Los Angeles

Homegoing Celebration for Cecil Murray Set at First AME Church

A Homegoing Celebration will take place Saturday in honor of the Rev. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray at First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, where the late spiritual leader served as pastor for 27 years. The 10 a.m. service will be livestreamed on the church’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/@FAMECHURCHLA/streams, and CBS News Los Angeles, www.kcalnews.com/live. It will also air live on KCAL9. The church is located at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd. Murray died of natural causes April 5 at his home in the View Park section of Los Angeles at the age of 94, his family said. During his tenure at FAME, the city’s oldest Black church, from 1977 to 2004, Murray helped grow its congregation from 250 to more than 18,000 members and attracted high-profile visitors including former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, along with multiple governors and Los Angeles mayors. He was also noted for his calming presence during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. After his death was announced, Mayor Karen Bass called Murray “a giant” who had “dedicated his life to service, community, and putting God first in all things.

Bay Area

Housing to crypto to wellness: How California fares in 20 national rankings

We live in a ranking age with lists of “best” and “worst” and “in-between” touching every slice of life, industry and geography. Some of these scorecards are based on polling. Others are data-based, trying to decipher government or business stats. And some are simply opinions – individual or consensus. Yes, these rankings can be discussion starters – whether for policy debate or just plain fun. Before the chats get too intense, be aware that the creation of these grades is far more art than statistical science. I’m bemused at the wave of state-vs.-state rankings that flow into my inbox at work. Most of these scorecards are not created to advance societal conversations. Rather, they’re promoted in hopes of generating online attention for a company that likely paid somebody to create “best/worst state” buzz. Not that these state grades themselves aren’t interesting. So, I waded through my inbox to find 20 rankings for California that might intrigue somebody. 20 scorecards No. 1 spending per capita on clothing and footwear, according to shopping stats tracked for QR Code Generator. No. 2 costliest housing gap – average wage

Los Angeles

Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs “America”

Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs “America” – CBS News Watch CBS News A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music’s revival. From his new album “$10 Cowboy,” here is Charley Crockett with “America.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Detectives in Orange County asking for public’s help in solving 32-year-old murder case 

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in bringing the suspects behind the 1992 killing of an Orange County teen to justice. According to the Laguna Beach Police Department, the victim was a 19-year-old named Jeff who was murdered at Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach on May 9, 1992.  Jeff had a twin brother, loving parents, many friends and his “entire life in front of [him]” before his untimely death, Laguna Beach police said.  Armed home invasion suspect killed by police after standoff in Long Beach The suspects were described as two Hispanic men in their late teens or early 20s who fled the area in a light-colored sedan, likely a Buick or Oldsmobile, law enforcement officials stated.  Investigators believe the suspects “probably told someone what they did” and are encouraging anyone with information to contact Laguna Beach Police Department detectives by calling 949-715-0984. 

Los Angeles

Armed home invasion suspect killed by police after standoff in Long Beach 

An armed home invader was shot and killed by police after a standoff in Long Beach Friday night, authorities said.  The home invasion occurred at a residence in the 6800 block of Cerritos Avenue near 68th Street around 8:30 p.m., preliminary information indicates.  A man inside the home had called 911 to report the male suspect breaking in before he was confronted by the suspect, who brandished a weapon and ordered him to give him his belongings.  Suspect arrested after hours-long standoff, shutting down L.A. freeways “I saw him open the door, point a gun at me and basically ask for everything I had,” victim Joseph Lopez said. “I went to a [different] room, called the cops and jumped out of the window.”  When police arrived at the scene, they learned that the man was still in the home’s yard armed with a firearm. Officers immediately surrounded the house and made verbal contact with the intruder, who refused to comply with demands to surrender for over an hour.  A replica firearm was recovered at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Long Beach, CA on

Los Angeles

Eye on America: The Kinsey Collection, and revisiting the Tulsa Race Massacre

Eye on America: The Kinsey Collection, and revisiting the Tulsa Race Massacre – CBS News Watch CBS News In Oklahoma, Nate Burleson shares his family’s personal connection to one of America’s darkest chapters. Then in Texas, we tour the renowned Kinsey Collection, the largest private holding of African American art and artifacts. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Sacramento

Comedian Nate Bargatze on his life and career

Comedian Nate Bargatze is having quite the year: He’s bringing laughs across the country with his “Be Funny” tour, and this week he’s a headline comic at the Hollywood Bowl with stars like Jerry Seinfeld. Dana Jacobson sat down with Bargatze to talk about his journey to the stage.

Los Angeles

Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs “Solitary Road”

Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs “Solitary Road” – CBS News Watch CBS News A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music’s revival. From his new album “$10 Cowboy,” here is Charley Crockett with “Solitary Road.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Sacramento

Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs “$10 Cowboy”

A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music’s revival. With the title track from his new album, here is Charley Crockett with “$10 Cowboy.”

Sacramento

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in sexual assault lawsuit

Joi Dickerson-Deal says Combs “intentionally drugged” her, sexually assaulted her after date in 1991 Saturday, April 27, 2024 2:25PM ABC7 Chicago 24/7 Stream Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. LOS ANGELES — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault, filing a motion on Friday to dismiss some claims that were not under law when the alleged incident occurred. The motion filed in a New York court claims Combs cannot be sued because certain laws didn’t exist when Joi Dickerson-Deal made the allegations against him in 1991. The music mogul’s lawyers want certain statues from Dickerson-Deal’s claims such as revenge porn and human trafficking to be dismissed with prejudice. In a filing last year, she said Combs “intentionally drugged” her then brought her home and sexually assaulted her after a date in Harlem when she was a 19-year-old college student. Without her knowledge, Combs videotaped the assault and later shared it with several friends in the music industry, the suit alleges. He denied the allegations, accusing her of seeking to exploit the

Los Angeles

The Uplift: An angel officer

The Uplift: An angel officer – CBS News Watch CBS News A police officer becomes a guardian angel for a little girl struggling at school. A New Jersey toddler goes viral for the way she speaks, bringing joy and laughs to millions. A 7-year-old makes history at the rodeo. Plus, more inspiring stories. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here’s what they do.

By Megan Cerullo Edited By Cara Tabachnick April 27, 2024 / 10:00 AM EDT / CBS News More than  70% of Americans say  a rewarding career or job is extremely important for them to live a fulfilling life — more important than family, friends or wealth. CBS News interviewed a broad array of workers who chose unique jobs, for a series we call: Unique jobs, extraordinary lives. Have you ever heard of an intimacy coordinator? Most people don’t know they are the professionals who help bring intimate scenes to life on screens.   “We are there to help coordinate any scene with simulated sex acts, nudity, or vulnerable scenes,” explained Amy Northrup, a New York City-based intimacy coordinator for film and television. Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field. The first production to hire and credit a designated intimacy coordinator was HBO’s “The Deuce,” starring James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal, which premiered in 2017 and depicted the porn industry in 1970s New York City.  There are more than 100 certified intimacy coordinators working on film and television sets today. Their pay is roughly in

Los Angeles

Game company puts new spin on virtual tennis

Game company puts new spin on virtual tennis – CBS News Watch CBS News First there was “Tennis for Two,” then Atari’s “Pong.” Tennis has been a popular subject for video games for decades. Now, gaming company 2K Games is putting a unique spin on the classic game with “Topspin Tennis,” which features real-life athletes. Michelle Miller has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Bay Area

NFL Draft: With Aiyuk, Deebo still in the fold, 49ers look to add Day 3 pieces to roster

SANTA CLARA — Now comes the hard part for 49ers general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan to add a handful of rookies on the third day of the NFL Draft that may actually have a chance of making the team. Some of them will, some of them won’t. Or will at least spend time on the practice squad, which Shanahan takes seriously as if they were actually on the 53-man roster. So far, the 49ers have added three players to the roster — Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr., Florida State corner Renardo Green and Kansas guard Dominick Puni. Barring injury, they’ll make the team. Everything else is up for grabs. Green and Puni were picked on Friday, and all we know for sure is Green considers himself a “dog” in terms of want-to and Puni, although listed as a tackle by the NFL Network, is an interior lineman who is versatile enough to play anywhere on the line. A potential slot corner to get Deommodore Lenoir back outside and a lineman who won’t solve the future issue of Trent Williams’ retirement but

Bay Area

Opinion: U.S. Supreme Court handed California a chance to lower housing costs

Thanks to a recent blockbuster U.S. Supreme Court ruling on excessive and often arbitrary local fees, reform may be on the way that could help ease California’s worsening housing crisis. But critical unanswered questions from the ruling could also lead to an unproductive morass of litigation — something state legislation could avert. The case, Sheetz v. County of El Dorado , stems from a homeowner who had to pay $23,420 in county fees to mitigate the transportation impact from a single home he proposed to build himself. George Sheetz challenged the fees, arguing that the Constitution limits what the government can take from you without fair compensation. Lower courts disagreed, citing a long-established precedent allowing the fees based on the way they were charged. But the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision with wide-ranging implications said that yes, because the Constitution does not distinguish between the way a fee is charged, neither will they. Fees on housing in California are the highest in the country and have been for decades, largely because Proposition 13 took away large amounts of money from old, single-family housing that subsidized local governments. Fees here are expensive:

Bay Area

Walters: California charter school battles intensify as education finances get squeezed

California’s public schools, with nearly 6 million students, are feeling the financial impacts of a quintuple whammy. Billions of federal dollars to cushion the impacts of COVID-19 have been exhausted, school closures during the pandemic magnified declines in enrollment, chronic absenteeism has worsened, inflation is increasing operating costs, and the state budget is plagued by a huge deficit. Since the state largely finances schools based on their attendance, many local districts are seeing ever-widening gaps between income and outgo, stalling what had been a decade-long pattern of increasing per pupil spending. Local school trustees have few options to balance their budgets. They can close schools with low enrollments, lay off teachers and other staff or ask voters to approve tax increases, usually what are called “parcel taxes” on homes and commercial property — all of which encounter resistance. There is one other way for school officials to reduce their financial gaps: make it more difficult for charter schools to operate. Charter schools also get their money from the state, but operate independently. For years, they have been engaged in a running battle with school unions, particularly those of teachers