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Risking life and limb for glory: Olympic surf competition to be held on world’s ‘heaviest wave’
LOS ANGELES - The world's "heaviest wave" is born near the South Pole, where fierce storms pound the ocean's surface like angry fists, sending pulses of energy racing north, unimpeded, for thousands of miles. That force is all but invisible until it suddenly rides up a steep, smooth ramp on...
13-year-old California swimmer qualifies for Olympic trials
LOS ANGELES - A California teen continues to make waves after qualifying for the Olympic trials this summer. Swimming prodigy Gabi Brito has already broken records in California. At just 13 years old, she swam the 50-meter freestyle race in 25.42 seconds. Her phenomenal time made her the fastest 13-year-old to swim the event in Southern California, which then earned her a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic trials.
Snoop Dogg Reacts To Carrying Olympic Torch Friday
Snoop Dogg had a distinct honor on Friday. The legendary musician got to carry the Olympic torch as the opening ceremonies for the 2024 Summer Olympics are set to get underway at 1:30 p.m. ET. "Did something today," Snoop Dogg tweeted. Snoop Dogg carried the Olympic torch next to the ...
From the Youth Circuit to the Olympics
Born and raised in Miami, Twanisha Terry discovered her passion for running at a young age. Her natural speed and agility quickly caught the attention of coaches and scouts, leading her to embark on a journey through the youth track circuit. “I started when I was nine years old,” she...
Los Angeles looks to Paris in preparing for the 2028 Olympics
When Los Angeles last hosted the Olympics, in 1984, the world games left behind a mixed legacy for the city. There was one of pride in the millions of dollars in profit the international event produced, doing what so many U.S. cities before it couldn't. And then there was the one mired in controversy, telling of a city accused of trying to hide away its homeless population and allowing questionably heavy policing to keep up a certain appearance for the world stage.Currently, Paris is hosting 10,500 athletes representing 205 delegations. As the Summer 2024 Olympics kick off Friday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen...
History of United States cities hosting the Olympics with Los Angeles 2028 up next
With the Olympic cauldron set to light in Paris, it won't be long before the Games make a return to the United States. The U.S. has plenty of hosting experience under its belt. Not only will it add some more in 2028, but the nation now has another Olympics lined up for 2034.
Black Rodeo Matters in Los Angeles
Known as the “GREATEST SHOW ON DIRT,” the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrated its 40th anniversary by performing to a sold-out audience on June 20-21, at the Industry Hills Expo Center in the City of Industry. Often coined as the Black Rodeo, the show offered attendees a chance...
Mayor Karen Bass, first lady Jill Biden arrive in Paris as part of Olympics delegation
Mayor Karen Bass, Sen. Alex Padilla and first lady Jill Biden were among the members of a presidential delegation who arrived in Paris on Thursday for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.In addition to serving in the presidential delegation this week, Bass is expected to travel to Paris two additional times, according to her office.Leaders from the civic and private sectors will also be joining state and federal leaders during visits to Paris with the aim of establishing business and diplomatic connections ahead of the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028."We must continue our urgent work ensuring that Angelenos...
Los Angeles heads to Paris for start of Olympic Games
Los Angeles has a unique stake in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, since Paris will be passing the torch to L.A. to host the 2028 Olympics. The organization LA28 will be attending the Paris events as part of the preparations. “There is really nothing that compares to an Olympic and...
Huntington Park runner joins the list of finishers of the top six marathons in the world
With the upcoming celebration of the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris, fans worldwide are ready to cheer for their favorite athletes who aim for the gold medal. Antonia Guzman wants to watch swimming, gymnastics, and track. As a runner herself, she finds this a very exciting moment. Guzman is not...
THIS WEEKEND: “They Will Skate Again” at Venice Skate Park
Volunteers and Skaters Are Still Needed for This Saturday’s Event. Life Rolls On, the organization founded by three-time world champion quadriplegic surfer Jesse Billauer, will host its “They Will Skate Again” event on Saturday, July 27, at Venice Skate Park. The event aims to provide adaptive athletes with an opportunity to experience the joy of skateboarding.
$200M approved for bus leasing program ahead of L.A. 2028 Olympics
An initial $200 million federal grant is in the works to assist the Southland in establishing a bus leasing program and bolster infrastructure in preparation of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla announced Friday.
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