‘NCIS: Los Angeles’: Caleb Castille Upped To Series Regular For Season 12

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Los Angeles, Del Norte and Mendocino to bolster the response to various fires which have burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents.In Los Angeles, the Bobcat Fire had burned close to 114,000 acres on Friday. The fire’s progress has slowed significantly in the past few days.

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.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVThe Los Angeles area was shaken by an earthquake late Friday night. The tremor struck at 11:38 PM and lasted about 20-30 seconds.

Ted Johnson The Daily Wire, the conservative media company started by Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing and Caleb Robinson, plans to move its headquarters from Los Angeles to Nashville.Boreing said that the move was being made due to a declining quality of life in the city, including high housing costs and homelessness.The publisher’s 75 employees based in Los Angeles are being given until Oct. 1 to decide whether to make the move, Boreing said.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorSuits and Pearson alumna Gina Torres is set as a series regular opposite Liv Tyler and Rob Lowe on the second season of Fox spinoff series 9-1-1: Lone Star. Season 2 is scheduled to begin production in Los Angeles later this fall for a premiere in early 2021 as part of the network’s midseason schedule.9-1-1: Lone Star hails from 9-1-1 creators/executive producers Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear.

Will Thorne Staff WriterGina Torres has found her latest role.The “Suits” alumna is set to join Fox’s “9-1-1: Lone Star” as a series regular in its upcoming second season, Variety has learned.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“This is quite a day and quite a time,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti at the beginning of his news conference on Wednesday.Earlier in the day, the L.A. City Council voted to declare a fiscal emergency and approved plans to furlough more than 15,000 city employees.

Ellise Shafer editorThe Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, presented by Visual Communications, has announced that its 36th edition will take place virtually from Sept. 24 to Oct.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: After postponing its in-person festival that was originally slated for May, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) is ready to return — virtually, of course.

Say what you will about Kim Kardashian West, she sure knows how to treat her fans!

Will Thorne Staff WriterLL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell are playing more roles than special agents at CBS.The “NCIS: Los Angeles” stars are set to executive produce a dancing competition series, currently titled “Come Dance With Me,” which has received as series order at the network.“Come Dance With Me” will see talented young dancers from across the country invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle volunteered with the Preschool Learning Center in Los Angeles this week where they gardened alongside young students and read books about the importance of healthy foods and eating. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also planted Forget-Me-Nots in the school's garden, in honor of the 23rd anniversary of Princess Diana's death this week.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Saturday 27 new deaths and 1,339 new positive cases of COVID-19. The daily numbers have dropped slightly from Friday, when Public Health confirmed 38 new deaths and over 1,630 new positive cases.Public Health has identified 239,756 total positive COVID-19 cases to date across Los Angeles County.

Two TikTok stars have been charged with violating public health orders after allegedly hosting parties at a Hollywood mansion despite large gatherings being outlawed amid the coronavirus pandemic, prosecutors in Los Angeles said.

Bruce Haring, Tom Tapp UPDATE, THURSDAY: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today confirmed 38 new deaths and 1,636 new cases of confirmed COVID-19. The number of new cases reported today include a backlog of 280 test results received from the State.To date, Public Health identified 236,986 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A.

 Ryan Gosling  and  Eva Mendes  were spotted going for a drive in Los Angeles with their two daughters, 5-year-old Esmeralda and 4-year-old Amada on Tuesday afternoon. It’s a rare sight to see the famous couple out and about with their daughters.The 39-year-old actor was driving the car wearing a grey t-shirt and matching baseball hat.