Jason Derulo Record Label Seeks Release from Woman’s Suit

Attorneys representing a record label owned by Jason Derulo are asking a judge to remove them as a defendant in a lawsuit by a woman who alleges the singer signed her to his record company, then later threatened and fired her in 2022 after she resisted his sexual advances. Emaza Gibson claims in her Los […]

Garcetti, Magic and Grover Set to Participate at Milken Global Conference

Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will be among Tuesday’s participants at the Milken Institute’s 27th annual Global Conference in Beverly Hills, along with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson and the “Sesame Street” Muppet Grover. Garcetti, now the U.S. ambassador to India, will be among the speakers for […]

Suspect in Police Shooting Was 17-Year-Old Boy

Homicide detectives have identified the suspect who was shot and killed by police in Long Beach last month and an 18-year old accomplice, police announced Tuesday. Long Beach police responded at about 8:35 p.m. April 26 to a residence in the 6800 block of Cerritos Avenue regarding a person with a gun. Upon arrival, they […]

UCLA Returns to Remote Classes as Protests Continue

Despite an effort to return to normalcy following unrest and violence that marred the campus last week centered around a now-dismantled pro-Palestinian encampment, UCLA is returning to remote classes Tuesday and for the rest of the week. UCLA had announced plans to return to in-person instruction Monday following two days of remote learning on Thursday […]

LAPD Officer Injured During Vehicle Impound in Echo Park

A Los Angeles Police Department officer is in the hospital Tuesday after their patrol vehicle was struck during a vehicle impound in Echo Park, authorities said. The officer was struck at around 11:30 p.m. Monday at near Stadium Way and Lilac Terrace, according to KTLA 5. The officer was taken to a hospital in an […]

After Pro-Palestinian Encampment Cleared, USC Preps for Graduation

USC is preparing for graduation ceremonies Tuesday after a pro-Palestinian encampment was cleared by officers with the Los Angeles Police Department and the university’s Department of Public Safety, ending a high-profile demonstration that began in April. USC announced Monday that “the University Park Campus is now open to students, faculty, staff, registered guests and known […]

Average LA County Gas Price Drops for 10th Time in 11 Days

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County resumed dropping Tuesday, decreasing 1.1 cents to $5.305, one day after a nine-day streak of decreases totaling 5.6 cents ended when it was unchanged. The average price is 5.3 cents less than one week ago and 1.6 cents lower than one […]

UCLA Office of Campus Safety Launches Investigation

An investigation is underway Tuesday into the violent attacks at Royce Quad at UCLA, which the chancellor of UCLA called “a truly despicable act.” In a notice sent to the UCLA community on Monday, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block said identifying those responsible for the violence on campus remains an important priority. “To that end, inaugural […]

LA County Supervisors Expected to Approve $24 Million for Exonerated Men

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to approve a $24 million payment to settle a civil rights lawsuit brought by two men who were wrongly imprisoned for more than 23 years for a murder they did not commit. John Klene, 45, and Eduardo Dumbrique, 42, were exonerated three years ago by […]

Pro-Palestine Protesters Establish Camp on Pomona College Graduation Stage

Several dozen pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment on and around the Pomona College commencement stage and are vowing Tuesday to remain in place and block graduation activities unless the college commits to divestment from Israeli-tied companies and weapons manufacturers. The encampment cropped up around 5 a.m. Monday. “Students are prepared to defend the […]

One Year Ago Today (May 7, 2023)…`Scream VI’ Wins Best Movie at MTV Awards, `The Last of Us’ Has Top TV Spot

One Year Ago Today (May 7, 2023)…The MTV Movie & TV Awards aired evening, but rather than the originally planned star-filled live ceremony from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, a taped show was presented as a show of solidarity with the Writers Guild of America strike. “Scream VI” won Best Movie and “The Last […]