John Wayne's name on California airport faces new scrutiny

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorThe 14-day average of daily new coronavirus cases in California has broken 8,000 for the first time since the pandemic began. By comparison, one month ago that average was 2,704.

identity theft, according to court records. Righter’s scheme involved buying forgeries of artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, investigators said.

The University of Southern California’s (USC) School of Cinematic Arts will remove an exhibit previously dedicated to movie icon John Wayne.

Naya Rivera, the Grammy-nominated singer and actress best known for her role as Santana Lopez on Glee, was declared deadMonday at the age of 33. A body was recovered Monday at Lake Piru in Southern California, the site whereactress went missing last Wednesday while boating with her 4-year-old son.

Glee star Naya Rivera, whose death was confirmed by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office on Monday.Rivera’s body was found on Monday at Lake Piru, California, five days after the the 33-year-old went missing.Authorities had been searching the lake since 8 July, when Rivera was reported missing, after she rented a pontoon boat with her four-year-old son.Celebrities and cast mates have been remembering Rivera on social media.Glee co-star Jane Lynch, who played coach Sue Sylvester opposite Rivera’s

Jenna Ushkowitz is paying tribute to her friend and former co-star Naya Rivera, after her body was found following a five day search in Lake Piru in California.

John Wayne was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, yet his ultra-conservative views on race and other hot-button topics have the “True Grit” star a controversial figure in the modern era.

Harper Jean Tobin, center, speaks at a rally for transgender health in front of the White House on May 29, 2019. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts announced its decision on Friday to remove a John Wayne exhibit from its main building. Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Evan Hughes explained the school's decision in a memo shared on Twitter.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia reported 7,798 new cases of coronavirus on Friday. That marked the second highest total of new cases the state has ever seen.

Naya Rivera is presumed to have drowned in a boating accident on Lake Piru, Southern California on Wednesday, police say. A search and rescue operation was launched after Rivera's rental boat was spotted drifting on the lake, and her 4-year-old son, Josey, was found asleep onboard.

Update, 7/9, 3:40 p.m.: Authorities announced Thursday afternoon that the search for Rivera has changed from a rescue mission to a recovery mission. The actress is presumed dead in the accidental drowning.

Lake Piru in Southern California is closed to the public as authorities continued their search Thursday forGleeactress Naya Rivera, who went missing Wednesday while boating with her 4-year-old son Josey on Lake Piru. Dive teams from throughout the region are assisting the Ventura County Sheriff's Department through mutual aid, according to authorities.

Hollywood stars Zendaya and John David Washington secretly filmed a feature-length movie during the coronavirus pandemic, it has emerged.