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Guns N' Roses Rocker Slash Reveals Stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight Suddenly Died at 25 Years Old
Guns N' Roses rocker Slash revealed his 25-year-old stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, suddenly died on Friday, July 19. "Lucy-Bleu Knight (December 6, 1998), beloved daughter of Meegan Hodges and Mark Knight, stepdaughter of Samantha Somers Knight and Slash, sister of Scarlet Knight, stepsister of London and Cash Hudson, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, CA on July 19, 2024," he wrote via Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Slash (@slash) He continued, "Lucy-Bleu was an incredibly talented artist, a passionate...
Brentwood Mother Speaks Out After Assault, Raises Concerns Over Suspect’s Release
Carmina Lu, New Mother Attacked in Broad Daylight, Tells Her Story. I spoke to the victim of the recent sexual assault in South Brentwood. Carmina Lu is a new mother who was just taking a walk in the neighborhood where she has lived for a few years. Originally from Utah, she moved to Brentwood because it was known as a safe neighborhood.
'All My Children' star Esta TerBlanche dies at 51
South African actor Esta TerBlanche, who starred on the beloved soap “All My Children” for years, has died, her publicist and manager said. Lisa Rodrigo, TerBlanche’s publicist, shared the news on Facebook, writing that “it’s with a heavy heart that my friend and client Esta TerBlanche passed away Thursday of natural causes. An autopsy report is pending.”
Sparks fly in court as judge considers bail bid for man charged in Tupac Shakur killing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sparks flew in court Tuesday as a Nevada judge rebuked a defense attorney and an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader lashed out against prosecutors during his renewed effort to be freed from jail to house arrest ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur.
Former Dodgers Slugger Designated for Assignment by NL Squad
Former World Series champion Edwin Rios was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. On Saturday, he cleared outright waivers and elected free agency. Cincinnati activated outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the injured list in a corresponding move. Rios was just added to the Reds’ roster a couple weeks ago. He accumulated 10 plate …
Former $54 Million Vet Bolts Lakers for Mavericks
The Los Angeles Lakers are replacing another veteran this offseason as point guard Spencer Dinwiddie is joining the Dallas Mavericks, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Dinwiddie joins Klay Thompson as some of the key Mavs moves this offseason. Dallas is looking to build on their NBA finals appearance with these veteran additions.
Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández were so locked in watching a fight break out at Dodger Stadium
It will never make sense how fans can attend a sporting event and get into a fight with strangers. But it happens more often than it should — particularly at Dodger Stadium. And it’s the kind of weird behavior that always draws attention. Even the actual players take notice. During Sunday’s game between the Dodgers and Red Sox and Dodger Stadium, a big fight appeared to break out in the stands on the left-field side. The commotion was so apparent that it brought out Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernández and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the top step of the dugout to check...
Dodgers Cut Ties With $13 Million Starter in ‘Surprising’ Move
On Sunday, Dodgers starter James Paxton put forth one of his better performances of the season, going five innings and striking out seven in a win over the Red Sox, running his record to 8-2 on the season. On Monday, the Dodgers took the surprising step of dumping Paxton, designating him for assignment amid a coming roster crunch as injured Dodgers prepare to rejoin the team.
Brian Windhorst predicts that notable starting center will end up on Lakers
Brian Windhorst is peering into his crystal ball once again. The ESPN personality Windhorst made an interesting prediction this week on the latest episode of “The Hoop Collective” podcast. During a discussion about the Los Angeles Lakers, Windhorst indicated that he believes that veteran center Jonas Valanciunas will eventually end up with them. “I wouldn’t... The post Brian Windhorst predicts that notable starting center will end up on Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Caution advised as new theft scheme targeting shoppers spreads across Koreatown
- Advertisement - A new type of theft targeting Korean Americans is spreading across Koreatown, prompting caution among grocery shoppers. According to a report on July 19, a Korean-American woman in her 70s, surnamed Kim, was burglarized in Koreatown approximately two months ago, losing more than $3,000. On May 25,...
The Man Who Killed Robert F. Kennedy Is Still in Prison — RFK Jr. Thinks He Should Be Out
It was barely June 6, 1968, when presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy stepped off the makeshift stage erected at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. According to ABC News, the younger brother to John F. Kennedy was celebrating a victory the night before. He had just won primaries in South Dakota and California and was well on his way to becoming the Democratic nominee. He thanked the crowd and headed out of the ballroom and through a door into the hotel's kitchen where Kennedy began shaking hands with the staff. It was at that moment that a 24-year-old Palestinian-Jordanian man...
Dodgers Notes: Major Mookie Betts Update, Trade Rumors, History for Kiké Hernandez
The All-Star break had the exact effect the Dodgers could have hoped for: after losing six of their last seven games heading into the break, the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday with a 9-6 win. Here’s all the latest headlines:. Mookie Betts...
The Las Vegas Raiders Are Returning To Southern California, Very Quietly
The Las Vegas Raiders are making a not so triumphant return to Southern California. As they kicked off their training camp (for rookies) on July 21st, the Raiders setup camp in Costa Mesa. While the Raiders previously held camp in Napa, they're returning to SoCal for the first time since relocating ...
91 Freeway widening appears dead after community rejects North Long Beach project
A planned expansion of the 91 Freeway in North Long Beach may be in jeopardy after a community meeting Monday night where concerns from residents about pollution, noise, traffic and health effects from the project forced Los Angeles County Metro officials to reconsider it. More than 100 people filled Church...
What's good in the LBC: Midsummer Scream returns, Night Dive at the aquarium and more
Before we get into all the events happening around town, here is your reminder to join Long Beach Watchdog for our official launch party Thursday at ISM Brewing. It'll be a double celebration: One for our launch as a worker-owned news organization and another for ISM's award-winning brews. Chef Fonzy De Zuniga has curated a three-course menu to pair with their winning beers. See all the details (including the after party information) and purchase tickets here.
Dark Art Emporium dives into ‘A Deep Well’ in search of new Long Beach talent
Art lies in the eye of the beholder and for some, their gaze is drawn to the macabre. Located on First Street, the Dark Art Emporium is a gallery and oddities shop curated with a sense of morbid curiosity. Throughout the month, the gallery is accepting submissions from local artists...
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