Sam Rubin has always been Los Angeles’ entertainment reporter, even in high school.

In footage sent to KTLA, Rubin was part of the “Student News” broadcast in the late 1970s, when he attended high school.

“Student News” was a television production prepared by students of LAUSD, broadcasting in 1977. Sporting his gentle candor, Rubin’s signature inflection can be heard in every delivered line.

Rubin was joined by other student journalists from high schools across Los Angeles and it was sponsored by groups like the City Wide Students Affairs Council.

Located in Sawtelle, University High School has produced many successful alumni. 

Some notable alumni include Forest Whitaker, along with legendary filmmaker and “Godfather” director Francis Ford Coppola.

In perhaps one of his first on-camera entertainment segments, Rubin highlighted the release of “Star Wars,” the science-fiction epic. 

“Possibly the only thing wrong with ‘Star Wars’ is its $4 admission fee,” Rubin said in the high school news production. “This may be reasonable for a movie of Star Wars’ stature but it seems $4 admission charges are now becoming the standard of the industry.”

“Star Wars,” released in 1977, was a massive commercial success. It grossed approximately $775 million worldwide during its initial theatrical run and became one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

Rubin began his time at KTLA in 1991, winning countless Emmys and a Golden Mike for Best Entertainment Reporter. 

He also received a lifetime achievement award from the Southern California Broadcasters Association.

Born in San Diego, Rubin moved to Los Angeles when he was a child, attending University High School.

He graduated from Occidental College in 1982, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in American studies and rhetoric. 

Sam Rubin died on May 10, as the entire city mourned his loss, with tributes from countless Hollywood A-listers and iconic locations around the Southland. 

“Sam Rubin, you will be missed,” Tom Hanks said in an Instagram post. “A good guy, that Sam.”

The Los Angeles Police Department says multiple people were struck by gunfire in a shooting that occurred in South L.A. Saturday night.

Authorities responded to calls about a shooting near East Washington Boulevard and South Alameda Street in the Central-Alameda neighborhood at around 7:25 p.m.

There were reports that three people were possibly shot and two were transported to a local hospital. A canopy was also requested.

The shooters fled the scene before police could arrive.

The suspects are described as four Hispanic males who were last seen fleeing the area in a 2015 or 2016 navy blue Honda Accord.

According to data from the LAPD, the number of homicides as of April 27 of this year has increased by 4.2% compared to the same time in 2023.

Firearms were used in 72% of all murders in Los Angeles last year.

No further details have been provided about the victims.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

A body was discovered at the bottom of a cliff in San Pedro on Saturday, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed.

Reports of a person at the bottom of the cliffs near Point Fermin came into LAFD at 12:38 p.m., according to authorities. Land, air and sea units each responded to the area, where a deceased person was found.

Crews later recovered the body. No identifying information was immediately given for the person.

There’s no word on how the person ended up at the bottom of the cliff, or if foul play was suspected.

The scene remained under investigation as of Saturday afternoon.