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Faces of the SCV: Santa Clarita native keeps big-band music alive
As a kid, Newhall resident David Weston would ride his bike from his home in the old Bonelli tract of Saugus all the way to Newhall to spend the afternoon in the “Sit and Scratch” movie theater to watch movies, serials and newsreels. That was in the 1950s.
Santa Clarita scribe takes step in the ‘write’ direction
If the Green Bay Packers lost the Super Bowl, he’d stay home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. But if they won, he’d move over 2,000 miles away to Los Angeles in pursuit of a screenwriting career. On Jan., 26, 1997, the Packers defeated the New England Patriots 35-21. Dick Grunert...
USC football picked for Top 5 conference finish in USA Today Big Ten media poll
USA Today released its annual Big Ten preseason media poll this week, the Trojans picked to finish No. 5 in the conference. This is the second unofficial Big Ten preseason poll of the summer, joining a poll by Kings of the North, a poll previously done by Cleveland.com, where USC was picked to finish sixth.
Truck carrying batteries catches fire, causing daylong closure on SB County freeway
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. - A major highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas has been closed for more than a day, after a truck carrying lithium batteries caught on fire. Now, crews are dealing with a hazmat situation in triple-digit temperatures. It happened around 10 a.m. Friday, in the...
Man killed in gang-related shooting near Metro station in Leimert Park, LAPD says
A 36-year-old man was shot and killed overnight Friday near the Metro K Line Station in Leimert Park, and the suspect remained at large, authorities said.Officers were called around 12:18 a.m. to 4330 S. Crenshaw Blvd., where they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said.A Metro spokesman said the parking lot where the victim was found is owned by the city's Department of Transportation.Los Angeles Fire Department personnel were called to the scene and pronounced the victim dead. He was not immediately identified.A vehicle was towed from the scene Saturday morning, but whether it was owned by the victim was unclear.There was no suspect description.Detectives were treating the shooting as a homicide and believe it was gang-related, police said.On Wednesday, a man was stabbed while leaving the Metro B Line station in North Hollywood, the latest in a series of highly publicized violent attacks on or near the Metro system, prompting efforts by the transit agency to bolster safety.City News Service contributed to this report.
Peek Inside Aussie Actor Jason Clarke's Beautiful Los Angeles Abode, Listed for $4M
Jason Clarke, an Australian actor, hopes a buyer will soon snag his longtime Los Angeles lair near Sunset Boulevard. It's available for $3,950,000. The midcentury modern home features five bedrooms, four baths, and nearly 3,000 square feet. Article continues below this ad. Built in 1964, the charming abode boasts modern...
Elite 2026 Georgia Edge Xavier Griffin Back at USC Saturday (7/27)
Griffin ranks as the No. 27 overall prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also tabbed in as the No. 2 edge rusher and the No. 5 player in the state of Georgia in the 2026 class. Obviously that means he's considered an elite 2026 target for the Trojans. The post Elite 2026 Georgia Edge Xavier Griffin Back at USC Saturday (7/27) appeared first on On3.
Los Angeles Vacant Residential Fire on Detroit St Too Close to WeHo City Limits
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)on Thursday, July 25, responded to a fire in a vacant residential home located at 1432 N Detroit Street around 4:48 p.m., about a block north of the West Hollywood city limits. The fire was contained and nearing a knockdown by 4:58 p.m. After a thorough search, no one was found inside. The cause of the fire is still unknown and under investigation. No injuries from the fire have been reported at this time.
Red O Taste of Mexico Now Anticipates Opening in Fall 2024 at The Promenade at Westlake
The Red O Taste of Mexico sign at The Promenade at Westlake has been updated to show a Fall 2024 opening date. We first learned of this eatery coming when The Grill On The Alley closed in late October 2022. Fall 2024 begins September 22nd and ends December 21st, so we'll see if Red O is a GO in that time frame. Updates at redorestaurant.com.
‘Back Up Boo, Savannah Don’t Play That’: Tyla Spotted Standing ‘Too Close’ to LeBron James as the ‘Water’ Singer Comes Under Attack By Fans
Savannah James has nothing to worry about when the James household’s king is away. Fans of LeBron James‘ wife are always making sure the former […] ‘Back Up Boo, Savannah Don’t Play That’: Tyla Spotted Standing ‘Too Close’ to LeBron James as the ‘Water’ Singer Comes Under Attack By Fans
Norton Simon Museum Offers Free Admission on First Friday of Each Month
Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum, home to one of the world’s most remarkable private art collections, is offering free admission on the first Friday of each month. From 4 to 7 p.m., visitors can explore the museum’s galleries and garden without charge, no reservations or advance tickets required.
Ranking All 18 Big Ten Football Coaches Ahead of 2024 Season
The Big Ten is already considered among the better football conferences in the country. With the recent additions of UCLA, Oregon, Washington, and USC, the quality throughout the league is set to get even better. The same can be said for the head coaches prowling the sidelines. This piece will aim to rank the coaches within the new look of the Big Ten.
Rapper faces prison for trying to board LAX flight with loaded semiautomatic pistol
A rapper faces prison time after he attempted to board a flight with a loaded pistol at Los Angeles International Airport. Tiwan Raybon, 36, of Douglasville, Georgia, also known as “Fat Money” was sentenced Friday to 20 months in federal prison, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Raybon arrived at LAX and attempted to […]
Downtown Los Angeles hosting KCON, biggest K-pop fest in the world
KCON, the world’s largest K-pop music festival, is taking place in downtown Los Angeles this weekend. Organizers are anticipating 160,000 people to travel to Southern California from around the world for the three-day festival, featuring all things Korean culture including K-beauty, K-food and K-pop music artists. “I’m here to...
Win Tickets to Rex Orange County at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles
After announcing his new album, The Alexander Technique, Rex Orange County revealed his North American and UK tour, FINALLY: A Theatre Tour by Rex Orange County. With a stop in Los Angeles at the Orpheum Theatre on November 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2024. We have...
Latest Fan Poll: Faith in Pitching Staff Reaches Season Low
We’re past the halfway point of the 2024 season. The Dodgers have major issues, especially on the pitching side, and need to find a solution before the 2024 trade deadline. Fans voted on six polls regarding all things Dodgers, shared on Twitter/X by Dodgers Nation. The most prominent concern...
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