LA County Sees Stable COVID-19 Hospitalization Rate

The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has decreased to 649, down from 658 the previous day, according to the latest state numbers. Of those patients hospitalized as of Saturday, 77 were being treated in intensive care, down from 81 on Friday. Some of the patients were initially hospitalized for other reasons […]

Orange County’s COVID-19 Metrics Remain Flat

The number of COVID-positive patients in Orange County hospitals has increased to 183, up from 172 the previous day, according to the latest numbers released by the state. Of those patients hospitalized as of Saturday, 29 were being treated in intensive care, up from 24 on Friday. On Thursday, the Orange County Health Care Agency […]

Bass: LA to Seek New GM for Animal Services Department

Dozens of animal advocates rallied outside the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter to call on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to appoint a new general manager for the city’s L.A. Animal Services department. Just hours before the Saturday demonstration, Bass announced plans to launch a nationwide search for someone to fill the position. The department […]

Man Fatally Injured in Rosemead

A man was fatally injured in Rosemead, authorities said Sunday. The incident was reported about 9:30 p.m. Saturday and occurred on the 7400 block of Garvalia Avenue, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau reported. Deputies arriving at the scene located a man lying in the street with trauma to his face and lower torso. Paramedics rushed the […]

`Everything Everywhere’ Maintains Winning Streak at Spirit Awards

The time-bending adventure “Everything Everywhere All at Once” continued its winning streak ahead of Oscar night, winning seven of its eight nominations during the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony, honoring independent films from the past year. The film, which has already claimed top honors from the Producers Guild of America, Directors Guild of America […]

`Top Gun: Maverick,’ `Elvis’ Among ACE Eddie Award Nominees for Film Editing

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” has the opportunity to add to its collection of honors at Sunday’s 73rd annual ACE Eddie Awards. The time-bending adventure is nominated for best edited comedy film along with “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” “The Menu” and “Triangle of Sadness.” “Everything Everywhere All at Once” […]

`Women Talking’ Wins USC Scripter Award for Adapted Screenplay for Film

“Women Talking,” screenwriter Sarah Polley’s adaptation of Miriam Toews’ novel beat out “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” among other films, to win the top prize during the 35th annual USC Libraries Scripter Awards. The awards, presented Saturday at USC’s Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library, honor writers of adapted screenplays and the […]

Florida Gov. DeSantis To Headline Orange County Republican Party Fundraiser

Orange County Republican leaders expressed excitement over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ planned visit to California Sunday to headline a local fundraiser across the street from Disneyland, six days after he signed a bill stripping the entertainment giant of its self-governance over the area encompassing its Florida properties. “The Republican Party of Orange County is incredibly […]

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus to Host Gala for Hospitality Management Program

Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus will host a gala Sunday evening to celebrate and raise funds for its hospitality management program. The “New York, New York” themed event will be held at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, from 5 to 9 p.m. and will feature New […]

Five Wounded in Shooting at San Pedro Beach

Royal Palms Beach in San Pedro will be closed Sunday due to a shooting at a barbecue that left five men wounded, one critically, authorities said. The shooting was reported at 5:45 p.m. Saturday at Paseo Del Mar and Graysby Avenue, according to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Warren Moore. Two suspects approached the men […]

One Year Ago Today (March 5, 2022)…Award-Winning Sound Mixer Resigns from Academy Over Oscar Shakeup

One Year Ago Today (March 5, 2022)…Oscar-winning sound mixer Tom Fleischman resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in protest over the organization’s plans to present Academy Awards in several categories — including sound — prior to the show’s national telecast, it was reported. A spokesman for Fleischman, a longtime collaborator with […]