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USC football makes initial top schools list for 2026 five-star OL Jackson Cantwell
Five-star 2026 Nixa (Mo.) offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell put USC among his initial top schools list, a Top 14, on Thursday. The Trojans were joined by Miami, Oregon, Texas A&M, Arkansas, LSU, Missouri, Florida, Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, Michigan, Ole Miss, and Nebraska. The 6-foot-7.5, 300-pound Cantwell is the No....
Legendary LA recording studio Record Plant to close down after 55 years
Legendary LA recording studio The Record Plant has announced it will be shutting its doors after 55 years of operation. The studio, which has produced a slew of incredibly successful albums including the likes of Fleetwood Mac‘s ‘Rumors’, Lady Gaga‘s ‘ARTPOP’ and Beyoncé‘s ‘Lemonade’.
Clean 15 program celebrates one year, 26K tons of debris removed
A cleanup program that began a year ago in the 15th City Council District has removed 26,503 tons, or 53 million pounds, of trash, debris and overgrown vegetation from streets, alleys and other public spaces.
Boxer Ryan Garcia charged with vandalizing Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Professional box Ryan Garcia has been charged with vandalizing the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, weeks after police said the hotel's management called authorities and asked for him to be arrested.Officers received reports of an "intoxicated person" at the luxury hotel on Wilshire Boulevard the evening of June 8, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. Garcia was a registered guest there and managers of the property told officers he had damaged a room and a hallway of the hotel, police said. He was hospitalized for reasons police did not disclose before being arrested.On Thursday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's...
Erewhon’s New Smoothie Collaborations: A Treat for Your Taste Buds and a Boost for Your Health
Erewhon is thrilled to announce two exciting new smoothie collaborations just in time for summer. From July through early August, you can enjoy Frankie & Djerf’s Banana Cream Shake and Mikuna’s Regenerada 2.0, both available at Erewhon locations. These smoothies not only offer a burst of delicious flavors but also pack a powerful nutritional punch. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from these smoothies will benefit worthy causes.
Klay Thompson Drops A Truth Bomb On Why He Rejected A Trade To The Lakers
After the Golden State Warriors were eliminated early in the play-in tournament of the 2023-24 season, there were rumors that Klay Thompson would leave the team. Following the season, Thompson, known as one of the best three-point shooters of all time, became a free agent. The Los Angeles Lakers were among several teams competing to sign the four-time NBA champion. After 13 seasons with the Warriors, Thompson declined an offer from the Lakers and chose to play for the Dallas Mavericks.
Acevedo to Discuss “The Poet X”
The Los Angeles County Public Library will host an online Author Talk with Elizabeth Acevedo – In this exciting conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X. The Poet X is about an...
Thunderstorms possible as another heat wave scorches Southern California
Temperatures are expected to reach dangerous highs in the greater Los Angeles area this Friday through Saturday as another heat wave grips the Southland. Southern California valleys, mountains and deserts will experience the highest extremes with temperatures in the triple digits in the lower mountains and interior and between 95 and 105 in coastal valleys, […]
Weather Experts: Heat Waves Can Cause Wildfires, Health Problems and Death
It was more than a simple walk in the park for exercisers pacing and jogging around Warner Center Park in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles around midday on July 4. The weather was “sweltering,” according to one of the parkgoers, an African American man in his 40s who...
Baldwin Park softball team wins championship after beloved coach suffers series of strokes
A Southern California softball team recently celebrated a championship after facing challenges that go far beyond the diamond.After months of hard work, the Baldwin Park 14-and-under softball team won the Southern California's Junior League state championship."They did not lay down. They had it in their heart that they were going to do this. Not only for themselves but for the coach, the manager that we have," coach Alberto Velazquez said.Their coach, Amador Ortega, is in a convalescent home after he suffered a series of strokes last October. Players visited him after they won the championship.Most of the girls were very...
Space firms pitch SpaceX workers hurt by Elon Musk’s plan to move company out of California
Offering perks and inclusive office cultures, space startups are making a drive to recruit SpaceX workers disillusioned by Elon Musk’s plans to move his rocket launcher’s headquarters from California to Texas. On X, formerly known as Twitter, asteroid mining company Astroforge Inc. replied to Musk’s tweet announcing his...
15-year-old Monterey Park girl riding bike to visit family never made it to relative's home: police
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - A desperate search is on for a missing 15-year-old Monterey Park girl who was last seen riding a bike to visit family in the San Gabriel Valley. According to the Monterey Park Police Department, Alison Chao left her home in Monterey Park a little after 5:30 p.m. on July 16 to go see family in San Gabriel. Chao never made it to the San Gabriel relative's home, police said.
Pop Smoke's Mom Discusses Son's Convicted Killer Appearing in Interviews: 'Life Is Done for Him'
Pop Smoke is still making headlines. Earlier this month, one of the late rapper’s convicted killers—who goes by Blockstar—was released from jail and went on to appear on the No Jumper podcast to discuss the murder. On Wednesday, Pop Smoke’s mother, Audrey Jackson shared what she thinks...
Oregon website offers realistic view of Lincoln Riley's job security at USC
Our friends at Ducks Wire do a great job covering Oregon football and Oregon athletics. As the Big Ten season comes closer, Ducks Wire is looking at the various football programs in the conference. USC received a full examination from Ducks Wire analyst Don Smalley. The assessment of Lincoln Riley’s job security with the Trojans is very reasonable:
Slipknot At The Intuit Dome On Sept. 13 & 14
Slipknot is set to rock Intuit Dome for a stop on their Here Comes The Pain Tour on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14. The band is celebrating 25 years of their debut album with a must-see performance in Los Angeles. Metal legends Slipknot announced the North American portion...
Get out and about on the Eastside (7/19-7/24)
Hola Boyle Heights! Your community reporter, Alex Medina, is here to share some happenings in and around the neighborhood to get you out and about!. July is a special month for me because it’s when I joined the Beat in 2015. Oh, how time flies. It also means we’re getting close to the one year anniversary of our Happenings in the Heights newsletter, and next year, we’re going to be celebrating our organization’s quinceañera. This program means a lot to me, and I hope we’ve been able to have a positive impact in your life in one way or another. Por y para la comunidad, siempre.
Studio City Metro stabbing: Defense questions mental competency of suspect in fatal attack
LOS ANGELES - Criminal proceedings were suspended Thursday for a man accused of fatally stabbing a woman on a Metro B (Red) Line train in the Studio City area, with the defense questioning his mental competency. Elliott Tramel Nowden, 46, is charged with murder and first-degree robbery in connection with...
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