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Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday continued to hammer Arizona’s new abortion ban and former President Trump’s role in overturning Roe vs. Wade during a surprise appearance in Century City. “Here’s the thing about what they’re doing and the cruelty of it: No exception in some states even for rape and incest. You are saying to a survivor of a crime of violence to their body, a violation to their body, that they have no right to make a decision about what happens to their body next,” Harris said. “That’s immoral.” Harris made the remarks at the Power Leadership and Influence of Black Women luncheon, where Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) was being honored. As she was answering a question about abortion rights, Butler paused to introduce “one of our biggest champions in this movement” and “one of my best friends,” as Harris emerged onstage from the wings. The vice president has been a vocal force for the Biden administration on the issue since Arizona’s Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated a law from 1864 — decades before Arizona became a state — banning abortions except when

Indio —  The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is underway at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. On Friday, we saw Lana Del Rey ride in and out of her headlining set on a motorcycle and surprise the crowd with Billie Eilish after Peso Pluma brought the party to the main stage. That was after a day packed full of music from the likes of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, L’Impératrice, Deftones and more. And did we mention that Shakira showed up with Bizarrap? Saturday might be one of the most Southern California-centric lineups in the festival’s history. Beyond headliner Tyler, the Creator, there’s No Doubt, Sublime, Blxst, the Aquabats, Kevin Abstract, Militarie Gun. the Red Pears and Gabe Real, among others. Follow along with all of the happenings at Coachella on Saturday with The Times’ August Brown, Danielle Dorsey, Vanessa Franko, Nate Jackson and Mikael Wood. 2:40 p.m. It’s Day 2 of Coachella and the weather has mellowed to mid-80s — downright brag-worthy temperatures compared to L.A.‘s current drear. I started my eating journey at Indio Central Market which, pro-tip: is completely covered so

They see dollar signs in the billions, and their empires only seem to be growing. They are the richest women in the world. While the majority of those listed on Forbes’ “Richest in 2024” list are men, 15 out of the 195 billionaires globally are, in fact, women. The Madams of money reside in places like France, India and here in the United States, with industries ranging from fashion and retail to technology. Top 10 richest people in California, according to Forbes Here’s a look at the five richest women in the world and how their bank accounts remain so swelled: No. 5: MacKenzie Scott (United States) Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, March 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) MacKenzie Scott, 53, is a philanthropist and author who was once married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who’s the third richest person in the world. After 25 years in wedlock, the couple divorced in 2019. According to Forbes, Scott received a 4% stake in Amazon at that time. With a net worth of $35.6 billion in

Isaiah Raikes’ nameplate over his locker barely had settled in, but USC’s latest great hope at defensive line already is looking for a new home. Raikes and defensive back Tre’Quon Fegans were removed from USC’s online roster this weekend amid their plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens Monday. As players flirted with, backed out of and entered the portal, discussion around the spring transfer window lingered over the final two weeks of USC’s spring practices, but coach Lincoln Riley emphasized that if the Trojans “lose a couple of guys, then we’ll replace them.” USC also lost freshman offensive lineman Jason Zandamela to the portal this week, but Raikes’ departure leaves a more urgent 6-foot-2, 320-pound hole in the interior of the defensive line. The nose tackle from Texas A&M was expected to anchor the front along with Bear Alexander. The Trojans could turn to another transfer as former Vanderbilt captain Nate Clifton has emerged as a steady force, Riley said. The 6-4, 289-pound defensive lineman led the Commodores in tackles for loss (7½) and sacks (5½) with 30 tackles while starting 12

The executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate has vowed to fight any attempt to collect the more than $30-million wrongful death judgment won by the families of Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. “It’s my hope that the Goldmans get zero, nothing,” attorney Malcolm LaVergne told the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Friday. “Them specifically. And I will do everything in my capacity as the executor or personal representative to try and ensure that they get nothing.” LaVergne, Simpson’s longtime lawyer, was named executor of a trust created in January to hold all of the former college and NFL star’s property, according to the Review-Journal. Simpson died Wednesday of prostate cancer. LaVergne, who did not return a call to his office on Saturday by the Times, told the Review-Journal that he specifically wants the Goldman family to get nothing in part because of their actions involving Simpson’s planned book, “If I Did It.” A federal bankruptcy judge gave the rights to the book to Goldman’s family in 2007. It was later published with the subtitle “Confessions of the Killer.” Forbes reported Saturday that

Hey, all you defensive backs about to enter the transfer portal. Offensive and defensive linemen getting antsy for a new school, listen up. Any tight end who is about to become a free agent, pay attention too. UCLA just might have a spot for you. Three days before the opening of the spring transfer portal window, Bruins coach DeShaun Foster identified his wish list in a bid to infuse talent and depth into a roster that could use a heavy helping of both. “I have six positions I want to address,” Foster said Saturday, “and then best available [talent] after that.” Foster ticked off offensive line, defensive line, tight end, defensive back and possibly running back and quarterback when asked which positions he would like to bolster. The spring transfer options usually are not as robust as they are in the winter because many players on the move this time of year are seeking more playing time after having been beaten out for a starting spot. UCLA certainly could use help along the offensive line after giving up 42 sacks last season. Four of five

WASHINGTON —  Iran launched “dozens” of drones toward Israel on Saturday in retaliation for a deadly Israeli attack this month, both countries said, in what may be the start of a broader multi-front reprisal. A military response from Israel is now expected, although it was unclear how robust it would be. It could take several hours for the drones to reach their intended targets, the identity of which is still unclear. Attacks from Iranian soil to Israel proper would represent a major escalation in regional conflict amid the Israel-Hamas war that has raged for six months in Gaza. President Biden cut short his weekend in Delaware and rushed back to the White House, where he was joined by a team of national security advisors who had been bracing for a violent response from Iran after April 1 Israeli airstrikes killed seven senior Iranian officials at an Iranian diplomatic mission in Syria. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces, reported the launch of Iranian drones and said Israel was already on high security alert, canceling school and large public gatherings until further notice.

White House: Drones launched from Iran against Israel likely first wave of larger attack – CBS News Watch CBS News U.S. officials confirm a drone attack has been launched from Iranian territory against Israel. CBS News’ Margaret Brennan reports the White House is expecting the initial wave of drones to be one part of a larger attack that could last hours. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Thousands of celebrants returned to the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturday for the second day of the two-weekend Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, featuring a wide range of artists highlighted by the expected reunion of No Doubt. The 1990s Orange County punk/pop/ska band is scheduled to play at 9:25 p.m., preceding Saturday’s headlining set by Tyler, The Creator. Members Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young appeared in a social media announcement earlier this year, saying they will “do a show,” but didn’t release any further details at the time. This weekend’s fest runs to Sunday, and then re-commences for the weekend of April 19-21. Other performers on the Saturday slate are Ice Spice, Blur, Jungle, Dom Dolla, Bleachers and Kevin Kaarl. Doja Cat will close out each weekend on Sundays. She’ll be preceded by J Balvin, Jhene Aiko, Ludmilla, Lil Yachty, John Summit and DJ Snake. An additional stage was added this year, as well as extended three- hour sets, featuring Honey Dijon and Green Velvet on Friday, Michael Bibi on Saturday and Jamie XX, Floating Points and Daphni on

Housing Department officials are proposing that Los Angeles spend nearly $15 million to subsidize the rent of people living at a Chinatown apartment complex to resolve a long-running dispute over planned rent increases, it was reported Saturday. According to a Friday memo issued from the department to the City Council, the subsidies would apply to 106 of the 124 units at the Hillside Villa Apartments, and would run through February of 2034. The subsidies would not apply to 17 units that are already being charged market rates or the unit occupied by the building manager. A 30-year agreement protecting residents at the complex from rent increases expired in 2019, and since then city officials and tenants have been exploring ways to deal with planned increases by its owner. Those explorations have included looking into a city purchase of the property, or facilitating a transfer to another owner. Ann Sewill, the housing department’s general manager, told the council in her memo that a purchase of Hillside Villa would cost nearly $93 million when renovations and refinancing were factored in. Additionally, the owner has shown no interest