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Missing 'Family Reunion' actress Jaida Benjamin found safe

LOS ANGELES - After she was reported missing in Los Angeles over the weekend, police say "Family Reunion" actress Jaida Benjamin was found safe and is back home with her family. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the 27-year-old was last seen at Tujunga Avenue and Ventura Boulevard in the Studio City area on Saturday, February 19.Benjamin played Kelly on Family Reunion.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.The LAPD did not release details on where she was found.No further information was immediately released. Tune in to FOX 11 Los Angeles for the latest Southern California news.Advertisement

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‘Insecure’ actress Jaida Benjamin missing: Mental health crisis feared

sometimes worked as Jaida-Iman Benjamin, was last spotted at the intersection of Tujunga Avenue and Ventura Boulevard in the Studio City area on Saturday, February 19, according to a flyer by the Los Angeles Police Department. Benjamin, who reportedly suffers from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, is listed at 5-foot-3 and was seen wearing a purple crop top, pink jogging shorts and a pair of white sneakers.

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California trans child molester Hannah Tubbs gloats over light sentence in jailhouse phone calls

LOS ANGELES - Explicit Los Angeles jailhouse recordings of Hannah Tubbs, the 26-year-old trans child molester who received a slap on the wrist last month after pleading guilty to molesting a 10-year-old in 2014, depict her admitting it was wrong to attack a little girl but gloating over the light punishment.She boasted that nothing would happen to her after he pleaded guilty due to Democrat District Attorney George Gascón's policies and laughed that she won't have to go back to prison or register as a sex offender. She also made explicit remarks about the victim that are unfit to print.The county's top prosecutor said in a statement that he became aware after Hannah Tubbs' sentencing about "extremely troubling statements she made about her case, the resolution of it and the young girl that she harmed."Hannah Tubbs began identifying as female after being arrested in connection with a 2014 child molestation case, according to prosecutors.

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Mistaken identity leads to 2 weeks in jail for the wrong Bethany Farber, lawsuit against LAPD

LOS ANGELES - A woman is planning on suing the Los Angeles Police Department after she claims a case of mistaken identity left her in jail for nearly two weeks. Bethany K. Farber says her wrongful arrest led to two weeks in jail, during which time her grandmother suffered a stress-induced stroke and died.

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Justin Bieber tests positive for COVID-19 and postpones Las Vegas concert to the summer

Justin Bieber has tested positive for COVID-19.The 27-year-old learned about the diagnosis on Saturday and is feeling OK, a representative for the Baby singer told TMZ.Justin's concert at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, set to take place today, has now been postponed to the summer. Justin Bieber has tested positive for COVID-19 and has postponed his Las Vegas concert to the summer; pictured July 2021It is unknown when exactly Justin contracted the virus, and it remains to be seen whether or not his shows in Arizona and Los Angeles - both scheduled for this week - will also be rescheduled.It was revealed the Las Vegas show had been postponed to June 28 in a statement posted to Twitter on Saturday.

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Justin Bieber postpones Las Vegas show after COVID-19 outbreak among team

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Singer Justin Bieber attends Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C.

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Kanye 'Ye' West objects to Kim Kardashian's bid for expedited divorce declaration

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 01: Kim Kardashian West and husband Kanye West leave K.West's Sunday Service At Theatre Des Bouffes Du Nord - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 on March 01, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireIm LOS ANGELES - The growing divorce drama between Kim Kardashian and Ye -- the rapper formerly known as Kanye West -- took another legal turn this week, with Ye filing court papers objecting to the fashion and reality TV mogul's request to have their split finalized by a judge.In a 40-page document filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Ye's attorneys make a series of technical objections to Kardashian's bid to have the pair declared legally single as early as next month, even before details on dividing property and determining custody of their children are finalized.RELATED: Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye WestThe attorneys argue that several issues need to be resolved before the pair can be declared officially divorced, such as protection of joint trusts or financial accounts, even though the pair did sign a prenuptial agreement."This is not an extravagant request," according to Ye's court documents.

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LA sheriff rips push to fire 4,000 unvaccinated deputies amid crime wave: 'Immoral position'

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - As Los Angeles County residents endure rising crime and increasing homelessness, Sheriff Alex Villanueva is slamming what he describes as a political push fueled by defund police activists to fire 4,000 sheriff department employees who have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus.Villanueva, who oversees the largest sheriff's department in the nation, said he’s the "only one left standing" when providing counterbalance against the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which has progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón "in their back pocket." RELATED: LA County Supervisors move to take COVID vaccine enforcement out of Villanueva's hands"This is nothing but a power grab by the board. And it's shameful, and it's going to be harmful to public safety," Villanueva told Fox News Digital.

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Video shows moment Van Jefferson found out his wife was in labor after Rams' Super Bowl win

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - For Los Angeles Rams' Van Jefferson, Sunday was a night full of emotional highs mixed with even more highs.Not only did the second-year wide receiver played part in the Rams' 23-20 Super Bowl LVI win, but the 25-year-old and his wife, Samaria, made national headlines after the game after it was revealed that the couple was about to welcome their second child on Super Bowl Sunday.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Rams WR Van Jefferson's wife rushed to hospital after going into labor during Super Bowl LVIAs Samaria was reportedly rushed to the hospital in the middle of Sunday's game, which Van didn't know at the time, NFL Films captured the dramatic moment the Rams wide receiver found out his wife was in labor."Your wife is giving birth right now," a Rams staff member told Van in the video."Oh my gosh!" Van exclaimed.As soon as Van heard the news, he turned to his daughter to tell him that they need to leave SoFi Stadium."Mommy's finna have a baby," Van calmly explained to his daughter. "We gotta go!"Below is the video of the dramatic but wholesome exchange between the dad and soon-to-be big sis.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.The Rams wide receiver eventually took to social media to give the announcement fans had anxiously waited: the birth of the couple's second child!On Valentine's Day, the day after the birth of their newborn baby, Van took to Twitter to pay tribute to Samaria with the caption reading, "MVP."Jefferson finished the game with four catches and 23 receiving yards in Sunday's historic win.Tune in to FOX 11 Los Angeles for the latest Southern California news.Advertisement

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Photos: Kanye West, Drake and other celebrities at Super Bowl LVI

2 Chainz, Tyga, YG, Antonio Brown, Kanye West and North West attend Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)The Super Bowl is always one of the most-talked-about events of this year, drawing in a crowd from across the country.With the game taking place at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, the halftime show wasn’t the only star-studded gathering.Celebrities from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who hyped up the crowd in his old wrestling persona and introduced the game, to Kanye West in his black full face mask were spotted.RELATED: Mickey Guyton gives powerful rendition of national anthem at Super Bowl 2022This year, getting into the Super Bowl at the last minute meant a big hit to the wallet.

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California mask mandate ignored by high-profile celebrities spotted enjoying Super Bowl LVI

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Several high-profile celebrities were shown on NBC’s telecast of the Super Bowl flouting California’s indoor mask mandate.Social media erupted after seeing Jay-Z, Charlize Theron, LeBron James, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck enjoying themselves at the game without a mask while they were not eating or drinking, a violation of California’s indoor mask mandate that is in place until Feb. 15.Twitter users were quick to point out that children in California are forced to wear masks at schools where strict coronavirus restrictions include being forced to eat outside in the rain in some cases. "Here’s the video of every celebrity without a mask during the Super Bowl.

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Two rings in one night - Rams safety Taylor Rapp gets engaged after Super Bowl win

INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 9, 2022: Los Angeles Rams free safety Taylor Rapp (24) tosses the ball to girlfriend Dani Johnson after an interception against the 49ers in the first half on January 9, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.(Gina Fera INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Los Angeles Rams Taylor Rapp got two rings Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, but only had to pay for one. The third-year safety dropped to one knee on the field after the Rams' 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, to propose to his girlfriend, Dani Johnson.The Rams posted the moment on their Twitter page after the victory after their second Super Bowl win in franchise history.

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Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly suffered ACL injury during Super Bowl LVI

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams lies on the ground after an injury in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, Califor INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Los Angeles Rams star Odell Beckham Jr.

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Hollywood sign to read 'Rams House' in honor of Super Bowl LVI champs

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Hollywood sign installation will temporarily be transformed to celebrate the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced.The iconic sign will be altered to read, Rams House, and will be displayed Monday through Wednesday.CELEBRATING THE CHAMPS:The Los Angeles Rams have captured the franchise's Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Cincinnati Bengals.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android."What a day in Los Angeles," the Rams are Super Bowl Champions, said Garcetti.

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Leslie Van Houten: Parole bid of Charles Manson follower denied again

Leslie Van Houten, a former follower of Charles Manson, listens as former Deputy District Attorney Stephen Kay (not seen) describes the 1969 killing scene during a parole hearing on June 28, 2002, at the California Institution for Women in Corona, Ca SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court has denied a potential bid for freedom by Leslie Van Houten, a Charles Manson follower serving a life sentence for her role in the murder of a Los Angeles grocer and his wife in 1969.The high court on Wednesday refused to hear Van Houten’s appeal of a lower court ruling last December that denied her petition for a review. That petition had challenged what it deemed as denial of due process by Gov.

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Mickey Guyton gives powerful rendition of national anthem at Super Bowl 2022

Singer Mickey Guyton performs the national anthem before Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Steph Chambers)LOS ANGELES - Country singer Mickey Guyton kicked off Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals with a powerful rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."Guyton, a Grammy-nominated country artist from Texas, performed the anthem in a solid blue gown, representing the colors of the Rams.

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Game day food facts: Americans to consume the most amount of food on Super Bowl Sunday

LOS ANGELES - From pizza to chips and wings to beer, Super Bowl Sunday is known for its food!After Thanksgiving, Americans will consume the most amount of food on Super Bowl Sunday.According to TigerFitness, the average household buys about 6,000 calories worth of snacks per person.RELATED: Super Bowl LVI: Where to eat near SoFi StadiumBelow is a list of Super Bowl food facts from TigerFitness.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.Tune in to FOX 11 Los Angeles for the latest Southern California news.Advertisement

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4 hurt in shooting after Justin Bieber concert at Los Angeles restaurant

According to TMZ, rapper Kodak Black was among those who were shot. The gunfire erupted outside The Nice Guy restaurant, hitting four men ages 60, 19, 20 and 22, LAPD Officer Lizeth Lomeli said. Their names were not released.When officers arrived on the scene, they located three people who had been shot.

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Massive crime spike stems from social unrest, COVID lockdowns destabilizing communities: expert

coronavirus pandemic is in large part to blame for the national surge in violent crime — not guns, an expert told Fox News Digital."We have crime because we have people," said Amy Swearer, a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. "Crime is a very complex subject."From the early 1990s through 2019, there was a national decline in violent crime, but the pendulum swung back in 2020, she said.RELATED: Stats show crime is spiking in Los Angeles"We’ve seen across the nation unprecedented spikes in homicide rates and other types of violent crime," she said.Within two weeks two women were killed in unprovoked attacks by homeless men in Los Angeles.

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Rams’ star wide receiver OBJ expecting first child during Super Bowl Week

LOS ANGELES - It’s set to be a week of major firsts for Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.Not only will he play in his first Super Bowl on Sunday at Inglewood’ SoFi Stadium against the Cincinnati Bengals, but he’s also expecting his first child with his girlfriend, Lauren Wood.BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Lauren Wood and Odell Beckham Jr. attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Super Bowl LVI could be the hottest ever

LOS ANGELES - The Super Bowl is the hottest ticket in town, but this year's game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood could be the hottest ever, literally.Temperatures are rising this week, as a high-pressure dome sits over the west. Highs will continue to go up through the end of the week, pushing into the 80s. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for parts of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties from Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon. And the heat won't just be hitting Southern California.

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California will end mask mandate on Feb. 15

LOS ANGELES - California will end its statewide indoor mask mandate on Feb. 15, the office of Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.According to the governor's office, unvaccinated individuals will still be required to wear masks in indoor public settings.Local governments can continue their own indoor masking requirements and last week Los Angeles County’s health officials said they intend to keep theirs in place beyond the state deadline.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.The state will also lift its requirement for guests to test negative for the virus prior to visiting nursing homes and hospitals, effective immediately. RELATED: California extends mask mandate through Feb.

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Things to do Super Bowl week in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES - The Super Bowl is returning to Los Angeles for the first time in nearly 30 years, and there is much more going on in the city than just the big game.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.Here's a look at different events in and around Los Angeles leading up to Super Bowl LVI.RELATED: Super Bowl Sunday 2022: Everything you need to know about Super Bowl LVISuper Bowl Experience presented by Lowe'sThe Super Bowl Experience gives you the opportunity to get autographs from your favorite players, take pics with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, test your skills in interactive NFL games and more.

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Mayor Garcetti says he holds his breath when taking photos maskless at Rams NFC Championship game

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti responded to critics after photos posted online showed him maskless during the Los Angeles Rams game Sunday at SoFi Stadium.LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson posted pictures on social media, in a suite with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and San Francisco Mayor London Breed, all posing for photos without anyone wearing a mask. The photos were criticized by many online.

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Busch Light Clash kicks off NASCAR’s 2022 race season at the Los Angeles Coliseum

WASHINGTON - NASCAR is coming to Hollywood. The Los Angeles Coliseum hosts the very first Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum Sunday. This preseason exhibition kicks off NASCAR’s racing season on FOX ahead of the Daytona 500, also airing on the network later this month. Sunday’s event will feature celebrity appearances and live music performances from Pitbull and Ice Cube.

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Expedia to give away 20 trips, including 25k during Super Bowl 2022

Los Angeles - During this year’s Super Bowl, Expedia announced it will be giving away 20 trips valued at $120,000. According to the company, the prizes will all be inspired by commercials airing during the game at Los Angeles's SoFi Stadium between the L.A. Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The travel shopping company said the prizes will be in the form of Expedia Rewards points, with 19 of the prizes valued at $5,000 and a grand prize valued at $25,000. Expedia said it chose to give away points instead of trips, so winners can take the trips to where they desire. During the big game, Expedia will encourage viewers to watch and "travel the ads," and while you technically don’t need to watch the game, you’ll need to be on Twitter and reacting to the company’s tweets about the in-game spots.In this photo illustration, the Expedia logo seen displayed on a smartphone and a pc screen.

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Naked man arrested after allegedly opening fire on Greyhound bus in California

OROVILLE, Calif. - A 21-year-old man who was acting erratically opened fire inside a Greyhound bus in Northern California, killing a 43-year-old woman and wounding four others before he was arrested, naked, inside a Walmart after getting into a fight, authorities said.Asaahdi Coleman started shooting at passengers as they exited the Los Angeles-bound bus after it stopped at a convenience store in the city of Oroville on Wednesday night, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said Thursday."This is a horrific tragedy that was visited upon our community," he said.Police received 911 calls shortly after 7:30 p.m. that someone was shooting inside a bus outside a convenience store in the small city of Oroville, about 65 miles north of Sacramento.

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100,000 dogs and cats facing euthanasia as people return adopted pets to animal shelters

LOS ANGELES - They're our best friends. They know when we're sad and are always loyal and happy to see us.Now, these adorable fur babies need our help more than ever."We’re facing a crisis in America’s animal shelters because there are 100,000 more cats and dogs sitting in America’s shelters right now compared to the same time last year," said Holly Sizemore, the chief mission officer with Best Friends Animal Society.The reason – more pets are going into animal shelters and not as many coming out.

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Mother of 5 dies after falling off party bus days before her 30th birthday

LOS ANGELES - Monday would have been Heather Garcia's 30th birthday.Instead of celebrating, her family and friends are mourning her death as the mom of five was killed after falling out of a party bus – a 1999 Ford E-350 Super Duty – over the weekend.Garcia was celebrating with her friends in downtown Los Angeles early Saturday when she accidentally fell to her death on the 101 Freeway. The California Highway Patrol responded to the incident a little before 3 a.m.

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Super Bowl mask policy: Health officials remind fans of strict enforcement

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Los Angeles County health officials announced strict coronavirus guidelines will be enforced at the Super Bowl.Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said every fan attending next month's Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will be given a KN95 mask, and extensive outreach will be done to remind attendees to wear their masks at all times during the game, except when eating or drinking. RELATED: Hours after Ferrer's announcement, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger told FOX 11 that KN95 masks will also be available for all fans attending the Super Bowl.Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger tells FOX 11 that KN95 masks will be available to all fans at Sunday's NFC title game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers.RELATED: The county and NFL will also partner to offer free rapid COVID-19 testing and vaccines at the Super Bowl Experience attraction at the L.A. Convention Center, with free admission offered to people who receive an on-site vaccination.

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Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Former NHL player Willie O'Ree attends the NHL and the Los Angeles Kings unveiling of renovated indoor and outdoor spaces at the Crenshaw Family YMCA as part of the 2017 NHL All-Star Legacy Project at the Crenshaw Family Willie O’Ree, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game, will be receiving a Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed the bill Monday, saying O’Ree will receive the award "in recognition of his extraordinary contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity."The honor for O’Ree comes one day before the start of Black History Month, an annual celebration honoring achievements by Black Americans. Sixty-four years ago, O’Ree became the first Black player to play in the NHL and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.He suited up on Jan.

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Fashion Nova to pay $4.2M to settle claims it blocked negative online reviews

(Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Fashion Nova) LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles-based Fashion Nova will be required to pay $4.2 million to settle allegations it blocked negative reviews of its products from being posted to its website, the Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday.The FTC alleged the fast-fashion online retailer misrepresented that the reviews on its website reflected the views of all purchasers who submitted reviews, when in fact it suppressed reviews with ratings lower than four stars out of five.The FTC said it is the agency's first involving a company's efforts to conceal negative customer reviews."Deceptive review practices cheat consumers, undercut honest businesses and pollute online commerce," Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in a statement. "Fashion Nova is being held accountable for these practices, and other firms should take note."TRENDING NOW:The company said in a statement that the FTC’s allegations are "inaccurate and deceptive."Fashion Nova "never suppressed any website reviews, and it immediately and voluntarily addressed the website review issues when it became aware of them in 2019," according to the company.

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California bill would eliminate personal belief exemptions for student COVID vaccine mandate

LOS ANGELES - A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19, and do to that, he announced a proposal Monday to eliminate personal belief exemptions and expand upon a state vaccine mandate."We have an opportunity here to keep kids safe," Sen. Richard Pan, D- Sacramento, said during a California Medical Association news conference at Arleta High School in the San Fernando Valley, where the legislator and pediatrician announced details of the Keep Schools Open and Safe Act.FOX 11's Susan Hirasuna spoke with parents after learning that LAUSD will delay the enforcement of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate."As a pediatrician, parent and legislator, I am committed to giving the public confidence and certainty that we are working to prevent or slow down the next coronavirus surge," Pan said.

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COVID-19 ebbs, but US hospital cases, deaths stay high

Across the country new daily case counts for COVID-19 are declining, but cities and states are still struggling with high demands for hospital services, and Los Angeles late last week reported its most deaths in a single day since Mar 10, 2021.

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Super Bowl LVI: Everything you need to know

LOS ANGELES - As the NFL playoff season draws closer to an end, football fans are setting their sights on Super Bowl LVI.Super Bowl LVI is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022.Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m.

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Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit: Vanessa Bryant, LA County unable to settle at closed-door session

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Attorneys for Vanessa Bryant and Los Angeles County met behind closed doors but were unable to settle her lawsuit seeking millions of dollars in damages for the emotional distress she claims suffering after discovering that graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed her NBA legend husband, their 13-year-old daughter and seven others were allegedly shared by sheriff's and fire department personnel, according to court papers obtained Friday.The private mediation session took place in June before retired Superior Court Judge Louis M. Meisinger.

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Bella and Gigi Hadid's aunt Ghada dies after a heart attack, COVID-19 and pneumonia

Bella and Gigi Hadid's aunt Ghada Hadid passed away on Wednesday morning in Washington, DC.The native of Palestine had suffered a heart attack this week after coming down with COVID-19 and pneumonia, which put her in Intensive Care unit.Ghada's brotherMohamed Hadid, 73 - who is the father of Bella and Gigi as well as son Anwar whom he had with reality TV star Yolanda Hadid - shared the news of her death on social media. A sad loss for the family:Bella and Gigi Hadid's aunt Ghada Hadid passed away on Wednesday morning in Washington, DC A look alike: Bella closely resembles her aunt when she was young; seen this month'My beautiful eldest sister passed,' the businessman who lives in Los Angeles posted on social media.'My sister may God open the Gates of Heaven wide open and give Ghada an easy entry you will be among the most beautiful Palestinians in heaven Momma baba Magida Maha our beloved cousin Zuhair.' The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills guest star added, 'You have been a voice for peace.

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Bella and Gigi Hadid's aunt Ghada dies after a heart attack, COVID-19 and pneumonia

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Brianna Kupfer murder: Alleged suspect Shawn Laval Smith taken into custody in Pasadena

PASADENA, Calif. - Shawn Laval Smith, the suspected killer of Brianna Kupfer, was taken into custody Wednesday in Pasadena in connection with the 24-year-old UCLA grad student's stabbing death, authorities confirmed to FOX 11.He was arrested by Pasadena police officers around 11:50 a.m. at a bus stop near the intersection of E. Colorado Boulevard and Fair Oaks Avenue, approximately 17 miles from the furniture store where Kupfer was murdered, officials said. LAPD has identified a suspect in the murder of Brianna Kupfer.

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Bella and Gigi Hadid's aunt Ghada dies after a heart attack, COVID-19 and pneumonia

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Brianna Kupfer murder: UCLA student noticed 'bad vibe' from man prior to her death, text messages show

LOS ANGELES - A combined $250,000 reward is being offered to help Los Angeles Police track down the person responsible for killing UCLA graduate student Brianna Kupfer in a random daytime attack at a luxury furniture store.The reward, which is a combination of public and private funding, is being offered for information leading to the arrest or conviction of a suspect or suspects in the stabbing death of the 24-year-old last Thursday.A combined $250,000 reward is being offered to help Los Angeles Police track down the person responsible for stabbing UCLA graduate student Brianna Kupfer to death in a random daytime attack at a luxury furniture store."We will find this vicious criminal, we will get him arrested, and we will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law," Councilman Paul Koretz said as he announced the reward."Brianna, who was born, educated and was building her career here in Los Angeles was a rising star in this community whose ascent was unnecessarily cut short by a heartless criminal last Thursday," Koretz read on behalf of Kupfer's family. "She embodied everything that is great about Los Angeles and the entire city should grieve over this senseless act."Brianna Kupfer (LinkedIn) Kupfer was working as a consultant for Croft House on North La Brea Avenue and was alone in the store when a man entered the business.

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Brianna Kupfer murder: $250,000 reward offered in death of UCLA student killed in random attack

LOS ANGELES - A combined $250,000 reward is being offered to help Los Angeles Police track down the person responsible for killing UCLA graduate student Brianna Kupfer in a random daytime attack at a luxury furniture store.The reward, which is a combination of public and private funding, is being offered for information leading to the arrest or conviction of a suspect or suspects in the stabbing death of the 24-year-old last Thursday."We will find this vicious criminal, we will get him arrested, and we will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law," Councilman Paul Koretz said as he announced the reward."Brianna, who was born, educated and was building her career here in Los Angeles was a rising star in this community whose assent was unnecessarily cut short by a heartless criminal last Thursday," Koretz read on behalf of Kupfer's family. "She embodied everything that is great about Los Angeles and the entire city should grieve over this senseless act."Kupfer was working as a consultant for Croft House on North La Brea Avenue and was alone in the store when a man entered the business.

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Grammy Awards moving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas

LOS ANGELES - The 64th annual Grammy Awards, which were originally scheduled for Jan. 31 at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles but were postponed due to the COVID-19 surge, will now be held in Las Vegas on April 3, the Recording Academy has just announced.The award show will now take place at the MGM Grand's Garden Arena.The postponement was made after "careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts" due to the "uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant," Recording Academy said in a statement at the time.RELATED: 2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surgeAhead of the scheduled awards ceremony, rapper Drake withdrew from Grammy Awards consideration late last year after he was nominated for best rap performance and best rap album. RELATED: Drake withdraws from Grammy Awards considerationThe 2021 Grammy Awards were held in New York City with strict coronavirus guidelines that included social distancing.RELATED: Grammys 2021: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift make history as others win bigThat night, Taylor Swift became the first female performer to win Album of the Year three times and Beyoncé became the most decorated woman in Grammy history.Fan-favorite Billie Eilish also took home numerous awards, including Record of the Year. Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.Tune in to FOX 11 Los Angeles for the latest Southern California news.Advertisement

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Whitney Port reveals she tested positive for COVID-19

With the omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly throughout Los Angeles, another celeb, Whitney Port, reveals she has tested positive.The 36-year-old star of The Hills took to her Instagram story revealing that she tested positive with her family, husband Tim Rosenman and their four-year-old son Sonny.She found out about the positive test last week, and asked her 1.5 million Instagram followers what kind of 'content' she should create while recovering. Positive:With the omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly throughout Los Angeles, another celeb, Whitney Port, reveals she has tested positive'So last week we all tested positive for COVID,' Port began in her Instagram story post on Sunday morning.'I wasn't trying to hide anything, I just didn't want to make it a bigger deal than it is/was and I didn't want the pressure to have to "report the news,"' she added.

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Erika Jayne opts for comfort in sweats while running errands in Beverly Hills post COVID-19 ordeal

She recently battled COVID-19 which shutdown production on season 12 of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.And Erika Jayne was back to business as usual as she stepped out in a cozy black sweat suit to run errands in Los Angeles on Thursday morning.The 50-year-old reality star rocked a matching set with a hot pink purse as she met up with a friend weeks after testing positive for the coronavirus amid surging cases of the omicron variant. Out and about: Erika Jayne was back to business as usual as she stepped out in a cozy black sweat suit to run errands in Los Angeles on Thursday morningErika rocked a crewneck sweater with white embroidery across her chest and a pair of black pants to match.

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Erika Jayne is embraces low-key glam as she gets back to business following COVID-19 diagnosis

Erika Jayne appears fully recovered from her bout with COVID-19 and stepped out in a low-key glam look on Friday morning near her Los Angeles area home.The Pretty Mess star, 50, is getting back into the swing of things now that she'd been given the go-head to return to filming Real Housewives of Beverly Hills following her positive coronavirus diagnosis.Jayne's troubled personal life with her estranged ex Tom Girardi and their various legal woes will be the main topic of the upcoming season of the popular Bravo franchise. Back to normal:Erika Jayne appears fully recovered from her bout with COVID-19 and stepped out in a low-key glam look on Friday morning near her Los Angeles area homeErika picked up groceries from Whole Foods in a trendy athletic ensemble.

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Star Trek: Picard production shuts down after 50 cast and crew members test positive for COVID-19

Star Trek: Picard has shut down production after more than 50 cast and crew members tested positive for COVID-19.Filming has been suspended since Monday, the show's first day back from the holiday hiatus, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The Paramount Plus series reportedly has one of the biggest crews working in television today, with over 450 people on set. Shut down:Star Trek: Picard has shut down production after more than 50 cast and crew members tested positive for COVID-19 Big crew:The Paramount Plus series reportedly has one of the biggest crews working in television today, with over 450 people on setWhile no specifics were given about who tested positive, though the outbreak was said to have spread to multiple 'zones' on the set, including Zone A which features the primary cast.Sources claim filming could resume early next week, perhaps even sooner, though no official timetable was given.

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The Grammys are officially postponed and Sundance Film Festival goes virtual due to covid

TheGrammy Awards and Sundance Film Festival are the latest in-person events to be affected by the COVID-19 Omicron variant.A statement published on behalf of the Recording Academy and CBS on Wednesday revealed thatthe 64th Annual Awards ceremony would be'postponed' out of an abundance of caution.Meanwhile, Sundancehas made the 'difficult' decision to make this year's festival completely virtual due to surging coronavirus cases. Taking a hit: The Grammy Awards and Sundance are the latest in-person events to be affected by the COVID-19 Omicron variant'After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th annual Grammy Awards show,' reads the official postponement announcement.The ceremony, which announced nominations in November, was originally scheduled to be an in-person event on Monday, January 31 held at the Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles.

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