Hollywood Writers Continue Picketing as Directors Guild Labor Talks Begin
With unionized writers returning to the picket lines again Thursday as the Writers Guild of America strike enters its 10th day, another front has opened up on the Hollywood labor landscape — talks with the Directors Guild of America. The DGA began its negotiations with Hollywood studios on Wednesday, with the same issues the WGA […]
Jacklyn Zeman, Bobby Spencer on `General Hospital,’ Dies at 70
Funeral arrangements were pending Thursday for actress Jacklyn Zeman, who portrayed nurse Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer for decades on ABC’s long-running soap opera “General Hospital.” Spencer died at the age of 70, the show’s producers announced Wednesday night. “On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman,” executive […]
Palm Springs Art Museum to Continue Thursday Night DJ Sessions
The Palm Springs Art Museum will continue its free Night Sessions Line-Up of May DJs series Thursday evening, featuring a lineup from across Southern California, pop-ups and local vendors. Local DJs Dxsko — who performed during the first Saturday of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — and Alec Make Waves will take over […]
Long Beach Mourns 12-Year-Old Boy Killed in Shooting
Police Thursday continued their search for at least two suspects who fled in a vehicle following a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy dead and a 14-year-old girl wounded. Officers were sent to the 2200 block of Lewis Avenue, between Martin Luther King Jr. and Orange avenues, at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the […]
Search Continues for Missing Aircraft
U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue personnel continued their search Thursday for three people whose plane went down about one mile southwest of San Clemente Island. The Coast Guard was notified shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday by the air traffic control tower on the island regarding the possible plane down, and a debris field was […]
Little Change to Southland Gas Prices
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County remained unchanged Thursday at $4.852, its lowest amount since March 27. The average price is 3 cents less than one week ago, 8.5 cents less than one month ago and $1.039 less than one year ago, according to figures from the […]
County Facing Greater Impacts from Border Crossers with End of Federal Order
The end of a federal immigration control regulation Thursday is expected to trigger a greater influx of border crossers into Riverside County and other locations, placing “significant stress” on county resources and requiring decisive measures to stop abuse of the immigration system, according to local and federal officials. Title 42 of the U.S. Public Health […]
Health Officials Urge Monkeypox Vaccines Before LA Pride Events
Los Angeles County health officials recommended Wednesday that people at high risk for monkeypox get fully vaccinated before upcoming gay pride events. “While there have been only three confirmed new mpox cases reported since March 1 in Los Angeles County, the recently reported cluster of at least 14 mpox cases in the Chicago area highlights […]
Santa Ana PD Seeks Three Men Who Robbed Elderly Woman of $35,000
Santa Ana police asked for the public’s help Wednesday in identifying or locating three men who broke into an elderly woman’s home and stole more than $35,000 in money and jewelry. The crime occurred on April 28 at about 7:15 p.m., according to the Santa Ana Police Department. Three men forced entry into a residence […]
One Year Ago Today (May 11, 2022)…Community Meeting Set on Pending Release of Repeat Child Molester in Menifee
One Year Ago Today (May 11, 2022)…A repeat sex offender and his possible placement in the city of Menifee will be the subject of a community meeting, with public safety officials seeking input from residents and giving them an opportunity to air their concerns. Lawrence Phillip Moff, 68, has been under the supervision of psychiatric […]
Search To Continue Overnight For Missing Aircraft
U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue personnel will continue to search overnight for three people whose plane went down early Wednesday about one mile southwest of San Clemente Island. The Coast Guard was notified shortly before 8 a.m. by the air traffic control tower on the island regarding the possible plane down, and a debris […]