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Gang-related shooting leaves man dead near Metro station in L.A.
Authorities are looking into a fatal shooting near a Metro station in L.A.’s Leimert Park neighborhood. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were dispatched to 4330 Crenshaw Boulevard on calls of a shooting around 12:18 a.m. Saturday. The shooting took place near the Leimert Park Metro station; a Metro spokesperson confirmed to KTLA […]
MLB Player Freddie Freeman’s Son Can’t ‘Stand or Walk’ After Hospitalization for Transient Synovitis
Courtesy of Chelsea Freeman/Instagram Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman rushed to the hospital to be with his son on Wednesday, July 25, after his team’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Freeman, 34, learned after the game that his wife, Chelsea, rushed their youngest, 3-year-old Maximus, to the emergency room after he experienced pain […]
Hollywood's Historic Yamashiro Restaurant Hits the Market with Potential $100 Million Price Tag
The historic Yamashiro restaurant, a century-old Hollywood icon known for its Japanese-inspired architecture and cinematic pedigree, has been placed on the market for a potential sale that could see the property fetch upwards of $100 million, as reported by CBS News Los Angeles. Nestled above the storied Magic Castle on a 7.3-acre estate at 1999 N Sycamore Ave, the property is currently owned by Samaka, a limited liability company associated with film producers Steven Markoff and Elie Samaha, and features a main house that is a replica of a palace from Japan's Yamashiro province, constructed in 1914 to house an extensive Asian art collection.
USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley Flirts With Dropping Notre Dame From The Schedule
Add Lincoln Riley to the list of people trying to absolutely RUIN college football. This gutless coward is laying the ground work to cancel College Football greatest and longest intersectional rivalry because USC will have to play the likes of Iowa and Indiana in football now. This money-grubbing, carpetbagging, loser is ready to drop Notre Dame. I've been banging the drum against this college football realignment for years now. It disgusts me that historic rivalries like the Backyard Brawl, Texas vs A&M, and others were discontinued so these "non-profit" universities could secure a few more million for their bullshit administrators, but I honestly never even considered the USC-ND rivalry being in jeopardy because it is already non-conference and it's between two truly national programs with a gazillion dollars who both benefit from the matchup.
Dodgers Make Trade, Send James Paxton to Red Sox
Earlier this week, it was announced that the Los Angeles Dodgers were designating veteran starting pitcher James Paxton for assignment. The team had been looking to possibly trade him and now they have. Paxton has been traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league infielder Moises Bolivar. Los...
Polytechnic School’s Visionary PolyFields Project: Enhancing Education and Preserving Nature
View of the Altadena Crest Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, California. [Click on image to enlarge]. Polytechnic School has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to significantly enhance the Poly student experience and create a true community asset for Altadena. In October 2022, they announced their plan to acquire Nuccio’s Nurseries, located approximately six miles from Poly’s Pasadena campus. Through a multi-year, extensive, and thoughtful planning process, PolyFields aims to enable Polytechnic School to advance its mission by expanding educational and athletic programming, further distinguishing a Poly education.
USC Track and Field Stars Shine at Paris Olympics with Record-Breaking Participation
Track & Field | July 26, 2024 The USC track and field program boasts a record-setting 20 current, former and incoming athletes with Trojan ties competing for 10 different countries around the world at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The track and field contingent is part of the Athletic Department’s record 66 past, present and future Trojans in Paris for the Games. Troy’s 66 competitors is more than 160 of the 203 National Olympic Committee delegations competing in Paris. This will be the seventh consecutive Summer Games with at least 40 Trojan Olympians and the second in-a-row with 60 or more…
Multiple Vehicles Involved in Chain-Reaction Crash on 101 Freeway in Encino
ENCINO, LOS ANGELES, July 26 (KNN) — A chain-reaction crash involved multiple vehicles along with some injuries on the 101 Freeway early Friday morning in the area… Read more "Multiple Vehicles Involved in Chain-Reaction Crash on 101 Freeway in Encino">
$200M approved for bus leasing program ahead of L.A. 2028 Olympics
An initial $200 million federal grant is in the works to assist the Southland in establishing a bus leasing program and bolster infrastructure in preparation of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla announced Friday.
Serving ramen to the homeless isn’t good enough, L.A. city controller says
City investigators found that a contractor who was supposed to be providing regular meals to homeless people in Los Angeles was instead serving mostly cheap instant ramen noodles. Controller Kenneth Mejia released a preliminary report on Friday alleging that the unidentified contractor committed fraud and misused taxpayer dollars. He said investigators with his office’s Fraud, […]
Firefighters rescue cat from Tarzana house fire; owner overcome with emotion, video shows
Firefighters made a heroic rescue and saved a cat from a home in Tarzana that was engulfed in flames.That moment proved to be emotionally overwhelming for the owner who sobbed and fell to his knees after firefighters handed him his beloved pet.The fire started Thursday night near West Topham Street. Fire and smoke could be seen spewing out from the roof of the home.After some time, crews managed to put out the fire.No other injuries were reported.
Some Fast-Food Restaurants in L.A. Charging Fees For Bags
Some fast-food restaurants in Los Angeles are now charging fees for bags. The fees have been noticed by McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A customers in recent months. The L.A. City Attorney’s Office says it’s perfectly legal. Last July, the 2013 bag ordinance that allows grocery stores to charge for bags was amended to also include restaurants.
Local salad chain broken into for 11th time in 18 months
The owner of a Los Angeles chain of salad restaurants is speaking out after a store was burglarized for the 11th time in 18 months. The Simply Salad location in the 5000 block of Slauson Avenue in Ladera Heights was targeted again just after 1 a.m. Friday morning, according to surveillance video provided to KTLA. […]
Former Los Angeles Officer Pleads No Contest to Falsifying Police Reports, Faces Sentencing
In a notable development within the Los Angeles Police Department, Officer Braxton Shaw pled no contest to multiple felony charges stemming from the falsification of police reports. Scheduled for sentencing on September 25, Shaw faces repercussions for six counts of filing false police documentation, actions that have roused concerns over the veracity of law enforcement procedures and the potential for systemic abuse, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office through their announcement.
Shooting Leaves 1 Wounded at Park in Baldwin Hills
BALDWIN HILLS, LOS ANGELES, July 26 (KNN) — A shooting left one person wounded in the area of the Jim Gilliam Park in Baldwin Hills late Thursday… Read more "Shooting Leaves 1 Wounded at Park in Baldwin Hills">
Man arrested for punching passenger on LA Metro bus
A man’s alleged outburst on an LA Metro bus landed him in jail Friday morning. Just before 9 a.m., Los Angeles police officers responded to Sunset Boulevard near Bronson Avenue, where the bus driver had pulled over directly in front of Sunset Bronson Studios, home to KTLA 5 News and Netflix headquarters. According to police, […]
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