WGA, Studios Contract Talks Expected to Resume Next Week

Striking writers and Hollywood studios are expected to return to the bargaining table next week in hopes of making progress toward ending the work stoppage that began in early May. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which is handling negotiations for studios, issued a statement Thursday saying the Writers Guild of America reached […]

Kylie Jenner Inc. Attorneys Seek Dismissal of Model’s Labor Code Suit

Kylie Jenner Inc. attorneys state in new court papers that a lawsuit filed by a model who alleges the beauty brand hired her for photo shoots in June and August 2020 and paid her late each time should be dismissed. Yirledys “Sasha” Palma filed her complaint against the 26-year-old Jenner’s company in Los Angeles Superior […]

LAFD Firefighter Who Won $1.54 Million Tentatively Settles Second Suit

A Los Angeles city firefighter awarded $1.54 million by jurors who heard the trial of his lawsuit alleging he suffered a backlash and emotional distress after complaining that a colleague threatened to drop a bomb on him has reached a settlement of a second complaint he filed alleging further retaliation. Last Nov. 2, a Los […]

Average Riverside County Gas Price Records Largest Increase Since Oct. 1

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County recorded its largest daily increase since Oct. 1 Saturday, rising 5.6 cents to $5.577, its highest amount since Oct. 25. The average price has increased 50 times in 56 days, rising 73 cents, including 2.6 cents Friday, according to figures from the […]

Bowl-A-Thon Benefiting People with Disabilities Set for Saturday in Cat City

United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire will host a charity bowling tournament Saturday, benefiting programs that support people with disabilities. The 33rd annual “Bowl-A-Thon” is set for noon to 2 p.m. at Palm Springs Lanes, 69051 Ramon Road. UCP of the Inland Empire has extended an open invitation to Riverside County residents to join […]

Two Arrested For DUI, 20 Vehicles Towed in Pomona DUI Operation

Two people were arrested for driving while intoxicated during a DUI/driver’s license operation Saturday in Pomona. In addition to the two arrests, 20 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle without a license or with a suspended/revoked license and eight vehicles were towed at the checkpoint, according to the Pomona Police Department’s Traffic Services Bureau. […]

Armed Man Arrested at Event Featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

An armed man impersonating a U.S. marshal at a National Hispanic Heritage Month event at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre where Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke was in custody Saturday. The Los Angeles Police Department received a call at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday regarding a disturbance at the theatre in the 4400 block […]

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 $183 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced. The numbers drawn […]

Alec Baldwin Denied Stay of `Rust’ Crew Member’s Suit

A judge Friday denied a motion by Alec Baldwin’s attorneys for a stay of a lawsuit brought against the actor and crew members of the film “Rust” by the chief lighting technician for the movie while also quashing service of the suit on two crew members. Baldwin’s attorneys stated in their court papers filed with […]

Council Committee Moves Forward on Package of Motions Addressing Wage Theft

A Los Angeles City Council committee Friday approved a package of motions aimed at addressing wage theft. The five-member Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee voted 4-0 in favor of three motions. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, who sits on the committee, was absent during Friday’s meeting. The first motion would request an analysis on […]

One Year Ago Today (September 16, 2022)…Marine Corps Retreats on Punishing Personnel Who Don’t Receive COVID Jab

One Year Ago Today (September 16, 2022)…Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Temecula, lauded the U.S. Marine Corps’ decision to lay aside its earlier requirement that all of the branch’s members receive COVID-19 therapeutics or face career-ending consequences under a military-wide vaccine mandate, but the congressman said more must be done. “While this action is welcome relief for […]