Union, Studios Set To Meet Again Saturday

Talks between the studios and striking actors’ union are set to resume Saturday amid optimism an end to the 114-day strike could be near. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios, made an offer to the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists on Friday that they hope […]

City Opposes Testimony of Pursuit Suspect in Trader Joe’s Shooting Case Trial

The city of Los Angeles wants to prevent the testimony of a pursuit suspect whose actions allegedly led to the mistaken 2018 fatal shooting of an assistant manager inside the Trader Joe’s store in Silver Lake, saying he is expected to refuse to answer defense questions during trial of the family’s civil suit. The City […]

Man Fatally Shot in Florence Community of Unincorporated L.A. County

A man was shot to death Saturday in the Florence community of unincorporated Los Angeles County, authorities said. The shooting occurred about 4:15 a.m. in the 1600 block of East 62nd Street, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported. There was no other information available. Anyone […]

Breeders’ Cup World Championships Conclude With Nine Races at Santa Anita

The two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships conclude Saturday at Santa Anita Park with nine races, including the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic with Arabian Knight the 3-1 morning line favorite. The Bob Baffert-trained 3-year-old colt began his career 364 days ago with a 7 1/4-length victory in the opening race on the Saturday Breeders’ Cup […]

Two Dead, Three Injured in Northridge Crash

Two people were killed and three others were hospitalized Saturday following a two-vehicle collision that sheared a fire hydrant in Northridge. Los Angeles firefighters were called to 18101 W. Roscoe Blvd. east of Louise Avenue at 1:19 a.m. where they found three people trapped inside vehicles, one car lodged against a building and the damaged […]

Free Community Clean-Up, Paper Shredding Event to be Held in Thousand Palms

A free community cleanup and paper shredding event will be held at Della S. Lindley Elementary School Saturday for Thousand Palms residents. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the parking lot of the school, 31-495 Robert Road, according to a statement from Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “(These cleanups) provide […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $196 million. One ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Florida and is worth $1 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which […]

Man With Dementia Reported Missing in Lancaster

A 63-year-old man who authorities said suffers from dementia and diabetes was reported missing Saturday after last being seen in Lancaster. Anthony Duncan Moore was last seen at 9:22 p.m. Friday on the 44000 block of Date Avenue, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Moore is Black, 6 feet tall, weighs 250 pounds, has black […]

Santa Claus to Visit Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Twice in December

Santa Claus will stop at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in December and spend time with families during two “Breakfast with Santa” events. Each will feature Mr. and Mrs. Claus, holiday crafts and storybook readings, tramway spokeswoman Madison Morgan said. During Santa’s visits, children will have the opportunity to share their Christmas lists with him, […]

Turn Those Clocks Back — Standard Time Returning Sunday

At 2 a.m. Sunday, it will be time to “fall back” to Pacific Standard Time, meaning turn your clocks back one hour. Most people will have tended to that task before retiring for the night Saturday — getting an extra hour of sleep. Some will have to scramble to catch up Sunday. But remember — […]

One Year Ago Today (November 4, 2022)…Longtime Trump Ally from Santa Monica Acquitted of Federal Charges

One Year Ago Today (November 4, 2022)…A Santa Monica-based friend of former president Donald Trump who chaired his inauguration committee was acquitted of violating federal law by secretly acting as a foreign agent while trying to help the United Arab Emirates influence the United States government. Tom Barrack, billionaire founder of Colony Capital, was also […]