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Chukwudi Iwuji to star in ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ at Pasadena Playhouse
Chukwudi Iwuji (James Gunn’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Peacemaker,” Royal Shakespeare Company, NY Public Theatre’s “Othello”) is set to star in Pasadena Playhouse’s “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand, freely adapted by Martin Crimp and directed by Mike Donahue (“Little Shop of Horrors,” Geffen Playhouse’s “The Inheritance”).
South Pasadena’s Creativity Celebrated at Summer Arts Crawl
Shops and pop-ups offering eclectic wares, live music, street food and gallery exhibits showcasing the creative community in and around South Pasadena welcomed attendees of this year’s Summer Arts Crawl on Saturday, July 13. The event was hosted in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and a variety of...
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Los Angeles County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has officially declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine in Los Angeles County following the successful eradication of the invasive pest. The quarantine, which was established in the Santa Clarita area of Los Angeles County, was the first-ever quarantine for...
Domestic dispute in Southern California ends in deadly Samurai sword attack
One woman was killed, and two others were hospitalized after what appears to be a domestic dispute that prompted an attack with a Samurai-style sword Thursday afternoon in San Dimas. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were called to the intersection of South Huntington Avenue and Basset Court just before 3:30 p.m. on […]
LA deputy relieved of duties following fatal shooting in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Calif. - An LA County Sheriff's deputy involved in the shooting death of a woman who called 911 for help has been relieved of his duties, while activists say he got fired. In December 2023, Lancaster station deputies responded to a 911 call from Naini Finlayson who reported alleged...
LAPD video shows machine gun attack on 2 LAPD officers in Willowbrook
The Los Angeles Police Department released video Friday of a fully automatic rifle attack on two officers during a traffic stop in Willowbrook. The more than 11-minute video, including dashcam and body-worn camera footage, captured some of the events that followed the July 3 traffic stop in the southern Los Angeles County community.
Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 834 | How will UCLA and Washington fare in the Big Ten?
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with Dawgman.com's Chris Fetters and Bruin Report Online's David Woods to discuss Washington and UCLA transitioning into the Big Ten. Fetters discusses Washington's big changes with a new athletics director, new football coach and new basketball coach and the expectations of the Huskies in the Big Ten. Woods then breaks down how UCLA joining the Big Ten impacts an athletics department in financial stress, expectations for new football coach DeShaun Foster following Chip Kelly's departure and whether Mick Cronin can hit the ground running in the Big Ten with a transfer-heavy roster, including former Illini guard Skyy Clark.
Federal Funding for L.A. Ahead Of 2028 Olympics
Secretary Pete Buttigieg is pledging to help Los Angeles prepare for the 2028 Olympics. He joined L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and other leaders at the Memorial Coliseum yesterday to celebrate federal funding for public transportation projects. The city is expecting to receive about 900-million dollars in federal help for now....
NBC4 AND Telemundo 52's Supporting Our Schools to Provide School Supplies to Local Students
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 have partnered with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) to host a series of back-to-school events where NBC4 and Telemundo 52 talent will be on hand to distribute backpacks and school supplies to students. The backpacks and supplies will be distributed on a first come first served basis, while supplies last.
Zenshuji’s Obon Carnival This Weekend
Zenshuji Soto Mission will present its 66th annual Obon Carnival on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, from 12 to 7 p.m. Obon service will be held at 1:30 p.m. both days. Cultural activities — Bon Odori and tea ceremony. Entertainment — Taiko drumming, folk dance and music, Shorinji Kempo....
Montgomery County Restaurant Owner Named ‘Regarding Her’ Scholar, Receives $5,000 Grant
Twenty woman-owned restaurants and other food-related retail ventures in the Washington, DC and Los Angeles areas, learned today that they will receive $5,000 grants, and potentially even more valuable mentoring and training from leaders in the industry, to help their businesses thrive. This includes Montgomery County’s very own Scratch Kitchen in Olney.
Celebrity Stylist Zerina Akers Prioritizes Community With Her Launch Of Saint Helen’s House And Her Rental Showroom
The women-centered space encapsulates the intersections of art, fashion, and, most importantly, community. Zerina Akers is a powerhouse known for her work with Beyoncé and her e-commerce site Black Owned Everything, which became popular in 2020. Now, the celebrity stylist has ventured into a new endeavor head-first, the unveiling of Saint Helen’s House, a multifaceted social club, and the launch of her rental showroom, “The Show Must Go On,” in Los Angeles. As a stylist, she’s always used rental services, so this idea came naturally to her.
Top 30 Most Important Trojans for 2024: No. 14
The Most Important Trojans countdown moves inside the top 15 with a multi-year starter. Jaylin Smith has been a regular in the lineup the last two years, making 22 starts, and again looks primed to make a jump forward under new defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn. *** Breakdown of Top 30...
LAX People Mover's budget increases by $400 million amid legal claims; opening delayed to late 2025
L.A. World Airports commissioners unanimously approved an additional $400 million to settle legal claims and set a date for completion of LAX's significantly delayed Automated People Mover -- increasing the project's total cost from $2.9 billion to $3.34 billion.According to a report to commissioners from LAWA CEO John Ackerman, the additional funding is needed to address claims filed by the contractor, LAX Integrated Express Solutions, also known as LINXS, over issues related to compensation, production and timelines.The funding request will need approval by Los Angeles City Council before any money can be allocated. The matter will go before council committees...
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