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Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Makes Bold Statement About Bronny James
The Los Angeles Lakers have taken plenty of heat for drafting Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. But one of James’ most outspoken supporters in recent weeks has been his boss, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. While most have a hard time seeing past the seemingly obvious signs ...
Ranked opponents and familiar faces to challenge women’s soccer’s win streak
As UCLA looks to continue its winning streak, new challenges approach. No. 6 UCLA women’s soccer will face its first ranked opponents of the year, taking on No. 11 Santa Clara on Sunday and then No. 4 BYU on Wednesday, both matchups at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. Although the Bruins...
Man Shot to Death in Boyle Heights Identified
A 37-year-old man who was shot dead in Boyle Heights was identified Saturday. Joel Reyes Pizarro, who was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office as the victim, was discovered initially by firefighters, who responded to a report of a person down around 6:15 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Marengo Street and Evergreen Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Katherine Jackson’s Attempt To Stop $600M Sale Of Micheal Jackson’s Music Catalog Denied by Judge
Katherine Jackson, the legendary mom of Michael Jackson, had her appeal denied in a legal effort to stop the sale of half of her late son’s music catalog to Sony for $600 million. A Los Angeles judge ruled on August 21 that the sale aligns with the terms of Michael Jackson’s trust, dismissing Katherine Jackson’s objections as lacking merit.
Jason Heyward gets caught in Dodgers roster crunch, leaving Freddie Freeman without his best friend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman has lost seeing his best friend every day and the Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse is without a respected presence who mentored the younger players. Veteran outfielder Jason Heyward was cut loose Thursday, two days after his pinch-hit, go-ahead three-run homer gave the Dodgers...
Jerami Grant Will Be Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are in a tough spot. After everyone opted into their contracts for the 2024 – 2025 season, they didn’t have any cap space to go out and upgrade their roster. They have several holes in the roster and with Lebron likely nearing the end of his career, the need to push for another championship now is real. They also don’t have a ton of assets to go out and make a trade for a Trae Young type player. However, there is a player that is very available and within their price range that can make a huge difference for them and that player is Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers.
With Hunter Biden on trial, special counsel spending grows
Special counsel David Weiss’ office spent a total of $3.4 million over the past six months, a dramatic increase as it took Hunter Biden to trial in Delaware on gun-related charges and secured a conviction of the president’s son.
Long Beach State Women’s Soccer Draws With No. 4 BYU
LBSU (1-2-1) was the better team for most of the 90 minutes and midfielder Makayla Demelo scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute. The Beach outshot BYU 14-5 and opened the game with what coach Mauricio Ingrassia called, “Our best half of the year.”. “I think our team is...
Weekend shooting claims life in North Long Beach, continuing troubling trend
A man was fatally shot early Sunday, Aug. 18 morning in North Long Beach. Personnel with the Long Beach Fire Department found 43-year-old Ali Jabbar Phannix at the 600 block of E South Street with gunshot wounds to his upper body and declared him deceased at the scene. Homicide detectives...
Loved ones search for missing Long Beach man
Loved ones are searching for a missing man who was last seen in Long Beach. Davontay M. Clark, 29, went missing on Aug. 22 at around 8:30 p.m., according to the Long Beach Police Department. Clark was last seen leaving his home on the 1700 block of Long Beach Boulevard. His family said he did […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. LMU, Women’s Volleyball Exhibition
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. Long Beach State women’s volleyball gave fans a preview of the 2024 season with a preseason exhibition against LMU. The Beach outlasted the Lions in five sets, picking up a 15-25, 25-17, 25-22, 20-25, 15-8.
Open Sesame re-introduced Lebanese food to Long Beach 25 years ago—and it is still going strong
For restaurateur and Open Sesame owner Ali Kobeissi, a certain hallmark is making him “feel quite old.” But ultimately, that very hallmark is a celebration: his Lebanese staple in Belmont Shore is about to surpass a quarter of a century of serving the community. It has also allowed the man to reflect on the beautiful life he has been able to build for himself through Lebanese cuisine—and how the need to slow life down is a part of what makes Open Sesame a success.
Eye Catchers from loaded Mater Dei-Centennial game
In a game featuring two of the nation's top high school programs, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei pull away late for a 42-25 win over Corona (Calif.) Centennial. Here's a look at a few of the players who caught our eye. The Huskies were missing a few key players including...
Southern California man accused of using explosives to steal from ATMs
(FOX40.COM) — A Southern California man was arrested and charged on Friday after surveillance video captured him using explosives to try and steal money from ATMs. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California, the man, 44 of San Diego, drove up to an ATM outside California Coast Credit Union in […]
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