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Ohtani, Betts and Freeman open with consecutive HRs, and Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-6
PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman started the game with consecutive home runs, the first time that has happened in the Dodgers’ 141-year history, and Tommy Edman hit a two-run single in the ninth inning to give Los Angeles an 8-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
Bright flashes of future as men’s soccer defeats Portland with 2 freshmen goals
It had been four years since two UCLA freshmen scored in the same game. That changed Friday night. The goals were courtesy of former LAFC Academy teammates midfielder Tamir Ratoviz and defender Shakir Nixon – who not only each netted their first collegiate goals, but also set one another up for their breakthrough scores.
Judge allows plea deal for doctor charged in Matthew Perry's ketamine death
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Friday allowed a plea agreement to move forward between prosecutors and a San Diego doctor who is expected to plead guilty in connection with the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. During his first appearance in a Los Angeles court, Mark...
Deputy, Two Others Hospitalized Following South Los Angeles Collision
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy and two other people were hospitalized Saturday after a two-vehicle crash where the deputy slammed into an apartment building in South Los Angeles. Paramedics dispatched at 10:51 p.m. Friday to 94th Street and Normandie Avenue rushed at least one person to a...
Women take team second, men show fresh faces in cross country opener at elevation
An unexpected fourth competitor appeared at the Bruins’ season-opener – elevation. UCLA cross country kicked off its season with a tri-meet against UC Riverside and UC Santa Barbara in Big Bear Lake, California, on Friday. Nearly 7,000 feet above sea level, the Bruins finished second in the team competition for the women’s 3.2-mile race with 35 points. Individually, four women and two men placed in the top 10 of the competition.
Driver runs across 101 Freeway after slamming into overturned sedan
A hit-and-run driver remains outstanding after they collided with an overturned vehicle on the 101 Freeway and fled on foot. Preliminary information indicates that police had responded to the eastbound span of the 101 near Balboa Boulevard in Encino just before 3 a.m. Saturday on reports of an overturned red sedan blocking traffic. As first […]
Celtics star Jrue Holiday rubs salt in the wound of Lakers 2023 offseason blunder
The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers has defined generations of professional basketball. They first met in the NBA Finals in 1959 and have encountered one another in the championship round on a record 12 different occasions. This past season, Boston pulled ahead of Los Angeles by...
The CIRCLE Program: A 24/7 unarmed service for homeless people in L.A.
Unarmed, with an open heart and equipped with water and snacks, as well as with a full list of social and mental health services, David Luna and Chuck Colton spend their week driving to places across Los Angeles to assist and support unhoused individuals experiencing crises. Luna and Colton, who...
Dr. Umar Johnson States Hip-Hop and Rappers Have Betrayed Black People MORE Than Mainstream Media! (Video)
In a heated discussion, Dr. Umar Johnson provided an update on the Frederick Douglass Marcus Garvey Academy, a school project that he has been working on for several years. The school, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is named after two prominent African American leaders, Frederick Douglass and Marcus Garvey. Dr. Umar...
Suspect barricades inside of home in Palmdale; multiple houses evacuated
Multiple houses in Palmdale were evacuated on Saturday after a suspect barricaded himself inside of a home. The ordeal began at around 1:50 p.m. in the 37400 block of Oxford Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. It's unclear exactly why deputies were called to the area, but the department's Special Enforcement Bureau was called to the scene and "is attempting to make contact with the suspect to bring this to a peaceful conclusion," said that LASD statement. Out of an abundance of safety, deputies evacuated homes in the surrounding area. No further information was provided. Anyone who may know more is asked to contact LASD at (661) 272-2400.
Flooded problems: Fed policies may cost residents more, but still leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a way for communities to earn discounts on flood insurance by taking steps to reduce risks. One option is to share information about places that could get inundated if a dam were to fail. But some federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Reclamation, have restricted the release of inundation maps for their dams. The bureau told the AP it plans to relax restrictions over the next eight years.
‘Don’t forget who you are,’ says outgoing Cal Cities President Daniel Parra
Kayla Sherwood is a contributing editor for Western City. She can be reached at ksherwood@calcities.org. Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra will conclude his 2023-24 term as League of California Cities President in October. He sat down with Western City to reflect on his term as president, his path to local office, and his advice for young leaders. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors and the Art in Public Places Committee Vacancies
The Burbank City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors and the Art in Public Places Committee beginning August 30, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Applications may be submitted online by visiting www.burbankca.gov/bccapplication or you can pick up an application in the City Clerk’s Office located in City Hall at 275 East Olive Avenue, First Floor. Completed applications may be submitted online, mailed, or dropped off (no postmarks and no exceptions for late submittals).
The City of Burbank Premieres, Vaporized, an Anti-Vaping Public Service Announcement
The City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department (Department) and the Burbank Youth Board (Board) are proud to announce the premiere of Vaporized, an anti-vaping public service announcement. In 2021, the Department secured a $448,312 grant through the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program (Grant). The goals of this...
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