Federal Court Arraignment Thursday for Hunter Biden

One day after Hunter Biden’s surprise appearance on Capitol Hill at a committee meeting over whether to hold him in contempt of Congress, President Joe Biden’s son is expected to be arraigned Thursday in Los Angeles federal court on unrelated tax charges. Hunter Biden was charged in an indictment released Dec. 7 on nine federal […]

Science Center Moves Fuel Tank for Vertical Shuttle Display

A massive orange fuel tank was slowly moved about 1,000 feet through Exposition Park Wednesday, preparing it to be lifted into vertical position as part of the eventual upright, launch-ready display of the space shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center. Moving the tank, known as ET-94, was a delicate operation, taking roughly two hours […]

Fraud Trial Set for May for Disbarred Attorney Tom Girardi

A May 21 trial date was set Wednesday for disbarred attorney Tom Girardi, who was found competent to stand trial on federal fraud charges despite his claim that he has Alzheimer’s disease and is incapable of assisting with his defense. The 84-year-old Girardi — estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne […]

DA Declines to Charge Pitcher Julio Urías with Felony; Misdemeanor Possible

The District Attorney’s Office declined to file any felony charges against former Dodger pitcher Julio Urías stemming from his September arrest outside BMO Stadium in Exposition Park on suspicion of domestic violence, but he could still face a possible misdemeanor case. County prosecutors referred the matter to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for consideration […]

`Oppenheimer,’ `Barbie,’ `Succession’ Dominate SAG Award Nominations

“Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” continued their domination of the 2024 Hollywood awards season Wednesday as the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced — with each scoring four nods to lead in the film categories, while HBO’s “Succession” led the way on the TV side with five. “Oppenheimer,” the story of atomic bomb mastermind […]

Authorities Seek Public Help Locating Man Last Seen in Lawndale

Authorities sought the public’s assistance Wednesday in locating a 47-year-old man last seen in Lawndale who is dependent on medication. Eric Marcell Chaney was last seen in the 4200 block of 147th Street on Jan. 2 at around 8 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies described Chaney as a 5-feet-7-inch tall […]

145 Firearms Confiscated from Passengers at 5 SoCal Airports in 2023

A total of 145 firearms were confiscated by security checkpoint personnel at five Los Angeles-area airports last year, prompting a warning Wednesday from law enforcement officials for gun owners to familiarize themselves with the rules governing travel with weapons. “Travelers should know that TSA can levy a civil penalty for bringing a firearm to a […]

Settlement Terms for Minors in Tenant Case to be Sealed

Settlement terms will be sealed for two minors in a lawsuit brought by the family of a 3-year-old boy who allegedly contracted lead poisoning at a rental property owned by Southwestern Law School, in part to protect the lead plaintiff’s former boyfriend from trying to share in the accord, a judge has ruled. Los Angeles […]

Gerwig, Nolan Among Nominees for Coveted Directors Guild of America Award

Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan, the filmmakers behind the “Barbenheimer” summer box office pairing of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” respectively, were among the nominees announced Wednesday for the coveted Directors Guild of America Award for feature film directing. Also scoring nominations for the prize were Yorgos Lanthimos for “Poor Things,” Alexander Payne for “The Holdovers” and […]

Prince Harry, Others to be Honored as `Living Legends of Aviation’

Prince Harry will be among four people inducted as “Living Legends of Aviation” at the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills this month, officials said Wednesday. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is a British Army veteran and pilot with 10 years of military service, “flying training missions in the U.S., […]

Tataviam Tribe Gets Back Over 500 Acres of LA County Land

A banking group is donating more than 500 acres of “historic ancestral land” in northern Los Angeles County to the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, officials announced Wednesday. Land Veritas, a California-based mitigation bank owner, is donating the land to the Tataviam Land Conservancy, a nonprofit organization formed by the tribe in 2018. Tribe […]