Singer tests positive for drugs
R&B singer Chris Brown, who is on probation for the 2009 assault of his then-girlfriend Rihanna, tested positive for marijuana in Virginia, a Los Angeles judge said today.
Despite the finding and other concerns raised by Virginia authorities—who have shared responsibility for supervising Brown’s probation with Los Angeles County officials because of his residency there — Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg decided not to immediately find Brown in violation of his probation.
Metro adds more trains
Metrolink will add seven round-trip trains on its Ventura County line between Los Angeles and Chatsworth during this weekend’s “Carmageddon 2” closure of the San Diego (405) Freeway between the Santa Monica (10) and Ventura (101) freeways.
Metrolink officials noted that its system had record weekend ridership during the first Carmageddon in July 2011.
Library membership drive
The Culver City Friends of the Library will be having its annual membership drive, ice cream social and book sale.
With every new or renewed membership (on the day of the event) you will get a free bowl of ice cream with all your favorite toppings. All others can purchase ice cream and toppings for $1.
There will be a beautiful selection of slightly used children books for $1, children’s VHS video’s $1 each or 4 for $3 and coffee table books $2 – $5.
Saturday Oct. 6, 1 to 3:30 p.m. In the Multi-Purpose Room of the Culver City Julian Dixon Library 4975 Overland Ave.
Incumbent challenged
Assemblyman Mike Feuer, who is running for city attorney of Los Angeles, challenged incumbent Carmen Trutanich today to 10 debates before the March 5 primary election.
The debate challenge is a perennial campaign tactic aimed at scoring points with voters for being the more open and honest candidate.
Santa Monica sued
The founder and producer of AIDS Walk Los Angeles and two fellow Santa Monica residents sued that city today over its decision to ban its bus system from accepting ads promoting the organization’s Oct. 14 fundraiser.
Craig Miller, who began producing AIDS Walk Los Angeles in 1985, and fellow plaintiffs Lisa Brisse and Paloma Bennett filed the suit in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging violation of free speech.
Convicted man released
A man who spent 19 years in prison for a murder he did not commit can sue the Los Angeles Police Department for allegedly forcing his confession, a federal appeals panel ruled today.
Harold C. Hall was convicted in Los Angeles in 1985 for the murders of Nola Duncan and David Rainey based on the testimony of a jailhouse snitch and Hall’s own confession made when he was 18 years old, according to the opinion by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Free medical care
Thousands of people without medical insurance lined up outside Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena today to obtain admission wristbands for a four-day free health clinic scheduled at the venue later this week.
The clinic is expected to provide free medical, dental and vision care for as many as 4,800 uninsured people between Thursday and Sunday, according to the event sponsor, Care Harbor. The clinic will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Oscar night seats
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences began accepting online entries today from star-gazers interested in bleacher seats along the red carpet on Oscar night.
There are 700 seats up for grabs along the Oscar red carpet leading into the Dolby Theater at the Hollywood & Highland Center. The seats will be given away using a random drawing.
