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Los Angeles’ school district banned cellphones. Should Oakland follow suit?
Los Angeles Unified School District, the largest school district in the state, made headlines last month when the board approved a ban on cellphone and social media use during the school day for students. While school districts in Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond do not have policies banning cellphone and social...
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.
A New L.A. Queer Film Series Fills the Summer Void Left by Outfest
Queer film fans in Los Angeles are feeling the summer void left by the beloved Outfest, which paused its programming last year amid financial issues and staff layoffs and has yet to resume. But a new film series, called Queer Rhapsody, looks to fill that crater across five venues July 19-28 — and with curation from the UCLA Film and Television Archive and one of Outfest’s former own. Even if they aren’t looking just to replace the 40-year-long legacy of L.A.’s oldest film festival. Plus, Queer Rhapsody is decidedly a series, not a festival.With IATSE in the Rearview, Teamsters Are...
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.
USC’s A’Marion Peterson makes generous gesture to high school teammates
Here’s a feel-good story for everyone at USC in a summer which has been difficult and frustrating: USC running back A’Marion Peterson is taking his NIL money from the EA Sports College Football 25 game and donating it to his former teammates at Hirschi High School in Wichita Falls, Texas. The Times Record newspaper has more: After opting in to be part of the new College Football 25 video game being released by EA Sports this week, Peterson received $600 as part of the company’s name, image and likeness agreement with the more than 11,000 NCAA Division I football players who chose...
Brunch Electronik announces LA’s second date with with Argy and Dubfire
The event will take place at Pershing Square on September 21st. Brunch Electronik is set for its second US edition, to be held in the city of Los Angeles on September 21st at Pershing Square, produced in collaboration with Minimal Effort and SBCLTR. Following its North American debut, Brunch Electronik...
Bill Pickett Rodeo Set for Two Sold-Out Shows in Industry
As Los Angeles moves closer to banning certain rodeo activities in the city, the 40th anniversary of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is set for the nearby city of Industry this weekend. The rodeo will have shows at 5 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 Sunday at the Industry Hills Expo Center,...
You could win tickets to KCON LA 2024
KCON, the K-Pop fan & artist festival, is back in LA for its twelfth year with star-studded shows, engaging panels and lots more. And now, for the very first time, part of KCON, which is presented by Samsung Galaxy, will be aired live on the CW, and you can watch it right here on KTLA on Sunday, July 28th at 8pm. Now, we have a chance for you to win tickets to attend KCON. Text KCON to 515151 for your chance to win four tickets to KCON presented by Samsung Galaxy on Friday, July 26th, with access to the festival grounds that day at the LA Convention Center, and a concert that night at Crypto.com Arena. Message and data rates apply. With bands like Drippin and DXMON, it’s going to be a great time. Good luck!
USC continues to search for difference-making pass rushers
Earlier this month, USC offered Zach Groves, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound, four-star edge rusher from Cross Plains (Tennessee), where he plays for East Robertson High School. Groves also holds offers from LSU, Tennessee, Vandy, Louisville, Kentucky, Indiana and Memphis. The Tennessee native is rated No. 132 in the nation overall, the...
Bees’ two-sport standout thrives in California
Kenny Cunningham, a former Brecksville–Broadview Heights High School soccer standout, has traded in dribbles for deals. Now an investment banker in Los Angeles, the 2011 graduate fondly recalls his Ohio years, from kicking the ball around at Blossom Hill as a youngster to dazzling fans with his foot skills at Brecksville High School and Ohio State University.
USC defensive lineman Nate Clifton: 'I'm a defensive tackle now'
USC defensive lineman Nate Clifton arrived on campus from Vanderbilt in January. In his six months with the Trojans, Clifton has been hard at work to pack on the pounds. "I was required to gain a lot of weight here," Clifton said in an interview on this week's Peristyle Podcast. "This is the heaviest I've ever been in my life, but I've still been able to maintain my speed and other traits of athleticism."
Russell Westbrook gets traded by Clippers
Russell Westbrook is on the move yet again. Westbrook is being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Utah Jazz for guard Kris Dunn. The Clippers are also swapping second-round picks with the Jazz and will throw in some cash as part of the deal. ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles Clippers are sending guard... The post Russell Westbrook gets traded by Clippers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Dodgers Trade Proposal Brings $50 Million Centerfielder to LA in 3-Player Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers are second in the National League behind the Philadelphia Phillies. With the trade deadline approaching, the Dodgers have the opportunity to bolster their roster for a postseason run. A trade proposal from Steve Perrault on a Bleacher Report livestream sends Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox to LA.
Josh & Heather Altman Lose Out on $400K After "Unprofessional" Listing Drama: "Giant Waste"
The Season 15 premiere of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles kicked off with some drama centered around Josh Altman and Heather Altman's $15,888,000 Readcrest listing. Not only was the property causing tension between Altman and Josh Flagg, but after 18 months on the market with other agents, Altman admitted the listing was "stale," and it wasn't easily accessible due to ongoing tenants.
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