smoke inhalation. Firefighters sent to the 9000 block of North Cedros Avenue at 12:24 p.m. extinguished the flames in 23 minutes, said Nicholas Prange of the Los Angeles Fire Department. “Firefighters found fire in one unoccupied unit of a […]
Memorial to Victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre One Step Closer to Fruition
The city of Los Angeles announced Thursday the finalist team for a memorial to honor victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre, which aims to raise public awareness about the tragic day when at least 18 Chinese Americans were killed. The city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument selected artist […]
Due to WGA Strike, Drew Barrymore Pulls Out as Host of MTV Movie & TV Awards
The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards will be held as scheduled Sunday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, but Drew Barrymore announced Thursday she is pulling out as host in solidarity with the striking Writers Guild of America. “I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will […]
Man Arrested in Alleged Sexual Assaults of Girls in Westlake Village
A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two girls under 14 years of age while working as a private soccer coach in Westlake Village, and authorities Thursday urged other possible victims to contact detectives. Ernandes Dasilva, 65, was arrested on Tuesday and released after posting $550,000 bail, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department […]
