West Los Angeles
LATEST NEWS
One Year Ago Today (July 27, 2023)…Man, Boy Suspected in Attempted Robbery at Mid-City Restaurant Arrested
One Year Ago Today (July 27, 2023)…A 22-year-old man on parole and 17-year-old boy suspected of using what police called an assault rifle type of weapon in an attempted robbery at a Mid-City restaurant were in custody. Officers responded to the 1800 block of South La Brea Avenue, between...
MLB Player Freddie Freeman’s Son Can’t ‘Stand or Walk’ After Hospitalization for Transient Synovitis
Courtesy of Chelsea Freeman/Instagram Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman rushed to the hospital to be with his son on Wednesday, July 25, after his team’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Freeman, 34, learned after the game that his wife, Chelsea, rushed their youngest, 3-year-old Maximus, to the emergency room after he experienced pain […]
Recap: Dodgers Shut Out By Astros In Series Opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers began their road trip with a disappointing loss against the Houston Astros where nothing went right for them, dropping the game 5-0. The Dodgers could not get anything going against Framber Valdez, who pitched 6.1 shutout innings while giving up four hits, striking out 10 and walking two.
Downtown Los Angeles hosting KCON, biggest K-pop fest in the world
KCON, the world’s largest K-pop music festival, is taking place in downtown Los Angeles this weekend. Organizers are anticipating 160,000 people to travel to Southern California from around the world for the three-day festival, featuring all things Korean culture including K-beauty, K-food and K-pop music artists. “I’m here to...
Four-star son of Carmelo Anthony puts USC among top six schools
Four-star Class of 2025 shooting guard Kiyan Anthony from Long Island Lutheran High School in New York has revealed his top six schools: Auburn, Florida State, Ohio State, Rutgers, Syracuse, and USC basketball. The 6-foot-5 guard has had a strong spring and summer playing for Team Melo on the EYBL...
Lawsuit alleges that an affordable housing project in Venice Beach is being unlawfully blocked by city officials
A lawsuit filed on July 10, 2024 against the City of Los Angeles alleges closed-door sabotaging and unlawful blocking of Venice Dell, a fully-approved supportive and affordable housing project in Venice, California. Once completed, the project would provide 140 affordable apartments, 68 apartments for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, 34...
Hollywood's Historic Yamashiro Restaurant Hits the Market with Potential $100 Million Price Tag
The historic Yamashiro restaurant, a century-old Hollywood icon known for its Japanese-inspired architecture and cinematic pedigree, has been placed on the market for a potential sale that could see the property fetch upwards of $100 million, as reported by CBS News Los Angeles. Nestled above the storied Magic Castle on a 7.3-acre estate at 1999 N Sycamore Ave, the property is currently owned by Samaka, a limited liability company associated with film producers Steven Markoff and Elie Samaha, and features a main house that is a replica of a palace from Japan's Yamashiro province, constructed in 1914 to house an extensive Asian art collection.
Dodgers Make Trade, Send James Paxton to Red Sox
Earlier this week, it was announced that the Los Angeles Dodgers were designating veteran starting pitcher James Paxton for assignment. The team had been looking to possibly trade him and now they have. Paxton has been traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league infielder Moises Bolivar. Los...
New program welcomes USC transfer student veterans
USC this week welcomed a new group of 12 transfer student military students with its inaugural Veterans Transfer Students Welcome, a three-day program designed to support veteran students transitioning into the university. The new program aims to integrate veteran students into USC in a welcoming, supportive environment with their fellow...
Cool Food Events and Pop-Ups to Check Out This Week in Los Angeles: July 26
Some of LA’s most exciting meals can be found on the back patio of a wine bar or under an EZ-up on a neighborhood corner. Pop-ups are ingrained in the dining culture of the Southland, whether they’re a preview of a more permanent space or just a one-off. This is a guide to new and ongoing pop-ups around town. Have a pop-up that should be on this list? Email us at la@eater.com.
Late homers send Dodgers past Giants
Clayton Kershaw went four innings in his season debut, Nick Ahmed hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a 6-4 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Thursday afternoon. Kershaw gave up two runs on six hits with two walks...
How Romar Dennis is discovering purpose helping grow lacrosse in California
California, and Los Angeles in particular, has quite the reputation for being a region of transplants, where people go to find new experiences and follow their dreams. Early in the Premier Lacrosse League’s history, Romar Dennis became another one of those people who moved westward. Five years ago, during...
USC Track and Field Stars Shine at Paris Olympics with Record-Breaking Participation
Track & Field | July 26, 2024 The USC track and field program boasts a record-setting 20 current, former and incoming athletes with Trojan ties competing for 10 different countries around the world at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The track and field contingent is part of the Athletic Department’s record 66 past, present and future Trojans in Paris for the Games. Troy’s 66 competitors is more than 160 of the 203 National Olympic Committee delegations competing in Paris. This will be the seventh consecutive Summer Games with at least 40 Trojan Olympians and the second in-a-row with 60 or more…
Multiple Vehicles Involved in Chain-Reaction Crash on 101 Freeway in Encino
ENCINO, LOS ANGELES, July 26 (KNN) — A chain-reaction crash involved multiple vehicles along with some injuries on the 101 Freeway early Friday morning in the area… Read more "Multiple Vehicles Involved in Chain-Reaction Crash on 101 Freeway in Encino">
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.