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CBS News
27-05-2025
- CBS News
Driver wounded in car-to-car shooting on 710 Freeway in Compton
A man was wounded during a car-to-car shooting on the 710 Freeway in Compton on Monday. It happened at around 5:20 p.m. on northbound lanes, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, but deputies say that the driver of a silver Jeep pulled into the Arco gas station at the intersection of Alondra Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue where he called 911. The victim, only identified as a man, suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the lower body, according to LASD. He was taken to a nearby hospital with wounds that were not considered to be life-threatening. Investigators have only identified the suspect as a man. They did not know what vehicle he was driving.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Compton High School unveils news $200 million state-of-the-art campus, receives $10 million gift from Dr. Dre
Grammy-award-winning rapper and producer Dr. Dre and community leaders gathered on Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling Compton High School's new $200 million state-of-the-art campus. School board president Micah Ali told the crowd that the new campus was not only a celebration for the school but for the entire community. Ali said the project wouldn't have been possible without people believing that students in Compton deserve the best. Ali was standing in front of the new modern high school facility that spans across 31 acres and will serve more than 1,800 students. The school will include a half-size Olympic pool, a more than 36,000 square foot gymnasium and a 140,000 square foot academic building. Also at the ceremony was Compton native, Andre "Dr. Dre" Young. He was not only recognized at the event for being one of Compton's most prolific music moguls, but he was also recognized for his $10 million donation to the project. His donation went toward the Andre "Dr. Dre" Young Performing Arts Center, which features a state-of-the-art recording music studio and dons a mural of his face. "This is the type of building I would've loved to go to when I was growing up," he said. "Unfortunately, it wasn't here, but it's here now." Dr. Dre recalled being at the groundbreaking event three years ago. He said being able to see the idea come to fruition was special. "Compton is a breeding ground for talent," Dr. Dre said. "I'm standing here as literal proof that coming from Compton, that there is nothing that can stop me and everything and anything is possible." He encouraged students to take advantage of the new opportunities at the school, like the technological advancements. The newly completed high school replaces the previous one, which was almost 120 years old, officials said. The school will open for students in the fall.
Time Out
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
15 things to do over Memorial Day weekend in L.A.
It's finally here: Memorial Day, and the unofficial start of summer. Luckily we have a three-day weekend—and a practically perfect weather forecast—to kick off the season in style. We've rounded up 15 summery ways to spend your days off that go beyond a basic beach trip. Read on for the best Memorial Day events in L.A. 1. Catch the first Cinespia screenings of the season Sat, Sun It isn't summer in L.A. until the first cemetery screening brings hoards of movie-lovers to Hollywood Forever Cemetery toting folding chairs, picnic blankets, snack spreads and lots of booze. First up on the film lineup this year is a Saturday screening of The Big Lebowski where the Dude will, indeed, abide. (Sunday's screening of Clueless is already sold out.) Other series are showing flicks including La La Land, 9 to 5 and Top Gun: Maverick across the city this weekend—check our full outdoor movies calendar for more. 2. Sip pickle lemonade on a Ferris wheel Sat–Mon The L.A. County Fair is wrapping up its 2025 run in Pomona, but there's still one more weekend to indulge in carnival rides and all the wild foodie fare you'd expect at a fair. Sat–Mon A long-standing Memorial Day weekend tradition, the free Fiesta Hermosa is back with an arts festival, shopping, a carnival, a wine garden and live music on the beach. 4. Dig the groovy vibes at Topanga Days Sat–Mon Bohemian, picturesque Topanga Canyon hosts its own country fair that feels like a West Coast offshoot of Woodstock. The Allah-Las and English Beat headline a weekend full of live music and games that culminates in a DIY Memorial Day parade on Monday morning. 5. See Compton's hometown hero at SoFi Stadium Sat Catch Kendrick Lamar and R&B superstar SZA's third and final night in Inglewood as part of the Grammy-winning rapper's victory-lap 'Grand National Tour,' and see the rapper perform Super Bowl scene stealer 'Not Like Us' live. Sat, Sun Both rooftop bar Desert 5 Spot and shopping center Ovation Hollywood are throwing country-inspired celebrations this weekend, complete with live country tunes, line-dancing lessons and cocktails. 7. Visit a museum offering free admission to military Sat–Mon If you're a veteran or active-duty member of the military, some of the city's best museums are offering free admission Memorial Day weekend in gratitude for your service, including the Petersen Automotive Museum. Some institutions—like LACMA, the Museum of Latin American Art, Museum of Neon Art and Gamble House —are going a step further and offering active-duty military personnel and their families complimentary entry through Labor Day, thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts' Blue Star Museums program. And active or retired military with ID can always get into the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum for free. Sat–Mon If you're not blessed with a private pool, luckily L.A. is home to some actually-appealing public options. One of our favorites is at the Annenberg Community Beach House, a former old-Hollywood beachfront estate that's been transformed into a public club. Its historic pool opens for recreational swimming from 10am to 6pm over Memorial Day weekend. After your dip, stick around for a game of ping-pong or beach volleyball. Sat–Mon Summer also means that bars that boast a pool are kicking off their pool parties, including a sexy gathering at Skybar in West Hollywood and a range of programming at Golden Hour downtown, where DJs will take the stage for Golden Daze every summer Saturday, starting this weekend. Sun The beachside city's punny MAINopoly event—which is celebrating its 10th anniversary—adds a fun board game spin to your typical tasting event. Sample offerings from 20 Main Street bars and eateries including Ashland Hill, Holey Grail Donuts, Jameson's Pub and Triple Beam Pizza. There's even a themed 'Go to Jail' VIP Beer Garden. 11. Listen to live music on top of a mountain Sun Hear live jazz a mile above the city at the Mount Wilson Observatory—specifically inside the dome of its 100-inch Hooker telescope—when it resumes its monthly concert series this Sunday. 12. See boundary-pushing art for free in West Hollywood Sat, Sun The annual WeHo Pride Arts Festival spotlights the creativity of the LGBTQ+ community and fills the weekend before the WeHo Pride Parade with free arts programming, from comedy shows to dramatic readings to interactive workshops at the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Village at Ed Gould Plaza. 13. Banish hunger with a burger Memorial Day is synonymous with cookouts—in particular, burgers. If you don't feel like messing with the grill yourself, any one of these 30 best burgers in the city should satisfy that craving, whether you prefer your patties thick and juicy or thin and smashed. The weather isn't too hot yet, but it's never a bad time to cool off and indulge in the city's best frozen treats, from artisanal scoops to soft-serve to shaved ice. One of our picks, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, just opened a new shop in Burbank that's worth a visit (there are over 100 flavors, but you can't go wrong with the refreshing mint Oreo). Sat Volunteer to help restore the native habitat in the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve—and fit in a little bird-watching—at Friends of the L.A. River's rescheduled Earth Month Celebration.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
California family sues funeral home after finding wrong body in uncle's casket
A California family is suing a funeral home after it put the wrong man in the casket and dressed him in their loved one's clothes, and workers even attempted to say the family was mistaken upon being confronted about the error. Amentha Hunt says she arrived at Harrison-Ross Mortuary in Compton to prepare her uncle, 80-year-old Otis Adkinson, for burial when she noticed another man was inside the casket, according to KCAL. "It shouldn't have happened," Hunt told the outlet. "I didn't make arrangements there to see the wrong body." Long Island Sisters Sue Funeral Homes Allegedly Responsible For Burying Stranger Instead Of Their Loved One "It was a guy laying there in my uncle's suit, but it wasn't my uncle," she added. "I just kept looking at him. I am like, 'He couldn't have gotten that dark.'" Hunt said she brought the issue to the attention of a mortuary worker, but the worker initially dismissed her concerns and claimed that it was her uncle inside the casket. Read On The Fox News App "That's not my uncle," Hunt said. "My uncle wouldn't have gotten that dark ... I showed a picture and she said, 'Yeah, you're right, give us one minute.'" Hunt said she and her family waited three hours while the mortuary fixed the mix-up before they could bury her uncle. It is unclear whose body was in the casket dressed in her uncle's suit. "For them to come in and see the wrong corpse, and for the mortuary to deny it's the wrong corpse, we think it's really just a basic standard of care that they messed up on," Hunt's attorney, Elvis Tran, told KCAL. "They really need to improve their ways so they don't do this to another family." The funeral home has denied the allegations and is preparing to file a cease-and-desist letter against Hunt. Family Sues After Funeral Home Allegedly Put Wrong Body In Mother's Casket Hunt said she is still traumatized by seeing someone else in the suit she chose for her uncle. "It's hurting," she said. "To view the wrong corpse, I still can see that guy." Adkinson, a Memphis native, died on Feb. 28. He was described by his family as a "good ole country boy" who enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, dancing and watching the Los Angeles Lakers, according to his article source: California family sues funeral home after finding wrong body in uncle's casket
Fox News
19-05-2025
- Fox News
California family sues funeral home after finding wrong body in uncle's casket
A California family is suing a funeral home after it put the wrong man in the casket and dressed him in their loved one's clothes, and workers even attempted to say the family was mistaken upon being confronted about the error. Amentha Hunt says she arrived at Harrison-Ross Mortuary in Compton to prepare her uncle, 80-year-old Otis Adkinson, for burial when she noticed another man was inside the casket, according to KCAL. "It shouldn't have happened," Hunt told the outlet. "I didn't make arrangements there to see the wrong body." "It was a guy laying there in my uncle's suit, but it wasn't my uncle," she added. "I just kept looking at him. I am like, 'He couldn't have gotten that dark.'" Hunt said she brought the issue to the attention of a mortuary worker, but the worker initially dismissed her concerns and claimed that it was her uncle inside the casket. "That's not my uncle," Hunt said. "My uncle wouldn't have gotten that dark ... I showed a picture and she said, 'Yeah, you're right, give us one minute.'" Hunt said she and her family waited three hours while the mortuary fixed the mix-up before they could bury her uncle. It is unclear whose body was in the casket dressed in her uncle's suit. "For them to come in and see the wrong corpse, and for the mortuary to deny it's the wrong corpse, we think it's really just a basic standard of care that they messed up on," Hunt's attorney, Elvis Tran, told KCAL. "They really need to improve their ways so they don't do this to another family." The funeral home has denied the allegations and is preparing to file a cease-and-desist letter against Hunt. Hunt said she is still traumatized by seeing someone else in the suit she chose for her uncle. "It's hurting," she said. "To view the wrong corpse, I still can see that guy." Adkinson, a Memphis native, died on Feb. 28. He was described by his family as a "good ole country boy" who enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, dancing and watching the Los Angeles Lakers, according to his obituary.
