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Aliza Nisenbaum to open exhibition at Regen Projects
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Regen Projects will present Altanera, Preciosa y Orgullosa, New York-based artist Aliza Nisenbaum’s first exhibition with the gallery and in Los Angeles. The exhibition will feature a new body of work depicting dance troupes, studios, and teachers local to Southern California, including Teresita de Jesús of Studio 10, Folklorico Revolución, Mariachi Tierra Mia, and Amelia Muñoz Dancers. Informed by her origins in Mexico and prior work with immigrant and diasporic communities, Nisenbaum’s lively compositions exemplify the artist’s dedication to fostering connection and community in the space of painting. On Saturday, September 21, at 5 pm, Amelia Muñoz Dancers will activate Nisenbaum’s presentation with a public dance lesson.
Predicting a wildfire's next move? USC researchers using AI to forecast fire's likely path
Researchers at the University of Southern California are developing a way to accurately forecast how a fire will spread using artificial intelligence.The model combines AI with real-time satellite data."There are models that are based on physics that you can use to forecast the progression of a wildfire, where a wildfire is going to go," said Assad Oberai, the study's co-author. The model is not too different from forecasting the weather, he added.The model then feeds that information into a computer algorithm to forecast a fire's likely path, intensity and growth rate."As we look at any technology to help us do...
LA campus of American Academy of Dramatic Arts to close next year
The Los Angeles campus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is set to close at the end of the next school year, but some people aren't letting it happen without a fight.The announcement was made in April via email, with the official notice noting that "enrollments are down across the country and national birthrate calculations and other key data show that colleges, especially smaller institutions, must adapt to changing conditions.""It was heartbreaking to watch mostly the students absorb this news," said adjunct faculty member Erin Coleman. "There were a lot of tears."A group of faculty members, students and alumni...
Dawes at The Fillmore on April 11
Los Angeles-based Folk-rock group Dawes recently announced their upcoming tour (which kicks off tomorrow!). Performing across North America, the band will go to over 20 cities, including in Philadelphia at The Fillmore on April 11th of next year. Formed in 2009, the band became known for their authentic folk sound,...
Watch OFF! Play Their Farewell Show In LA
Earlier this year, OFF! announced farewell shows. On Friday, the psychedelic punk supergroup played their final gig in Los Angeles at the Belasco. After New York punks Surfbort opened the evening, the band performed a 26-track set. Next week, there will be one last screening of their film Free LSD at Los Angeles’ Nuart Theatre, which accompanies their 2022 album of the same title. Watch footage from the show below.
Top WPIAL Recruit Earns Offer from West Coast Powerhouse
Matt Sieg is one of the top recruits in the WPIAL, regardless of class, and he’s continuing to rack up major offers. Sieg — a 6-foot, 170-pound four-star athlete from Fort Cherry in McDonald, Pa. — holds offers from Akron, Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State, Pitt, Syracuse, WVU and Wisconsin, and he’s playing quarterback and defensive back at the high school level. It appears likely that Sieg will be recruited primarily as a safety, but wherever he ends up on the field, he’ll be one of the highest-recruited WPIAL players in the class of 2026.
HGTV Star Christina Hall Accuses Ex Josh Hall Of Using Home Security Cameras To Spy On Her
A recent legal filing has revealed a string of allegations against Christina Hall, the star of the HGTV series Christina on the Coast, and her estranged husband, Josh Hall. According to a court filing, Hall claims that Josh made unscheduled visits to their shared home in Newport Beach, California, and allegedly took items from the property. She further alleges that Josh plugged in security cameras that she had previously unplugged, which she believes was done at the request of his lawyer to preserve “electronic evidence.”
Have you seen him? At risk man is missing in East Valinda
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Saturday circulated a photo of a 59-year-old man suffering from depression and mental disabilities who went missing in East Valinda in hopes the public can help locate him.
Woman bitten by K-9 files lawsuit against LA County Sheriff's Department
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after she says her hand was permanently disfigured when she was bitten by a K-9.Ramirez did not speak but she showed reporters her scars at a press conference outside the Hall of Justice in downtown L.A. Friday.The incident happened on Feb. 22, 2023, at Ramirez's home near Central and 59th Street. Ramirez saw the dog wandering around her property and when she opened her door she was bitten."Ms. Ramirez is an innocent mother. She was attacked by an unleashed sheriff's dog trained to bite anyone it encountered,"...
Photos: Horror fans descend on Long Beach for biggest Midsummer Scream yet
Ghosts, witches, ghouls and demons packed the Long Beach Convention Center this weekend. Check out some of the best costumes. The post Photos: Horror fans descend on Long Beach for biggest Midsummer Scream yet appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Flag Bearer Award 2024: Asia Edwards, Jordan & Ryan Pellum, Millikan
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of football in 2023-24 is sponsored in part by the MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Foundation and Miller...
2 arrested in connection with deadly shootout inside Long Beach bar
A patron at the bar defended himself, killing one of the attackers, when they opened fire on him at Carlies Bar earlier this month, according to authorities. The post 2 arrested in connection with deadly shootout inside Long Beach bar appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Southern California Congresswoman’s district office vandalized again
A local Congresswoman had her district office vandalized for the second time this year. According to a release issued by Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45), an unknown vandal threw a rock into her office window in the city of Cypress on Friday morning. The vandalism comes months after Steel’s office was targeted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. “Violence […]
About Town Redondo: Aerospace Games Saturday, Rotary 100th begins, Ballet grant
The 20th Aerospace Games take place Saturday at El Camino College, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., with 49 teams made up of South Bay aerospace companies’ employees. Events include volleyball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, dodgeball, tug-of-war, water ball toss, human pyramid and “executive golf” (putting). The...
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