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After missing his first five shots, Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his final NBA game, transforming a difficult season into an unforgettable celebration. Ten years later, those who witnessed the legendary performance still can't believe what they saw.
A new solar-powered charging station between Los Angeles and Vegas is offering free fast charging through May, proving electric travel is getting cleaner and easier. The station runs entirely on sunshine, even at night.
Shohei Ohtani launched a first-pitch home run Saturday and extended his on-base streak to 45 games, moving into fifth place in Dodgers franchise history. The milestone caps a red-hot run that began last August and now stands as the longest active streak in Major League Baseball.
After leukemia ended her ballet career in Siberia, Masha Cherezova channeled her artistry into a new calling behind the scenes. Now she's creating a multimedia show where all proceeds support blood cancer research.
Los Angeles County is hosting a free Earth Day beach cleanup this Sunday where kids can learn ocean conservation while protecting the coastline. Families will enjoy hands-on activities from trash collection to tide pool exploration at Dockweiler Beach.
Shohei Ohtani just passed baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player, reaching base in 44 straight games. The Dodgers superstar continues rewriting history while leading the majors in the category that matters most: getting on base.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Torri Huske announced she'll compete through the 2028 Los Angeles Games before retiring from swimming. The Stanford graduate wants to end her career on home soil after three Olympic appearances.
The UCLA women's basketball team brought their first-ever NCAA championship trophy home to Pauley Pavilion, celebrating with 5,000 fans three days after their historic 28-point victory over South Carolina. Players who once doubted LA cared about basketball proved the city has championship fever.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team brought home their first NCAA championship in nearly 50 years, sparking joyous celebrations and proving that Los Angeles truly cares about women's sports. Over 9.9 million viewers watched the historic victory.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team brought their first NCAA championship home to Pauley Pavilion, where thousands of fans celebrated a historic victory that drew 9.9 million viewers. From TikTok dances to confetti snow angels, the team showed that Los Angeles now cares deeply about women's basketball.
Volkswagen and Uber just launched testing of autonomous electric minibuses in Los Angeles, bringing the city one step closer to a new robotaxi service by late 2026. The innovative ID. Buzz vehicles combine zero-emission technology with self-driving capability to reshape urban transportation.
The UCLA Bruins just made history with their first women's basketball championship, crushing South Carolina 79-51 to cap an incredible 37-1 season. Now the team is back home in Los Angeles, ready to celebrate with fans at a free event Wednesday night.
One Los Angeles resident is turning trash cleanup into a lifeline for thousands of unhoused neighbors. Juan Naula's nonprofit Clean LA With Me is restoring dignity one street at a time. --- ##
Former Pro Bowl quarterback Robert Griffin III is training for a new kind of championship: representing Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The retired NFL star received an invitation to join training camp as the sport makes its Olympic debut.
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Scientists at LA's famous La Brea Tar Pits are uncovering clues about why mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and other megafauna vanished 13,000 years ago. Their findings could help us understand and protect our own changing world.
A team of celebrities worked through the night to rescue 112 dogs and cats from Los Angeles shelters just hours before they were scheduled to be euthanized. The animals were flown to cities across the country where they'll have a better chance at finding forever homes.
Five-time Olympic medalist Clarisse Agbégnénou announced she'll retire after competing for a fourth gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The French judo champion says she's already at peace with her legendary career, no matter what happens next.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team just made history, capturing their first-ever NCAA Division I national championship. Los Angeles is preparing to celebrate with a parade as the team brings home the trophy that's been decades in the making.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell pulled off a defensive feat that left baseball legends speechless: robbing three home runs in a single game, including a jaw-dropping catch that sent him tumbling into the stands. The historic performance powered the Angels to a 1-0 victory and earned praise as possibly the greatest defensive game ever played.
Jo Adell made baseball history by robbing three home runs in one game, including a spectacular ninth-inning catch that sent him tumbling into the stands. Even nine-time Gold Glove winner Torii Hunter called it "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen."
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