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The Daily Brief: TikToker Charged After Immigration Arrest, Phil Rosenthal Brings Classic Diner to Larchmont, and more.

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TikToker ‘Richard LA’ Charged After Chaotic South L.A. Arrest That Left Two Wounded

Federal prosecutors have charged TikTok personality Carlitos Ricardo Parias, known as “Richard LA,” with assault on a federal officer after a violent takedown in South Los Angeles left both him and a deputy U.S. Marshal wounded. Authorities say Parias rammed his vehicle into law enforcement cars during an attempted immigration arrest, prompting an agent to open fire. Once celebrated by a City Councilmember as a “fearless citizen journalist,” Parias now faces up to eight years in federal prison following his arrest and upcoming court appearance in Little Tokyo.

Phil Rosenthal and Nancy Silverton Team Up for a Nostalgic New Diner in Larchmont

Somebody Feed Phil host Phil Rosenthal and acclaimed chef Nancy Silverton have joined forces to open Max & Helen’s, a heartfelt new diner in Larchmont Village inspired by Rosenthal’s late parents. Blending Silverton’s Michelin-starred precision with Rosenthal’s love of classic comfort food, the restaurant serves elevated takes on diner staples like patty melts, matzo ball soup, and “Max’s Fluffy Eggs.” With its warm, vintage design and deeply personal backstory, Max & Helen’s is both a neighborhood gem and a love letter to family, food, and community.

Tales From the Crypt Comes Alive on Stage in L.A.

Just in time for Halloween, Captured Aural Phantasy Theater is resurrecting the lurid spirit of the 1950s EC Comics series Tales From the Crypt with a live stage performance at Dynasty Typewriter on October 26. Featuring music, projections, and eerie storytelling, the show revisits the once-controversial horror tales that drew the ire of the U.S. Senate and helped inspire Mad magazine—reminding audiences that the fight over “banned” stories is far from dead.

Outrage Grows as Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Fights Restitution to Victims’ Families

Convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger, serving four life sentences for killing four University of Idaho students, is contesting parts of a restitution order that could require him to pay the victims’ families hundreds of thousands of dollars. Legal experts and families alike have condemned his move as a cruel extension of the trauma, calling it another “stab in the heart” ahead of a scheduled restitution hearing on November 5.

Louvre Reopens Just Days After $100 Million Crown Jewel Heist Shocks Paris

The Louvre reopened to visitors only three days after a daring daylight heist that saw eight pieces from France’s Crown Jewels—worth more than $100 million—vanish from its Apollo Gallery. While one of Empress Eugénie’s crowns has been recovered, the rest remain missing as investigators race to track the stolen treasures. The incident has reignited concerns about the museum’s security, which staff had previously warned was stretched thin amid chronic understaffing and mass tourism.

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