By Dino-Ray Ramos
03.03.2020 - 19:01 / foxnews.com
Alex Trebek gave back to his community in a big way. The “Jeopardy!” host reportedly donated a hefty sum of $100,000 to help combat the homelessness problem in Los Angeles.
According to TMZ, Trebek donated the money to the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, a nonprofit focused on reducing and preventing poverty, hunger and homelessness in the city. The organization describes itself as “a faith-based independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not discriminate based on gender, age,
.By Dino-Ray Ramos
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has filed a detainer on the New York prison holding Harvey Weinstein, the first step in bringing him to Los Angeles for a second trial on rape and sexual assault charges.
Roommates, as the impact from the worldwide coronavirus pandemic continues, many are doing what they can to help those in need—including some A-list celebrities. Kanye West is the latest high-profile name to lend a helping hand by donating to charities in both Chicago and Los Angeles by providing meals for the needy.
Kanye West is doing his part to help others out during this time of need because of the coronavirus pandemic.
By Anthony D'Alessandro
The NBA has told its teams to close their training and practice facilities to all players and staff starting Friday, a development that came on a day where four more teams revealed they have had players or staff test positive for the coronavirus. The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of their players tested positive, and Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics said he tested positive, as well.
SAG-AFTRA’s national headquarters in Los Angeles has been closed due to minimize the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
By David Robb
Los Angeles County has ordered that all non-essential retail businesses shut down amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest district in the country, announced on Friday it will close as of Monday, March 16 because of fear of the coronavirus. San Diego public schools will also close.
The sixth annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards will not go on as planned. The Daily Front Row magazine postponed its March 29 event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, because of the escalation of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Film and television production in the Los Angeles area is facing restrictions due to impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the FilmL.A. permitting agency reported on Thursday.
The process has begun for Harvey Weinstein to be sent to Los Angeles to face charges of sex abuse. The news from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office was announced the same day the 67-year-old disgraced former movie mogul was sentenced to 23 years in prison by a New York City judge after being convicted of similar crimes there.
Prosecutors in Los Angeles have started the extradition process to bring Harvey Weinstein to California, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.