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Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Five Injured, Two Critically, in Whittier Food Truck Fire Outside Lift Cafe
An early Saturday morning fire in Whittier has resulted in injuries for five people, with two listed in critical condition and three others also hurt after a food truck, belonging to a local coffee shop, caught fire outside its storefront. According to KTLA, the incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. on the 6700 block of Greenleaf Avenue, and emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene following reports of the explosion.
Thousands flock to Disneyland for CHOC Walk in the Park
Thousands of people descended upon Disneyland for the 32nd annual Children’s Hospital of Orange County Walk in the Park fundraiser on Sunday. The head of KTLA Team DiCarlo is, of course, KTLA 5 meteorologist Henry DiCarlo. He was joined by KTLA 5’s Omar Lewis in Anaheim for the festivities and to help raise money for […]
Man Fatally Wounded in City of Bell
A man was fatally wounded in Bell, authorities said Sunday. The shooting occurred about 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the 4700 block of Gage Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Paramedics rushed the man to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. There was no other immediate...
Revitalizing Entertainment: East End Studios breaks ground on new facility
With the groundbreaking of East End Studios’ Mission Campus on July 16, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reaffirmed the city’s dedication to maintaining local production and bolstering LA’s key industry. This five-acre film sound stage and production studio complex will introduce state-of-the-art facilities to Downtown’s Arts District, ensuring that filming and production activities continue within the city.
Successful Transaction: Historic 612 S. Broadway sold for $16M
The historic building at 612 S. Broadway was sold for $16 million, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The sale of the 80,000-square-foot landmark in DTLA’s historic core was brokered by the Cushman & Wakefield team of Mike Condon Jr., Erica Finck, Reid Gratsch, Brittany Winn, and Kylie Rawn, in partnership with Mark Zakarian.
Venice Shorts: “Last Thursday” Summer Concert Series Continues This Week at Ocean Front Walk
FLY N LION – Venice Beach Bar. All four locations are located at the boardwalk at Venice Beach. “This concert series has been wildly successful and is a great way to bring tourists and locals alike back to the boardwalk. It is also an opportunity to showcase local musical talent while promoting all that OFW has to offer,” noted Brian Averill, President of the Venice Neighborhood Council and longtime area Venetian.
Brush Fire Extinguished on Palisades Drive
Firefighters swiftly contained a small brush fire in Pacific Palisades on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the blaze at approximately 4:39 p.m. on N. Palisades Dr. (In between the Parker Mesa Overlook and Ridgeview Country Estates). The fire, which consumed about one-eighth of an acre of medium brush, was driven by onshore winds of approximately 10 mph.
UCLA history department receives $25 million from Meyer, Renee Luskin
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has announced a $25 million gift from alumni Meyer (’49) and Renee (’53) Luskin in support of faculty, students, and public-oriented programs in the UCLA Department of History. The largest-ever single donation to UCLA’s College of Social Sciences will support expansion...
THREE GUEST, PACKED HOUSE KENNY CHESNEY ROCKS SOFI STADIUM
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Twenty-four shows into a summer that’s seen the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee shattering attendance records, besting his own numbers and often moving his stage all the way to the back wall, Kenny Chesney hit Los Angeles like a favorite son come home. Without missing a beat, he moved from a high velocity “Living in Fast Forward” to a surging medley of “Beer In Mexico,” “Keg In The Closet” and guitar-forward “KC/DC,” then a double time “Here And Now” as he returned to SoFi Stadium. The only country act – and second overall to the Rolling Stones – to bring two tours through the Inglewood, Calif.-based venue, the crowd was up and ready for whatever the night might hold.
Shohei Ohtani Breaks The Internet After Hitting A Baseball OUT Of Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, Shohei Ohtani, ceases to amaze the baseball world, whether it's his elite play on both sides of the ball, or his ability to hit baseballs seemingly into orbit. Well, on Sunday Night Baseball against the Boston Red Sox, Ohtani hit a ball that cleared the roof beyond ...
Bruin Theatre’s Future Uncertain as Regency’s Lease of Two Historic Westwood Movie Palaces Ends This Week
Westwood Village’s Bruin Theatre and Fox Village Theatre will screen their last films — for now — on Thursday as Regency Theatres’ lease comes to an end at the two historic Los Angeles venues. Jason Reitman Acquires Fox Village Westwood Theater With Filmmakers Including Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, JJ Abrams, Chloé Zhao Opened in 1937, the streamline-moderne style Bruin is being represented by commercial real estate firm Newmark, which repped the sale of the Fox Village. With 670 seats, it’s smaller than the Fox Village Theatre across the street, which currently has about 1400 seats. Both venues have a long history...
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