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The Clippers post-Paul George plan leaves a lot to be desired
After having been one of the worst teams in North American sports for more than 40 years, the LA Clippers seem determined to transform themselves into perennial contenders at all costs. Both Lob City and the Paul George and Kawhi Leonard-era Clippers failed to win a championship, and they are undoubtedly feeling the pressure to stay relevant.
Kobe Bryant on why Jerry Buss picked him over Shaq in 2004: "You got to bet on the horse that you know is obsessive about what they do"
Kobe Bryant said it was only right that Dr. Jerry Buss picked him over Shaquille O'Neal because he cared more about winning championships than Shaq.
Lakers Trade Proposal Adds $48 Million Center in 2-for-1 Swap
The Lakers trade search for a big man continues, though the team, like much of the league, remains in a holding pattern on the trade front, for now. The Lakers are limited in what they can do because, for one thing, they have a full roster of 15 players and, for another, they are up against the dreaded “second apron” of the NBA’s luxury tax.
Los Angeles to Enjoy Week of Misty Mornings and Warm, Sunny Afternoons
The city of Angels is set to experience a sequence of foggy mornings giving way to mostly sunny afternoons this week according to the National Weather Service. Today's weather, for instance, started with patchy dense fog which is expected to lift by 11am, making room for sunnier skies with temperatures peaking at a warm 87 degrees and light winds picking up speed in the southwest.
SMC Barrett Gallery to Host Opening Reception Aug. 3 for “Still Blowin’ – 42 Years of Glass at SMC” Exhibition
Image caption: A close-up photograph of heating blown glass to a working temperature — over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit — will be on display as part of “Still Blowin’ – 42 Years of Glass at SMC. Photo: Terri Bromberg. The Santa Monica College (SMC) Pete &...
E-scooter debate returns to Council yet again
Santa Monica wants to make e-scooters a permanent part of the road ecosystem with a proposal to rebuild the city’s micromobility transit rules from the wheels up. The Council will hear a proposal at their July 23 meeting to transition the city away from a contract model for e-scooter/bike operators and into a permit model in an attempt to provide more reliable service to residents.
News Binge: All of last week’s stories in one place
On July 9, the Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved the pilot program for a Santa Monica Bitcoin Office, spearheaded by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete in collaboration with The Proof of Workforce Foundation. The initiative aims to educate the public about Bitcoin and support the city’s economic recovery. On...
12 PAL Youth Awarded $38,000 In Scholarships At Chris Carrey PAL Education Fund Celebration
The Police Activities League (PAL) hosted its annual Chris Carrey PAL Education Scholarship Fund recognition ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at St. Monica’s Grand Pavilion in Santa Monica. Santa Monica PAL youth, including 12 juniors and seniors, were honored with personal recognition and individual scholarship...
LA Superior Courts closed today following ransomware attack
The Los Angeles County Superior Court system will be closed Monday as its tech services division continues to repair and reboot network computer systems that were "severely impacted'' by a ransomware attack, the court announced."The Court experienced an unprecedented cyber-attack on Friday which has resulted in the need to shut down nearly all network systems in order to contain the damage, protect the integrity and confidentiality of information and ensure future network stability and security,'' Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner said in a statement late Sunday night."While the Court continues to move swiftly towards a restoration and recovery phase, many...
Wildfires: 1 home burned as flames descends on a Southern California neighborhood
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — At least one home burned Sunday when flames descended on a Southern California neighborhood as wildfires popped up across the state amid soaring temperatures. Evacuations were ordered when the Hawarden Fire grew to more than 230 acres (93 hectares) and spread to a residential area...
This Popular California City Was Declared as the ‘MOST DANGEROUS’ in the State Due to an Alarming Rise in Crime Rates and Violence
According to recent crime figures and examinations, San Bernardino, California is the state’s “Most Dangerous City”. This designation raises serious concerns about regional safety, as San Bernardino deals with high crime rates and growing violence. The city, which has long suffered from economic and social issues, is...
Biochemistry senior receives $20K NIH scholarship
Samira Diaz De Leon, a Washington State University senior from California, is one of 12 new recipients nationwide of a $20,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship given to those pursuing future careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. A first-generation student, Diaz De Leon is majoring in...
Man shot and killed after fight at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
SANTA FE SPRINGS — A man who was involved in a fight near a Santa Fe Springs swap meet was shot to death during a confrontation with security guards, authorities said Monday. The shooting occurred about 5:05 p.m. Sunday in the 13900 block of Mica Street, Whittier Police Department...
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