As Taylor Swift heads for Santa Clara — er, 'Swiftie Clara' — the city names a new mayor LOS ANGELES — Santa Clara — er, "Swiftie Clara," has elected a new mayor. Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023
'And Just Like That': Che and Miranda's relationship hits a new low in Episode 6 [Editor's note: This story contains spoilers from Episode 6 of "And Just Like That." Interviews with actors were conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike.] Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023
Rams’ 23 most important players for 2023 – No. 6: LB Ernest Jones Ernest Jones is now the Rams' top linebacker and defensive signal caller, making him a critical piece in 2023 USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023
These projects, including a Mel Gibson movie, can keep filming amid SAG-AFTRA strike LOS ANGELES — Even as actors and writers have brought Hollywood to a standstill with a historic double strike, movies starring some of the industry's biggest names — Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega among them — are allowed to continue filming. Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023
Supreme Court ethics measure advances on party-line vote - Roll Call The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill that would set new ethics rules for the Supreme Court but enacting a law is unlikely. Roll Call · Jul 20, 2023
Brutal beating of East LA woman among recent attacks by suspect who is at large, police say LOS ANGELES -- Authorities are searching for a 21-year-old man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 67-year-old woman in East Los Angeles over the weekend, one in what they say is a string of attacks. Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023
$1 billion Powerball ticket sold in downtown Los Angeles Blocks from the epicenter of the homelessness crisis, one of the most lucrative lottery tickets in history was sold. Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023
Powerball winning ticket for $1.08bn jackpot sold in California Prize is sixth largest ever in US but identity of player who bought ticket at Las Palmitas Mini Market in Los Angeles as yet unknown The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2023
How book-banning campaigns have changed the lives and education of librarians – they now need to learn how to plan for safety and legally protect themselves Despite misconceptions and stereotypes – ranging from what librarians Gretchen Keer and Andrew Carlos have described as the “middle-aged, bun-wearing, comfortably shod, shushing librarian” to the “sexy librarian … and the hipster or tattooed librarian” – library professionals are more than book jockeys, and they do more than read at… The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023
Kylie Jenner’s chic entryway proves this classic color will always be ‘timeless’ – and designers are in awe Designers weigh in on the color that works perfectly in Kylie Jenner's Los Angeles foyer Homes & Gardens · Jul 20, 2023
Best podcasts of the week: how a ‘hunk of plastic’ named Barbie conquered the world In this week’s newsletter: With the release of the much-hyped movie, hear how a doll became an icon in LA Made: The Barbie Tapes. Plus: five of the best Women’s World Cup podcasts The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
Winning Powerball $1bn jackpot ticket sold in California just 13 miles from previous winner Winning ticket for $1.08bn Powerball jackpot was purchased at the Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Chicano Rock Group Quetzal Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Collaborative Musical Journey Quetzal's milestone event at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes showcases 30 years of music, art, and community activism. Zenger · Jul 20, 2023
Former President Trump Faces Criminal Investigation By Special Counsel Trump receives target letter indicating charges related to election interference and obstruction Zenger · Jul 20, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023 He was making a documentary about police brutality. Then the LAPD tased him in his home LOS ANGELES — Damien Smith was making a documentary about police brutality. But when a burglar broke into his Hollywood apartment, he didn't hesitate to call the cops.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023 John Wick also shreds; Keanu Reeves' Dogstar announces tour, first album in 23 years LOS ANGELES — People keep asking whether Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar is back and they really haven't had an answer. But now, yeah, we're thinking they're back.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 19, 2023 Homeless woman hurts consul general in Portland LOS ANGELES -- Yuzo Yoshioka, the consul general of Japan in Portland, Ore., in the United States, was pushed by a homeless person and sustained a head injury on a street last month, it has been revealed.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023 Did heat wave trigger double-figure scoring outburst by Dodgers and 11 other teams? LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers' 10-3 victory Tuesday night marked the 11th time this season they've scored in double figures. They batted around the lineup in two separate innings against the Baltimore Orioles.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023 Sundance sensation 'Passages' gets an NC-17 rating. Its director calls that 'censorship' LOS ANGELES — The upcoming film "Passages," directed and co-written by Ira Sachs, has received a rare NC-17 rating from the Motion Picture Association, the Los Angeles Times has exclusively learned. A decision has been made by the project's partners to release the film unrated.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023 Hilary Duff, Kevin Bacon and Jason Sudeikis want contracts. When do they want 'em? 'Now!' LOS ANGELES — In Los Angeles and New York City, striking actors are chanting, "Hey hey, ho ho, corporate greed's got to go!"
Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023 Thank u, delete: Ariana Grande scrubs wedding photos with Dalton Gomez from Instagram LOS ANGELES — Thank u, next! Ariana Grande, who has yet to make a public comment about her reported split from husband Dalton Gomez, is speaking volumes on Instagram where she has apparently scrubbed photos from their May 2021 nuptials.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19, 2023 Lakers Face ‘Potential Threat’ in Pursuit of Christian Wood, per Report The Los Angeles Lakers’ reported interest in the big man may hit a wall thanks to a new emerging suitor.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 19, 2023 Shohei Ohtani trade rumors: Five proposals for Angels Angels owner Arte Moreno doesn’t want to trade his metronome. But these proposals could force him to think about it.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023 Tom Cruise joined SAG-AFTRA negotiating session to talk AI and stunt workers LOS ANGELES — Before actors and performers hit the picket lines last week, Tom Cruise joined a SAG-AFTRA negotiating session last month to support the union's proposals for more protections against artificial intelligence and better pay and safeguards for stunt workers.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Mandy Moore claims she received ‘pennies’ in This Is Us streaming residuals amid SAG-AFTRA strike Actor spoke out on the picket lines of the Los Angeles SAG-AFTRA strike