Indie film veteran Cassian Elwes on ‘Dead Man’s Wire,’ AI and more
“I’ve spent my entire life working on independent films,” says veteran producer Cassian Elwes, “and this may be the most difficult period of time ever.” Elwes has been in the…
Military plane crashes near Death Valley
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in the desert town of Trona on Wednesday, authorities said. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and was in stable condition, according to U.S.…
Fight between father and son ends with both dead in Lake Balboa home
Two people are dead after reports of a son fighting his father ended with police officers forcing their way inside a Lake Balboa home and opening fire to stop the…
Chris Paul cut by Clippers after conflict with team, coaches
Chris Paul was released by the Clippers overnight after extended conflict with the team, a league source not authorized to discuss the issue publicly told The Times. Paul called out…
Former sheriff’s deputy killed after police chase, accused of killing 11-year-old son
A former Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot and killed Tuesday after he allegedly killed his 11-year-old son and then led authorities on a freeway chase, according to officials.…
8 free festive phone and computer backgrounds made by L.A. artists
Welcome to our sixth year of free and festive phone and computer backgrounds created by Los Angeles artists. This year our designs were created by people who were in some…
Santa Monica Pier Executive Director Honored with Conservancy Award
The Santa Monica Pier Corporation invites the public to support the nonprofit organization on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, as its longtime leader Jim Harris is honored with the 2025 President’s…
Matthew Perry’s ‘Dr. P’ faces sentencing for supplying actor with ketamine
A former physician who supplied ketamine to “Friends” star Matthew Perry in the weeks leading up to the actor’s death is scheduled to appear in federal court in Los Angeles…
Santa Monica Pier Hosts Free Holiday Events on Three December Thursdays
The Santa Monica Pier will host “Holiday Cheer on the Pier” on three consecutive Thursdays in December, offering free family activities and entertainment along the waterfront. Pacific Park on the…
California cities take up racism reparations
It feels long, long ago that America pledged to atone for the evils of slavery and racism and laid the groundwork for payments to the descendants of Black slaves. With…