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The 18th Class of the California Hall of Fame was announced Thursday, and their induction will itself be a history-making moment — the first time that an inductee group is made up of only women. The announcement was made by the governor’s office and the California Museum, where the Hall of Fame is based and where the induction ceremonies take place. New laws going into effect in California in 2025 The newest class is also comprised of all posthumous inductees, similar to other classes inducted during the early years of the pandemic. The seven women who comprise the newest Class are: • Julia Child: Cook, author, television personality• Ina Donna Coolbrith: California’s first poet laureate• Vicki Manalo Draves: Olympic gold medalist• Mitsuye Endo: Civil rights activist• Dian Fossey: Primatologist, gorilla conservationist• Alice Piper: Civil rights hero• Tina Turner: Singer, performer “These trailblazing women have shattered barriers, challenged societal norms, and driven progress that has transformed California and the world. By celebrating their extraordinary and lasting accomplishments, we are moving closer to truly honoring the rich diversity that defines our great state,” said First Partner Jennifer Siebel

Police and family members are asking for the public’s help in searching for a man who went missing after he was last seen in Lakewood on Wednesday night. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department describes Collin Anthony Thorpe II as a 28-year-old Black male who stands 5 feet and 11 inches tall and weighs about 175 pounds. LASD says Thorpe was last seen around 11 p.m. on Dec. 11 on the 2000 block of Loomis Street, in Lakewood. He was purportedly wearing cream-colored shorts and a black/grey shirt. Collin Anthony Thorpe II, pictured here in 2023, has been reported missing since he was last seen around 11 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2024, in Lakewood. (LASD) In addition, LASD says Thorpe has short black hair, brown eyes, a tattoo of flowers on his left arm, a Chinese lettering tattoo on his right arm, braces and a goatee. “Mr. Thorpe’s loved ones are concerned for his well-being and asking for your help,” stated the LASD press release issued on Dec. 12. Police did not immediately say whether Thorpe had a known destination or if he had communicated

At least one person was killed and two others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in L.A.’s Sawtelle neighborhood Thursday night. Los Angeles police responded to a crash at the intersection of Centinela Avenue and Olympic Boulevard at around 8:12 p.m. Cellphone video from witnesses showed severe damage to several vehicles including a sedan that had crashed onto a large tree in a center median and an overturned SUV. Authorities and emergency crews respond to a deadly multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle neighborhood on Dec. 12, 2024. (Citizen) Authorities and emergency crews respond to a deadly multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle neighborhood on Dec. 12, 2024. (Citizen) An overturned SUV is seen following a deadly multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle neighborhood on Dec. 12, 2024. (KTLA) Authorities and emergency crews respond to a deadly multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle neighborhood on Dec. 12, 2024. (Citizen) A sedan crashed into a large tree during a deadly multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle neighborhood on Dec. 12, 2024. (KTLA) Authorities and emergency crews respond to a deadly multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle

Police revealed new details and footage on Thursday of a driver they believe fatally struck a 57-year-old man in the San Fernando Valley last month. The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who was driving a newer model white Dodger Charger during the fatal hit-and-run on Nov. 27. According to a news release issued by the LAPD, the unidentified victim was crossing Terra Bella Street at Dorrington Avenue around 9:20 p.m. when the suspect vehicle, traveling westbound on Terra Bella at a high rate of speed, struck the pedestrian.  Police said the driver fled westbound and did not stop to aid the victim as required by law. Paramedics arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene. In Thursday’s update, LAPD said that after the collision, the driver made several turns into various side streets and then fled southbound Woodman Avenue.  “The driver then drove the vehicle to a parking lot in the 8900 block of Woodman Avenue where it was seen being towed on November 29, 2024,” stated the LAPD release. The department also pointed out

Authorities sought the public’s help Thursday in locating a 28-year-old man last seen in Lakewood. Collin Anthony Thorpe II was last seen Wednesday around 11 p.m. in the 2000 block of Loomis Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Thorpe was described as a 5-foot-11-inch tall Black man weighing 175 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo of flowers on his left arm, Chinese lettering on his right arm, dental braces and a goatee. Thorpe was last seen wearing cream-colored shorts and a black and gray shirt. Anyone with information regarding Thorpe’s whereabouts was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Marijuana brand Stiiizy’s products are causing young people to suffer cannabis-induced psychosis that has reached epidemic levels among California’s youth, who are induced by such tactics as having rappers show up at dispensary openings, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday by twin sisters. The plaintiffs in the Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit are identified only as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2. Their allegations include fraud, strict products liability, negligence and fraud. The women seek unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. “Stiizy’s conduct and products are causing young people to suffer cannabis-induced psychosis and driving an epidemic of CIP among California’s youth,” the suit states. CIP is not a bad high or a bad trip, but instead an acute psychological event that can require years of treatment, including the use of anti-psychotic medication, according to the suit. A representative for Los Angeles-based Stiizy did not immediately reply to a request for comment. When Stiizy opened its Pomona dispensary in June 2021, appearances were made by rappers Xzibit and Too Short, according to the suit, which also states that Stiiizy collaborated with the four-day Rolling Loud

Health officials are investigating possible cases of H5 bird flu after two cats died from consuming recalled raw milk, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The department issued a release on Thursday saying the two cats that died consumed milk from Raw Farm, LLC after the company voluntarily recalled all raw milk and cream products earlier this month. After consuming the raw milk, the cats reportedly showed onset symptoms of lack of appetite, fever and neurologic signs. “The infected cats died after severe worsening of their illness, and subsequently tested positive for Influenza A, a rare result in cats,” said the department in a release. As the department waits to obtain confirmatory testing, it notes that the nationwide H5 bird flu outbreak has seen other cats infected with the virus after drinking infected raw milk. “The risk of H5 bird flu remains low in Los Angeles County, but this suspected case of the virus in a pet cat that consumed raw milk is a reminder that consuming raw dairy products can lead to severe illness in cats,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer

A Southern California piano teacher was arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl.  Santa Monica police identified the suspect as Hovanes John Jihanyan, 41, a Van Nuys resident. The alleged sexual abuse had been occurring since July 2024, when the victim was 13 years old. Jihanyan teaches piano at the French Conservatory of Music in Beverly Hills. Sexual activity involving the suspect and the young girl had reportedly occurred in several locations including the girl’s home, the suspect’s vehicle and in his studio, police said. On Thursday, Santa Monica police arrested Jihanyan in Encino.  Hovanes John Jihanyan, 41, is seen in a booking photo from the Santa Monica Police Department. He was booked on multiple charges including: Lewd acts on a minor 13 years or younger Continuous sex abuse of a minor 13 years or younger Possession of child pornography Sexual exploitation of a minor Sexual assault on a minor 13 years or younger with the perpetrator being 10 years older “This is the culmination of an intense and thorough investigation by detectives in the SMPD Youth Services Division,” a Santa Monica

SANTA CLARA, Calif.  —  It’s happening. Again. The Rams rebounded from a dismal first half of the season and they are making a run for the playoffs. Again. Despite a nebulous performance on offense against the San Francisco 49ers, coach Sean McVay’s team is now the one nobody in the NFL wants to play. Again. On Thursday night, the Rams defeated the 49ers 12-6 at Levi’s Stadium. Joshua Karty kicked four field goals, Kyren Williams rushed for 108 yards, and cornerback Darious Williams intercepted a fourth-quarter pass as the Rams improved to 8-6. The Rams’ Kyren Williams (23) finds running room against the 49ers. (Jed Jacobsohn / Associated Press) While it might have been painful to watch, it left the Rams feeling great. “No style points,” McVay said, “We’ll take it. Proud of this group.” With good reason. The Rams have won three games in a row for the first time in a season that began with a 1-4 start. They also swept the defending NFC champion 49ers for the first time since 2018, when McVay led the Rams to Super Bowl LIII in his

No estamos hablando de una versión cualquiera, sino de la que se ha hecho sobre la base de “Cien años de soledad”, que no es solo una de las novelas más celebradas de la literatura latinoamericana (y mundial, ciertamente), sino una obra cuyo renombrado autor se rehusó a ofrecer para cualquier tipo de adaptación cinematográfica. Tras la muerte de Gabriel García Márquez -ese autor-, los derechos de las obras que hizo quedaron en manos de su familia, lo que quiere decir que, cuando Netflix decidió llevar la ambiciosa historia al mundo del ‘streaming’, tuvo que contar con la aprobación de los dos hijos del escritor, Rodrigo García y Gonzalo García Barcha. Estos han defendido la decisión asegurando que su padre les dijo en algún momento que estaría dispuesto a reconsiderar su posición en el caso de que el proyecto contara con el suficiente número de horas en pantalla y de los recursos necesarios como para hacerle justicia a su memorable creación. Sea como sea, “Cien años de soledad” se encuentra ya a disposición en la plataforma citada, al menos en los que respecta a los

Federal prosecutors said Thursday that rapper Lil Durk, who is accused of commissioning a murder two years ago in Los Angeles, may be linked to another killing in Chicago — allegations that helped convince a judge to order the Grammy Award winner to remain jailed as his case proceeds. During a detention hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue said the 32-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Durk Devontay Banks, has significant resources and the ability to flee. Lawyers for Banks had pressed for his release, offering a bond secured by $2.3 million in equity in two homes in Georgia and $1 million in cash. They also said they would hire around-the-clock security to ensure compliance with conditions imposed by the court. More than 30 people, including family, friends and Sony Music representatives, packed into the courtroom, which Assistant U.S. Atty. Ian Yanniello said demonstrated the fact that Banks “is a powerful and influential man who has significant resources.” “This case is about how he used that power and used that influence and how he used those resources to promote and perpetuate violence with deadly consequence,”