Thousands of Verizon wireless customers across major U.S. metropolitan areas experienced a sudden service outage that knocked out voice capabilities for several hours, according to data tracking site Downdetector and company statements. The disruption began at approximately 3:30 p.m. ET, driving more than 13,000 complaints at its peak and cascading into secondary connection failures for … Read more
Netflix placed a real performer inside a furnished living room built 30 feet above Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Pedestrians and drivers navigating West Hollywood this week have encountered an unusual sight hovering above the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue. A fully furnished living room set has been constructed directly into an elevated … Read more
To convince residents to replace solo driving with mass transit, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is launching a cash incentive program paying participants up to $600 to park at least one household car and try walking, bike sharing, carpooling, or taking a train or bus, according to the agency. The transit agency is … Read more
Actress Jessica Henwick, known for her roles in Game of Thrones and Silo, opened up to Los Angeles magazine in a recent interview about her deep affection for Los Angeles, detailing how the city shapes her life, favorite neighborhoods, and creative pursuits despite currently living in London. According to the interview, Henwick maintains a strong … Read more
Paramount+ has greenlit Ascent, a character-driven thriller series starring Viola Davis as an elite corporate fixer. Created by John Logan and produced by Paramount Television Studios, the project is slated to begin production in Los Angeles in 2027. Viola Davis is headed back to television in a high-stakes role ordered by Paramount+. The streamer greenlit … Read more
Yachua Mauricio Flores, a 23-year-old resident of Lincoln Heights, was sentenced Monday, Aug. 3, to three years and one month in federal prison for his involvement in an unruly anti-immigration enforcement protest in downtown Los Angeles last year. U.S. District Judge John F. Walter handed down the prison term and ordered Flores to pay $253,415 … Read more
National Wellness Month arrives this August, turning Los Angeles into a central hub for physical and mental health activities across its beaches, mountains, and desert landscapes. Because the region’s diverse geography sits within driving distance of one another, residents and visitors have abundant opportunities to get grounded, fit, and healthy. While L.A. boasts a well-known … Read more
Warner Bros. faces a December deadline to retain the rights to the Barbie franchise as contract negotiations with director Greta Gerwig and stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling stall over salary demands and profit-sharing terms, according to reports by The New York Times. The 2023 blockbuster grossed more than $1.4 billion globally and secured eight … Read more
The Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round draft pick, and a 2028 second-round selection just ahead of the WNBA trade deadline. The Los Angeles Sparks have ended the Kelsey Plum era in a late-night blockbuster, dealing … Read more
As Major League Baseball approaches its August 3, 2026 trade deadline, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller headline a rare market of elite talent, while blockbuster deals and dramatic roster shuffles take shape across the league. Tarik Skubal Joins the Dodgers in Blockbuster Deal All the swirling rumors finally … Read more