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Kobe Bryant Once Revealed That His Grandmother Rejected Another Basketball Great for Prom
In one of basketball’s greatest coincidences, Lower Merion High School and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant once revealed that his grandmother rejected Wilt Chamberlain, another basketball great, for prom, writes Samir Mehdi for The Sports Rush. Bryant lived in Wynnewood with his parents after they returned from Italy,...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Forms Entertainment Industry Council to Guide Hollywood's Post-Pandemic Recovery
In a move characterized by proactive municipal engagement with one of its leading economic sectors, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass last week initiated the Entertainment Industry Council, a collective of heavyweight influencers from the film, television, and immersive entertainment sectors whose acumen is expected to provide a compass for navigating the industry's post-pandemic recovery efforts.
An East L.A. mural honoring veterans is finally complete
East Los Angeles -- An unfinished mural paying homage to local veterans from East Los Angeles was made complete, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis announced Friday. During a news conference Friday morning, Solis, whose 1st District includes East L.A., unveiled the panels that were missing from Richard Haro's "Among the Valiant" mural located at the community center at Ruben F. Salazar Park. Actor Edward James Olmos, known for his roles in "Miami Vice" and "American Me" joined Solis alongside residents and veterans of East L.A.
HGTV Star Christina Hall Accuses Ex Josh Hall Of Using Home Security Cameras To Spy On Her
A recent legal filing has revealed a string of allegations against Christina Hall, the star of the HGTV series Christina on the Coast, and her estranged husband, Josh Hall. According to a court filing, Hall claims that Josh made unscheduled visits to their shared home in Newport Beach, California, and allegedly took items from the property. She further alleges that Josh plugged in security cameras that she had previously unplugged, which she believes was done at the request of his lawyer to preserve “electronic evidence.”
Hospital seeks help identifying man found lying on ground in downtown L.A.
A local hospital needs help identifying an injured patient found in downtown Los Angeles. The male patient has been hospitalized since July 24 at the Los Angeles General Medical Center. He was found lying on the ground near 7th and Kohler Streets, hospital staff said. He is around 50 years old and stands 5 feet […]
'We're looking out for whole towns:' Meet the Black female farmers making strides in agriculture
Did you know there are more than 1.2 million female farmers in the country, but only 1% are Black female producers?Despite being a minority in the industry, those women are tackling vital issues, like food insecurity and sustainability.The National Women in Agriculture Association held its national conference in Compton this week.The two-day event brought together a community of women farmers dedicated to agriculture, sustainability and addressing the pressing issue of poverty affecting communities of color."We're grateful to [the Department of Agriculture] and [Natural Resources Conservation Service] for thinking of Compton, and thinking of a neighborhood in a community that typically...
Report: Lakers Nearly Agreed to Trade for Veteran Forward
The offseason continues to drone on for the Lakers, who to date are among three teams that have added any new free agents this summer. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that GM Rob Pelinka has stopped working the phones. A new report claims that LA initially agreed to a deal for a prominent starter in their own conference—a name that Laker fans are very familiar with.
Lakers Rookie Reveals Truth Behind Bronny James Special Treatment Rumors
Bronny James will never escape criticism. Even when he performs well, there are unsavory rumors surrounding him. One such rumor supposedly comes from a Summer League teammate of his. The source claims the Los Angeles Lakers gave Bronny preferential treatment at the Summer League. “I ended up ...
Lakers Legend Surprisingly Picks 3 Celtics for His All-Time Olympic Team
The was no love lost when the Boston Celtics squared up against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s. The rivalry was pure. It was also heated. Michael Cooper, a five-time NBA champ with the Lakers and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, knows all too well about that intense rivalry. He still doesn’t like the Celtics. Despite his dislike for the franchise that just won its NBA-best 18th championship in 2024, Cooper showed some love for the Celtics when he picked 12 players to represent his all-time Olympic squad.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department sends law enforcement team to Paris Olympics
The department said 28 people from the LASD are in France to be a resource for American citizens and athletes visiting and competing in the Games, and help sheriff's deputies prepare for hosting the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Newport Beach water polo star cheered on by her husband at Olympics as he deals with lung cancer
Pat Woepse smiled. He cheered for his wife, Maddie Musselman. He hung out with a buddy at the Paris Olympics.It was a very special Saturday. A few precious moments away from the reality of lung cancer.Woepse was on hand as the U.S. women's water polo team cruised to a 15-6 victory over Greece. Musselman scored in her return to the Olympics after she was the tournament MVP when the U.S. won its third consecutive gold medal at the Tokyo Games.Woepse, 30, set a goal of making it to the Olympics to watch Musselman play after he was diagnosed in September...
Combined Coffee & Community and Beautify Goleta Recap
The City’s first combined Coffee & Community and Beautify Goleta event drew approximately 100 community members to Berkeley Park located behind Kellogg School this past Saturday, July 20, 2024. Thanks to everyone who took time out of their morning to come have coffee and conversation with us and those...
Goleta’s New Sea Caves Now Teeming with Life
After only three and a half months, the concrete caves on the ocean floor offshore of Goleta Beach are now overgrown with new life — featuring young giant kelp, algae, fish, and spider crabs. The huge concrete domes were put there by the Fish Reef Project back in March...
Popular Company in Golden State to Have Mass Closures
The year of closures continues to roll on. Ever since the calendar has turned to 2024, it seems like it has been bad news for once-popular businesses and food chains. Many have announced that they have filed for bankruptcy in some form or fashion, with plenty also having announced the closures of locations across the country. In some severe cases, some companies have called it quits and closed their doors altogether. Ten years from now, this year will likely be remembered as the year that saw the downfall of some of the most successful retail stores and food chains once upon a time. There is another company to add to the list that is set to have mass closures, and once again California will be feeling the effect as much, if not more than everyone else.
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