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'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' to get special screening at TCL Chinese Theatre

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'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' to get special screening at TCL Chinese Theatre

A classic movie is getting a special screening at the end of the month at the TCL Chinese Theatre.

“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” will have a special screening event on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. to raise funds in support of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. The longtime industry charity is committed to supporting a multitude of national health and social service programs and providing financial assistance to members of the motion picture community in times of need.

A woman walks past the closed courtyard in front of the TCL Chinese Theater on May 5, 2020 in Hollywood. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Tickets are on sale now on the TCL Chinese Theatre website. They are $40 per person, which includes complimentary popcorn, a bottle of water or small soda, photo opportunities with Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion, and a Funko Pop Star Wars bobblehead giveaway. 

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Man shot dead by Southern California deputies amid probation compliance check

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Man shot dead by Southern California deputies amid probation compliance check

Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department shot and killed a man Monday morning during a probation compliance check, officials announced.  

The incident unfolded just after 8 a.m. when Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Riverside Alternative Sentencing Program were conducting a compliance check in the 3300 block of Albillo Loop in Perris, a sheriff’s department news release stated.  

At the scene, authorities say there were multiple adults in the backyard of the residence and that one of the individuals provided false identifying information and attempted to walk away, refusing commands by deputies to stop.  

“Deputies deployed a taser to attempt to gain compliance, but it was ineffective, and the suspect continued to walk away,” the release stated. “The suspect then produced a handgun and a deputy-involved shooting occurred.” 

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After the man was struck by gunfire, authorities say deputies rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived and took him to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.  

“The involved deputy will be placed on paid administrative leave according to Department policy. The name of the suspect and the involved deputy will not be released at this time,” authorities said. 

No further injuries to deputies or citizens were reported.  

The shooting will be investigated by a detective with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office assigned to the sheriff’s department’s Force Investigation Detail.  

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Riverside County Senior District Attorney Investigator JR Ferrer or Riverside County Sheriff’s Investigator Jason Letterly at 951-955-2777.  

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One of Disneyland's oldest attractions is getting a $5 million makeover

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One of Disneyland's oldest attractions is getting a $5 million makeover

A classic Disneyland attraction, home to a standing President Abraham Lincoln audio-animatronic, has undergone an extensive $5 million refurbishment.

The attraction, which has been closed since April 16, is getting a much-needed facelift. The $5 million set aside for the refurbishment will be used to replace show elements, lighting, audio, show sounds and more, according to city records.

Scott Gustin, a digital team member at Nexstar Media Group Inc., shared some of the permit filings on X, formally known as Twitter.

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is the parent company of KTLA.

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A re-opening date for the attraction has yet to be announced, but it is expected to remain closed at least through June 19, according to the Orange County Register, which first reported the news.  

Disneyland officials confirmed that the Lincoln audio-animatronic figure won’t be going anywhere, the publication reported.

Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln attraction first premiered at Disneyland in 1965. It was born after the animatronic Abraham Lincoln was a huge hit at the New York World’s Fair, according to its landing page on the Disneyland website.

The Mr. Lincoln audio-animatronic was widely popular among attendees. Audience members were convinced that the Lincoln figure was an actor rather than a robotic machine.

The latest refurbishment project at Disneyland comes as crews work on other projects, like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Critter Country and the Haunted Mansion, around the park.

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Burglary suspect hits tree while fleeing officers in Los Angeles County

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Burglary suspect hits tree while fleeing officers in Los Angeles County

The pursuit of a burglary suspect ended with the driver crashing into a tree and being taken into custody in Calabasas early Monday morning.

The chase began around 12:30 a.m. when deputies tried to stop a woman driving a Mazda CX-5 on Lynn Road in Thousand Oaks for speeding, a spokesperson for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputies discovered the driver had a warrant for her arrest in connection with a burglary.

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A pursuit ensued when the driver fled from authorities and entered the 101 Freeway, the spokesperson said.

During the pursuit the suspect rammed several deputy vehicles and drove on the sidewalk to get away, the spokesperson said.

The vehicle eventually crossed into Los Angeles County, prompting California Highway Patrol officers to engage in the chase.

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Just before 2 a.m., the vehicle slammed into a tree on Las Virgenes and Lost Hills roads.

CHP officers took the woman, who has not been identified, into custody.

It was unclear if any injuries resulted from the crash.

The suspect will be booked for felony evading, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary and possibly other charges the Sheriff’s Department spokesperson said.

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