Steve Bridges, a comedian and actor known for his impersonation of George W. Bush and other political figures, was found dead Saturday in his Los Angeles home. He was 48.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Bridges had just recently come back to L.A. after a trip to China where he had been performing.
Steve Bridges, Comedian Best Known for George W. Bush Impersonation, Found Dead in His L.A. Home
Is Maria Shriver Rethinking Her Divorce From Arnold Schwarzenegger?
What do Catholicism and wooing have in common? If we are to believe a report today by TMZ, they are two of the reasons Maria Shriver is citing for contemplating staying married to estranged husband Arnold Schwarzenegger.
State to Enforce Foie Gras Ban Next Year, Some Chefs Say They'll Break the Law
California became the first state to ban foie gras back in 2004, but the law will not be enforced until next year. In July 2012, "duck liver cannot be served throughout the state if the duck was force fed, which is the method used by duck raisers for the liver to become fatty," explains AHN.
Not all chefs are on board with the ban, though.
Weekend Movie Guide 08/19: Blood Spillers & Blood Suckers
It's a remake rumble this weekend, as two R-rated redos go toe to toe. Lionsgate comes out swinging with Conan the Barbarian, while Dreamworks & Disney don't want you to sleep on Fright Night.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Wears 'I SURVIVED MARIA' T-Shirt Out For A Bike Ride
Arnold Schwarzenegger finally answered a big one. Question: When does a fashion faux pas become a fashion F-you? Answer: When a husband wears a t-shirt out in public that says "I SURVIVED MARIA" with the dates of their marriage written on the back while attempting to settle divorce proceedings with his betrayed wife who discovered he fathered a child with another woman.
Christopher Schwarzenegger Improving After Boogie-Boarding Accident
After being injured in a boogie-boarding accident, Christopher Schwarzenegger, the 13-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, is improving, reports the Daily News. Christopher was injured earlier this week in Malibu, when he reportedly suffered broken bones and a collapsed rib. Shriver was with him and called 911.
Youngest Son of Schwarzenegger and Shriver in Serious Surfing Accident
Christopher Schwarzenegger, the youngest child of divorcing couple Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, remains hospitalized after being involved in a serious surfing accident. The accident took place last weekend in Malibu, says TMZ, who report that Christopher, 13, suffered "multiple broken bones and a collapsed lung."
More Acrimony, Less Alimony? Schwarzenegger Not Into Paying Shriver Support, Legal Fees
Our once idyllic Governor and First Lady are now just two more players in the divorce game, and things don't seem to be getting any prettier. According to papers filed with the courts, Arnold Schwarzenegger has indicated he's not willing to pay spousal support or attorney's fees for his estranged wife, Maria Shriver.
Romney To Pontificate at NoHo Shopping Center, Councilman to Rebuke Right After
Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney will be making a stop in Los Angeles today at a vacant storefront in North Hollywood's Valley Plaza shopping center. Romney is focusing his efforts, at least today, on pointing out how President Barack Obama has failed Californians by not getting enough of us back to work.
Supreme Court Rules CA Violent Video Game Sale Ban Unconstitutional
A ruling today by the Supreme Court may be felt as a loss for California Governor Jerry Brown, but a boon for youngsters with a love of video games and some cash in pocket. A 7-2 ruling made today "determined that California’s 2005 violent video game restrictions violated free speech rights protected by the First Amendment," according to the Sacramento Bee.
Oops, He Did it Again: Schwarzenegger Not Being Investigated by Attorney General
After rumors ran rampant yesterday with the news that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was being investigated by the California Attorney General, KABC reports that no such investigation is, or every was, underway: "Sources close to California Attorney General Kamala Harris said no such investigation is under way, and Schwarzenegger's attorney Martin Singer confirmed the news saying, 'The AG's office informed us that there was never any investigation over this tabloid story.'"
Did Maria Shriver's People Leak the Schwarzenegger Spawngate Story?
Rumor has it Maria Shriver had been dishing to close pals for some time about wanting out of her marriage to action star and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. As the gossip churns, TMZ reports today that it was actually the Shriver camp who leaked the intel about Schwarzenegger's affair and son with the onetime family housekeeper.
Extra, Extra
In tonight's Extra, Extra, an old-fashioned bank robbery, hand-wringing over Schwarzenegger, thousands of inmates to be released, and an arrest is made in a donut shop stabbing. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.
Identity of Schwarzenegger Spawngate Staffer Revealed
In a "world exclusive" report, tabloid site RadarOnline has revealed the identity of the staffer with whom former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had a son. Her name is Mildred Patricia Baena, she goes by the name Patty, she is 50 years old, and her son was born about 14 years ago.
Your Midday Media Roundup: Schwarzenegger-Staffer Spawngate Edition
Hey, kids--did you hear that former California Governator Ahhhhnold Schwarzenegger knocked up an employee and kept it secret from his wife for ten years? Obviously the media is abuzz today with the news, and because we can't possibly cover it all, we present to you this mini-roundup to help point you towards the Schwazenegger-Staffer Spawngate news you might want to read.
Shriver Issues Terse Statement In Wake of Schwarzenegger's Big Baby Daddy News
Maria Shriver has issued a brief statement published by People.com regarding the news that her now-estranged husband Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted he fathered a child out of wedlock a decade ago.
Schwarzenegger Admits He Fathered Child With Longtime Household Staffer
The Sperminator? The Inseminator? Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger now has a slew of new nicknames in the wake of the revelation this morning by the Los Angeles Times that the actor-politician fathered a child out of wedlock with a woman employed in the home he shared with his now-estranged wife Maria Shriver.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Can Finally Take Off His Serious Face
It looks like Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is going to be as happy to throw off the shackles of political responsibility as former president George W. Bush was when he could finally get the eff out of the White House.
Schwarzenegger's Father-In-Law, Sargent Shriver, Dies
California's just-exited Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's father-in-law, Robert Sargent Shriver, has died, the Sacramento Bee reports. Shriver, father to Maria, had a long political career and is part of the Kennedy family, through his marriage to Eunice Kennedy. He was "the driving force behind the creation of the Peace Corps, and as the Democratic Party's replacement candidate for U.S. vice president [...] during the 1972 U.S. presidential election." Shriver was 95.
Arnie Reduces Nuñez Sentence, Victim's Family Outraged
With only a few hours left as California's Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger reduced the prison sentence of Esteban Nuñez, son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, from 16 years to 7 years. according to the LA Times.
Streisand Among New Inductees into California Hall of Fame
"Papa can you hear me? I'm a hall of famer!" In a ceremony held yesterday in Sacramento, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and first lady Maria Shriver presided over the induction of four new famous folk into the California Hall of Fame. Joining the iconic songstress/actor/director in receiving the honor were Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, director James Cameron, and tennis star Serena Williams. "The California Hall of Fame was established in 2006 to honor people who've made their mark on the state's history," explains ABC7.
Schwarzenegger Voted 'Yes' for 1 of the 9 Props
Although Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger promised to reveal who he voted to take his job, so far he's only announced his positions on the nine propositions. The only "yes" he casted was for Proposition 20, the California Congressional Redistricting Initiative.
Who did Schwarzenegger Vote for to Get His Job?
This morning Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger cast his ballot in Brentwood at his polling place at Kenter Canyon Elementary. The lame duck state leader remained silent, however, when it came to the issue of who he voted for to get his job.
Will Brown and Whitman Stop the Negative Ads? Issue Dominates Women's Conference Discussion
Okay, that was fun. Gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman sat down for a chat this afternoon at The Women's Conference in Long Beach. "The Today Show" host Matt Lauer led the discussion along with Governor Arnold...
How to Watch: Brown, Whitman and Schwarzenegger to Speak in Long Beach Today
Gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman along with the man who holds the job they both want will take the stage at The Women's Conference in Long Beach this afternoon. It's not slated as a debate, more as a panel conversation, but with a week until election day, it's be surprising if there wasn't some sparring.
Life after Public Office: Schwarzenegger Plans Autobiography
Yups, that's what he said today in a live video Q&A with his Twitter followers. "I'm sure I'll write a book or two," said Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, according to the Sacramento Bee. Whether or not he act again would depend on the script or other factors. And apparently, he's a big chess fan, staying up to 2 a.m. playing with friends.
Schwarzenegger Signs State Budget, Vetoes Close to $1 Billion
After a successful marathon overnight session by the state's legislators to propose a state budget, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger finally gave his approval with his signature this evening, ending the longest California has every been without one (100 days!). In it, he approved of $87.5 billion and vetoed $962 million in 23 line items.
100 Days Later, California's Legislature Finally Passes a State Budget
On the 100th day of the fiscal year, the California legislature finally approved a budget after both houses suffered through overnight sessions lasting more than 20 hours. The Assembly approved the $87.5 billion spending plan before 6 a.m. and the Senate at 8:25 a.m.
Schwarzenegger Vetoed Lowering Fines for 'California Stops' at Photo Enforcement Intersections
Among the many bills Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger approved and vetoed was one that would have significantly lowered the fine for drivers caught on camera slowly blowing a red light to make a right-hand turn. If approved, the fine would have dropped from $450 to $219, which is the fine given to motorist caught running a stop sign, according to the Mercury News.
California, We Have a Budget!
After a 93-day impasse, California lawmakers and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger reached an agreement last night on a budget, according to the Sacramento Bee.

