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Veterans from East LA honored with new art installation, a mural titled 'Among the Valiant'
It's been years in the making, but a new mural honoring local veterans has been unveiled to the community in East L.A. The project started in 2006, when residents began raising funds so that an artist could start working on the mural. Now, "Among the Valiant" mural is finally complete.The wall is filled with images of veterans from East L.A. who made the ultimate sacrifice. One of those veterans was Julian Montes Ramirez, who fought in World War II. He was a waist gunner on a B-17 airplane.His son David was proud to be present for the unveiling,"I think it's...
Santa Monica Animal Shelter is at capacity so adoption fees are reduced
The Santa Monica Animal Shelter has seen “a steady and marked increase” in the number of owners surrendering their pets — which frankly beggars belief — and that’s in addition to the number of animals arriving as strays. And as if that wasn’t enough, the number of actual adoptions is “significantly” down as well.
Alhambra police warn of scammers placing fake parking tickets on vehicles
Dozens of people were furious to find out they were recently issued fake parking tickets in Alhambra.The Alhambra Police Department sent out a notice on Instagram, warning people of the scam.They are asking people who get parking tickets within city limits to pause, and take a close look at the ticket, as scammers are placing them on vehicle windshields.The fake tickets have a QR code on them, while legitimate tickets don't have a QR code, but instead refer to the city's website, www.cityofalhambra.org, for payment. Police said the QR codes on the fake tickets lead unsuspecting violators to visit a fraudulent website for payment or download malware that compromises their personal information.Those who get a fake ticket are asked to report it to Alhambra PD Traffic Section (626) 570-5119.
MLB manager makes troubling admission in press conference
While MLB managers will often go to the cliches when talking to the media after a tough loss, Dave Roberts went another way after his Los Angeles Dodgers fell 6-5 to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. While talking to reporters about a critical sequence in the game, Roberts acknowledged that he did not know Read more... The post Dave Roberts acknowledges he didn’t know a rule in postgame press conference appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Ventura County to crack down on unpermitted food stands
Unpermitted, open-air restaurants started popping up in Ventura County in significant numbers in 2021 and 2022. Since then, local governments have played whack-a-mole with the roadside food stands, shutting them down from time to time only to see them reappear in the same spot, sometimes on the same night. But the city of Oxnard has had better luck this year with more consistent enforcement, city officials say, and now the County of Ventura is planning a crackdown...
USC football walk-on Josiah Zamora receives huge surprise at practice
Josiah Zamora is a redshirt junior wide receiver at USC from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana. If you want a feel-good moment in the middle of a tough day, just watch this video on loop for a few minutes. USC football and head coach Lincoln Riley surprised Zamora with a scholarship offer, a reward for Zamora’s hard work, commitment, and loyalty to both the Trojan football program and to his teammates on the field and in the locker room. Want to see how much his teammates love Zamora and care about him? You can watch the video and see for yourself. This is the best of sports and how athletic competition can bring a band of brothers together. People caring about other people — and taking joy in someone else’s success, not their own — is the wholesome moment we can all use in the midst of life’s pressures and worries.
This Mom Didn’t Understand Why Her Daughter Was So Excited About “Some Hillbilly Dude” Named Post Malone Performing with Dwight Yoakam
Over the weekend Dwight Yoakam performed at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California. During his set, he brought out Post Malone to perform a handful of classics. They teamed up for “Guitars, Cadillacs,” “Fast as You,” “Little Ways,” and more. For some, it was like watching two generations of the genre coming together to deliver some country gold. For others, though, it seemed like Yoakam invited “some hillbilly dude” to sing with him.
Empty mall to be converted to UCLA Research Park
UCLA recently acquired a former mall that it will convert into the UCLA Research Park that will house the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, as well as programs across other disciplines. The 700,000-sf property, formerly the Westside Pavilion shopping mall, is two miles from the university’s main Westwood campus. Google, which previously leased part of the property, helped enable and support UCLA’s acquisition.
Mystery surrounds Cathedral City LGBTQ bar’s closure after three decades, owner blames city disputes for closure
The Barracks Bar, an LGBTQ+ bar in Cathedral City, is scheduled to close permanently on Sunday, August 4th, but the details behind the closure are unclear. The Barracks Bar was a staple of the gay community, opening its doors for the first time in 1992 as "Wolf's". The bar later changed its name to Barracks, and The post Mystery surrounds Cathedral City LGBTQ bar’s closure after three decades, owner blames city disputes for closure appeared first on KESQ.
New raptor rescue opens in San Dimas
A new rescue for injured birds of prey is now open in Los Angeles County. Regional Park Superintendent Noemi Navar says the raptor rescue at the San Dimas Canyon Nature Center fills the need left when Wild Wings of California closed.
This New Little Saigon Cafe Is Taking Orange County’s Coffee Scene to the Next Level
If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy. Cathy Chaplin is a senior editor at Eater LA, a James Beard Award–nominated journalist, and the author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Los Angeles. Kei Concepts — the prolific Orange...
Pinch-hitter Solano delivers winning single in the 10th as the Padres stun the Dodgers 6-5
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Donovan Solano singled past diving third baseman Kiké Hernández with the bases loaded and one out in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres stunned the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 Tuesday night. Solano’s hit thrilled a record crowd of...
RHOBH Star Mourns Loss of Late Actress & Friend on Social Media
Bozoma Saint John, who joined the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast for its upcoming 14th season, is mourning the loss of her friend, actress Erica Ash. Deadline reported that Ash died at the age of 46 on July 28, 2024. Saint John took to her Instagram account...
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Son Pax Was 'Consistent' About Never Wearing a Helmet Before Horrifying Crash: 'Friends Are Concerned'
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's second eldest son, Pax, 20, got into a horrifying e-bike crash on July 29 in Los Angeles, Calif., and now more details are coming to light about his riding habits. According to an insider, Pax has gotten into "multiple" electric bike accidents prior to Monday's crash — and he also never wears a helmet. “His friends are concerned about him,” the insider told Page Six. “He’s being reckless. They’re worried.”The insider added that Pax has been "consistent" about never wearing head gear while on his vehicle even though he's been involved in other accidents. As...
100-year-old home still standing in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif. - There’s a nearly 100-year-old home tucked away in Long Beach. But its age isn’t the selling point, it’s the fact that what’s inside is still almost exactly as it was back in 1928. Good Day LA’s Brooke Thomas took a look inside....
Shohei Ohtani Was Incredulous Over Umpire's Called Strike Three in Loss to Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani rarely reacts to umpire's calls, but he was not pleased with getting called out on strikes during the ninth inning of Tuesday's loss to the Padres.
LA Zoo Breaks Record for Condors Hatched in a Season with 17 Ugly-Cute Chicks Poised to Bolster Species
The Los Angeles Zoo is capping off its 2024 California condor breeding season with a record-breaking 17 chicks hatched all of which will be candidates for release into the wild as part of the California Condor Recovery Program (CCRP). The 17th and final chick of the season hatched in June...
Dodgers DFA two pitchers after trade deadline
After a busy deadline day, the Dodgers cleared some space on the 40-man roster by designating left-hander Nick Ramirez and right-hander Gus Varland for assignment. Ramirez has previously been outrighted in his career, so if he clears waivers, he can opt to reject another outright assignment in favor of free agency.
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