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Bellflower mural could be taken down over municipal code violation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:14 GMT

A Bellflower mural depicting Los Angeles greats like Vin Scully, Danny Trejo and Oscar De La Hoya could be taken down because it violates the city’s municipal code.The owners of Speedy Auto Tint, located at 17149 Woodruff Ave., hired an artist to paint the mural, which took a month to complete. But now that it’s done, they might be forced to remove it.And while the owners have received positive feedback, it might not be enough to save it.“It’s the best thing to happen to Bellflower,” Steve Smith, who lives in the city, said. “We don’t want to take it down, they put so much work into it.”Artist Louie “Sloe” Palsino said L.A. natives will understand the unity the mural brings to the community.A mural on the side of a Bellflower business seen on April 27, 2023, could be taken down because it violates a municipal code. (KTLA)Boxer Oscar De La Hoya is featured in the Bellflower mural. April 27, 2023. (KTLA) Rapper Tupac and actor Danny Trejo are featured in the Bellflower mural. April 27...

Ex-LAPD officer accused of raping child no longer in custody

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:14 GMT

A former Los Angeles police officer who was arrested last week on suspicion of raping a child is no longer in custody, authorities said Thursday.Diego Jose Miranda Lopez , who was a probationary officer assigned to the North Hollywood area, was arrested April 20 in connection with an incident that occurred before he worked with the LAPD, according to the department.He resigned when confronted with the allegations. Former Los Angeles police officer arrested for alleged rape of a child Lopez was arrested on suspicion of forcible rape of a child under 14 years old. He was held without bail at LAPD’s Valley Jail, but police on Thursday said he was no longer in custody.Authorities did not elaborate on his release, and referred filing questions to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Disneyland guests can soon meet live-action Ariel in May

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:14 GMT

Disneyland guests will soon be able to meet Ariel from the upcoming live-action movie “The Little Mermaid” at the theme park beginning in late May, Disneyland officials announced Thursday.Guests will be able to meet Ariel at the promenade near the “It’s a small world” attraction. Officals announced the new meet and greet as a way to celebrate the film's upcoming release. Disney releases new ‘Little Mermaid’ trailer, gives 1st look at Ursula “We’re always looking for ways to build connection through the power of our stories, and we are excited for fans to enjoy meeting Ariel from both the animated and live-action stories at Disney Parks,” the Disney Parks Blog said.Disneyland officials didn’t specify how long the meet and greet will be available.Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris will also have its version of the Ariel meet and greet. Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ live-action movie poster released The new film, directed by Rob Marshall, is a live-action reimagination of the ...

Woman at the center of the lynching of Emmett Till dies at 88 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:14 GMT

The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of whistling at and accosting her — which caused his 1955 lynching in Mississippi and galvanized a generation of activists to rise up in the Civil Rights Movement — has died at 88.Carolyn Bryant Donham died in hospice care Tuesday night in Westlake, Louisiana, according to a death report filed Thursday in the Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office.Her death marks the last chance for anyone to be held accountable for a kidnapping and brutal murder that shocked the world.Till's mother, Mamie Till Mobley, insisted on an open-casket funeral in their hometown of Chicago so the world could see her 14-year-old son's mutilated body, which was pulled from a river in Mississippi. Jet magazine published photos.In August 1955, Till had traveled from Chicago to visit relatives in Mississippi. Donham — then 21 and named Carolyn Bryant — accused him of making improper advances on her at a grocery store where she was working in the small community o...

New feature on California Lottery website puts players' lucky numbers to the test

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:14 GMT

A new feature on the California Lottery website puts your lucky numbers to the test.State Lottery officials recently added the “Lucky Numbers” website feature, allowing players to enter their lucky numbers and see how often they have hit the jackpot within the last five years.By entering the lucky numbers on the website, state lottery players can see how often their lucky numbers have hit the Powerball, Mega Millions and Super Lotto Plus jackpots. California Lottery player wins nearly $4 million from Powerball ticket For those who don’t have any go-to lottery numbers, researchers at USA Mega and Lotto Numbers analyzed which numbers were the most chosen during lottery drawings.The California numbers are based on 2,327 drawings and the national ones are based on the last 100 drawings. KTLA’s sister station Kron reported.The analysis was limited to the top five most drawn numbers for the Powerball, Mega Millions and Super Lotto Plus. Two California lottery players win a total of $1...

Master of Illusion: Iain He, VFX Compositor Transforming Film and TV

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:14 GMT

Step into the mesmerizing world of Iain He, a visionary VFX compositor who weaves his magic into popular TV series and films like Tulsa King, The Equalizer, and Gossip Girl. With his unique set of skills and extensive experience, Iain has emerged as a game-changer in the realm of visual effects.An adept user of industry-standard software like Nuke, Iain excels in numerous VFX techniques such as 2D tracking, rotoscoping, green screen compositing, and 3D compositing. His expertise enables him to achieve professional-level results, transforming ordinary scenes into visual masterpieces.Iain’s excellent communication and collaboration skills help him work efficiently with other VFX artists, supervisors, and producers. As a critical element in the VFX pipeline, his role as VFX compositor is instrumental in creating the stunning visual effects that captivate audiences in movies, TV shows, and other media.One fascinating aspect of Iain’s work is the subtle VFX touches that go un...

Visualizing Raw Emotion and Cinema Verite in SOFT With Cinematographer Liam Higgins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:14 GMT

As viewers, we may not always consciously notice the color, light, and movement in a film. However, when used effectively, these elements can enhance the story and elicit emotions from the audience. Rising from a small Canadian city, Liam Higgins is an acclaimed cinematographer who has mastered the art of using visual elements to tell a story. With the recent release of his first feature film as a director of photography, the critically acclaimed SOFT, the entertainment industry has had a front-row seat to Higgins’ innovative approach to cinematography.What sets Higgins apart is his ability to tell stories through his visuals. As he did in the coming-of-age drama SOFT, Higgins has made a name for himself in the industry by bringing a unique perspective to every project he works on. His synesthesia and attention to detail allow him to create a visual language that speaks to his audience.The inventive cinematographer’s skill and hard work have not gone unnoticed. In 2022, ...

innventure: Founding, Funding, & Operating Influential Ventures

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:14 GMT

In every industry, there are unmet market needs that are simply waiting for disruptive innovations to come along and meet them, creating value for not only the market, but also the venture and its stakeholders.Innventure specializes in creating, funding, and building early-stage ventures that go on to influence the world. They are pioneers in the science of company creation and have dedicated themselves to accelerating the success of their ventures while lowering their overall risk. As the company has grown, Innventure has bucked tradition and blazed a new path for business investment and emerging technologies.“If you represent a multinational corporation and have disruptive technologies that do not fit your commercialization strategy, our approach and our team is focused on how we can accelerate those technologies into commercial realities with a business plan designed to solve your strategic requirements,” explains Bill Haskell, Innventure’s CEO.By diving into marketing data to un...

Maserati-driving suspects fail to steal catalytic converter in Berkeley, threaten witness with guns

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:14 GMT

BERKELEY — Two men driving a Maserati SUV failed to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle Thursday morning and pointed guns at a man walking his dog before fleeing, police said.The attempted theft, from a Toyota Prius, happened about 6:08 a.m. Thursday in the area of Bancroft Way and McGee Avenue in central Berkeley.Police said the men could not steal the converter because it was equipped with a theft prevention device.While the men were trying to steal the converter, a man walking his dog passed by, prompting the suspects to brandish a rifle and pistol at the man, police said. The man was not injured.The men then sped off in the white Maserati SUV, which had paper plates. They are being sought, police said. Detailed descriptions of the suspects were not released.So far this year there have been 231 catalytic converter thefts in Berkeley, authorities said. Last year there were 846 catalytic converter thefts in the city.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ...

Sale closed in Oakland: $1.5 million for a two-bedroom home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:14 GMT

471 North Street – Google Street ViewThe historic property located in the 400 block of North Street in Oakland was sold on March 17, 2023 for $1,525,000, or $1,388 per square foot. The house, built in 1914, has an interior space of 1,099 square feet. The property features two bedrooms, one bath, and a garage. It sits on a 4,160-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:A 1,320-square-foot home on the 400 block of 63rd Street in Oakland sold in September 2022, for $1,750,000, a price per square foot of $1,326. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 1,703-square-foot home on 62nd Street in Oakland sold for $2,850,000, a price per square foot of $1,674. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On 62nd Street, Oakland, in November 2022, a 1,904-square-foot home was sold for $1,725,000, a price per square foot of $906. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.