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'All My Children' star Esta TerBlanche dies at 51
South African actor Esta TerBlanche, who starred on the beloved soap “All My Children” for years, has died, her publicist and manager said. Lisa Rodrigo, TerBlanche’s publicist, shared the news on Facebook, writing that “it’s with a heavy heart that my friend and client Esta TerBlanche passed away Thursday of natural causes. An autopsy report is pending.”
Sparks fly, Nevada judge sets deadline in bail bid for man charged in Tupac Shakur killing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sparks flew in court Tuesday as a Nevada judge rebuked a defense attorney and an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader lashed out against prosecutors during his renewed effort to be freed from jail to house arrest ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur.
Former Dodgers Slugger Designated for Assignment by NL Squad
Former World Series champion Edwin Rios was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. On Saturday, he cleared outright waivers and elected free agency. Cincinnati activated outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the injured list in a corresponding move. Rios was just added to the Reds’ roster a couple weeks ago. He accumulated 10 plate …
Former $54 Million Vet Bolts Lakers for Mavericks
The Los Angeles Lakers are replacing another veteran this offseason as point guard Spencer Dinwiddie is joining the Dallas Mavericks, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Dinwiddie joins Klay Thompson as some of the key Mavs moves this offseason. Dallas is looking to build on their NBA finals appearance with these veteran additions.
Dodgers Cut Ties With $13 Million Starter in ‘Surprising’ Move
On Sunday, Dodgers starter James Paxton put forth one of his better performances of the season, going five innings and striking out seven in a win over the Red Sox, running his record to 8-2 on the season. On Monday, the Dodgers took the surprising step of dumping Paxton, designating him for assignment amid a coming roster crunch as injured Dodgers prepare to rejoin the team.
The Man Who Killed Robert F. Kennedy Is Still in Prison — RFK Jr. Thinks He Should Be Out
It was barely June 6, 1968, when presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy stepped off the makeshift stage erected at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. According to ABC News, the younger brother to John F. Kennedy was celebrating a victory the night before. He had just won primaries in South Dakota and California and was well on his way to becoming the Democratic nominee. He thanked the crowd and headed out of the ballroom and through a door into the hotel's kitchen where Kennedy began shaking hands with the staff. It was at that moment that a 24-year-old Palestinian-Jordanian man...
Downey Man Killed in Fatal Traffic Collision in Lakewood Identified
A 41-year-old man who was fatally injured in a collision on the border of Long Beach and Lakewood was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. David Garcia, of Downey, was originally injured in the crash that occurred around 6:10 p.m. June 4 at the intersection...
Number of drug OD deaths stabilize in 2023, LA County data shows
Drug overdoses and poisoning deaths stabilized last year for the first time in a decade in Los Angeles County, health officials announced Monday. An analysis by the Department of Public Health of LA County Department of Medical Examiner data found drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths dropped slightly from 3,220 in 2022 to 3,092 in 2023.
Antonio Villaraigosa, former LA mayor, makes another run for California governor
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is making another run for California governor."California is the state where anything is possible with hard work and determination, but our future depends on our willingness to face our biggest challenges," he said in his announcement video posted on social media Tuesday. "I believe we need a problem solver to lead our state. That's why I'm running for governor."Villaraigosa, 71, ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primary.Several other Democrats have already announced their candidacy, including Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, Sen. Toni Atkins, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and former State Controller Betty Yee.Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited and cannot run for reelection.This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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