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A mountain lion spotted at the edge of Griffith Park this spring spurred excitement — and concern — among Angelenos invested in the region’s hulking feline inhabitants. Would he stay and become the successor to celebrity puma P-22, who reigned over the green space in the heart of Los Angeles for a decade? Wildlife officials believe the lion instead probably ventured out and was killed by a car over the summer — another grim conjecture big cat fans feared would come to pass. It’s likely that the blonde lion was the same cat that was found dead on the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center on the Fourth of July, scientists with the National Park Service told The Times. The deceased lion was found up against the median on the northbound, or east, side of the notoriously congested freeway, suggesting he may have come from the east — where the Santa Monica Mountains stretch from the 405 to their eastern edge in Griffith Park — according to Seth Riley, wildlife branch chief for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, a unit of the park

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Thursday honoring actor Jude Law for a film career that includes two Oscar nominations. David Lowery, who directed Law in “Peter Pan & Wendy” and two episodes of the Disney+ “Star Wars” series “Skeleton Crew,” and Jurnee Smollett, a castmate of Law in his latest film, “The Order,” were among those joining Law at the ceremony at 6840 Hollywood Blvd., next to the El Capitan Theatre. “Some of you here and many, many others that I’ve collaborated with over 30 years, people who I’ve learned from and been encouraged by, guided by, inspired by — they’re the reason I have this star, and I want to thank them,” Law said during the ceremony. The ceremony came six days after the premiere of “The Order,” based on the true story of the FBI’s investigation of a white supremacist terrorist group in the early 1980s. Law is also among its producers. The star is the 2,798th since the completion of the Walk of Fame in 1961 with the initial 1,558 stars and the last of 2024. Born

Under a gray sky, a crowd of people joined Los Angeles County elected leaders Thursday in an annual non-denominational, interfaith ceremony to lay to rest some 1,865 unclaimed individuals who died in 2021. The Board of Supervisors, along with the Department of Health Services, the Office of Decedent Affairs and Los Angeles General Medical Center Chaplains, ran the service at the L.A. County Cemetery. “This ceremony is one of the more special and important things that we do as a county, upholding our commitment since 1896 that everyone in Los Angeles County, no matter their means, is laid to rest with respect and dignity,” Supervisor Janice Hahn said. Thursday’s Ceremony of the Unclaimed Dead marked the first time since the coronavirus pandemic that the county lifted the cap on the number of attendees. It was also live-streamed on online. “It matters that so many of us are here, both physically and virtually, to appreciate the lives and mourn the deaths of these 1,865 individuals,” Hahn said. “They may be complete strangers to us, but we know they are no less worthy of our recognition,” she

December 12, 2024 / 5:57 PM EST / CBS/AP Person of interest flagged in CEO killing Person in McDonald’s tipped police about person of interest in CEO killing, sources say 15:29 More than 400 tips were called into the New York Police Department’s Crime Stoppers tip line during the five-day search for a masked gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week.  NYPD officials said about 30 of those tips were useful as information about the gunman’s movements before and after the Dec. 4 shooting. But it wasn’t until a 911 call came in from a McDonald’s employee in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday that police zeroed in on their suspect. The FBI and the Crime Stoppers program have offered up to $60,000 to anyone with a tip leading to a break in the case.  Police and prosecutors moved quickly to  arrest and charge  Luigi Mangione, 26, but it could take time before the McDonald’s tipster gets a financial reward for assisting in the case. Additionally, the employee might not take home the full $60,000, after paying taxes on the reward. And if other tipsters

  Updated 41m ago Deputy secretary of state for management and resources: Michael J. Rigas Trump on Dec. 11 tapped Michael J. Rigas as deputy secretary of state for management and resources. “Michael will bring accountability to the State Department as he did Government wide, when he served in my First Term as the Deputy and Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Acting Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget,” Trump wrote.   Updated 41m ago Ambassador to Colombia: Daniel J. Newlin Trump on Dec. 11 announced he will nominate Daniel Newlin to serve as ambassador to Colombia. “A highly accomplished business executive, entrepreneur, and former Sheriff’s Detective, Dan boasts an impressive 28-year career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando, Florida,” Trump said. Newlin is also the founder of the Florida-based Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys. “With his Law Enforcement expertise enabling him to navigate complex international issues, and his business insights fostering economic partnerships, Newlin stands as a powerful advocate for U.S. interests, and a Champion for strengthening ties, and making a difference in the

A one-year grace period regarding a common parking violation is coming to an end, and beginning Jan. 1, California authorities will begin issuing tickets for vehicle owners caught “daylighting.” Assembly Bill 413, also known as the “California Daylighting Law,” took effect at the start of 2024 and prohibits parking within 20 feet of any crosswalk or 15 feet of a crosswalk with extended curbs — only on the side where cars approach the intersection. Until now, violators received warnings unless the curb was painted red or a sign explicitly prohibited parking. But in 2025, that warning period is coming to an end. Law enforcement officials hope the new law will protect pedestrians from collisions by making them more visible to drivers. “The concept is simple. Pedestrian safety is vastly improved by removing vehicles that are close to intersections and crosswalks,” said the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, which issued an alert Thursday to remind residents of the daylighting rules. This illustration shows California parking restrictions at intersections before and after the passage of Assembly Bill 413, also known as the California Daylighting Law. Vehicles parked close

From election results to the actions by the governor to the feelings of those walking and driving the streets — one thing is clear: The people of Los Angeles want a solution to the county’s homelessness problem. According to United Way Greater Los Angeles, a new study conducted by the University of Southern California’s Homelessness Policy Research Institute may have found a path toward that solution. The study, presented to the new Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) on Thursday, found a correlation between homeless populations and investment in publicly financed housing in the 150 largest metro areas in the U.S. L.A., the second-largest metro in the country, had a low level of investment and high rate of homelessness, the study found. “During the 2017-2020 period, an average of almost 350 individuals per 100,000 residents were counted as unsheltered homeless in L.A.,” the study reads. “This rate is more than three times higher than New York’s rate of unsheltered homelessness (a100 per 100,000 residents), and the remaining metros exhibit rates that are considerably lower than that, spanning from only ~20 per 100,000 in

(NEXSTAR) — Earlier this fall, director Coralie Fargeat’s horror comedy “The Substance” made waves for its phantasmagoric take on the perennial chew-them-up-spit-them-out tale of actresses in Hollywood — and of women outside of the movies. This Friday, Gia Coppola’s third feature film, “The Last Showgirl” hits theaters and takes another look at the prices women pay for their careers and for beauty. “The Last Showgirl” follows star Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a 57 year-old Las Vegas dancer whose once legendary ensemble act is coming to end. Though once the star of the show, she’s been a supporting player for decades. Shelley’s dedication to the show — which she views as a moving art piece akin to the cabarets of Paris — is at odds with everyone else’s view of the show as a dated dime-a-dozen Vegas act with naked girls. YouTube TV is raising its prices (again) We learn that Shelley’s dedication to her dancing resulted in a chaotic and unstable home life for her now-college aged daughter Hannah (Billie Lourd), who’s been raised by family friends. As Hannah re-enters her life after a year

Two days after a pair of arrests were made in the ambush-style murder of a Los Angeles doctor, authorities appear to be raiding the home of his ex-wife. In August, Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, 61, was killed by a gunman at the Warner Plaza Medical Center, located at Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Oxnard Street, as he walked to his car. Arrests made in ambush-style murder of beloved Southern California doctor On Tuesday, 41-year-old Tomball, Texas, resident Evan Hardman and 40-year-old Reseda resident Rose Sweeting were arrested in connection with the killing, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Law enforcement officials searched a Calabasas home on Dec. 12, 2024. (KTLA) Law enforcement officials searched a Calabasas home on Dec. 12, 2024. (KTLA) The investigation may be ongoing, however, as on Thursday, law enforcement could be seen raiding a Calabasas home that property records show belongs to Ahang Zarrinkelk, Mirshojae’s ex-wife. Check back for updates to this developing story.

(Kevin Merida / Los Angeles Times) Dec. 12, 2024 Updated 2:46 PM PT Carson Palmer, a Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback, is the new football coach at his alma mater, Santa Margarita High School. Palmer’s hiring was confirmed by the school Thursday. Palmer was a volunteer coach for the freshman team last season, when his son was playing quarterback. Santa Margarita ended up 5-7 this season after coach Anthony Rouzier was placed on administrative leave in early October following a locker room incident. Defensive coordinator Steve Fifita served as interim coach. Santa Margarita president Andy Sulik released this statement on Rouzier: “Earlier this year, Coach Rouzier reported an incident to the administration that involved allegations of student misconduct in the locker room, and he was then placed on a leave of absence related to the incident. There has been confusion in the community that has led to some unintended misperceptions. His leave had nothing to do with any concerns by us that Coach Rouzier personally posed a threat to any of his players’ safety and well being. “Coach Rouzier worked to create an environment

James Kennedy, a DJ and longtime cast member of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” was arrested Tuesday in Burbank on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. The 32-year-old reality TV personality (full name James Kennedy Georgiou) was arrested after officers arrived at a residence in the area around 11:30 p.m., responding to a call about an argument between a man and a woman, a Burbank Police Department spokesperson said in a statement to The Times. “The investigation determined it was a domestic incident, leading to Mr. Georgiou’s arrest,” the spokesperson said. Kennedy was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence and released after posting $20,000 in bail, according to TMZ, which first reported the arrest. Charges are pending investigation by the Burbank City Attorney’s Office. A representative for Kennedy did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment. Kennedy joined the cast of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” in 2014, a year after its 2013 debut. He has appeared in more than 190 episodes, according to IMDb, and will be among the original stars bidding farewell to the series as it revamps its cast ahead of Season 12. Amid