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Previewing USC's first season in Big Ten
The Big Ten will be even bigger this season. The league has expanded to 18 schools, with USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon as new additions. With the conference’s football media days starting Tuesday in Indianapolis, we caught up with Ryan Kartje, the USC beat reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Kartje, a Michigan native and Read more... The post The L.A. Times’ Ryan Kartje on USC’s inaugural Big Ten season appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Califonia Man Arrested In Possession Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of Cash
A Hollywood, California, man was arrested in Garvin County, Oklahoma last week by Drug Task Force agents. Court documents show that 30-year-old Rafael Vitar III had possession of between $300,000 and $500,000 in cash bundled together and that the money came from illegal drug activity.
Erick Medel Celebrates Immigrant Life in “Vidas” Exhibition at Charlie James Gallery
Charlie James Gallery proudly presents “Vidas,” the first solo exhibition by Erick Medel with the gallery. Medel’s art uniquely captures the intimate and vibrant portraits of immigrant life using thread on denim, creating a rich tapestry of experiences much like painting with oils. His preferred canvas, deep blue heavyweight denim, provides a striking backdrop for his vivid and colorful threadwork, drawing viewers into the heart of his community.
The Education Exchange: Los Angeles Says No More Cell Phones in Class
Imminent phone ban by nation’s second-largest school district could be first domino to fall. Nick Melvoin, member of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss LAUSD’s decision to ban cell phone use during the school day, which will take effect in January 2025.
Revitalizing Entertainment: East End Studios breaks ground on new facility
With the groundbreaking of East End Studios’ Mission Campus on July 16, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reaffirmed the city’s dedication to maintaining local production and bolstering LA’s key industry. This five-acre film sound stage and production studio complex will introduce state-of-the-art facilities to Downtown’s Arts District, ensuring that filming and production activities continue within the city.
Successful Transaction: Historic 612 S. Broadway sold for $16M
The historic building at 612 S. Broadway was sold for $16 million, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The sale of the 80,000-square-foot landmark in DTLA’s historic core was brokered by the Cushman & Wakefield team of Mike Condon Jr., Erica Finck, Reid Gratsch, Brittany Winn, and Kylie Rawn, in partnership with Mark Zakarian.
Venice Shorts: “Last Thursday” Summer Concert Series Continues This Week at Ocean Front Walk
FLY N LION – Venice Beach Bar. All four locations are located at the boardwalk at Venice Beach. “This concert series has been wildly successful and is a great way to bring tourists and locals alike back to the boardwalk. It is also an opportunity to showcase local musical talent while promoting all that OFW has to offer,” noted Brian Averill, President of the Venice Neighborhood Council and longtime area Venetian.
Brush Fire Extinguished on Palisades Drive
Firefighters swiftly contained a small brush fire in Pacific Palisades on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the blaze at approximately 4:39 p.m. on N. Palisades Dr. (In between the Parker Mesa Overlook and Ridgeview Country Estates). The fire, which consumed about one-eighth of an acre of medium brush, was driven by onshore winds of approximately 10 mph.
UCLA history department receives $25 million from Meyer, Renee Luskin
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has announced a $25 million gift from alumni Meyer (’49) and Renee (’53) Luskin in support of faculty, students, and public-oriented programs in the UCLA Department of History. The largest-ever single donation to UCLA’s College of Social Sciences will support expansion...
THREE GUEST, PACKED HOUSE KENNY CHESNEY ROCKS SOFI STADIUM
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Twenty-four shows into a summer that’s seen the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee shattering attendance records, besting his own numbers and often moving his stage all the way to the back wall, Kenny Chesney hit Los Angeles like a favorite son come home. Without missing a beat, he moved from a high velocity “Living in Fast Forward” to a surging medley of “Beer In Mexico,” “Keg In The Closet” and guitar-forward “KC/DC,” then a double time “Here And Now” as he returned to SoFi Stadium. The only country act – and second overall to the Rolling Stones – to bring two tours through the Inglewood, Calif.-based venue, the crowd was up and ready for whatever the night might hold.
Shohei Ohtani Breaks The Internet After Hitting A Baseball OUT Of Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, Shohei Ohtani, ceases to amaze the baseball world, whether it's his elite play on both sides of the ball, or his ability to hit baseballs seemingly into orbit. Well, on Sunday Night Baseball against the Boston Red Sox, Ohtani hit a ball that cleared the roof beyond ...
Bruin Theatre’s Future Uncertain as Regency’s Lease of Two Historic Westwood Movie Palaces Ends This Week
Westwood Village’s Bruin Theatre and Fox Village Theatre will screen their last films — for now — on Thursday as Regency Theatres’ lease comes to an end at the two historic Los Angeles venues. Jason Reitman Acquires Fox Village Westwood Theater With Filmmakers Including Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, JJ Abrams, Chloé Zhao Opened in 1937, the streamline-moderne style Bruin is being represented by commercial real estate firm Newmark, which repped the sale of the Fox Village. With 670 seats, it’s smaller than the Fox Village Theatre across the street, which currently has about 1400 seats. Both venues have a long history...
Russell Westbrook Pens Emotional Message To Clippers After Trade
The Los Angeles Clippers traded Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz in a package involving Kris Dunn. Shortly after, the Jazz waived Westbrook, and he is expected to join Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets once he clears waivers. On Sunday, Westbrook penned an emotional farewell message to the ...
How USC’s Eric Musselman Sees the Impact of NIL on College Basketball
USC head coach Eric Musselman reflects on the impact of NIL regulations on college hoops, highlighting the opportunities it offers players regardless of their status. NIL regulations have transformed the college sports landscape. Student-athletes can now attract endorsements based on their social media presence. Yes, But. Not every player will...
3 men get decades in jail for robbery, fatal shooting of L.A. police officer
Three members of a South Los Angeles street gang were sentenced in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer who was house shopping with his girlfriend two years ago, officials announced late last week. The deadly encounter unfolded on the night of Jan. 10, 2022, as […]
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