Southland Storm Cleanup Begins

As the Southland continues to clear the sludge and debris left by a destructive storm that pounded the area with sometimes-torrential rain, the region Sunday can look forward to a warming and drying trend that is expected to remain through the weekend, forecasters said. The calm after the storms will include partly cloudy mornings and […]

`Anora’ Wins Best Original Screenplay at WGA Awards

“Anora” continued its march toward possible Oscar glory Saturday, earning the Best Original Screenplay prize from the Writers Guild Awards, beating out Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain,” Justin Kuritzkes’ “Challengers,” Alex Garland’s “Civil War” and Megan Park’s “My Old Ass.” RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes won the Best Adapted Screenplay award for “Nickel […]

One Dead, One Injured in Santa Monica Stabbing

Santa Monica police Sunday are continuing their probe into a stabbing outside a popular Santa Monica bar that left a 31-year-old man dead and another man with non-life threatening injuries, authorities said. The stabbing occurred at 1:50 a.m. Saturday at The Bungalow at 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica Police Department Lt. Lewis Gilmour told City […]

Metro and LADOT Issue Tickets for Bus Lane Enforcement Monday

Drivers should be wary as Metro and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will begin issuing tickets Monday for vehicles parking along two of its bus-only lanes. Last year, the two agencies announced a bus lane enforcement pilot program would be implemented on bus lines 720, serving Wilshire Boulevard, and 212, along La Brea Avenue. […]

“Nosferatu,” “Shogun” Top Production Design Awards Winners

“Nosferatu,” “Shogun” and “The Wild Robot” were among the top winners for production design during the 29th annual Art Directors Guild Awards. The Saturday ceremony at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown recognized excellence in a variety of film and television categories. Here are the winners: Period Feature Film — “Nosferatu” Fantasy Feature Film — “Wicked” […]

SNL Wins Big at Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards

As it continues celebrating its 50-year history, “Saturday Night Live” also emerged as one of the big winners at the 12th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards. The sketch comedy show took home four awards from the Saturday ceremony at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, which was co-hosted by “Dancing […]

No Winning Powerball Tickets Sold

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Monday’s drawing to $183 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game. The numbers drawn […]

Riverside County Date Festival Demolition Derby Begins

A demolition derby is scheduled Sunday at the 77th annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, in addition to a variety of rides, food and musical entertainment. Gates are set to open at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Riverside County Fairground, located at 82-503 Highway 111, with the demolition derby slated to begin at […]

No Injuries Reported in Pacoima House Fire

Fire damaged a one-story home in Pacoima, but no injuries were reported, authorities said Sunday. The fire was reported at 9:11 p.m Saturday at a house on the 12900 block of West Vaughn Street, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Lyndsey Lantz. Flames were showing from a rear bedroom when firefighters arrived and it […]

Vacant Riverside House Burns

A vacant, single-story house burned Saturday in the Riverside County agricultural community of Ripley, near the Colorado River. The fire was reported at 5:14 p.m. Saturday in the 17000 block of 26th Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The house and an outbuilding were fully involved in flames when firefighters arrived, officials said. […]

Motorcyclist Killed in City of Industry Collision

A man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle in the city of Industry. The collision was first reported to the California Highway Patrol at 8:29 p.m. Saturday at Temple and Ruthcrest avenues. A Los Angeles County Fire Department captain pronounced the man dead at the scene at 8:34 p.m., the CHP […]