Parade, Service Projects, Festival and Mass Set for King Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be marked Monday by the 39th Kingdom Day Parade, service projects, a festival in Leimert Park and a Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The 3-mile parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, just west of Arlington Avenue, proceed west […]

`Mean Girls’ Cannot Help It That It’s So Popular Over Holiday Weekend

“Mean Girls” opened in first place at the North American box office over the holiday weekend, taking in an estimated $33.2 million, according to industry estimates released Monday. The new version of 2004’s hit is written by Tina Fey, who wrote the original, and is based on a hit Broadway musical inspired by the original […]

Science Centers Prepares For Final Phase Of Shuttle Display

The California Science Center announced Monday it will enter its next and final phase in the intricate process of assembling an upright, launch-ready display of the space shuttle Endeavour, after recently securing the external tank as part of the process. On Saturday, officials said the center completed lifting and mating the external tank, known as […]

San Clemente Beach Stabilization Project Delayed 60 Days

A San Clemente beach stabilization project has been delayed for about two months, local legislators announced Monday. In a joint statement issued Monday afternoon, Rep. Mike Levin, D-Dana Point, and San Clemente Mayor Victor Cabral said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decided to delay the project due to ongoing sand quality issues. The project […]

Three Burglary Suspects Arrested, One Booked On Attempted Murder Of Deputy

Three Los Angeles residents who allegedly burglarized a Chino Hills pharmacy over the weekend were arrested, and one of them was booked on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly dragging a sheriff’s deputy with a vehicle in an attempt to get away, authorities said Monday. The crime occurred about 5 a.m. Sunday in the 2100 […]

Randy’s Donuts Adds To Giant Reputation With Expanded Drink Menu

Randy’s Donuts, a well-loved bakery chain based in Inglewood since 1952, announced Monday that it is expanding its classic menu of handcrafted donuts and coffee to include a new selection of beverages. Randy’s — known locally for its landmark giant rooftop donut at 805 W. Manchester Blvd. — unveiled a new selection of coffee, boba, […]

African American Film Critics Association Announces Award Winners

The African American Film Critics Association Monday announced the winners of the 15th annual AAFCA Awards honoring outstanding achievements in film, including the organization’s selections for the top 10 films of the year. The winners will be celebrated at the 15th Annual AAFCA Awards on Feb. 21 at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, […]

Arrest Made Following Shooting Outside Orange County Bar That Wounded Two Men

A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting outside a bar in Olde Towne Orange over the weekend that left two men wounded, authorities said Monday. The shooting occurred early on Saturday morning, shortly after midnight, according to the Orange Police Department. “Officers patrolling downtown heard gunshots and responded to a bar located in […]

Burial Crypt Near Hugh Hefner And Marilyn Monroe Available At Auction

A burial crypt near the final resting places of celebrities Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe will be up for grabs at auction, it was announced Monday. The crypt, described as a piece of Hollywood lore by the auction house, will be available during a three-day event, “Property from the Playboy Archives and the Hugh M. […]

Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta Among County’s Human Relations Honorees

Civil rights leader and activist Dolores Huerta Tuesday will be among seven honorees of the 2023 John Anson Ford Human Relations Awards hosted by the county of Los Angeles. Since 1972, named after John Anson Ford, a long-time relations leader, the JAF Human Relations Awards have identified and honored human relations champions throughout the county. […]

Woman Killed, Another Pedestrian Critical in South Los Angeles Hit-and-Run

A speeding vehicle struck and killed a woman and left another pedestrian in critical condition as they crossed a street in the Vermont Vista area of South Los Angeles, authorities said Monday. The crash occurred at 10:45 p.m. Sunday on Vermont Avenue around 94th Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Mike Lopez. The […]