Those films and subsequent projects have positioned him for the spotlight in “Watson,” he said.

Sam James, who grew up in Altadena and whose family lost homes in the fire, said he is concerned about Altadena losing the spotlight when residents need so much.

The golden antiquities gleamed gently under their spotlights.

The closure of Strangers' bar, in the House of Commons, while an alleged spiking incident is investigated has thrown the spotlight on Westminster's drinking culture and what goes on in its many watering holes.

Or, Newsom could walk away more vulnerable to criticism that his political gamesmanship and thirst for the national spotlight compromised his ability to deliver for Californians.