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15 Freeway reopens between Barstow and Baker after fiery crash involving semi-truck
All northbound lanes on the 15 Freeway reopened between Barstow and Baker early Sunday morning after a crash involving an overturned semi-truck resulted in a miles-long traffic backup and stranded Las Vegas-bound drivers on Saturday.The crash happened around 8 a.m. on Friday after a truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire near Baker, according to the San Bernardino Fire Department.The hazardous fire prompted both sides of the freeway to be shutdown while crews worked to contain the flames."Due to the lithium-ion, water cannot be added to the fire, the batteries must burn out on their own," the San Bernardino County Fire...
UCLA Camp and Unofficial Visit Has 2026 OL Packs Ahovelo Hopeful
This article was written by 247Sports recruiting expert Brandon Huffman. Kailua (Hawaii) 2026 offensive lineman Packs Ahovelo is hoping to add more offers to the mix. San Diego State offered him in the spring while Arizona State offered back in December.
Passenger Says Her Stage 4 Cancer Returned After Run-In With JetBlue Flight Attendant Over Emotional Support Animal
A JetBlue passenger who was in remission for stage 4 cancer and who had no detectable levels of cancer in her body says her cancer returned shortly after a run-in with a flight attendant over her small emotional support animal. Oksana Kiritchenko is suing JetBlue in a Los Angeles district...
‘Million Dollar Listing LA’ Star Josh Flagg Sends ‘WWHL’ Into Awkward Silence By Shading ‘Selling Sunset’: “I Only Like To Watch Licensed Real Estate Brokers”
Awkward silence befell the Bravo Clubhouse during Thursday night’s (June 25) episode of the Watch What Happens Live: After Show as Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star Josh Flagg shaded the stars of Netflix‘s Selling Sunset. Two virtual fans rang into the show to ask Flagg if he’s seen Ryan Serhant‘s Owning Manhattan, and how he felt about the Million Dollar Listing New York alum saying he’d poach Tracy Tutor for his show when he was on WWHL. John Owen Lowe Says Dad Rob Lowe Paid To Kill A Story Of Him Doing An Upside-Down Beer Bong At 16 “Take ‘em,” Flagg said,...
Takeaways from AP’s story on inefficient tech slowing efforts to get homeless people off the streets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles is the nation’s epicenter of homelessness, where more than 45,000 people live in weather-beaten tent encampments and rusting RVs. But even in the state that is home to Silicon Valley, technology has not kept up with the long-running crisis. Billions of dollars...
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 ...
Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Royal Indian Curry House finds new home in DTLB; new coffee joint coming to Wrigley; more
ICYMI: Crumbl Cookies is opening a Long Beach location—but has the hype died?. Missed previous Long Beach Food Scene Intel updates? We got you covered, boo: Click here for the full archive. Long Beach Food Scene Intel is a series from Brian Addison that will recap food news throughout...
Lakers may already be paying the price for catering to Bronny James
Bronny James, son of NBA superstar Lebron James, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th pick of the 2024 NBA draft. Immediately, the spotlight shone even brighter on the 19-year-old as he entered the league in his father's shadow. In college at USC, Bronny did not impress...
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...
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles. It’s not solely due to the fleshy, sweet fruit they give...
Long Beach community youth garden threatened by growing homeless encampment
Tucked away along the Los Angeles River is a hidden gem for Long Beach residents.Sheila Grantham, better known as Ms. Sheila, founded Adventures to Dreams Enrichment, a nonprofit organization that runs the community youth garden."I know I'm doing something great in this community," Ms. Sheila said.It caters to kids with the goal of getting them outdoors. They also get to learn about nutrition and how food is grown."They come two Saturdays a month and they enjoy the space. We also provide art and STEM activity for them as well," said Ms. Sheila, who's proud the garden is thriving with a...
Monterey Park: Saturn Park Development Workshops
Join SPARC (Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee) members, local stakeholders, and community members in a series of engaging workshops aimed at shaping the future of Monterey Park. Your input is crucial in helping develop a specific plan that reflects the community’s vision and aspirations. By attending these workshops, you will...
76th Los Angeles Area Emmy Winners Celebrated
The 76th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards were presented tonight from the Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, hosted by award-winning journalist Michaela Pereira. This year's awards ceremony, produced by Bob Bain and Bob Bain Productions, honored locally produced programs in the categories of Live and Breaking News...
Aliza Nisenbaum to open exhibition at Regen Projects
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Regen Projects will present Altanera, Preciosa y Orgullosa, New York-based artist Aliza Nisenbaum’s first exhibition with the gallery and in Los Angeles. The exhibition will feature a new body of work depicting dance troupes, studios, and teachers local to Southern California, including Teresita de Jesús of Studio 10, Folklorico Revolución, Mariachi Tierra Mia, and Amelia Muñoz Dancers. Informed by her origins in Mexico and prior work with immigrant and diasporic communities, Nisenbaum’s lively compositions exemplify the artist’s dedication to fostering connection and community in the space of painting. On Saturday, September 21, at 5 pm, Amelia Muñoz Dancers will activate Nisenbaum’s presentation with a public dance lesson.
Dawes at The Fillmore on April 11
Los Angeles-based Folk-rock group Dawes recently announced their upcoming tour (which kicks off tomorrow!). Performing across North America, the band will go to over 20 cities, including in Philadelphia at The Fillmore on April 11th of next year. Formed in 2009, the band became known for their authentic folk sound,...
California fire scorches through land the size of Los Angeles as blazes burn across US West
Thousands of firefighters were battling a wildfire in northern California on Saturday that exploded in size, scorching an area about the size of Los Angeles — one of several blazes tearing through the western United States and Canada amid dry, hot and windy conditions.
Premiums for Covered California Health Insurance Set to Rise 8% in 2025
Premiums for health insurance sold through the state’s marketplace will increase by nearly 8% in 2025, Covered California officials announced this week. That’s a smaller increase than this year’s 10% hike, which was the biggest jump in Covered California insurance costs since 2018. Covered California Executive Director...
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