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“Sketchbook Church” and Basquiat screening tonight at Corner 62 in Twentynine Palms
Sketchbook Church returns tonight at Corner 62 in Twentynine Palms. Starting at 6PM, enjoy a mind-melding hour of gonzo sketchbook drawing games. After you stretch your artistic mind muscles, enjoy a window into the post-punk East Village art scene of the early 80’s with a screening of the arthouse classic “Downtown 81” featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat.
‘Summer Pawty’ fundraiser for Palms-N-Paws animal shelter tonight
The Morongo Basin is populated by plenty of humans but also many pets, some of whom don’t have a loving home. One of the Basin’s busiest animal shelters, Palms-N-Paws, is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday to help keep services up and running for all those cruisin’ critters.
August closure dates for Johnson Valley Shared Use Area
If the heat has you itching to tear it up on 2 or 4 wheels on the Johnson Valley dry lake areas next month, there is an upcoming closure to the shared-use area from August 15th to August 26th. The scheduled 11-day closure is so the neighboring Marine Corps can conduct critical military training in the area.
Hallock looking for elusive Olympic medal with US men’s water polo team
WALNUT, Calif. (AP) — Ben Hallock won in high school in Southern California. He won in college at Stanford. He won as a professional at Pro Recco, one of the top water polo clubs in the world. Hallock has won everywhere he has played except for the Olympics. And...
A Hollywood executive vanished while having an affair. Two years later, his body was found in a shallow grave
Hollywood film executive Gavin Smith appeared to be living a charmed life with his picture-perfect family in California. But behind the scenes, it was a different story – and in a tragic plot twist, his seemingly fairytale life turned into a horror movie. When the 57-year-old father of three...
3.5 magnitude earthquake rocks L.A.’s South Bay
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was reported in the South Bay of Los Angeles County at 3:09 p.m. Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter was just off the coast in the Pacific Ocean. It was about 4.4 miles west of Palos Verdes Estates, 5.3 miles southwest of Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach […]
Inaugural Simi Valley Apricot Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024
The Simi Valley Apricot Festival takes place at Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Place, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. There will be entertainment, food, games, vendors, crafts, historical presentations, makers’ market, car show and a plant sale. Apricot infused drinks and food items will be available for purchase. Admission of only $5.00 (ages 4 and up). Children under 3 are free. Active and retired military with ID will receive free admission. Hours TBA. Learn more at www.facebook.com/Strathearnpark.
Shohei Ohtani slugs mammoth home run at Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit a home run for the ages in his team’s Sunday showdown against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. Ohtani led off the bottom of the 5th inning with a monstrous blast against Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford to give the Dodgers a 6-2... The post Shohei Ohtani slugs mammoth home run at Dodger Stadium appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Lakers shut down Bronny after back-to-back promising performances
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bronny James was a spectator on Saturday after the Los Angeles Lakers determined that they have seen all they need out of the NBA's most talked-about rookie. He finished Summer League on an upward trajectory after a dismal start, scoring 25 points on 10-of-21 shooting...
REPORT: Los Angeles Lakers Are Potentially Eyeing A Blockbuster Trade To Land Two Young Stars
The Los Angeles Lakers have not yet taken any action. After failing to sign seasoned veterans Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan, who later joined the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings, respectively, their free agency has been quiet. Recent events regarding the Purple and Gold’s trade front indicate that they are pursuing a possible list of players, some of whom are well-known.
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