By Dino-Ray Ramos
03.03.2020 - 11:11 / flipboard.com
Despite being in the midst of his own health journey — after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer —Trebek, 79, has donated $100,000 to Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, a nonprofit organization that aims to combat hunger and homelessness in Los Angeles, California, TMZ reported.
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.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.
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.
Two staples of Los Angeles culture are being stifled by the outbreak of the coronavirus: fitness and film.Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered Sunday all movie theaters and gyms to close to prevent the spread of the virus, along with bars, restaurants and cafes, which can only continue takeout and delivery service. For the booming fitness industry in L.A., the ban means most trainers are taking their classes virtual.
An intruder reportedly walked into Jennifer Lawrence’s home Sunday night.
Universal Music Group’s home offices in Santa Monica, Calif., were evacuated Friday after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. All staffers were directed to leave the buildings “in an orderly manner,” although the discovery was made toward the end of the day and a source tells Variety that most of the staff had either left or were already working from home.
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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.
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has donated $100,000 to a new homeless shelter in Los Angeles.