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Palestinian girl who lost leg in Israeli airstrike recovers in Los Angeles with nonprofit's support
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Jana is a 13-year-old girl. She likes to make beaded bracelets and learn English, but recently, she's had to focus on survival. The home she and her family sheltered in on Dec. 21, 2023, collapsed during an Israeli military airstrike in Gaza. Jana's leg had to be amputated.
Just let the kids play this summer, says Cal State L.A. professor
El Sereno -- Ambika G. Raj, a professor of education at Cal State L.A. decidedly calls herself “old school.”. And by “old school,” Raj means she is a proponent that elementary-aged children should enjoy more free time, less screen time and more opportunities for unstructured play. 317...
Bryan Addison on UCLA, Video Game Skill Numbers, EA Sports, Big Ten
Transfer defensive back Bryan Addison talked with us at the UCLA/EA Sports College Football 25 event about being in Westwood, being in a video game, the accuracy of his skill numbers, the communication he had with EA Sports, and transitioning to the Big Ten Conference.
Dodgers shouldn't be fooled by Gavin Lux's big series against Red Sox
Okay, maybe we have to issue a half-hearted but totally revocable and conditional apology to Gavin Lux, who had an admittedly great series against the Red Sox. After going hitless in Game 1, he hit a single, two doubles, and two home runs with three RBI in Games 2 and 3, and they marked the first time he's had an extra base hit in back-to-back games this entire season. Thanks to his production during that series, he's hitting .429 through seven games from July 11 to July 21.
Enough Crap Already! Are City and County Efforts Enough to Stop Major Sewage Spills into the Ocean?
VENICE - What should have been a bustling weekend at the beach turned into disappointment for Los Angeles residents seeking relief from the heat, as yet another significant sewage spill forced the closure of parts of Venice Beach and Dockweiler State Beach. The latest spill, involving 15,000 gallons of untreated...
Jennifer Garner and Middle Child Fin Affleck Spotted Out Shopping Together in Los Angeles
Jennifer Garner was spotted getting some one-on-one time with her and Ben Affleck’s kid Fin Affleck over the weekend as the pair enjoyed a shopping date in Los Angeles. The Alias alum, 52, and her middle child, 15, went out for a grocery run at Farmshop in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday, July 21, as...
Alex Trebek's wife Jean admits his true feelings about hosting Jeopardy! after receiving USPS honor
On Monday former Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, who hosted the game show from 1984 until he died at 80 in 2020, received his latest honor on what would've been his 84th birthday
'All My Children' star Esta TerBlanche dies at 51
South African actor Esta TerBlanche, who starred on the beloved soap “All My Children” for years, has died, her publicist and manager said. Lisa Rodrigo, TerBlanche’s publicist, shared the news on Facebook, writing that “it’s with a heavy heart that my friend and client Esta TerBlanche passed away Thursday of natural causes. An autopsy report is pending.”
Sparks fly, Nevada judge sets deadline in bail bid for man charged in Tupac Shakur killing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sparks flew in court Tuesday as a Nevada judge rebuked a defense attorney and an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader lashed out against prosecutors during his renewed effort to be freed from jail to house arrest ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur.
Former Dodgers Slugger Designated for Assignment by NL Squad
Former World Series champion Edwin Rios was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. On Saturday, he cleared outright waivers and elected free agency. Cincinnati activated outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the injured list in a corresponding move. Rios was just added to the Reds’ roster a couple weeks ago. He accumulated 10 plate …
Former $54 Million Vet Bolts Lakers for Mavericks
The Los Angeles Lakers are replacing another veteran this offseason as point guard Spencer Dinwiddie is joining the Dallas Mavericks, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Dinwiddie joins Klay Thompson as some of the key Mavs moves this offseason. Dallas is looking to build on their NBA finals appearance with these veteran additions.
Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández were so locked in watching a fight break out at Dodger Stadium
It will never make sense how fans can attend a sporting event and get into a fight with strangers. But it happens more often than it should — particularly at Dodger Stadium. And it’s the kind of weird behavior that always draws attention. Even the actual players take notice. During Sunday’s game between the Dodgers and Red Sox and Dodger Stadium, a big fight appeared to break out in the stands on the left-field side. The commotion was so apparent that it brought out Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernández and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the top step of the dugout to check...
Dodgers Cut Ties With $13 Million Starter in ‘Surprising’ Move
On Sunday, Dodgers starter James Paxton put forth one of his better performances of the season, going five innings and striking out seven in a win over the Red Sox, running his record to 8-2 on the season. On Monday, the Dodgers took the surprising step of dumping Paxton, designating him for assignment amid a coming roster crunch as injured Dodgers prepare to rejoin the team.
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