Bioluminescent plankton light up the shoreline as they churn in the waves in front of an empty lifeguard station at Dockweiler State Beach in LA all the way to San Diego during the
#coronavirus
outbreak.
(📸:Mark J. Terrill and Gregory Bull)
Latest update in Calabasas helicopter crash that killed 9, including Lakers legend Kobe Bryant:
Road closures in effect; de Anza Park open for mourners
Low visibility at time of crash
Recovery efforts ongoing; next priority is victim identification and closure for families
"I commend Speaker Pelosi for launching an official impeachment inquiry." Congressman
@tedlieu
was among the CA lawmakers to react to today's House
#impeachment
announcement. Story via
@EmNewsDC
"We need to know what the rules of the Senate are."
@RepMaxineWaters
was unwavering in her support of Speaker Pelosi's decision to withhold the
#ArticlesOfImpeachment
from the Senate until Dems can get a clearer indication as to what kind of trial Senate Republicans plan to hold.
#UPDATE
: FBI investigating, no motive identified at this point.
Victims in hospital identified as two girls - ages 14 and 15, two boys - both 14.
One 16 yo female has died
Gunman, 16 yo male, also in hospital in grave condition.
#SaugusHighShooting
JUST IN: Suspect in the Saugus High School shooting in Santa Clarita has died just after 3:30 p.m., according to
@LASDHQ
.
He has been identified as 16-year-old Nathaniel Berhow, a junior at the school.
Full coverage:
UPDATE:
1 woman has died in the shooting on a Greyhound bus.
5 people are injured.
The bus driver was able to get the shooter off the bus before he voluntarily surrendered to the police.
The Portuguese water dog was a gift to the Obamas from the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, a key supporter of Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.
Bo helped Obama keep a promise to daughters Malia and Sasha that they could get a dog after the election.
Larry Elder received the endorsement of fellow conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, and he recently secured the endorsement of the Orange County Register.
@LACoSheriff
UPDATE:
@LACoSheriff
reporting a trio of off-duty officers who were dropping their kids off the school were the 1st to respond to today's
#SaugusHighShooting
followed closely by uniformed officers who arrived on the scene.
In honor of
#MLKDay
, we spoke with
@BerniceKing
, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., about her father’s legacy, the struggle to find her own identity and how much progress has been made today in civil rights. Watch the full interview on
#InFocusCA
at 9 am today.
#MLKDay2019
@LAFD
@NotifyLA
@PIOErikScott
A female inmate firefighter who suffered heat exhaustion while fighting the
#PacificPalisades
fire is seen being stretchered off. She is expected to be OK. No other injuries have been reported. The fire has burned 30 acres and led to mandatory evacuations.
Fans of
#WynonnaEarp
are fighting to find the TV show a new network for season five. Beyond the supernatural storyline, fans say it's the intentionally diverse LGBTQ+ representation and strong female lead that appeals to them.
Story by
@taylortorregano
Arnold
@schwarzenegger
's
#StrongmanUSAChampionship
returns to the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday. The competition shows off the power of 10 of the strongest men in the world, lifting everything from log presses to 400-pound stones.
Story by
@natbrunell
▶
We’ve got live Game 2
#LakeShow
postgame coverage immediately following the conclusion of tonight’s game with Access SportsNet: Lakers on Spectrum News 1.
President Joe Biden called for the resignation of all of the City Councilmembers involved in the leaked conversation. “The language that was used and tolerated during that conversation was unacceptable,” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
@LACoSheriff
UPDATE: FBI reports there is no indication the shooter acted on behalf of any kind of group or ideology, or that there were any co-conspirators involved.
BREAKING: The LA County coroner's office has identified the body found near a lifeguard tower at Venice Beach this morning as that of former professional wrestler Shad Gaspard, who went missing Sunday in the waters off Venice Beach.
Protests are taking place in U.S. cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Philadelphia over a grand jury's decision not to indict any police officers directly for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.
"It's not only our job just to play sports...but also to lead...and let people know where we stand."
@Lakers
guard
@DGreen_14
spoke to
@Kdubblive
about the role athletes play in our current societal moment in an
@lasportscouncil
Athlete Roundtable. See more tonight at 9 p.m.
Los Angeles County beaches, piers, and beach access points are temporarily CLOSED through April 19. With residents home to slow the spread of the
#coronavirus
the normally busy SoCal destinations will be empty this weekend.
STORY by
@ZarinaKhairzada
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"He taught me so much about sticking to what you believe in."
Acclaimed filmmaker
@RealGDT
opens up to "LA Stories" host
@gisellefer
about what he's learned from fellow Oscar winner James Cameron.
Catch the new episode tonight at 9 on Spectrum News 1.
As a child, author and supermodel
@mayemusk
went on exotic adventures with her family, exploring Africa in her father’s small plane.
Listen to Musk open up to host
@gisellefer
about her upbringing in the new episode of our podcast, "LA Stories Unfiltered."
“I think Speaker Pelosi would like to know what the rules in the Senate are for the trial." CA Rep.
@tedlieu
praised Speaker Pelosi's withholding articles of impeachment from the Senate until Leader McConnell lays out trial terms. Story by
@EmNewsDC
Britney Spears has been under a court-approved conservatorship since 2008, and critics say her civil rights are being violated.
@latimes
metro reporter
@LauraMNewberry
breaks down the issue tonight on
#LATimesToday
at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
“When one of us is sick, we’re all sick.”
ER nurses are worried about being exposed to the
#coronavirus
and bringing it home to their families. Right now California hospitals don’t have enough testing kits.
STORY by
@parkercollinstv
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It's been a while since "Jessie's Girl," but
@rickspringfield
is back in the top 40 with "The Wall Will Fall." The 80s pop star collaborated on the song with
@vancedegeneres
(brother of Ellen), in the hopes that they could uplift and unite listeners during this difficult time.
An Iranian now living in CA says the people of Iran just want to live a peaceful life, and she remains optimistic.
1,200 at the Iran Uprising Convention are calling for the help of the international community to bring peace to Iran.
Story by
@AvijahS
Compared to Janis Joplin,
@BethHart
has a unique, soulful sound that captivates audiences. At 19, she skyrocketed to fame. But it was too much, too fast. Mental illness and childhood trauma led to addiction. Now, 5 years sober, she shares her story with
@gisellefer
on
#LAStories
#ImpeachmentHearing
A protester was just escorted out of the hearing room moments ago as the House Judiciary Committee began their proceedings.
The protester could be heard shouting "Trump is innocent."
Emmy-award winning choreographer, and executive producer/director of
@GreysABC
@msdebbieallen
is now turning her sights to starting an LA International Dance Festival.
Would you eat a burger made of plant-based products? Reporter
@JadaMontemarano
gives Monty's Good Burger a try in this week's 'Running on Empty' segment. →
Rookie NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, who holds a doctorate from
@UCLA
, is set to make aerospace history when she launches on a mission that will make her the first Black woman to ever serve as a crew member on the International Space Station.
This
#Selena
impersonator is meticulous in her delivery and presentation as her way of paying tribute to the late Tejano singer. Story via
@LydiaPantazes
Meeting with workers at Washington's Union Station on Friday, Pete Buttigieg emphasized the importance of mask-wearing in his first official appearance as transportation secretary.
"We try never to be nostalgic about how movies have been done already."
From "The Lego Movie" to “The Mitchells vs. the Machines,” Phil Lord and Christopher Miller join
#SoCalin17
host
@alexcoheninla
to discuss the future of animated movies.
The late Chadwick Boseman, the casts of "Schitt's Creek," Korean American drama, "Minari," and Spike Lee's Vietnam drama, "Da 5 Bloods," are among those leading the nominations for the 27th annual
@SAGawards
"We're going to have to do a lot to focus on women, and on our children." Mayor Garcetti spoke to
@IssuesOn1
Sr. Political Correspondent
@amritsingh
about solutions for tackling homelessness.
Advance tickets went on sale Friday for next year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Lineup information for the popular music festival will be released at a later date.
Bilingual pop sensation
@SoSofiaReyes
was on
#TheBeatOn1
today discussing her viral music industry success and latest venture as the face of Spectrum Mobile.
To help struggling restaurant workers,
@ChefGruel
and his wife created an online fundraising campaign. Their initial goal to raise $5,000 has since increased to $1 million after receiving so much support.
Story by
@VickyNguyenNews
"When workers fight together, workers win."
Presidential hopeful
@ewarren
spoke Tues. afternoon at a press conference at the HQ of
@UNITEHERE11
after the union reached an agreement with
#LMU
contractor Sodexo that means Thursday's
#DemocraticDebate
can go ahead as planned.
A sixth consecutive day of protests outside Mayor Garcetti's official residence was held in an effort to persuade President-elect Biden not to appoint Garcetti to his cabinet.
@BLMLA
vows to keep demonstrating until Biden commits to not choosing Garcetti.
The iconic rock band from Jalisco, Mexico
@manaoficial
has been breaking records ever since 1986. Recently they gave a fan the chance of a lifetime. Story by
@LydiaPantazes
Marcus Grimmie was by his sister Christina's side as she skyrocketed to stardom. He was also on-hand when a gunman shot and killed her. Now he helps families victimized by gun violence through the
#ChristinaGrimmieFoundation
. Story tonight on
#LAStories
.
SoCal journalists are cheering Gov. Gavin Newsom's signing of Senate Bill 98, which exempts media professionals from having to comply with police dispersal orders while covering protests, marches and other types of demonstrations.
"Populists don't lead. Populists play to the crowd." Former White House COVID-19 adviser
@ASlavitt
tells
#SoCalin17
host
@alexcoheninla
why some politicians thrive on spewing COVID-19 falsehoods.
A fire that damaged a Los Angeles County ballot drop box in Baldwin Park is being investigated by authorities. Reports from the scene indicate an unknown number of ballots may have been damaged.
The
@Lakers
have at least five more spots to fill on their roster before the season starts in October.
They still have their “taxpayer mid-level exception” worth $5.9 million next season.
Story by
@SpectrumSN
's
@Mike_Bresnahan
You know him as Matchbox Twenty's frontman, but
@ThisIsRobThomas
has a passion for helping animals. Tonight he's partnering with
@HumaneSociety
and
@sidewalkangels
for Rock the House for Animals, an online benefit for animals in need. Story by
@Biancarae
The search continues for "Glee" actress Naya Rivera at Lake Piru in Ventura County after she disappeared late Wednesday. Rivera rented a pontoon boat and went out on the lake with her young son, who was later found safely aboard wearing a life vest. MORE:
Voicing over 2,000 characters Rob Paulsen's livelihood was put in jeopardy when he was diagnosed with throat cancer.
@yakkopinky
stopped by
#TheBeatOn1
to discuss his memoir "Voice Lessons."
"We need to invest in the children because they're the ones who are going to create a new world."
Revered guitarist
@SantanaCarlos
discusses mentoring youth through his Milagro Foundation in SoCal in the new "LA Stories Unfiltered" podcast.
You know her from "Archer" and "Criminal Minds," but prior to becoming a successful actor,
@aishatyler
was a bartender -- a skill she's putting to use in online happy hours she's hosting to raise money for
#coronavirus
relief.
Daughter of famed Eurythmics singer
@AnnieLennox
, singer-songwriter
@lola_lennox
is forging her own path. Her latest single “Pale” is a timely ballad for those battling grief and uncertainty.
For 25 years, Mark & Brian entertained radio audiences in SoCal and beyond. Today, as part of
@955KLOS
50th-anniversary celebration, they're 'getting the band back together' for one more show.
"We're going to put Americans back to work. We're going to build back America." That's how
@meiselasb
, host of
@MeidasTouch
podcast, tells
#SoCalin17
host
@alexcoheninla
he would explain the infrastructure deal to Americans.
Natalie Nakase started as an intern for the Clippers and worked her way up to assistant coach; now she is inspiring the next generation of female players.
"It wasn't always what it appeared."
Iconic
@kiss
frontman
@PaulStanleyLive
— also a successful author, painter and business owner — discusses his soft and soulful side with host
@gisellefer
in the new episode of the "LA Stories Unfiltered" podcast.
Reminding us that music can uplift us and help us get through difficult times, singer/songwriter
@BethHart
appeared on
#YourMorning
with
@gisellefer
and
@_melvinrobert
to perform a moving rendition of her song, "No Place Like Home."
Members of
@BLMLA
plan to demonstrate outside Mayor Garcetti's residence for a fourth consecutive day to try to persuade President-elect Biden not to appoint him to his cabinet.
A crowd of 50 to 100 people gathered outside Getty House Thanksgiving morning.
"I hope the president is innocent." --
@tedlieu
California Dems described the mood as "somber" after voting to formalize the House
#Impeachment
inquiry against President Trump.
Mayor Karen Bass signed into law an ordinance updating the city’s zoning code to exempt all affordable units from the time-consuming Site Plan Review process that often delays final approval of much-needed housing projects.
"I am here to stay, and you are not going to diminish me as a human being."
In this week's
#SoCalin17
podcast,
@RepBarbaraLee
shares with
@alexcoheninla
her brush with racism on Capitol Hill.
"We needed a real trial."
CA
@RepTedLieu
weighed in on the Senate
#ImpeachmentTrial
while attending a roundtable discussion about the upcoming census with other District 33 leaders in Redondo Beach. 📹:
@CatalinaOffcl
Crew Chief
@MichaelDubron
is a 28-year vet who's gained a following for sharing up-close and personal videos of
@LACOFD
Air Ops teams in action. This weekend on
#LAStories
he shares his insights on fighting wildfires and his personal story with
@gisellefer
Formed in 2008, the goal of the Pacific Coast Collaborative is to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a low-carbon regional economy built on transformed energy systems, buildings, transportation and food waste management.
Best known for his role in 'Breaking Bad,' actor
@RjMitte
is making good by advocating for better representation for people with disabilities in Hollywood.
One of the first productions to re-start after the initial shutdown was "The Good Doctor," but even with the strict COVID-19 protocols in place, actor
@Richard_Schiff
still got the virus. He talks about his experience tonight on
#LATimesToday
at 7 and 10 p.m.
Fans are gathering around the Staples Center in the wake of Kobe Bryant's death, but the LAPD is asking the public to avoid the area which is inaccessible due to the Grammy Awards.