Movie Magic: He may have looked like...

Movie Magic: He may have looked like a superstar on the silver screen, but in real life, Birmingham High’s Michael Johnson, right, has yet to make the varsity. . . . Johnson appears in the opening scenes of the movie “Jerry Maguire,” swishing shots while an agent, played by Tom Cruise, talks about talent. . . . The 10th grader, a professional actor, might move up from the junior varsity next year, his coach says (C11).

Time’s Up: Today is the third anniversary of the Northridge earthquake--and the last day for homeowners to file quake damage suits against their insurance companies and meet a state deadline that allows them to collect on claims of “bad faith.”