Fire Rages Across Palisades

Amid devastating wind conditions, a brush fire quickly raced across more than 1,200 acres of Pacific Palisades Tuesday, damaging or destroying an unknown number of homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as the flames marched toward the Pacific Ocean. The fire was reported around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Piedra Morada […]

LA Approves $1B Expansion, Modernization of Television City

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a $1 billion expansion of a historic studio located in the Fairfax District — a move intended to boost film and television production at a time the entertainment industry is still recovering from several challenges in recent years. In a 13-0 vote, council members approved planning and environmental […]

Winds Threaten Lives Across Southern California

Potentially life-threatening Santa Ana winds blasted the Southland Tuesday, dramatically raising the risk of wildfires, fanning a rapidly moving brush fire in Pacific Palisades and even forcing President Joe Biden to cancel a planned trip between L.A. and Riverside counties. National Weather Service forecasters said the windstorm was likely to be the worst to hit […]

LA to Honor President Carter Thursday

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors joined the federal government in honoring former President Jimmy Carter Tuesday by passing a motion calling for Thursday to be declared a local day of mourning. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec. 29 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100, […]

Posthumous Walk of Fame Star Honors August Wilson

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Tuesday posthumously honoring Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright August Wilson. Denzel Washington, a producer of Netflix’s adaptation of Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” and cast member Danielle Deadwyler, were among those attending the ceremony at 1611 Vine St., in front of The Montalbán Theatre. Wilson’s […]

Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson,” Garner’s 14 NAACP Image Award Nods

“The Piano Lesson,” Netflix’s adaptation of the August Wilson drama, scored a leading 14 nominations Tuesday for the 56th NAACP Image Awards, while ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” collected 10 nods and Peacock’s limited series “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” earned nine. The Image Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in categories […]

LA Man Pleads Guilty to Robbery After Instagram Photos with Alleged Stolen Cash

A Los Angeles County man who posted a photo of himself on Instagram with stacks of suspected stolen cash pleaded guilty Tuesday to committing armed robberies of local stores. Jordan Leonard, 26, of Torrance entered a plea to federal counts of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and interference with commerce by robbery, known […]

Economic Concern Arises with Chiquita Canyon Landfill Closure

Following the halting of operations at the troubled Chiquita Canyon Landfill, county supervisors Tuesday asked Department of Public Works officials for a report on the financial and operational impacts of the closure. After thousands of odor and health complaints from Castaic-area residents and community activist groups, the facility’s operators announced last week that they were […]

Gardena Man Dies After Shooting

A man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in Gardena and later died from his wounds at a hospital, authorities said Tuesday. The shooting was reported at 10:13 p.m. Monday in the 14100 block of Purche Avenue, according to a statement issued by the Gardena Police Department. The victim was unconscious when officers arrived, […]

FX’s ‘Shogun,’ `The Bear’ Dominate DGA Awards Nominations

“Shogun,” “The Bear” and “The Penguin” dominated the television nominations announced Tuesday for the 77th annual Directors Guild of America Awards, with each show snagging a leading three nods. “Shogun,” an FX drama set in 17th century feudal Japan, collected a record number of Emmys last year and was named best drama series at the […]

Senior Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash Riding Scooter in South LA ID’d

A 61-year-old man who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision while riding a scooter in South Los Angeles was identified Tuesday. The crash occurred about 1 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of East Manchester Avenue, just east of Main Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Media Relations Division. A westbound […]