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Mariposa Junction Night Market Returns for Third Year in Altadena
The Mariposa Junction Night Market is returning for its third year in Altadena, offering a vibrant evening of community gathering and local commerce. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3, 5 to 9 p.m. at 849 E. Mariposa Street, organizers said. Joey Galloway, co-founder of the Night Market at Mariposa Junction, described it as basically “a family event” featuring up to 27 vendors selling goods and wares.
ARS Western U.S. Holds 99th Regional Convention
The 99th Regional Convention of the Armenian Relief Society of the Western USA was successfully held from July 19 to 21 at the Armenian Center in Burbank, hosted by the “Araz” Chapter. The opening of the convention was conducted by Chairperson of the Regional Executive, Vicky Marashlian, who...
Whittier College's Institute of Baseball Studies provides ethnic studies course on baseball culture
California High Schools and all 23 of the Cal State Universities require ethnic studies courses to graduate. There are many options to satisfy that requirement, but a resource available at Whittier College brings a course to life: The Institute for Baseball Studies.Tucked away on the third floor of the Medenhall Building, the volunteer-run library operates with an important mission."We came up with the idea of being able to support the study of American Culture through the lens of baseball," explains the Joe Price, the institute's director.The Institute for Baseball Studies, which was founded in 2015, began as a partnership with...
As Council formally opposes Promenade sign, its owner threatens legal action
The City Council has again denounced a sign on the Third Street Promenade that criticizes local leaders over drug use and crime in the city. Property owner John Alle has installed a series of banners on his storefront over the past two years. The banners have consistently blamed drug use for problems in the city but have increasingly targeted specific individuals including the City Manager and Councilmembers over a needle distribution program operated by the County’s health department.
Elderly man attacked while eating lunch by homeless man in Whittier
An elderly man was punched in the face by a homeless man in Whittier on Thursday afternoon in a seemingly unprovoked attack. The man was punched in the face as he was enjoying his lunch on the patio of Mimo's Café. "Without a warning, he just got up and...
2 arrested in connection with deadly shootout inside Long Beach bar
A patron at the bar defended himself, killing one of the attackers, when they opened fire on him at Carlies Bar earlier this month, according to authorities. The post 2 arrested in connection with deadly shootout inside Long Beach bar appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Top WPIAL Recruit Earns Offer from West Coast Powerhouse
Matt Sieg is one of the top recruits in the WPIAL, regardless of class, and he’s continuing to rack up major offers. Sieg — a 6-foot, 170-pound four-star athlete from Fort Cherry in McDonald, Pa. — holds offers from Akron, Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State, Pitt, Syracuse, WVU and Wisconsin, and he’s playing quarterback and defensive back at the high school level. It appears likely that Sieg will be recruited primarily as a safety, but wherever he ends up on the field, he’ll be one of the highest-recruited WPIAL players in the class of 2026.
One Year Ago Today (July 27, 2023)…Man, Boy Suspected in Attempted Robbery at Mid-City Restaurant Arrested
One Year Ago Today (July 27, 2023)…A 22-year-old man on parole and 17-year-old boy suspected of using what police called an assault rifle type of weapon in an attempted robbery at a Mid-City restaurant were in custody. Officers responded to the 1800 block of South La Brea Avenue, between...
MLB Player Freddie Freeman’s Son Can’t ‘Stand or Walk’ After Hospitalization for Transient Synovitis
Courtesy of Chelsea Freeman/Instagram Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman rushed to the hospital to be with his son on Wednesday, July 25, after his team’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Freeman, 34, learned after the game that his wife, Chelsea, rushed their youngest, 3-year-old Maximus, to the emergency room after he experienced pain […]
Recap: Dodgers Shut Out By Astros In Series Opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers began their road trip with a disappointing loss against the Houston Astros where nothing went right for them, dropping the game 5-0. The Dodgers could not get anything going against Framber Valdez, who pitched 6.1 shutout innings while giving up four hits, striking out 10 and walking two.
Downtown Los Angeles hosting KCON, biggest K-pop fest in the world
KCON, the world’s largest K-pop music festival, is taking place in downtown Los Angeles this weekend. Organizers are anticipating 160,000 people to travel to Southern California from around the world for the three-day festival, featuring all things Korean culture including K-beauty, K-food and K-pop music artists. “I’m here to...
Four-star son of Carmelo Anthony puts USC among top six schools
Four-star Class of 2025 shooting guard Kiyan Anthony from Long Island Lutheran High School in New York has revealed his top six schools: Auburn, Florida State, Ohio State, Rutgers, Syracuse, and USC basketball. The 6-foot-5 guard has had a strong spring and summer playing for Team Melo on the EYBL...
Lawsuit alleges that an affordable housing project in Venice Beach is being unlawfully blocked by city officials
A lawsuit filed on July 10, 2024 against the City of Los Angeles alleges closed-door sabotaging and unlawful blocking of Venice Dell, a fully-approved supportive and affordable housing project in Venice, California. Once completed, the project would provide 140 affordable apartments, 68 apartments for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, 34...
Hollywood's Historic Yamashiro Restaurant Hits the Market with Potential $100 Million Price Tag
The historic Yamashiro restaurant, a century-old Hollywood icon known for its Japanese-inspired architecture and cinematic pedigree, has been placed on the market for a potential sale that could see the property fetch upwards of $100 million, as reported by CBS News Los Angeles. Nestled above the storied Magic Castle on a 7.3-acre estate at 1999 N Sycamore Ave, the property is currently owned by Samaka, a limited liability company associated with film producers Steven Markoff and Elie Samaha, and features a main house that is a replica of a palace from Japan's Yamashiro province, constructed in 1914 to house an extensive Asian art collection.
Dodgers Make Trade, Send James Paxton to Red Sox
Earlier this week, it was announced that the Los Angeles Dodgers were designating veteran starting pitcher James Paxton for assignment. The team had been looking to possibly trade him and now they have. Paxton has been traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league infielder Moises Bolivar. Los...
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