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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Photos: Dodgers celebrate World Series win with massive parade, Dodger Stadium event

LA Times

Friday’s parade celebrating the Dodgers’ World Series championship brought an estimated 225,000 people to downtown Los Angeles, with fans lining the route early. Members of the Dodgers were transported atop double-decker buses through the parade route before heading over to a celebration at Dodger Stadium on Friday afternoon. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw holds the World Series trophy. Mariachi singer Julian …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams takeaways: Defense makes points but not enough for offense in loss to Packers

LA Times

Rams safety Jaylen McCollough runs into the end zone after intercepting a pass by the Packers’ Jordan Love. Safety Jaylen McCollough intercepted a pass and returned it four yards for a touchdown. The play developed after edge rusher Byron Young hit Packers quarterback Jordan Love, putting him in danger of being sacked in the end zone for a safety. Packers …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: Fires ravaging California after heat wave

LA Times

We’re at peak fire season in the West, and this year has been notably busy compared with the previous two seasons, which were tempered by back-to-back wet winters. Firefighters battle the Airport fire along Ortega Highway in the Santa Ana Mountains. Fountain Valley firefighters douse a home along El Cariso Road as the Airport fire burns in the Santa Ana …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris

LA Times

After punching her way to a gold medal, winning bout after bout, the Algerian boxer felt like she had to keep fighting. The last two weeks in Paris — a setting for the classic novel “A Tale of Two Cities” — have been the best of times and the worst of times for female athletes. International Olympic Committee official Marie …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris shines through summer storm in spectacular Olympic opening ceremony

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All around the city there was talk of bad weather and nervous glances toward a dour, gray sky. It seemed that nothing — not even a drenching summer storm — could stop the Paris Olympics from staging one of the most spectacular opening ceremonies ever. U.S. flagbearers Coco Gauff and Lebron James stand the the front of the Team USA …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Photos: Paris is the backdrop for a colorful Olympics opening ceremony

LA Times

The ceremony is underway and American audiences can watch live on NBC or Peacock. The ceremony will be hosted by NBC commentator Mike Tirico, singer Kelly Clarkson and former NFL player Peyton Manning — all three of whom are decidedly not French. Floriane Issert, an officer of the National Gendarmerie, carries the Olympic flag in Paris during the opening ceremony …

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6 months ago

The secret’s out on ‘hidden’ speakeasy under Dodger Stadium pavilion

LA Times

In an age of bat flips, pitch clocks and instant replay, a lot of the traditions of baseball are going, going, gone. “And you walk through the blank one and you’re in this little surprise speakeasy.” Fans watch action in the visitors bullpen from the speakeasy under the right field pavilion at Dodger Stadium. “This is nice and cool and …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

After violent night at UCLA, classes cancelled, UC president launches investigation into response

LA Times

UCLA was reeling Wednesday after hours of violence that unfolded overnight at a pro-Palestinian encampment, heightening concerns about the university’s handling of the protests over the Gaza war and the future of the camp. In his letter to the regents, Drake said Block told him the university will dismantle the encampment — which was erected last week in a demand …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Photos: Opening Day 2024 at Dodger Stadium

LA Times

The Boys in Blue and their fans celebrate the beginning of the season at Dodger Stadium prior to the team’s home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is introduced before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals. La Muerta Maria wears a Dodgers sombrero before the team’s home opener against the St. Louis …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Michigan proves its legitimacy in Rose Bowl win over Alabama

LA Times

Facing fourth-and-two on his own 33-yard line, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh could have been conservative trailing Alabama by a touchdown with 3:19 left on the clock and three timeouts in his pocket. Michigan running back Blake Corum scores the go-ahead touchdown in overtime off a 17-yard run in the Wolverines’ 27-20 win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday. …

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1 year ago

Cal Poly Humboldt students live in vehicles to afford college. They were ordered off campus

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Maddy Montiel and Brad Butterfield marveled at the community they found this semester at Cal Poly Humboldt. Tom Jackson, Cal Poly Humboldt’s president, declined an interview request through spokesperson Aileen Yoo, who said university staff is also available to help students find longer-term housing solutions. Students Brad Butterfield and Maddy Montiel, along with their dog Ollie, prepare for class after …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Photos: Lakers can’t hold off surging Nuggets in Game 2

LA Times

The Lakers saw their NBA title hopes take a big hit in a 108-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday that puts them in a two-game hole as the Western Conference finals moves to Los Angeles for Game 3. Lakers forward LeBron James loses the ball while going up for a slam dunk against the Denver Nuggets in the …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Photos: Lakers fall to Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in Game 1

LA Times

Despite 40 points from Anthony Davis, the Lakers couldn’t stop the Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets from holding on for a 132-126 win in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Tuesday night at Ball Arena in Denver. Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, is defended by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half. Denver Nuggets …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Photos: Lakers unable to punch ticket past Warriors

LA Times

The Golden State Warriors staved off elimination in the Western Conference semifinals by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 on Wednesday night at Chase Center in San Francisco. Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins, right, reaches to poke the ball away from Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half. Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, and Warriors forward Draymond …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Can a TikTok campaign help a Ugandan teen reach his baseball dream?

LA Times

Paul Wafula found Dennis Kasumba in a slaughterhouse. “That’s probably the biggest driving force of why people get into baseball within Uganda,” said Tom Gillespie, a scout with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team that signed the first African to reach the major leagues. “The only problem is he was born on the wrong continent.” For Wafula, he has seen the …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Photos: Celebrities cheer on the Lakers from their courtside seats

LA Times

Kim Kardashian, GloRilla, Leonardo DiCaprio and others have showed up in support of the Lakers during the NBA playoffs. Jack Nicholson sits courtside during Game 6 of the NBA playoffs on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Kim Kardashian attends Game 6 with daughter North West on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny socialize with Kim Kardashian during Game …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Photos: Lakers eliminate the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA playoffs

LA Times

The Lakers advanced to the NBA Western Conference semifinals Friday with a dominant 125-85 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, left, steals the ball from Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. in the second quarter. Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, grabs a rebound away from Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Photos | Lakers beat Timberwolves, advance to the playoffs

LA Times

The Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-102 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena in an NBA play-in game to earn the No. Lakers Troy Brown Jr., right, and Anthony Davis, top battle for a loose ball with Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince during the second quarter. But after Dennis Schroder gave the Lakers a 98-95 lead with 1.4 seconds left, Anthony …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Photos: Here’s what walls of snow look like as Mammoth Mountain continues to dig out

LA Times

The skies have finally cleared in the Eastern Sierra, and Mammoth Mountain is working on snow removal and avalanche control. A home is buried along McGee Creek Road south of Mammoth Lakes. David Frazier walks across Davison Road after a day of skiing at Mammoth Mountain. Eliazar Raya blows snow from his walkway along McGee Creek Road south of Mammoth …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Photos | Celebrities watching LeBron James pursue scoring record

LA Times

The sideline glitterati was out in force Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena as they watched LeBron James go for the NBA’s all-time scoring record. Here’s a look at some of the notable celebrities on hand hoping to witness James surpass Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the scoring title. TV personality and former NFL star Shannon Sharpe, left, and recording artist …

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1 year, 10 months ago

The complicated — and dangerous — economics of Mexican fentanyl

LA Times

For decades, Mexican cartels have made big money trafficking drugs. “In 2015, they changed the law to make it a little easier in theory, but it seems like doctors are still relatively reluctant to prescribe.” But even if prescribed oxycodone is difficult to come by, as Shover pointed out, “You don’t need a prescription to make a fentanyl fake.” Aside …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Photos | Jaguars push around Chargers in dominant victory

LA Times

The Chargers sustained one of their more humbling defeats in recent memory Sunday, losing to Jacksonville Jaguars 38-10 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday. Here’s a selection of his best photos from the contest: Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker breaks up a pass intended for Chargers fullback Zander Horvath in the second quarter. Jaguars running back James Robinson picks up …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Photos | Rams survive late scare to defeat Atlanta Falcons

LA Times

At one point during Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, the Rams appeared to be heading to a blowout win. Rams defensive lineman Justin Hollins tackles Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota late in the fourth quarter. Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, left, celebrates with fellow linebacker Justin Hollins after Hollins tackled Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota late in the fourth quarter. Falcons …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Photos: NRA convention begins just days after Robb Elementary school shooting

LA Times

Children inside a Texas elementary school frantically called 911, begging for the police to save them, as a tactical decision by a commander kept 19 officers from storming a classroom in what a law enforcement officials acknowledged on Friday was a mistake in judgment. Family members who lost a sibling in the school shooting place flowers outside Robb Elementary School …

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Photos: Dodgers celebrate World Series win with massive parade, Dodger Stadium event

Rams takeaways: Defense makes points but not enough for offense in loss to Packers

Photos: Fires ravaging California after heat wave

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris

Paris shines through summer storm in spectacular Olympic opening ceremony

Photos: Paris is the backdrop for a colorful Olympics opening ceremony

The secret’s out on ‘hidden’ speakeasy under Dodger Stadium pavilion

After violent night at UCLA, classes cancelled, UC president launches investigation into response

Photos: Opening Day 2024 at Dodger Stadium

Michigan proves its legitimacy in Rose Bowl win over Alabama

Cal Poly Humboldt students live in vehicles to afford college. They were ordered off campus

Photos: Lakers can’t hold off surging Nuggets in Game 2

Photos: Lakers fall to Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in Game 1

Photos: Lakers unable to punch ticket past Warriors

Can a TikTok campaign help a Ugandan teen reach his baseball dream?

Photos: Celebrities cheer on the Lakers from their courtside seats

Photos: Lakers eliminate the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA playoffs

Photos | Lakers beat Timberwolves, advance to the playoffs

Photos: Here’s what walls of snow look like as Mammoth Mountain continues to dig out

Photos | Celebrities watching LeBron James pursue scoring record

The complicated — and dangerous — economics of Mexican fentanyl

Photos | Jaguars push around Chargers in dominant victory

Photos | Rams survive late scare to defeat Atlanta Falcons

Photos: NRA convention begins just days after Robb Elementary school shooting