Joaquin Phoenix is reported to have named his first son after his late brother River

A Roman Catholic archbishop performed an exorcism in Northern California on Saturday morning at the site where racial injustice protesters toppled a statue of 18th-century Spanish missionary Junipero Serra days earlier. Unlike in movies, real exorcisms are often solemn church rituals like Saturday’s, which was intended to drive out evil and defend Serra’s reputation.

Janet W. Lee When the coronavirus pandemic hit California in March, San Diego Film Festival artistic director Tonya Mantooth briefly considered canceling this year’s program.

New video surfaced Wednesday showing the moments after San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham was stabbed in the lower back when a fight broke out in the parking lot of a gentlemen’s club Sunday night.  The video shows a large crowd gathering in the parking lot of Pacers Showgirls International in San Diego at around 10:30 p.m. Sunday.

A California man suffered a “traumatic” injury Monday afternoon after an explosion that authorities said may leave a city block closed for as long as four days. The unidentified man injured one of his hands and was transported to a hospital, authorities in Gilroy, near San Jose, told FOX 2 of the Bay Area.

No popcorn and soda? Then no reopening for movie theaters in San Francisco. The California chapter of the National Association of Theatre Owners said Tuesday that cinemas in the Bay Area city — one of the largest moviegoing markets in the U.S.

Dave McNary Film ReporterThe National Association of Theatre Owners of California/Nevada has unanimously agreed to remain closed in San Francisco, despite receiving the go-ahead from city officials to reopen.The trade group said Wednesday that the city’s ban on serving concessions makes it “economically impossible” for theaters to reopen and “significantly limits” the moviegoing experience for audiences.“NATO of CA/NV respectfully asks that San Francisco city officials follow the state’s and

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorThanks, but no thanks, San Francisco Mayor London Breed.While San Francisco County gave the go-ahead for movie theaters to reopen today, members of the National Association of Theatre Owners of California/Nevada have agreed unanimously to remain closed in the City by the Bay.Why? San Francisco’s current ban on movie concessions “makes it economically impossible for our members to reopen and significantly limits the moviegoing experience

Van Halen where he describes making Michael Jackson’s hit “Beat It” when the singer was briefly away from the studio, has resurfaced following his death from throat cancer on Tuesday.The musician’s son Wolfgang Van Halen announced on Twitter on Tuesday that the legendary guitarist had died at the age of 65, and wrote that he was “the best father I could ever ask for”.Van Halen was born in the Netherlands in 1955, but moved to California with his parents and his older brother Alex in 1962. He

Kelly Ripa‘s children are growing up right before our eyes! In honor of National Sons Day on September 28, the talk show host, 49, shared a snap of her two boys, Michael Joseph, 23, and Joaquin Antonio Consuelos, 17, on Instagram. The photo op showed the duo posing in front of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Michael and Joaquin, who might just be taller than their dad, actor Mark Consuelos — stood tall with their arms around one another.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOne day after California Governor Gavin Newsom teased that more of the state’s counties would be allowed to open further as cases fall, the specifics were revealed.The state’s Director of Health and Human Services reported that the counties of San Francisco, Almador and Calaveras would be allowed to move into the Orange — or Moderate — tier and Sacramento, Fresno and Santa Barbara would be allowed to progress into the Red — or TK — tier.

tragic death, Naya Rivera’s 5-year-old son, Josey, is being cared for by the late star’s ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey, and sister, Nickayla Rivera. ET can confirm Ryan and Nickayla have moved in together, but are not involved romantically — instead focused on providing stability and “keeping things consistent” in Josey’s life as he learns to deal with life without his mother.Naya passed away during a boating accident in California in July.

Months after her passing, Naya Rivera’s ex Ryan Dorsey and sister Nickayla have moved in together to help raise the late Glee star’s son, Josey. In July of 2020, Naya took her son on a boating trip in California’s Lake Piru from which she would never return.

Blanket Jackson, 18, is rarely photographed in public, but on Sept. 27, the paparazzi caught him out and about. The teenager, who is Michael Jackson’s youngest son, was seen driving a black car in California. Although his face was a bit hard to make out behind the windows and camera lens, Blanket seemed relaxed as he took his car for a spin.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana had quite the weekend, as he saved his baby grandchild from being abducted in their home. According toABC News, a female intruder came into Montana's Malibu, California, home and snatched a child from a playpen before trying to make a getaway.The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department released a statement about the incident, with Montana telling police that on Saturday evening, the 39-year-old woman entered the home where Montana and his wife were staying

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorA moderately strong earthquake struck the Los Angeles area late Friday night, rattling nerves already frayed by wildfires and smoke across Southern California. Hitting at 11:38 p.m., the quake registered a magnitude of 4.5 and was centered in the San Gabriel Valley near South El Monte, about 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, according to the U.S.

Naya Rivera's son, Josey, is celebrating his first birthday without his mother. The star's young boy, who she shares with ex Ryan Dorsey, turned five on Thursday. One of Rivera's final acts before her death was one of a caring mother.