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March 21

David Spade slams Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass over ‘terrifying’ Hollywood downfall

David Spade and Dana Carvey say the Hollywood studio system is dying, blaming California leaders Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom for the industry's decline.

March 21

FBI raids Hollywood mansion in $17.4M alleged mortgage scam targeting seniors, 11 arrested including Iranian

FBI agents raided a Hollywood mansion early Thursday, arresting a suspect in pajamas in a raid tied to an alleged $17.4 million mortgage fraud scheme targeting elderly homeowners.

March 20

California man paroled under ‘youthful offender’ provision for 2 murders kills again less than a year later

Darryl Lamar Collins, released early under a youthful offender law, was sentenced to life in prison for the brutal 2021 murder of Fatima Johnson, a mother of six.

March 19

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt vows ‘zero encampments’ of homeless, no fentanyl on streets

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt laid out a plan to eliminate homeless encampments, crack down on public drug use and investigate local nonprofits.

March 19

LAPD union calls for probe into LA council president over alleged call during traffic stop

The Los Angeles police union is calling for an investigation into Council President Harris-Dawson after he allegedly contacted school board member during traffic stop.

March 19

Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public

A swimming warning is issued for some LA County beaches due to contaminated water. Bacteria levels are exceeding safety standards at Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu.

March 18

Millionaire developer found dead in ritzy beach home; bizarrely dressed suspect arrested after standoff

A millionaire developer, 92, was found dead in a Southern California beach home after a bizarrely dressed suspect surrendered after an hours-long SWAT standoff, authorities say.

March 18

Former Assad-era prison chief convicted of torture in US federal court, marking a historic first

Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison chief, was found guilty of torture and immigration fraud charges, becoming the first Assad-era official convicted in a U.S. court.

March 17

Iranian Americans in Los Angeles react with mixed emotions as Iran conflict escalates

Iranian Americans in Los Angeles celebrated the news of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, but their joy is also mixed with fear for loved ones still in Iran.

March 16

Conan O'Brien swipes at TPUSA, Kid Rock during monologue with 'alternate Oscars' joke

Conan O'Brien roasted Kid Rock and Turning Point USA during his Oscars monologue on Sunday, joking about an "alternate" awards show being hosted by the group.