Category: Los Angeles

The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to hike the minimum wage for more than 23,000 tourism workers, handing a huge victory to labor unions whose members have struggled to keep up with the rising cost of food, rent and other expenses. On a 12-3 vote, council members instructed City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto to draft the legal language needed to push those wages to a minimum of $30 per hour by July 2028, just as the city hosts the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. During a meeting that lasted more than five hours, council members touted the economic benefits of a higher tourism wage, saying it would prompt workers to spend more money across the region — and, as a result, spur the creation of thousands of new jobs. “When we support low-wage workers, they can contribute to our economy and bolster the city,” said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, who took office on Monday and represents part of the Eastside. Councilmember John Lee, who represents the northwest San Fernando Valley, voted against the proposal, warning his colleagues they were about to “take an ax to

Fire damaged an Anza home Wednesday, displacing two adults and leaving a dog dead. The fire was reported shortly before 1:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 59000 block of Gillman Road, according to a Riverside County Fire Department statement. The fire was contained about two hours later. Crews also extinguished flames in a roughly 100-square-foot patch of vegetation at the scene. Animal control was called in due to the deceased dog. Two adults were displaced, but Red Cross assistance was not required and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.

A fifth-grade student’s mother who wants to stop the possible expulsion of her son from a private Mulholland Drive school will have her claims heard by an arbitrator rather than a judge, a judge ruled Wednesday. The mother and her son had won a round in court in October when Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephen I. Goorvitch ruled that no expulsion would take place pending a trial on the merits of the case, which involved the fallout from an email dialog between the petitioner’s son with another student that included several squirt gun emojis. The student is identified only as John Doe in the legal action filed against Curtis School and Head of School Meera Ratnesar. The petition asks that the school be stopped from taking any “adverse action” against the boy and that his attorneys’ fees be paid. But on Nov. 15, the school’s lawyers filed court papers arguing that the boy’s mother is obligated to arbitrate her son’s claims according to the terms of her son’s February enrollment agreement. The judge granted the school’s arbitration motion on Wednesday. “(The mother) has not

Bill Hennessy, veteran courtroom sketch artist, dies at 67 – CBS News Watch CBS News Bill Hennessy, a talented courtroom sketch artist who captured drawings of some of the most consequential legal proceedings of the last 40 years, has died at the age of 67. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing prompts polarized response – CBS News Watch CBS News The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has brought on an outpouring of anger, but not all of it directed at the shooter. Many are expressing dissatisfaction with the health insurance industry. Mark Strassmann explains. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A longtime Southern California-based horse racing trainer who amassed nearly $16 million in purse earnings over his nearly half-century career has died at the age of 77, officials at Santa Anita Park announced.   Eddie Truman, who retired in Jan. 2023, died Wednesday, his older brother and former jockey, Jerry Truman, confirmed to Santa Anita Park.   Born in Kansas in 1947, the younger Truman rode as a child before becoming a professional jockey at the age of 16. Though his career as a jockey was brief because of his size, as an apprentice in 1963, he finished as the top rider at Sportsman’s Park in Chicago.   Eddie Truman, 77, a Southern California-based horse racing trainer died at the age of 77 on Dec. 11, 2024. (Santa Anita Park) Truman worked for a short time as a trainer in Detroit before spending some time in Europe but returned to the states and landed in Southern California in 1972 where he began working as an assistant to future Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel.   Suspect wanted for murder in Southern California found in Pennsylvania

Joseph Maldonado, otherwise known as Joe Exotic, is once again calling on Donald Trump to release him from prison. The former big cat collector and star of the COVID-19 pandemic-era smash hit docuseries “Tiger King” has been incarcerated since 2019 for attempting to hire hitmen to kill his longtime rival in the wildlife rescue space, Carole Baskin. He was also found guilty of killing tigers, selling tiger cubs and falsifying records. He was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the crimes, which was later reduced to 21 years upon appeal. In this Aug. 28, 2013, file photo, Joe Exotic answers a question during an interview at the zoo he runs in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File) Throughout his incarceration, Maldonado, 61, has claimed his innocence and said both the documentary and the charges against him were fabricated in an attempt to take him down and pass strict federal laws regarding the private ownership of exotic animals, including big cats. On Wednesday, Maldonado released a letter addressed to Donald Trump Jr., in hopes that the President-elect’s son could convince his father to issue a

This story contains spoilers for “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” Episode 3. There’s more to At Attin than meets the eye. The peaceful and orderly planet introduced in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” is not just the suburban homeworld of Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) and KB (Kyriana Kratter). The third episode of the Disney+ series reveals that At Attin is a mythical planet that has been hidden from the galaxy since long before the events of the original “Star Wars” trilogy and the war between the Empire and Rebellion. Described as one of the “Jewels of the Old Republic,” At Attin is among the “planets of wonder” that were “hidden for their own protection.” According to Kh’ymm (voiced by Alia Shawkat), who was tapped to help the lost kids trying to find a way home, it’s the only one of these planets that wasn’t destroyed long ago. This means that even though the series, like “The Mandalorian,” is set during the time of the New Republic — i.e. after the events of the original “Star Wars” trilogy — At Attin’s

Years after swearing off acting, Jim Carrey returns to the big screen next week. Now, he’s explaining why. In a 2022 interview with “ Access Hollywood ,” “The Truman Show” actor professed to be “fairly serious” about retiring from acting, saying he had “done enough.” His only contingency, he said, was a script delivered by “angels” and “written in gold ink” coming his way. “That might have been hyperbole,” Carrey said, laughing, as he spoke to AP Entertainment on Tuesday night at the “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” premiere in London. The jokester reprises his role as antagonist and comically-large-mustache enthusiast Dr. Robotnik in the franchise’s third installment, in theaters Dec. 20. Carrey went on to explain that he “came back to this [film’s] universe” for two main reasons, neither of which concerned cherubs or calligraphy. “First of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch,” he said. The second, he continued, was, “I bought a lot of stuff, and I need the money, frankly.” Since rising to fame via a trio of 1994 comedies — “The Mask,” “Ace Ventura”

How “The Caitlin Clark Effect” impacted the WNBA, women’s sports – CBS News Watch CBS News WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark was named Time’s 2024 Athlete of the Year. The Athletic women’s basketball staff writer Sabreena Merchant joins “The Daily Report” to discuss her impact on the game and women’s sports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A major disaster declaration every two days is “the new normal,” FEMA administrator says – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. faced an unprecedented 179 disasters in 2024, according to FEMA, affecting millions of Americans and wiping out some towns. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about these catastrophes and the dwindling funds to help those affected. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Mounting frustration over mysterious New Jersey drone sightings – CBS News Watch CBS News A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency after several residents and officials reported seeing mysterious drones flying over the region in recent weeks. CBS News national investigative correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A transient man has pleaded guilty to punching an Asian American woman in the head in Culver City while shouting racial slurs at her in 2021. Jesse Lindsey, 38, whose last known address was in Fontana, pleaded guilty to one hate crime count, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday. He has been in federal custody since July 18 and was in state prison for an unrelated conviction before then. At approximately 1 a.m. on June 14, 2021, the victim was walking to work in Culver City when, according to federal prosecutors, Lindsey approached her and yelled at the victim, whom he perceived to be Asian, “You can’t say hi to a [expletive] white boy?” Lindsey then punched the victim in the head, causing her to fall onto the street and hit her head. While the victim was face down on the street, Lindsey shouted, “You hear what I said, [N-word]? I said good morning, b****!” prosecutors said. The victim suffered injuries to her head and ear, which required approximately 11 stitches. In an effort to identify the woman’s attacker, authorities released surveillance video of

A 58-year-old man has been arrested by police in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in connection with an alleged murder late last month in San Bernardino County, officials announced Wednesday.   The violence, according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, broke out on Nov. 25 in the 13100 block of Joliet Drive in Rancho Cucamonga just after 7:30 p.m.  Responding deputies found the victim, 43-year-old Rancho Cucamonga resident Josh Watson, injured and non responsive. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and, despite lifesaving measures, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.   Arrests made in ambush-style murder of beloved Southern California doctor SBSD’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail assumed the case and learned that when the 43-year-old arrived home, he had been contacted by the suspect, now identified as Mira Loma resident Paul Warren.  “During the encounter, Watson received lethal injuries, and the suspect fled the area before deputies arrived,” the release noted.   A warrant was issued for Warren’s arrest and on Dec. 9, he was arrested by detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department and is awaiting extradition to Southern

A caretaker was arrested Monday after a toddler was found unresponsive at a home in San Bernardino County. The suspect was identified as Sarah Cabana, 49, according to Chino city officials. Police responded to reports of a 3-year-old child who was unresponsive on the 8000 block of Meridian Street in Chino shortly before 2 p.m. Monday. The child was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Upon investigating, detectives discovered evidence of physical abuse that the child’s caretaker, Cabana, allegedly committed, police said. Cabana was arrested on felony child abuse charges and transported to the West Valley Detention Center. No further details were released as the investigation remains ongoing. Police said detectives will follow up on additional leads. Anyone with information on the case is urged to call Detective Franklin Ike at 909-334-3035.

Para él, hacer películas basadas en las vidas o en experiencias puntuales de mujeres relevantes de la segunda mitad del siglo XX no es algo nuevo. De hecho, “Maria”, su nuevo filme, que debuta hoy en Netflix luego de haberse estrenado en cines selectos de los Estados Unidos, es el tercero que se inscribe en la misma línea. Y es que, además de haber dirigido cintas tan relevantes del cine latinoamericano como “No” (2012), “El Club” (2015) y “Neruda” (2016), filmadas todas en su Chile natal, Pablo Larraín ha hecho hasta el momento cuatro largometrajes en inglés con repartos de talla internacional, y tres de ellos -“Jackie” (2016), “Spencer” (2021) y el actual “Maria” (2024)- han adoptado la perspectiva arriba descrita. Pero eso no quiere decir que el tríptico haya sido intencional. En sus propias palabras, hizo “Jackie”, una recreación de lo que pasó con Jacqueline Kennedy antes y después de la muerte de su eminente marido, tras una invitación directa del aclamado cineasta estadounidense Darren Aronofsky, quien fungió en ese caso como productor; decidió hacer “Spencer” guiado por la fascinación por la Princesa Diana

A judge entered a default judgment against Kanye West’s Christian private school in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday in connection with a lawsuit filed by a former employee. Isaiah Meadows, Yeezy Christian Academy’s former assistant principal, sought a default judgment in his wrongful termination and unpaid wages lawsuit against the school — later rebranded Donda Academy — and other defendants for failure to appear through licensed attorneys. The judge, Christopher K. Lui, ruled in favor of Meadows’ motion. He also ruled that the answers given by defendants — Yeezy Christian Academy, Donda Services LLC and Strokes Canyon LLC — in response to Meadows’ complaint be stricken. Last year, a lawyer representing West, and the three other defendants denied “each and every allegation of Meadows complaint,” in a filing with the court. In August, Brian Blumfield, West’s most recent attorney who was representing the music mogul and other business entities in the matter, sought his removal from the case on the grounds that the defendants had terminated their relationship in June and that they had refused to speak to or pay Blumfield, according to court

How LGBTQ Americans are preparing for another Trump term – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to roll back rights for transgender people during his campaign. Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, joins “America Decides” to discuss how those Americans are preparing for the incoming Trump administration. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Global powers trying to determine how to work with Syrian rebels – CBS News Watch CBS News Celebrations continue in Syria as questions swirl about what the post-Assad era will look like. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Rep. Chip Roy reacts to Trump’s call for deal to protect “Dreamers” – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump says he wants a deal to protect “Dreamers,” undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children. That’s despite his plans to conduct mass deportations when he takes office in January. Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas joins “America Decides” to discuss Trump’s immigration agenda. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Kimberly Guilfoyle becomes latest Trump family ally tapped for administration role – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Kimberly Guilfoyle to serve as the ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle, who dated Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., is the latest family friend set to join the new administration. Political strategists Meghan Hayes and Lance Trover join “America Decides” with analysis. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On