Judge Dismisses “Rust” Weapons Provider in Lawsuit with Script Supervisor

A judge Tuesday dismissed the “Rust” weapons provider and his company as defendants in a lawsuit brought by the movie’s script supervisor, who alleges she suffered emotional distress while being in proximity to Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed when a prop gun wielded by Alec Baldwin discharged on the film’s New Mexico set in 2021. […]

Beverly Hills Man Pleads Guilty for Selling Goods He Stole from Hotel Couple

A Beverly Hills man who ripped off jewelry, clothing, and accessories from a couple staying at a luxury hotel in the city and then traveled to Florida to sell the stolen goods pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge. Jobson Marangoni De Castro, 38, entered his plea in downtown Los Angeles to a single federal […]

LAPD Contracts Extended Via City Council Vote

The City Council Tuesday extended its contract with the Los Angeles Police Department’s high-ranking officers, which was set to expire June 29. Council members voted 8-to-3 in favor of the contract between the city and the Los Angeles Police Command Officers Association that will cover captains, commanders and deputy chiefs through 2027. There was no […]

Jailed Boyle Heights Suspect Uninjured in Police Shooting

An 18-year-old man who allegedly ran toward police while holding a gun in the Boyle Heights area, prompting at least one officer to open fire, was behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of shooting at an occupied building. Gabriel Gomez was not injured in the shooting, which occurred around 10:15 p.m. Sunday in area of First […]

City Council Updates Abatement Policies by Allowing Private Security

The City Council Tuesday updated its policy regarding the abatement of nuisance properties to allow the hiring of private security by the city — a move prompted by ongoing efforts to secure an abandoned, graffiti-vandalized downtown high-rise. In a 13-0 vote, council members approved technical changes to the city’s abatement process related to enforcement of […]

3 Mexican Men Arrested with 1M Fentanyl Pills Plead Guilty

Three Mexican men who were arrested in El Monte with more than 1 million fentanyl pills pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal narcotics charge. At a hearing in Los Angeles federal court, the three defendants — all from Sinaloa, Mexico — entered their pleas to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent […]

Metro A Line Florence Station Temporarily Closed During Assault Investigation

The Metro A Line Florence Station was closed for more than four hours Tuesday while an investigation was conducted into an assault, authorities said. The station in the 7200 block of Graham Avenue was closed about 3:30 a.m., at the request of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, according to Jose Ubaldo of Metro. “According […]

Universal Studios Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Backlot Tram Tours

The famed Universal Studios Hollywood backlot tram tour will be going back in time to mark the attraction’s 60th anniversary beginning later this month, including a chance for people to step off the tram and wander onto a movie set and snap photos with some iconic props. “The Studio Tour paved the way for the […]

Suspect Arrested After Pursuit in Stolen Pickup

A man driving an allegedly stolen pickup truck was taken into custody Tuesday in Alhambra after being tracked by authorities for more than an hour while he drove a circuitous route on city streets. The man was arrested at gunpoint by authorities at about 12:45 p.m. near Garfield Avenue and McLean Street after an apparent […]

Metro Completes 9 Miles of Tunneling for D Line Extension Project

Metro and elected officials Tuesday celebrated the completion of nine miles of tunneling for the D (Purple) Line Subway Extension Project that is intended to connect downtown with West Los Angeles. The transit agency said the construction milestone was accomplished safely in one of the “densest and most geologically challenging urban corridors in the L.A. […]

Disney Shareholder Meeting to Finalize Company Leadership

A long-simmering but now boiling proxy war over control of the Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. will come to a head Wednesday when the company holds its annual shareholder meeting and votes are finalized over membership of the board that oversees the entertainment giant — a vote that could decide the fate of current CEO Bob […]