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Brian Windhorst: ‘I wouldn’t rule out Jonas Valanciunas eventually ending up on the Lakers’
Earlier this offseason, veteran big man Jonas Valanciunas was among numerous players linked to the Los Angeles Lakers when superstar forward LeBron James was considering signing a team-first contract to help the franchise. Unfortunately, the Lakers weren’t able to use the opportunity to make an impactful addition. Afterward, James did...
Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández Made MLB History With Late-Game Heroics
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández delivered multiple gut punches to his former team, the Boston Red Sox, on Saturday night in a 7-6 extra-inning victory at Dodger Stadium. Hernández’s efforts also made baseball history. The fan favorite has struggled to get going this season...
Bruin Theatre’s Future Uncertain as Regency’s Lease of Two Historic Westwood Movie Palaces Ends This Week
UPDATED: 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. Steven Salas, managing director of Newmark, said the property is not formally on the market yet, so it hasn’t been decided whether it would...
Lakers Trade Proposal Adds $48 Million Center in 2-for-1 Swap
The Lakers trade search for a big man continues, though the team, like much of the league, remains in a holding pattern on the trade front, for now. The Lakers are limited in what they can do because, for one thing, they have a full roster of 15 players and, for another, they are up against the dreaded “second apron” of the NBA’s luxury tax.
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...
Sewage Spill Shuts Down Beaches Around Ballona Creek; Public Urged to Avoid Water
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a closure notice for a stretch of ocean water following the release of about 15,000 gallons of untreated sewage into Ballona Creek. The discharge occurred near 2700 S. Cresta Place around 4:00 p.m. Saturday, caused by...
Los Angeles Magazine Editor-in-Chief Resigns Amid Charges of Payment Problems | Exclusive
Shirley Halperin is leaving the outlet as it faces layoffs and accusations of not paying freelancers The post Los Angeles Magazine Editor-in-Chief Resigns Amid Charges of Payment Problems | Exclusive appeared first on TheWrap.
"Some voices got high, some furniture got moved" - AC Green on how the Kobe vs. Shaq feud was handled by the Lakers' veterans
AC Green on how the 'veteran group' decided to reconcile the fractured relationship of Shaq and Kobe when the pair refused to see eye-to-eye.
Tarik Skubal trade would officially make Dodgers most hated team in MLB
If a chase for Tarik Skubal actually turns into something more than talk, the Dodgers have some very stiff competition over in Baltimore. The Orioles, also rumored to be interested in him, have the best farm system in baseball, and MLB-ready top prospects right at the top of their pipeline.
Juju Watkins is building a ‘college superteam,’ says Sue Bird
Making memories in the French Riviera, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird go on the air from Sport Beach in Cannes, France. The two decorated American athletes talk all things women’s sports and share the stage with USC star hooper Juju Watkins. They talk about the growth of the game, what it means to be in the spotlight, and how USC women’s basketball is building a college super team at Southern California. Sue Bird knows what’s going on in Los Angeles, with coach Lindsay Gottlieb surrounding JuJu with elite talent. Kiki Iriafen has come in from Stanford, and Talia Von Oelhoffen has...
Kobe Bryant on why Jerry Buss picked him over Shaq in 2004: "You got to bet on the horse that you know is obsessive about what they do"
Kobe Bryant said it was only right that Dr. Jerry Buss picked him over Shaquille O'Neal because he cared more about winning championships than Shaq.
Dodgers Injury Updates: Mookie Betts, Max Muncy & Jason Heyward
Injuries have been a major problem for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2024 season, but the team’s group of position players have been far less affected than their pitching counterparts. However, there’s still plenty of significance with injured position players due to the quality of those lost.
All Four Baby Brothers Reported Missing Have Been Found by Deputies
Four baby brothers, aged 2 to 5, were found safe nearly three weeks after disappearing in Palmdale, authorities reported Saturday. The children were located at a family member’s home in California City and have been placed under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Palmdale station.
Brush Fire Temporarily Shuts Down 14 Freeway
A brush fire broke out near the 14 Freeway northeast of Santa Clarita Sunday afternoon. The brush fire, named the Bryson Fire, was reported at about 1:20 p.m. Sunday near Agua Dulce Canyon Road, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. All lanes of the 14 Freeway were temporarily shut down for ...
Santa Clarita Grocery Hosts Event With Grocery Outlet
On Saturday, Santa Clarita Grocery, in partnership with Grocery Outlet, hosted an event to help give back to the community. Santa Clarita Grocery hosted its Give Five, Get Five in front of Grocery Outlet where customers could donate five dollars to Santa Clarita Grocery and receive a hot dog, drink or snow cone along with ...
LA Superior Courts set to open Tuesday following ransomware attack
The Los Angeles County Superior Court system was closed Monday as its tech services division continued to repair and reboot network computer systems that were "severely impacted" by a ransomware attack, but all courthouses are set to reopen Tuesday."The court experienced an unprecedented cyber-attack on Friday which has resulted in the need to shut down nearly all network systems in order to contain the damage, protect the integrity and confidentiality of information and ensure future network stability and security," Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner said in a statement late Sunday night."While the court continues to move swiftly towards a restoration...
3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Palos Verdes Estates
A preliminary 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck about 4 miles west of Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles County at 3:09 p.m. Sunday, according to the USGS.The quake had a depth of about 8 miles, USGS reported. Shaking was felt from Long Beach to the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.This is a developing story. More details will be added here as they become available.
UPDATE: Four Missing Palmdale Brothers Found Safe, Parents Arrested on Unrelated Charges
After nearly three weeks of concerted efforts by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the public, four brothers who vanished from Palmdale have been found safe. According to KTLA, the siblings, ranging from 2 to 5 years old, were located Saturday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the children had last been seen on July 1 around 2 p.m. in the 800 block of East Avenue P-12 in Palmdale and were believed to be heading to the Mojave area in Kern County at the time they disappeared.
Officials searching for soldier who disappeared from Southern California Army base
Army officials at Fort Irwin National Training Center are searching for a soldier who went missing late last week. According to a press release issued Sunday by the Army base’s public affairs office, U.S. Army PFC Alejandro Espinola of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment failed to report for duty on Thursday and was subsequently reported […]
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