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Sydney Sweeney is in a new horror film. She wants to remind us how dorky she is

After working together on the erotic drama "The Voyeurs," Sydney Sweeney and director Michael Mohan create a religious thriller premiering at SXSW. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-03-12/sydney-sweeney-immaculate-sxsw-director-michael-mohan?utm_source=press.coop

California schools could ban Flamin' Hot Cheetos under new bill

Proposed legislation aims to ban from public schools snacks and sodas that contain artificial dyes. The list includes Cheetos, Takis, Doritos and Fruit Loops. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-12/california-schools-could-ban-flamin-hot-cheetos-under-new-bill?utm_source=press.coop

Prominent Mexican journalist abducted by armed men in violent western state

Jaime Barrera's fate gained attention because his daughter sits on the leadership council of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's Morena party. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-03-12/mexican-journalist-abducted-by-armed-men-in-violent-western-state?utm_source=press.coop

Fatal shooting of autistic teen raises concerns about police response to people with mental health issues

Ryan Gainer's death has heightened concerns from activists about law enforcement's use of force against people suffering from mental health issues and the lack of supportive services available for families... #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-12/fatal-police-shooting-of-autistic-teen-raises-concerns-about-police-response-to-mental-health-issues?utm_source=press.coop

Boss, Def Jam's first female rapper and 'Born Gangstaz' musician, dies at 54

Rapper Lichelle 'Boss' Laws died Monday afternoon at 54, The Times confirmed. She was the first female rapper to sign a contract with Def Jam Records. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-03-12/boss-dead-lichelle-laws-def-jam-first-female-rapper-was-54?utm_source=press.coop

USC dismisses Arizona upset and instead focuses on sparking a Pac-12 tournament run

USC freshman Isaiah Collier's strong play is among the reasons the Trojans have some positive momentum entering the Pac-12 tournament. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2024-03-12/usc-basketball-pac-12-tournament-bronny-james-isaiah-collier?utm_source=press.coop

Sharon Stone identifies producer who allegedly pressured her to sleep with her 'Sliver' co-star

Sharon Stone has identified the Hollywood producer who she alleges pressured her to have sex with her 'Sliver' co-star William 'Billy' Baldwin. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-03-12/sharon-stone-identifies-producer-who-allegedly-pressured-her-to-sleep-with-her-sliver-co-star?utm_source=press.coop

How Caitlin Clark recreated iconic Kobe Bryant photo with trophy in shower stall

A photographer tells why she was inspired to have Iowa star Caitlin Clark recreate an iconic photo of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant holding a trophy in the shower stall. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2024-03-12/caitlin-clark-kobe-bryant-photo-trophy-shower?utm_source=press.coop

How Shohei Ohtani and other Dodgers get their swings in: Games, BP... and a Trajekt Arc?

Of all the new high-tech toys at the Dodgers’ disposal, the Trajekt Arc machine has been one of the most lauded, allowing batters to take simulated at-bats against any MLB pitcher. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2024-03-12/dodgers-trajekt-arc-batting-swings-shohei-ohtani?utm_source=press.coop

Wall Street rallies to a record as Big Tech stocks renew their run

Stocks rallied to records after some influential tech companies got back in their groove. #press

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-12/stock-market-today-wall-street-rallies-to-a-record-as-big-tech-stocks-renew-their-run?utm_source=press.coop

Opposition concedes that Newsom likely to eke out a win on Proposition 1 in California

Despite the confidence he projected about Proposition 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom's ballot measure on California's mental health services is leading narrowly. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-12/proposition-1-california-gavin-newsom-2024-election?utm_source=press.coop

Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons

It’s the Pentagon’s first announced security package for Ukraine since December, when it acknowledged it was out of replenishment funds. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-03-12/pentagon-to-give-ukraine-300-million-in-weapons-even-as-it-lacks-funds-to-replenish-us-stockpile?utm_source=press.coop

Lakers can’t solve the Nuggets until they solve the Kings

Sacramento presents the same problems to the Lakers as Denver, with a highly skilled center, a multidimensional point guard and plenty of shooters. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2024-03-12/lakers-cannot-solve-denver-nuggets-until-they-solve-sacramento-kings?utm_source=press.coop

Good thing that Kobe Bryant is getting three statues. The first one has typos

The statue outside Crypto.com Arena that immortalizes Lakers legend Kobe Bryant after his 81-point game in 2006 misspelled the names of two players and one word. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2024-03-12/kobe-bryant-statue-misspellings-jose-calderon-von-wafer-lakers?utm_source=press.coop

Roman Polanski trial set for August 2025 in child rape civil case

A trial date has been set following a civil lawsuit accusing Roman Polanski of raping a child in Los Angeles in the 1970s. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-03-12/roman-polanski-sued-lawsuit-child-rape?utm_source=press.coop

Jenifer Lewis, 67, reveals 10-foot fall from Serengeti balcony: 'Nothing would move'

Broadway and television star Jenifer Lewis revealed she fell 'into a dry ravine full of boulders, and stones, and sharp rocks' during a trip to Africa's Serengeti. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-03-12/jenifer-lewis-10-foot-fall-serengeti-balcony-nothing-would-move?utm_source=press.coop

Garrison Brown's 'Sister Wives' family gathers in Arizona for funeral

Garrison Brown, the son of 'Sister Wives' stars Janelle and Kody Brown, was laid to rest after dying in an apparent suicide last week. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-03-12/garrison-brown-sister-wives-janelle-brown-kody-brown?utm_source=press.coop

Tears and action at the emotional SXSW premiere of Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man'

Jordan Peele was on hand for the world premiere of "Monkey Man, Dev Patel's directorial debut and a deeply personal, hallucinatory action film set in India. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-03-12/tears-action-sxsw-world-premiere-dev-patel-monkey-man?utm_source=press.coop

Rents are falling in Los Angeles. See where the rest of the state stacks up

Rents are down 2.5% year over year in Los Angeles County, according to Apartment List. Northern California has seen prices mostly rise while Southern California prices have dropped. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-12/rents-are-falling-in-los-angeles-see-where-the-rest-of-the-state-stacks-up?utm_source=press.coop

México enfrentará a Nueva Zelanda en Pasadena después de Copa América

Los All Whites ya se enfrentaron a México en la histórica sede estadounidense en 2010, donde la selección azteca se impuso por 2-0 ante más de 90,000 espectadores. #press

https://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/articulo/2024-03-12/mexico-enfrentara-a-nueva-zelanda-en-pasadena-despues-de-copa-america?utm_source=press.coop