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Hurricane Hilary struck Los Angeles for the first time since 1939, it left trails of devastation. An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows that the stadium for the LA Dodgers baseball team is surrounded by water from four sides though the field still appears spared.

Los Angeles on Sunday as the system made its historic arrival in California after barreling through Mexico's Baja California peninsula with deadly force. One person died in Mexico amid reports of flash flooding in the peninsula, where some roads were swept away and images on social media showed raging torrents gushing down city streets that been turned into rivers. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for much of Southern California, with flash flood warnings in effect until at least 3 a.m.

NBA, on Thursday, unveiled the schedule for its traditional Christmas Day lineup, featuring a total of five games that will all be broadcasted on ESPN. Arguably taking center stage, the Boston Celtics are set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles at 5 pm (ET). Notably, Lakers' superstar LeBron James will mark his 18th appearance on Christmas Day, establishing a new league record. Kicking off the festive basketball extravaganza, the Milwaukee Bucks will square off against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden at noon ET. Following that, the Golden State Warriors will challenge the reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets, in Denver at 2:30 pm (ET), leading up to the highly anticipated Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers showdown. The excitement will continue as the Miami Heat welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to Miami, with the game tipping off at 8 pm (ET). Bringing the Christmas Day basketball festivities to a close, the Dallas Mavericks will go head-to-head with the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix at 10:30 pm (ET).

Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari are reportedly heading for Splitsvilla. According to a report by TMZ, Asghari accused the ‘Toxic’ singer of infidelity and the duo had a nasty fight. Asghari moved out of her Los Angeles home.

A criminal prosecution against a Tesla driver in Los Angeles County whose car crashed while operating on Autopilot could end next month

Chance the Rapper will take Apple store customers in Chicago on his hip-hop journey as part of an audio series celebrating the genre’s 50th anniversary

CBS has appointed Wendy McMahon to a new top role supervising CBS News, its local stations and syndicated programming

About 30 to 50 people, described as a “mob of criminals” by California police, descended on a Nordstrom location in Los Angeles and made off with tens of thousands of dollars in luxury goods.

Clarence Avant, renowned as «The Black Godfather» of the music and entertainment world, passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday. He died at his residence in Los Angeles, as confirmed by a statement issued by his son Alex Avant, daughter Nicole Avant, and son-in-law Ted Sarandos on Monday. Originating from North Carolina, Avant transitioned into a pivotal figure in the entertainment industry after relocating to Los Angeles during the late 1960s.

The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards have a new date — one that places them directly in Hollywood’s awards season for a change

By David Shepardson

Cameron Diaz delighted fans with a rare public appearance as she graced Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Los Angeles this week. Diaz, best known for her iconic role in «There’s Something About Mary,» opted for a chic Barbie-pink button-down shirt paired with casual jeans for her night out. The star-studded event saw Diaz joined by fellow luminaries Tiffany Haddish and Zoe Saldana. The gathering proved to be a night to remember for Diaz and her celebrity companions. Tiffany Haddish, 43, took to Instagram to share a snapshot of the group, expressing her enthusiasm for the unforgettable night of music and dancing. «I had so much fun last night,» she gushed, giving thanks to Teva and Bauble Bar for the invitation. In a lighthearted video posted by Haddish, Diaz was captured asking the title of the Taylor Swift song that was playing at the moment. The «Charlie’s Angels» actor appeared engaged and excited, showing her genuine interest in the music being performed. Commenters on the post eagerly supplied the missing information, identifying the track as «No Body No Crime.» Diaz, 50, had been enjoying a quieter life away from the limelight following her retirement from acting almost a decade ago. However, she decided to briefly rekindle her Hollywood connections by joining Jamie Foxx's film «Back in Action.» Unfortunately, her return was marked by challenges as Foxx reportedly experienced a «meltdown» on set.

Sandra Bullock’s partner Bryan Randall has passed away at the age of 57. According to a report by the PEOPLE, Randall succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS after a three-year battle, on August 5. “Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private and those of us who cared for him did our best to honor his request. We are immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the landscape of this illness with us and to the astounding nurses who became our roommates, often sacrificing their own families to be with ours,” a family member told PEOPLE. The family also requested the media to provide them privacy, so that they can mourn in peace.

entertainment industry. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed encouragement over the reopening of communication, as the ongoing strikes by writers and actors have had a negative impact on the economy. “It is critical that this gets resolved immediately so that Los Angeles gets back on track," she said in a statement, reported Reuters.

USA Gymnastics and Nike have reached an agreement on a sponsorship deal that will carry through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Nearly 30 invasive fruit flies have prompted a produce quarantine in Los Angeles County as state and local officials try to stop the fly from spreading to more fruits and vegetables

Actor Paul Reubens, best known for his portrayal as ’80s television character Pee-wee Herman, has died years after he was diagnosed with cancer. He was 70.

Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character — an overgrown child with a tight gray suit and an unforgettable laugh — became a 1980s pop cultural phenomenon, has died at 70. Reubens, who's character delighted fans in the film «Pee-wee's Big Adventure» and on the TV series «Pee-wee's Playhouse,» died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he kept private, his publicist said in a statement.

By Sinead Cruise, Lucy Raitano and Lewis Jackson

LeBron James, known for his incredible talent on the basketball court and being considered one of the greatest players of all time, expressed his joy and gratitude for his son's recovery in an emotional video posted on Instagram. He described Bronny as a «man of many talents» and assured him of unwavering support every step of the way.

Cincinnati Reds have made a significant move to extend the contract of their manager, David Bell, for three more years until the 2026 season. At 50 years old, Bell has been at the helm for five years and is currently in the final year of his previous contract. Last season was challenging for the Reds, as they endured 100 losses. However, this year has been a different story, with an impressive resurgence driven by a dynamic young core. The team's current record of 56-48 puts them in a competitive position, just 1½ games behind the first place in the National League Central division. If they manage to outperform the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs, they would accomplish a historic feat — becoming the first team in major league history to go from triple-digit losses to a division title in consecutive seasons.