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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.
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...
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.
After Swearing He Would Leave ‘Ridiculous’ U.S. Two Years Ago, Ozzy Osbourne Is Still Living In L.A.
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne tried to explain why they still live the U.S. years after promising to leave. During an episode of their family podcast, The Osbournes, the couple discussed Ozzy’s health and their delayed plans to relocate back to England. “Well, we’re trying to get on a flight,”...
Richard Simmons' staff reveals his final photo and message to fans: 'We thought you'd want to see it'
Richard Simmons has one final message for the world. On Saturday, the staff of the late celebrity fitness icon took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the last social media post he'd planned to publish before his death on July 13. “Richard worked very hard on his posts for you,”...
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...
Salma Hayek Wears A Skintight Floral Dress At Miley Cyrus’ Gucci Bash In LA
Salma Hayek brought a burst of floral flair to the summer celebration event hosted by Gucci and Miley Cyrus at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on Thursday. The Frida actress stunned in a figure-hugging midi dress featuring a floral print panel on ...
How USC’s Eric Musselman Sees the Impact of NIL on College Basketball
USC head coach Eric Musselman reflects on the impact of NIL regulations on college hoops, highlighting the opportunities it offers players regardless of their status. NIL regulations have transformed the college sports landscape. Student-athletes can now attract endorsements based on their social media presence. Yes, But. Not every player will...
3 men get decades in jail for robbery, fatal shooting of L.A. police officer
Three members of a South Los Angeles street gang were sentenced in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer who was house shopping with his girlfriend two years ago, officials announced late last week. The deadly encounter unfolded on the night of Jan. 10, 2022, as […]
ESPN: L.A. Coliseum among Top 25 college football stadiums
ESPN ranked the Top 25 college football stadiums on Sunday, USC's iconic L.A. Memorial Coliseum cracking the list. The Coliseum, established in 1923, checked in at No. 22, just head of Appalachian State's Kidd Brewer Stadium. One of the few sports venues designated as a National Historic Landmark, the Los...
Three Southland players win big money in the CA Lottery
Three Southland lottery players will remember the hot days of July for more than the scorching temperatures. The really big money winner will collect a SuperLotto Plus jackpot of $54 million from last night’s draw. The winning numbers are 11, 13, 14, 15, 46, and the Mega ball 5. The ticket with all those hot digits was sold at the 7-Eleven, 301 Cottonwood Street in Woodland Hills.
1 Stabbed Near Westwood Dog Park
WESTWOOD – A person was hospitalized today after being stabbed near Westwoof Dog Park in Westwood, according to authorities. Paramedics rushed to the intersection of Veteran Avenue and Wilkins Avenue just after 3 p.m. Sunday following a reported stabbing, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. The department said at...
Dodgers Rumored to Reunite with Justin Turner for Third Base Reinforcement
Dodgers insider reignites hopes of a Justin Turner reunion through a trade deadline tweet, with third base becoming a primary concern for the team due to Max Muncy's prolonged absence. The Rays' Isaac Paredes and the Reds' Jeimer Candelario are potential options for the Dodgers at third base. Justin Turner...
UCLA Football: How to Watch Big Ten Media Day This Week
UCLA football will make its introduction into the Big Ten Conference this week during Big Ten Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Big Ten Media Day will take place from July 23-25, and UCLA will speak on Wednesday, July 24. This will be the first time that the Big Ten meets up since conference realignment with four former Pac-12 teams joining the conference. UCLA will officially join the Big Ten on August 2. The Bruins will face their first Big Ten opponent as members of the conference on Sep. 14, when they host Indiana at the Rose...
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the inaugural Venice Beach Run Conquer the Pier. Check it out!
It was a great morning for a run! The Venice Beach Run Conquer the Pier event kicked off at 8:30 a.m. at the end of the Venice Pier. A nice cool marine layer covered the 5k course, which went from the end of the pier to the beach, then north on the boardwalk to Rose Ave, turned around and came back, finishing at the end of the pier. There was also a 1k that started at 10:00 a.m. at Muscle Beach Gym, and ran down to Washington Blvd. and then up the pier to the finish line.
90 Day Fiance’s Nicole Returns to Instagram After Domestic Violence Incident
90 Day Fiancé star Nicole Sherbiny returned to social media after taking a months-long break. On July 20, Nicole, 41, announced she was opening her own clothing boutique in Los Angeles, California called Maude and Aster. The reality star shared the store’s logo and advertised a storewide sale on Instagram. She also included several shots...
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