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Shakespeare in the Park's free themed nights cast a sweet spell
"Shakespeare in the Park 2024" presented by the Independent Shakespeare Co. Free; "As You Like It" frolics, on select nights, through Sept. 1. Several special audience events, including a pre-show family workshop July 21, festoon the schedule. "All the world's a stage" are, without quibble, some of the most famous...
Vacant home goes up in flames in North Hollywood
Firefighters extinguished a blaze that ripped through a vacant home in North Hollywood Friday afternoon. The fire was first reported around 12:15 p.m. at a one-story, single family home located at 6401 N. Camellia Ave. First crews on scene found a fire outside the property that had spread to the adjacent home and began burning […]
Massive fire in downtown LA destroys 2 buildings, injures firefighter
A massive fire that broke out Friday morning near a storage area in downtown Los Angeles destroyed two buildings, damaged several others and even sent a firefighter to the hospital.Fire crews responded to the area near Kohler and E 7th streets, close to the Fashion District, just after 2 a.m. The fire was so big, it quickly spread to several nearby buildings."Firefighters used ladder pipes, large-diameter hand lines and portable monitors to keep persistent water flow on the fire," said the Los Angeles Fire Department in an update. "Ultimately, it took over 170 firefighters 5 hours and 15 minutes to extinguish the flames."One firefighter sustained a knee injury and was sent to a local hospital in fair condition.No other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Body of Missing 95-Year-Old Walter Curtis Wolfe Found at Point Fermin Cliffs in San Pedro
Authorities have identified the body of a 95-year-old man found at the base of the cliffs below Point Fermin Park in San Pedro last week, confirming it to belong to missing person Walter Curtis Wolfe, as reported by KTLA. Wolfe had been reported missing on July 8, after being last seen in the area of the 800 block of North Malgren Avenue. His disappearance prompted a search, with the Los Angeles Police Department and the community appealing for assistance in locating the nonagenarian.
Dudamel names four more fellows
Welcome to the most successful springboard to a conducting career:. The four conductors selected by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil as 2024/25 Dudamel Fellows are Holly Hyun Choe, born in South Korea and raised in Los Angeles, and principal conductor of the chamber orchestra Ensemble Reflektor, Artiste Associé for L’Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, former assistant conductor of the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich under Paavo Järvi, selected for the German Music Council’s Grant Forum Dirigieren (2018), Solti Foundation Career Assistance Award recipient, Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship scholarship recipient, and participant in the Peter Eötvös Foundation Mentoring Programme; Dayner Tafur-Díaz, born in Peru, who won the German Conducting Award (October 2023), First Prize in the second edition of the International Opera Conducting Competition of the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège (Belgium, August 2022) and Second Prize in the conducting competition of the University of Almería (Spain, November 2022) and was selected as one of 20 finalists in the 2023 Mahler Competition; Luis Castillo-Briceño (pictured), born in Costa Rica, who is the Conducting Fellow of the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2023/24 season, an Equilibrium Young Artist mentored by Barbara Hannigan, and a designated winner in the Rotterdam International Conducting Competition 2025.; and Molly Turner, a Chinese-born conductor and composer from Tacoma, Washington, who is the Conducting Fellow with the New World Symphony and studied under the guidance of Esa-Pekka Salonen as a Salonen Fellow at the Colburn School’s Conservatory of Music. Please click here for more information about the Dudamel Fellows.
Zenshuji’s Obon Carnival This Weekend
Zenshuji Soto Mission will present its 66th annual Obon Carnival on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, from 12 to 7 p.m. Obon service will be held at 1:30 p.m. both days. Cultural activities — Bon Odori and tea ceremony. Entertainment — Taiko drumming, folk dance and music, Shorinji Kempo....
Justyn Martin on College Football 25, Subpar Game Speed, Teammate Ratings
We got the chance to talk to quarterback Justyn Martin at the UCLA/EA Sports College Football 25 event, hosted by the Men of Westwood collective, as he talked about the gameplay, questioned his speed rating, his teammate ratings, and the excitement of being in a modern video game.
U.S. Coast Guard halts 2 illegal charter vessels
The U.S. Coast Guard halted two illegal vessels near Newport Beach and San Pedro earlier this week, officials said Friday. A Los Angeles-Long Beach Coast Guard crew responded to a 76-foot craft operating as an illegal charter in Newport Beach Monday.
Above Par: Pro Golfer Michelle Wie West Sells Her Standout Encino Estate for $6M
Pro golfer Michelle Wie West just found a buyer for her lavish Encino, CA, estate. She put the ace of a place on the market in January for $6,495,000, then dropped the price to $6,299,000 in April. It sold this month for $6,025,000. According to Realtor.com records, the pro golfer...
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.Sharon Stone Says More Female Filmmakers Means Less...
Pacific Northwest Highlighted at the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival
United Creatives, the parent 501c3 behind the Seattle Film Summit, is bringing more than 100 local creatives to represent the region at the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival in Los Angeles. HollyShorts will be held Aug. 8-18 at the TCL Chinese Theatre. This year, the festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Los Angeles Prepares for 2028 Olympics with $80M Boost for Greener Buses, Showcased by Mayor Bass and Secretary Buttigieg
Los Angeles is gearing up for the 2028 Olympics with major strides in public transportation, as Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg showcased a near $80 million federal boost for greener buses. The investment, aimed at electrifying the city's bus fleet, is part of a larger plan to overhaul the local transit system and improve air quality. As reported by the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, both officials demonstrated their commitment by taking a ride on Metro's E Line to examine the strides being made at the Metro Division 13 bus maintenance facility.
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 Basketball: Why Desmond Claude is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
Last season was unquestionably a disappointment at USC, though things are drastically different this year. The Trojans saw Andy Enfield depart as head coach with most of the roster leaving shortly thereafter. In comes Eric Musselman, fresh off plenty of success at Arkansas, and a quest to lead USC not just back to success but in making a good impression as new members of the Big Ten.
Lake Perris Loses Olympic Venues as LA28 Consolidates to be LA Centric
PERRIS – In its efforts to consolidate event venues into a tighter geographic profile, LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 LA Olympics has pulled water events from Lake Perris. Rowing and canoe sprinting was previously set to be held at Lake Perris, but officials relocated the event to...
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