Chris Brown Seeks New Trial to Overturn $13 Million Dog Bite Verdict

Chris Brown Seeks New Trial to Overturn $13 Million Dog Bite Verdict

Chris Brown is formally seeking a new trial and an overturned verdict after a Los Angeles jury ordered him to pay nearly $13 million in damages for a vicious 2020 dog attack at his Tarzana home. Meanwhile, his former housekeeper is asking the court to freeze tour assets and seize his current concert proceeds to … Read more

LAPD Officer Accused of Hitting 6-Year-Old Girl During Pursuit in South LA

On Thursday, July 30, a police pursuit in South Los Angeles resulted in a crash along East 88th Place, leaving a 6-year-old girl and her mother hospitalized amid conflicting accounts of whether an LAPD officer struck the child. The incident began when the Los Angeles Police Department was after three suspects, drawing immediate scrutiny from … Read more

Paramount+ Orders Clueless Sequel Series Starring Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone, 'Clueless,' (inset) Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage and Jordan Weiss

Thirty-one years after hitting theaters, the cult-classic film Clueless is officially returning as a six-episode sequel series at Paramount+. Star Alicia Silverstone will reprise her role as Cher Horowitz, with filming slated to begin in Los Angeles in 2027 under a team including Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. The Beverly Hills icon is trading her … Read more

Climate Disasters Across the US: From LA Wildfires to Illinois Floods

Catastrophic climate disasters are increasingly compounding household financial vulnerability and exposing regulatory blind spots across the United States, according to federal lawmakers and disaster survivors. In early 2025, the Eaton wildfire swept through Los Angeles neighborhoods street by street over a 24-day period, leaving behind a toxic environment that displaced residents like Sam Strgacich, who … Read more

James Beard Taste America Returns to Los Angeles This Fall

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America culinary series will offer a walk-around tasting showcasing the Los Angeles food scene on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at the LINE Los Angeles, according to an announcement made Monday by the organization behind the James Beard Awards. Presented by American Express and Resy, the nationwide tour highlights acclaimed … Read more

Doctor Accused of Using Patient Records for Failed Congress Bid

A California medical provider used patient records to dispatch political campaign text messages during a congressional race, according to a class action lawsuit filed by a former patient. Dr. Sonia Devgan-Kacker, owner of Westlake Village Urgent Care, faced legal action from plaintiff Sean Rose following outreach sent in May 2026 during her run for the … Read more

First LA Indie Book Crawl Concludes Sunday

The inaugural Los Angeles Indie Book Crawl concludes Sunday, providing local readers a final opportunity to visit participating independent bookstores across the region, celebrate retailers, and qualify for prizes. The free three-day event, which began Friday, invites participants to tour bookstores, make a purchase of at least $10 at each location, and collect passport stamps. … Read more

Mock Trade Sends Power Forward from Knicks to Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively exploring frontcourt depth and evaluating potential roster adjustments, according to Heavy Sports analyst Sai Mohan. Los Angeles maintains a roster imbalance at the power forward position, where players like Sandro Mamukelashvili are projected to log minutes alongside non-offensive threats Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt, leaving a noticeable gap for … Read more

Court Reveals D4vd Victim Had Abortion Before Alleged Murder

Singer D4vd allegedly killed and dismembered 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose their long-standing illegal sexual relationship, text messages revealed in a Los Angeles court, according to prosecutors. The 21-year-old artist, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, faces charges including murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of … Read more

LA Mayor Bass Faces Political Fallout Over Homelessness Surge Ahead of Election

The number of people living on the streets or in their vehicles in the city of Los Angeles rose during the latest homeless count, ending a two-year run of declining numbers and creating a significant political challenge for L.A. Released on Friday, July 24, by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the annual count revealed … Read more