TAYLOR — Police are investigating the carjacking and attempted kidnapping of an 86-year-old woman about 12:30 p.m. last Sunday near Southland Center. A man approached the woman as she attempted to get into her white 2008 Mercury Milan after shopping. Police said he struck her in the back of the head with a chrome pistol and told her to move over because she was going with him. The woman tried to get out through the passenger door and struggled with the man before finally exiting the car and falling on the … [Read more...] about Police seeking carjacker
Teachers’ concession first step toward reducing schools’ deficit
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Officials in the Southgate Community School District are hoping to build on recent salary concessions made by teachers on the way to further cuts to avoid a budget deficit for the coming fiscal year. Last month the United Teachers of Southgate union agreed to a 1 percent salary concession that Supt. David Peden said will save his 5,500-student district about $250,000. “The teachers can sense that there is no money, not just in Southgate, but in all school … [Read more...] about Teachers’ concession first step toward reducing schools’ deficit
Top Ten Songs March 22nd
Top 10 Pop Singles This Week Last Week 1. Flo Rida No. 1 “Right Round” (Poe Boy) 2. T.I. feat. Justin Timberlake No. 2 “Dead and Gone” (Grand Hustle) 3. Lady GaGa No. 3 “Poker Face” (Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree) 4. Soulja Boy Tell ’em feat. Sammie No. 4 “Kiss Me Thru the Phone” (ColliPark) 5. The All-American Rejects No. 5 “Gives You Hell” (Doghouse/DGC) 6. Miley Cyrus new entry “The Climb” (Walt Disney) 7. Lady GaGa feat. Colby O’Donis No. 7 “Just Dance” … [Read more...] about Top Ten Songs March 22nd
Top Ten Video March 22nd
TOP TEN VIDEO, DVD as of March 21, 2009 Top 10 Video Rentals 1. Body of Lies (R) Leonardo DiCaprio (Warner) 2. Changeling (R) Angelina Jolie (Universal) 3. Nights in Rodanthe (PG-13) Richard Gere (Warner) 4. Haunting of Molly Hartley (PG-13) Haley Bennett (20th Century Fox) 5. Quarantine (R) Jennifer Carpenter (Sony) 6. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG) animated (DreamWorks) 7. Lakeview Terrace (PG-13) Samuel L. Jackson (Sony) 8. What Just Happened (R) Robert … [Read more...] about Top Ten Video March 22nd
Top Ten Movies March 22nd
TOP TEN MOVIES 1. Race to Witch Mountain (PG) Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb 2. Watchmen (R) Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup 3. The Last House on the Left (R) Garret Dillahunt, Martha MacIsaac 4. Taken (PG-13) Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace 5. Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail (PG-13) Tyler Perry, Keshia Knight Pulliam 6. Slumdog Millionaire (R) Dev Patel, Anil Kapoor 7. Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) Kevin James, Keir O’Donnell 8. He’s Just Not That Into You (PG-13) Ben Affleck, … [Read more...] about Top Ten Movies March 22nd
‘Sweeney Todd’ playing at the Fisher
By Sue Suchyta “Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is offering its unique and macabre musical magic at the Fisher Theatre now through April 5. In the wake of the popular Johnny Depp movie, the touring company has taken several innovative steps to set themselves apart. The production is introduced through the memory of a traumatized boy, whose tortured mind recalls the events to be retold. Furthermore, the staging puts the instruments in the hands of the actors on stage to viscerally impact the story’s … [Read more...] about ‘Sweeney Todd’ playing at the Fisher
Soap Updates March 22nd
SOAP UPDATES By Dana Block ALL MY CHILDREN Amanda and Jake concocted a plan to keep her baby from David. Randi proposed to Frankie so he wouldn’t go off to war. Reese’s vision was restored after a successful surgery. Kendall and Ryan made love. Annie had a bad memory about her childhood. Wait to See: Opal has a hunch about Greenlee. AS THE WORLD TURNS Lucy arranged for some contraband to be hidden inside Craig’s shipment of Midnight Sun. Paul felt hopeful about his chances with Meg until he found her in … [Read more...] about Soap Updates March 22nd
Jill Jackson’s Hollywood March 22nd
JILL JACKSON’S HOLLYWOOD By Jill Jackson HOLLYWOOD ... Looking back at the Oscars, particularly the telecast — it has turned into a fashion show. On the red carpet, instead of the stars being asked what they think will happen, what will be awarded, etc., it’s “What are you wearing? Whose jewels are those?” AND if only something could be done to omit those boring “thank yous” from the winners. I’m told by Joan Fontaine and other statuette winners that in the old days it wasn’t like this. It was all about the role, the … [Read more...] about Jill Jackson’s Hollywood March 22nd
Salome’s Stars March 22nd
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’ll want to discourage well-meaning but potentially ill-advised interference in what you intend to accomplish. Your work has a better chance to succeed if it reflects you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s well-deserved reputation for loyalty could be tested if you learn that it might be misplaced. But don’t rely on rumors. Check the stories out before you decided to act. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ve been going on adrenaline for a long time, and this unexpected lull in a … [Read more...] about Salome’s Stars March 22nd
Couch Theater March 22nd
PICK OF THE WEEK “Quantum of Solace” — Daniel Craig returns as superspy James Bond in this sequel to “Casino Royale.” The film picks up right after the events at the end of the previous movie, and we get a glimpse into 007’s past and a key to who he is as a man. The movie then kicks into gear concerning a plot to control the water rights of a Third World country. OK, not the most intriguing plot for a Bond flick, but they can’t all be about defusing nuclear bombs in underground lairs. “Quantum” is a much darker and … [Read more...] about Couch Theater March 22nd