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OpenAI supports California AI bill requiring 'watermarking' of synthetic content
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - ChatGPT developer OpenAI is supporting a California bill that would require tech companies to label AI-generated content, which can range from harmless memes to deepfakes aimed at spreading misinformation about political candidates.
LAPD Issues Community Alert Amid Surge in Upscale West LA Neighborhood Burglaries
Thieves Target High-End Valuables in Residential Break-Ins Across West Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has issued a community alert following a surge in residential burglaries across several upscale neighborhoods in West Los Angeles, including Bel Air, Bel Air Crest, Benedict Canyon, Beverly Glen, Beverlywood, Brentwood, Cheviot Hills, Holmby Hills, Little Holmby-Westwood, Pacific Palisades, Riviera, Westwood Hills, Westwood South areas. The warning comes after a series of break-ins targeting single-family homes, with thieves focusing on high-end valuables such as jewelry, luxury handbags, and cash.
Burbank Police Log: August 5 – August 11
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Beloved doctor gunned down outside LA urgent care center
LOS ANGELES - The search continues for the person who shot a doctor to death outside a Woodland Hills urgent care center. The shooting occurred at about 5:30 p.m. Friday on Topanga Canyon Boulevard just south of Oxnard Street at the Woodland Hills Medical Clinic & Urgent Care. The victim, later identified as 61-year-old Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, was walking to a vehicle at the time in the parking lot of the Woodland Hills Medical Clinic and Urgent Care on Topanga Canyon Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
50% Off Adoption Fees at Burbank Animal Shelter
BIG NEWS AT THE BURBANK ANIMAL SHELTER!!!! Adoption fees for all animals at the Burbank Animal Shelter are now 50% off until September 10th. If you are thinking of adding a new furry family member, now is the time! Come meet the wonderful dogs, cats, bunnies and other pets looking for their forever homes at the Burbank Animal Shelter. The Shelter is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am – 5pm. Adoption screenings are conducted from 12-4pm.
GUSD Board Welcomes Students, Outlines Project Updates
The Glendale Unified School District Board of Education was busy on the eve of the new school year at its meeting on Aug. 13, which discussed facilities and project updates, Measure S funds, appointment to the Citizens’ Bonds Oversight Committee and a cost increase to transportation services, among other matters.
LA Junkyard Hides Treasure Trove Of Million-Dollar Classics Left To Rot
A remarkable collection of rare classic cars, stored for decades, will be auctioned in October. It includes a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Alloy’ Gullwing, one of just 29 ever made. The cars were owned by a man named Rudi Klein, who had been storing them for decades. A...
ace/121 Gallery Pays Tribute to Late Artist
Glendale’s ace/121 Gallery is showcasing work from the late artist Avetis Krtikashyan nicknamed “Avo,” honoring his legacy with the exhibition titled “MEMORIA:AVO.”. The collection pays tribute to Avo’s legacy one year after his death and will be open Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A free Pasadena Humane event spotlights pet training classes and socialization
Sept. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. Free but please RSVP; do note that "pets must stay home" for the event. "What's My Dog Thinking" and other class demonstrations are on the schedule. An open house, the sort of get-to-know-us event that take place at local businesses, can be a great way to bone-up on a place's many excellent offerings.
Culver City Council to Hold Final Hearing on General Plan and Zoning Code
Residents Encouraged to Participate in Key Planning Meeting on August 26. Culver City residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday, August 26, at 7 p.m., for the final hearing on the General Plan, Environmental Impact Report, and the first reading of the Zoning Code Ordinance.
Brush Fire Reported In Canyon Country
A brush fire broke out in Canyon Country Sunday afternoon. The brush fire, named the Copper Fire, was reported at about 1 p.m. Sunday near Soledad Canyon Road and Camp Plenty Road in Canyon Country, according to reports from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. UPDATE: (1:26 p.m.) Parts of Soledad Canyon Road have been ...
Attempted Child Abductor Faces Potential 6.5-Year Sentence, Proceedings Suspended Amid Mental Health Evaluation
During Arraignment, Her Defense Attorney Declared a Doubt as to Her Competency. The Santa Monica woman accused of attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old girl and assaulting a man with a knife last week has had her bail set at $135,000 and faces a potential six-and-a-half year prison sentence, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.
Join Venice Paparazzi + Earthwise Pet at Main Street Santa Monica’s Day of the Dog + Block Party on Sept. 7th.
Celebrate the end of summer with an epic block party! There’s something for everyone on Main Street – all ages are welcome, and admission is free!. Main Street Santa Monica’s Block Party is an epic street closure festival that includes: Four live bands, 2 DJ’s, a beer garden, kids corner, vendors, of course tons of dogs and dog things, and more! The live music kicks off at noon at the Main Stage by the Y2K Beer Garden on Ocean Park and Main.
Billy Strings Closes 2024 Summer Tour With Wild L.A. Finale [Videos/Audio]
Billy Strings brought his “A” game to L.A. for a pair of sold-out California crowds at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. Strings had a busy weekend between the shows and dropping his new video single “Stratosphere Blues / I Believe In You” from the forthcoming album Highway Prayers. If it wasn’t for the relative youth of Strings and his whip-crack sharp backing band of clockwork bassist Royal Masat, versatile fiddler Alex Hargreaves, banjo player Billy Failing, and mandolin maven Jarrod Walker it would be easy to worry that they’re heading for a breakdown at this pace. Luckily, they’re a well-oiled and maintained machine with plenty of miles to spare on their collective road life.
USC path to victory versus LSU begins up front
USC will begin the 2024 college football season with a huge test when the Trojans face the LSU Tigers in Las Vegas on Sunday, September 1. The central key to the game will be the amount of pressure on each of the two quarterbacks in this game. Can the USC defense get to Garrett Nussmeier, and can the talented but unproven offensive line for the Trojans keep Miller Moss’s uniform clean long enough to allow his elite wide receivers to get open? If so, USC fans will leave the desert very happy, and it will be an encouraging first glimpse into...
Los Angeles self-defense store burglarized twice in a week
A store in the San Fernando Valley that sells non-lethal weapons was broken into for the second time in seven days. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to KTLA that officers responded to NakeStores, located at 7622 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, just after 12:20 a.m. Monday following a security alarm being triggered by […]
3 women hospitalized in Northridge crash
LOS ANGELES - Three women were hospitalized following a multi-car collision in Northridge Monday morning, fire officials said. The crash occurred just before 8:20 a.m. Monday in the 19700 block of Parthenia Street. An official with the Los Angeles Fire Department said two patients were pulled from their vehicles. They...
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