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Predicting a wildfire's next move? USC researchers using AI to forecast fire's likely path
Researchers at the University of Southern California are developing a way to accurately forecast how a fire will spread using artificial intelligence.The model combines AI with real-time satellite data."There are models that are based on physics that you can use to forecast the progression of a wildfire, where a wildfire is going to go," said Assad Oberai, the study's co-author. The model is not too different from forecasting the weather, he added.The model then feeds that information into a computer algorithm to forecast a fire's likely path, intensity and growth rate."As we look at any technology to help us do...
Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel, 61, hasn’t aged a day 36 years since last episode as show’s revival is halted
FACTS of Life actress Lisa Whelchel has defied age as fans got bad news about the show's revival. In 2021, a reboot of the beloved American sitcom was announced, but there was some drama behind the scenes. Despite the news, Lisa, 61, was all smiles during an outing in Los...
Wack 100 Thinks Diddy Will End Up Behind Bars
Wack 100 expects Diddy to cooperate with the authorities. Wack 100 discussed the possible legal trouble Diddy could be facing during a recent interview with VladTV. In doing so, he theorized that the Bad Boy mogul will end up behind bars if he faces federal charges. Homeland Security previously searched his homes in Los Angeles and Miami on March 25. According to CNN, the case stems from various sexual assault allegations Diddy is facing in civil court.
Lithium-ion fire strands drivers on California-Las Vegas freeway
Drivers report being stranded for hours on the 15 Freeway - which snakes from Los Angeles to Las Vegas - after a truck hauling industrial lithium-ion batteries caught fire.Officials shut down northbound lanes after the fire was first reported by the county's fire department near Baker around 6 a.m. Friday. Firefighters said they struggled to contain the truck's fire because of its lithium-ion batteries and were unable to contain the harmful chemicals and fumes. "Due to the lithium-ion, water cannot be added to the fire, the batteries must burn out on their own," the San Bernardino County Fire Department said. "Lithium-ion...
LA campus of American Academy of Dramatic Arts to close next year
The Los Angeles campus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is set to close at the end of the next school year, but some people aren't letting it happen without a fight.The announcement was made in April via email, with the official notice noting that "enrollments are down across the country and national birthrate calculations and other key data show that colleges, especially smaller institutions, must adapt to changing conditions.""It was heartbreaking to watch mostly the students absorb this news," said adjunct faculty member Erin Coleman. "There were a lot of tears."A group of faculty members, students and alumni...
Freddie Freeman placed on family emergency list by Los Angeles Dodgers
HOUSTON (AP) — All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was placed on the family emergency list by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Freeman was scratched from starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Houstob Astros and returned to Los Angeles. “He’s on the family emergency list, and...
Dawes at The Fillmore on April 11
Los Angeles-based Folk-rock group Dawes recently announced their upcoming tour (which kicks off tomorrow!). Performing across North America, the band will go to over 20 cities, including in Philadelphia at The Fillmore on April 11th of next year. Formed in 2009, the band became known for their authentic folk sound,...
Attempted Car Jacker Shot By Victim
LAPD SW officers responded to a report of a shooting. Officers were advised that a male attempted to rob three males and one of the robbery victims opened fire on the suspect. At least one male has been found shot multiple times, and he is believed to be the suspect.
Pasadena Water and Power unveils Clean Energy Tracker
Pasadena Water and Power has launched an online tracker to provide information on clean energy targets and milestones, the city announced Thursday. The Clean Energy Tracker is available at PWPweb.com/CleanEnergyTracker. According to PWP, the tracker is part of the effort to attain the City Council’s goal established last year of...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Forms Entertainment Industry Council to Guide Hollywood's Post-Pandemic Recovery
In a move characterized by proactive municipal engagement with one of its leading economic sectors, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass last week initiated the Entertainment Industry Council, a collective of heavyweight influencers from the film, television, and immersive entertainment sectors whose acumen is expected to provide a compass for navigating the industry's post-pandemic recovery efforts.
USC football's all-time head-to-head history with each 2024 opponent
A look at USC's head-to-head record with its 2024 opponents. The 2024 USC football season is rapidly approaching, the Trojans set to not only play their first season in the Big Ten conference but also take on one of the toughest schedules in the nation this fall. In anticipation for...
Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas Named 3 Players as Dave Roberts’ Clubhouse Conduits
In an interview with Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain, shortstop Miguel Rojas said manager Dave Roberts is the most vocal person in the clubhouse. But, he went on to identify three veterans as conduits he uses to reach out to players. “I think the main vocal guy is Dave Roberts. We have our manager that is …
LASD Teams with French Police at Paris Olympics, Train for LA 2028
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has announced its collaboration with the French Police at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics to support the French government and authorities for a successful Olympics in Paris and to be a resource for the American citizens and athletes who are visiting and competing as part of LASD’s preparation for hosting the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Ava DuVernay’s Array Unveils Bill Duke Tribute, Patricia Cardoso & Ed Zwick Screenings Starting Next Week
EXCLUSIVE: There’ s going to be some glory, curves and rage over at Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY this summer, in all the best ways.Double Emmy Nominee Salli Richardson-Whitfield Makes History In Drama Directing, Talks 'Winning Time' Cancellation & 'The Gilded Age' Season 3 Back for its fifth year, the ARRAY 360 conversation and screening series will feature films and more from directors Patricia Cardoso, Bill Duke Ed Zwick over the next two months. Starting on August 3, Cardoso will be kicking off the 2024 program at ARRAY’s Creative Campus in LA’s Historic Filipinotown with a screening of her Sundance award winning 2002 film...
Watch OFF! Play Their Farewell Show In LA
Earlier this year, OFF! announced farewell shows. On Friday, the psychedelic punk supergroup played their final gig in Los Angeles at the Belasco. After New York punks Surfbort opened the evening, the band performed a 26-track set. Next week, there will be one last screening of their film Free LSD at Los Angeles’ Nuart Theatre, which accompanies their 2022 album of the same title. Watch footage from the show below.
Los Angeles to Enjoy Sunny Days Following Morning Fog, Comfortable 80s Expected All Week
Los Angeles residents can expect a touch of morning mystery with fog patches before 11am, but as the day progresses, the sun will assert its presence, bringing temperatures up to a comfortable 83 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, the winds are predicted to be cooperative today, starting calm and moving to a gentle southwest breeze by afternoon.
Dodgers News: Nick Ahmed Going To ‘Lock Down Shortstop’
The Los Angeles Dodgers singed former San Francisco Giants and longtime Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed to a Major League deal on Wednesday, which became necessary due to the injuries to Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor. It has been a whirlwind couple of days for Ahmed, who agreed to terms...
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