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Major Funding Secured: Buttigieg, Bass unveil funding to electrify buses
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to Los Angeles July 18 to highlight the ways in which Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games to benefit Angelenos for decades. During the visit, local leaders highlighted federal investments to expand LA’s...
Photos: INTO THE WOODS at Greenway Court Theatre
A new production of Into the Woods, the classic Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, is now playing at the Greenway Court Theatre. Directed by Mary Jo DuPrey along with musical director Anthony Zediker, the limited engagement will run through Sunday, August 11. Check out all new photos below!
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 […]
ESPN: L.A. Coliseum among Top 25 college football stadiums
ESPN ranked the Top 25 college football stadiums on Sunday, USC's iconic L.A. Memorial Coliseum cracking the list. The Coliseum, established in 1923, checked in at No. 22, just head of Appalachian State's Kidd Brewer Stadium. One of the few sports venues designated as a National Historic Landmark, the Los...
Katy Perry Ridiculed Over Tight ‘Napkin’ Lunch Dress In High Heels
Katy Perry had users thinking her dress was either a “tablecloth” or a “napkin” as she went down the embroidered, doily-style route this Spring. In April 2024, the pop singer attended the 35th Annual Colleagues Spring Luncheon in Beverly Hills, CA, and she made sure to dress appropriately for the event.
Three Southland players win big money in the CA Lottery
Three Southland lottery players will remember the hot days of July for more than the scorching temperatures. The really big money winner will collect a SuperLotto Plus jackpot of $54 million from last night’s draw. The winning numbers are 11, 13, 14, 15, 46, and the Mega ball 5. The ticket with all those hot digits was sold at the 7-Eleven, 301 Cottonwood Street in Woodland Hills.
Lakers Free-Agent Option Could Be Poached by West Contender: Report
The Lakers have a full roster, with 15 players under contract, but it’s no secret that the team did not want or expect that to be the case. Christian Wood, Cam Reddish and D’Angelo Russell all opted in on their contracts for 2024-25, which left the Lakers with no available spots, despite their desire to add some talent to the mix.
UCLA Football: How to Watch Big Ten Media Day This Week
UCLA football will make its introduction into the Big Ten Conference this week during Big Ten Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Big Ten Media Day will take place from July 23-25, and UCLA will speak on Wednesday, July 24. This will be the first time that the Big Ten meets up since conference realignment with four former Pac-12 teams joining the conference. UCLA will officially join the Big Ten on August 2. The Bruins will face their first Big Ten opponent as members of the conference on Sep. 14, when they host Indiana at the Rose...
VIDEO: Gilbert Arenas Urges Nick Young To Move On From Lakers Star D’Angelo Russell’s Infamous ‘Snitching’ Incident
Nick Young and D’Angelo Russell had a significant rivalry after an incident in 2016 that hurt Young and led to a controversy between them. In a recent interview on Vlad TV, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas discussed the ongoing feud between D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young. Russell’s widely publicized “snitching” incident caused a fallout, leading to the split between Young and rapper Iggy Azalea.
Chargers Star Joey Bosa Makes Life-Changing Announcement
Joey Bosa has been overshadowed by his brother Nick in recent years, but remains one of the top defensive ends in the National Football League when he's playing up to his potential. With Jim Harbaugh now in Los Angeles, the Chargers star is turning over a new leaf both on and off the football ...
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