Hollywood Inc.
Hollywood celebrities, including “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill, director J.J. Abrams and SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher sign a letter urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign AI safety bill SB 1047.
A cause of death has not been announced for the celebrity favorite, who was 34.
Letters to the Editor
J. Edgar Hoover’s leadership of the FBI brought illegal surveillance and harassment of political enemies. Will Kash Patel bring back that era?
Clippers
The Clippers trade forward P.J. Tucker, backup center Mo Bamba, a future second-round draft pick and cash to the Jazz for Patty Mills and Drew Eubanks.
Entertainment & Arts
The Kennedy Center downplays CPAC comments from longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon that a choir composed of Jan. 6 rioters will perform at the Kennedy Center.
Chargers
J.K. Dobbins’ helped the Chargers surpass 100 yards rushing and a more balanced offense rolled over the New England Patriots, 40-7, to clinch a playoff spot.
The Chargers J.K. Dobbins suffered a knee sprain versus the Ravens and is expected to miss at least this week’s game at Atlanta. Back Gus Edwards will start.
California
A Nevada probate judge agreed Friday to a proposal by representatives of the estate of deceased football star O.J. Simpson to auction “unique and high-profile” personal property as a way to pay off his civil debts.
Consumer Goods & Retail
L.A.-based personal injury law firm BD&J’s 2024 holiday toy drive has delivered holiday cheer to more than 150 students in need within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
J.D. Vance once called Trump a ‘fraud,’ ‘a moral disaster’ and ‘cultural heroin.’ He flipped 180 degrees at the Republican National Convention when Trump chose him as running mate.