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LAPD officers in riot gear clear pro-Palestinian encampment on USC campus
Los Angeles police officers in riot gear arrived at the University of Southern California early Sunday to clear a pro-Palestinian encampment after issuing a dispersal warning.Overnight, the protesters had been camped out. Hours later, the area had been cleared. By daylight, live images from the campus also showed officers creating a perimeter around the site with no visible protesters on-site. Tents and the debris were left behind. No arrests have been reported, said Senior Vice President of Communications with USC Joel Curran.The LAPD moved into the site around 4 a.m., giving a warning to have protesters clear the area willingly....
More than a decade after a stroke, Randy Travis sings again, courtesy of AI
Even if you're not into country, you can't help but bathe in the baritone that is Randy Travis. His voice goes down like whisky – always has, ever since his first album, "Storms of Life," in 1986. "I thought if we sold 40,000 copies they might let us make a second record." said producer Kyle Lehning.They ended up selling four million. "So, I'm a genius!" Lehning laughed. Randy Travis and that voice helped build Warner Music Nashville into what it is today. "How do you describe the thing that just hits you in the center of your chest and unconsciously...
Protester camps remain on college campuses as graduation events near
Nearly a week's worth of demonstrations on Southern California college campuses continued over the weekend, where some protester camps could still be spotted even as graduation events loom. The University of Southern California campus remains under controlled access, meaning only students, faculty, staff and registered guests can enter, on Saturday.Even so, a large encampment could be seen in the middle of one quad on campus where one student reporter said they were told by a university representative that the camp must go. The protesters say that they were told the university would provide alternative "free speech" areas where the encampment can...
Muncy has first 3-homer game, Ohtani sets Dodgers' mark in 11-3 rout of Braves
Max Muncy had the first three home run game of his career along with four RBIs, Shohei Ohtani had three hits and became the franchise leader for most home runs by a Japanese-born player and the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled to an 11-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.Freddie Freeman also had three hits for the Dodgers, who have won four of five. Rookie Andy Pages also went deep as Los Angeles had five homers. Tyler Glasnow (6-1) struck out 10 and became the second pitcher in the majors to reach six wins. The right-hander allowed two runs...
Family of Mely Corado reach tentative settlement in lawsuit over 2018 shooting at Trader Joe's
Family members of Mely Corado, the assistant manager at a Silver Lake Trader Joe's that was shot and killed by police in 2018, has reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit filed with the city of Los Angeles. Specifics of the "conditional" resolution, have not yet been released, but Los Angeles City Attorney's Office attorneys and plaintiffs announced the news on Friday to Superior Court Judge Alison Mackenzie. They say that they expect a request for a dismissal will be filed by Sept. 3. Melyda "Mely" Corado, who was 27-years-old, was shot and killed while working at Trader Joe's on July 21, 2018...
Firefighters displaced by massive station fire in Huntington Park relocated to Vernon
The firefighters who were displaced after a massive fire severely damaged their station in Huntington Park have been relocated, according to Los Angeles County officials. The fire happened early Wednesday morning at LA County Fire Station 164, located in the 6300 block of Santa Fe Avenue, leaving a large amount of damage behind. "The firefighters were sleeping when the fire broke out, and if it were not for a Good Samaritan who rang the station's doorbell to alert them, this fire could have been much worse," said County Supervisor Janice Hahn in a statement on Saturday. "Our firefighters couldn't reach their turnout...
Man riding electric scooter dies after being hit by car in Long Beach
A man who was riding an electric scooter has died after he was hit by a car in Long Beach early Saturday morning.The crash happened at around 6:20 a.m. near the intersection of Ximeno Avenue and Shaw Street, according to Long Beach Police Department officers. They say that he was struck by the driver of a Ford C-Max that was driving southbound on Ximeno Aveue. The rider, who has not yet been identified, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His identity has been withheld pending notification of next of kin. Detectivess say that the driver remained on scene to cooperate with their investigation. They are working to determine if the rider ran a stop sign at the intersection prior to the crash. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has further information is asked to contact LBPD at (562) 570-7355.
Quick start sends Earthquakes to 3-1 victory over LAFC
Rodrigues gave San Jose the lead in the 5th minute and the Earthquakes never looked back in a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC at Levi's Stadium on Saturday night.San Jose (2-8-1), which ended a five-match unbeaten run, jumped out to a 1-0 lead on defender Rodrigues' second goal of the season. Cristian Espinoza notched his sixth assist on Rodrigues' header from the center of the box to the bottom right corner of the net off a corner kick.Espinoza tallied another assist as the Earthquakes stretched their lead to two goals in the 55th minute on a score by Amahl...
Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point lead
Paul George and James Harden are two-for-two without Kawhi Leonard in the Los Angeles Clippers' first-round playoff series against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks.The healthy LA stars can afford to shrug over the blown 31-point lead in Game 4.George and Harden each scored 33 points while playing key fourth-quarter roles to help the Clippers hold off a huge rally fueled mostly by Irving for a 116-111 victory Sunday to even the first-round series at 2-2."We knew they would make a run," Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. "But also, we didn't think we'd come into this building and...
Bo Naylor hits his 1st career grand slam, Guardians beat Angels 7-1
Bo Naylor hit his first career grand slam, Austin Hedges had his first homer since June 14 and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-1 on Saturday night.Naylor's two-out blast in the sixth inning came off Angels starter Reid Detmers (3-3), who had loaded the bases on three walks. The four RBIs were a career high for the third-year catcher.Hedges, batting .111 on the season, hit a two-run homer in the second. Ramón Laureano added a solo shot in the fourth for the Guardians, who have the second-best record in the American League at 21-12.Cleveland left fielder Steven...
Drive-by shooting in Granada Hills leaves one hospitalized
One person has been hospitalized after a drive-by shooting in Granada Hills on Saturday afternoon. The incident happened a little after 4:05 p.m. in the 17400 block of Chatsworth Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department investigators. They say that one person was rushed to a nearby hospital in unknown condition. Detectives were unable to provide a suspect description, but say that a vehicle of interest, described as a dark-colored Toyota RAV4, was last seen heading eastbound on Chatsworth Street. No further information was provided.
1 dead, 1 hospitalized after car slams into South LA church
A violent crash left one person dead and one hospitalized in South Los Angeles early Saturday morning. It happened a little after 12:15 a.m. in the 1000 block of Manchester Avenue, when the driver behind the wheel of an SUV heading westbound through the intersection with Central Avenue when it flew off the road and slammed into Challenge of Faith Church. "They were definitely speeding, they didn't even put on the breaks," said Deacon Alex Wynn "Knocked down the light pole, came into the building and you could see an imprint of his tire on the side of the building."The force of...
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby in stunning photo finish
In an extraordinary photo finish, Mystik Dan emerged victorious at the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday evening at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Mystik Dan entered the 20-horse race with 18-1 odds. Sent off at 18-1 odds, Mystik Dan and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. rode the rail down the stretch with a short lead. Sierra Leone, the second choice at 9-2 odds, and Forever Young from Japan gave chase and pressured the leader to the wire in front of 156,710 at Churchill Downs.It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose — the closest margin in horse racing —...
Darius Morris, former Lakers point guard and Carson native, dead at 33
Former Lakers point guard and Carson native Darius Morris has died at 33 years old. A cause of death has not yet been revealed, but the Lakers posted an image on social media early Saturday afternoon offering their condolences. "We are heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris," the message said. Morris, who attended Windward School in Mar Vista, was selected 41st overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Lakers after playing two seasons of collegiate ball at the University of Michigan. The Lakers made the playoffs twice while Morris was with the team. His most notable performance came in 2013, when starting in place of the injured Kobe Bryant, he scored 24 points against the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. He spent several seasons in the league, also seeing time with the Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets. Most recently he played for French professional basketball club BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque in 2020. In 132 NBA games, Morris averaged 3.3 points, 1.4 assists and 1.0 rebounds.
45-year-old man struck, killed by hit-and-run driver in Van Nuys
An investigation is underway after a man in his 40s was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Van Nuys late Friday. The crash was reported a little after 8:10 p.m. near Woodley Avenue between Burbank Boulevard and Victory Boulevard, according to Los Angeles Police Department officers. They arrived to find the victim, only identified as a 45-year-old man, lying in the street, investigators said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. Investigators say that the car, a silver SUV, was last seen traveling southbound on Woodley Avenue as they fled from the scene.
LAPD fatally shoots man after parents called mental health officials
Los Angeles Police Department officers fatally shot a man allegedly armed with a knife in Koreatown after his parents called the county's Department of Mental Health (DMH) to the home, authorities said Friday.Officers responded to a call in the 400 block of South Gramercy Place just before 11 a.m. Thursday to assist DMH officials who were trying to put the man under a 5150 hold, according to LAPD. They later opened fire on Yong Yang, 40, after allegedly seeing that he was armed with a large kitchen knife.LAPD's Force Investigation Unit is now investigating the deadly shooting.DMH officials were trying...
Man who attacked Dave Chappelle sues Hollywood Bowl
A man who rushed the stage during a Dave Chappelle performance at the Hollywood Bowl and tackled the comedian to the ground is suing the venue and the security team it hired.The lawsuit filed Friday alleges security officers and members of Chappelle's entourage beat Isaiah Lee "ruthlessly," dislocated his shoulder and spat on him after Lee assaulted Chappelle while the comedian was introducing another performer at the "Netflix is a Joke" festival on May 3, 2022. Lee, 25, identifies as bisexual and was offended by the comedian's jokes relating to the LGBTQ community.He was arrested after the attack and held on...
Hundreds rescued in Houston; flood watch affects millions in Texas, Oklahoma
Crews rescued more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water in Texas following heavy rains on Saturday. Others prepared to evacuate their property.Floodwaters inundated a wide region Saturday, from Houston to rural East Texas, where game wardens rode airboats through waist-high waters and rescued both people and pets who did not evacuate in time. One crew brought a family and three dogs aboard as rising waters surrounded their cars and home. A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall Saturday night to the soaked region and the likelihood of...
All the past Met Gala themes over the years up to 2024
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit, known around the globe as the Met Gala, will take place May 6, 2024, in New York City. The Spring 2024 exhibition, titled "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," will highlight the sensory experience behind clothes and their transitory nature. But the dress code of the 2024 Met Gala — typically related to the exhibit's theme — is "The Garden of Time." The dress code is a reference to the 1962 J.G. Ballard short story of the same name, which explores the finite aspects of nature and life. The exhibit is funded largely by contributions from...
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