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VIDEO: James Harden Sounds Off On His Surprisingly Low NBA 2K25 Rating, Claims To Prove Everyone Wrong Ahead Of The New Season
James Harden, the star player for the Los Angeles Clippers, is widely regarded as one of the greatest scorers and shooting guards in NBA history. During the 2023-24 NBA season, the 34-year-old displayed stellar performances, including a season-high 35 points on December 18 in a 151-127 win over the Indiana Pacers. However, the Beard, who was recently criticized by Kendrick Perkins, got a deficient rating in the NBA 2K25 game.
Featured Review: ‘The Waiting’ by Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly shows yet again that he continues to have his finger firmly on the raw pulse of Los Angeles, striking gold with The Waiting, a riveting mystery that further establishes Renée Ballard as his protagonist of the future alongside the beloved Harry Bosch, in addition to the uprising of another character who gets a surprising amount of screentime.
The Streetcar Project to Present Tennessee Williams's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE in Los Angeles
The Streetcar Project will bring its much discussed and perpetually sold-out version of Tennessee Williams's landmark American play, A Streetcar Named Desire, to Los Angeles this fall for six performances across two back-to-back engagements. The first will take place inside an airplane hangar overlooking the LA River in Frogtown (2415 Eads Street), on the east side of Los Angeles, from October 28–30. Then the production will take over a warehouse in Venice Beach (2100 Zeno Place) from November 1–3. Availability is extremely limited, and tickets are available at https://www.thestreetcarproject.com/tickets.
Shohei Ohtani/Decoy Bobblehead Giveaway Is Going For the Gold
If you plan on going to the Dodgers’ game on Wednesday, you might be a part of a record-breaking crowd. Wednesday’s game against the Orioles will be Shohei Ohtani’s second bobblehead night with the Dodgers. The four-time MLB All-Star will share the spotlight with his dog, Decoy, on the bobblehead. His first bobblehead night attracted …
Teamsters say NLRB decision undercuts Amazon delivery ownership model, could boost unionization
The Teamsters are cheering a decision by a regional office of the National Labor Relations Board that Amazon is a joint employer at a delivery service partner (DSP) in California that recognized a Teamsters local’s representation of the DSP’s drivers. While the decision has not yet been published...
VIDEO: Lakewood vs. Carlsbad, Football
Subscribe to the562 on GiveButter to make a recurring donation and keep Long Beach sports coverage free!. Eli Aquino began working with the562 in the inaugural intern class before continuing to work throughout high school as a freelancer. Eli has since been hired as a new Assistant Editor and he’s currently entering his first semester at Long Beach State.
Storm System Brings Rain, Potential Thunderstorms, and Flash Flood Watch to Northern California
In a weather report released early this morning by the National Weather Service in Sacramento, Californians are being reminded to stay alert as a storm system continues to sweep across the region. According to the National Weather Service, northern parts of the state should expect rain, with isolated thunderstorms possibly causing "brief heavy rain, small hail, and gusty winds." The report also highlights a Flash Flood Watch for the Park Fire Burn Scar area, effective until 7 PM today due to potential debris flows.
Jaw-Dropping Report Names One Idaho College “Worst In America”
There are many reasons to distrust the standard US News & World Report rankings of the Best Colleges In America. Author Malcolm Gladwell has done plenty of research to prove the lack of fundamental research in the annual report, which seems critical for colleges to be highly ranked. It's no surprise that the top three schools in 2024 are Princeton and MIT, and a tie for third between Harvard and Stanford.
Nick Saban says USC could 'challenge' in the Big Ten with new defense
The Trojans enters the Big Ten Conference in 2024 as an unknown team as a program coming off an 8-5 season, breaking in a new defense and a new starting quarterback after the departure of Heisman winning QB Caleb Williams. But college football legend and former Alabama head coach Nick...
Mayor Bass Intensifies Safety Measures in San Fernando Valley Amid Crime Spike
In a bid to stifle a spate of criminal activity in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is spearheading significant safety measures. According to a report from the Mayor's Office, Mayor Bass has been engaging with the local community and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officials to tackle these challenges head-on.
Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Makes Bold Statement About Bronny James
The Los Angeles Lakers have taken plenty of heat for drafting Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. But one of James’ most outspoken supporters in recent weeks has been his boss, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. While most have a hard time seeing past the seemingly obvious signs ...
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