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Kobe Bryant's 60-Point Farewell Still Inspires 10 Years Later
Sports2h ago

Kobe Bryant's 60-Point Farewell Still Inspires 10 Years Later

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.

ESPN3 min read
Solar EV Chargers Open Free on LA-Vegas Route
Videos5h ago

Solar EV Chargers Open Free on LA-Vegas Route

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.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Ohtani Hits 45-Game On-Base Streak With Leadoff Homer
Sports1d ago

Ohtani Hits 45-Game On-Base Streak With Leadoff Homer

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.

MLB News3 min read
Leukemia Survivor Reinvents Career as Choreographer
Community Heroes2d ago

Leukemia Survivor Reinvents Career as Choreographer

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.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
LA Kids Beach Cleanup Brings Families Together Sunday
Acts of Kindness2d ago

LA Kids Beach Cleanup Brings Families Together Sunday

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Ohtani Breaks Ichiro's Record With 44-Game On-Base Streak
Daily Mix2d ago

Ohtani Breaks Ichiro's Record With 44-Game On-Base Streak

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.

MLB News2 min read
Olympic Swimmer Torri Huske Eyes 2028 LA as Final Games
Sports3d ago

Olympic Swimmer Torri Huske Eyes 2028 LA as Final Games

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
UCLA Women Win First NCAA Basketball Title, LA Celebrates
Sports4d ago

UCLA Women Win First NCAA Basketball Title, LA Celebrates

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.

Google: championship win celebration3 min read
UCLA Women Win First NCAA Title, LA Celebrates Big
Sports4d ago

UCLA Women Win First NCAA Title, LA Celebrates Big

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.

Google: championship win celebration3 min read
UCLA Women's Basketball Celebrates First NCAA Title
Sports4d ago

UCLA Women's Basketball Celebrates First NCAA Title

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.

ESPN3 min read
VW's Self-Driving Minibuses Begin LA Tests for Uber Service
Innovation4d ago

VW's Self-Driving Minibuses Begin LA Tests for Uber Service

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.

TechCrunch2 min read
UCLA Women's Basketball Wins First-Ever NCAA Title
Sports4d ago

UCLA Women's Basketball Wins First-Ever NCAA Title

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.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
LA Volunteer Cleans Streets and Helps Thousands in Need
Acts of Kindness4d ago

LA Volunteer Cleans Streets and Helps Thousands in Need

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. --- ##

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Ex-NFL Star Robert Griffin III Eyes 2028 Olympic Gold
Sports5d ago

Ex-NFL Star Robert Griffin III Eyes 2028 Olympic Gold

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.

Fox News Sports2 min read
La Brea Tar Pits Still Revealing Ice Age Secrets
Innovation6d ago

La Brea Tar Pits Still Revealing Ice Age Secrets

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.

Smithsonian2 min read
112 Shelter Pets Fly to Safety Hours Before Euthanasia
Community Heroes6d ago

112 Shelter Pets Fly to Safety Hours Before Euthanasia

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.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Judo Legend Clarisse Agbégnénou Plans LA28 as Final Games
Sports6d ago

Judo Legend Clarisse Agbégnénou Plans LA28 as Final Games

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
UCLA Women Win First NCAA Basketball Championship
SportsApr 6

UCLA Women Win First NCAA Basketball Championship

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.

Google: championship win celebration2 min read
Angels' Jo Adell Robs 3 Home Runs in One Game
SportsApr 5

Angels' Jo Adell Robs 3 Home Runs in One Game

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.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Angels Outfielder Robs 3 Home Runs in Single Game
SportsApr 5

Angels Outfielder Robs 3 Home Runs in Single Game

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."

ESPN2 min read

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