LOS ANGELES — On an October Friday in Dodger Stadium, just shy of his 21st birthday, Fernando Valenzuela delighted a full house when he gutted his way through a rough outing to beat the New York Yankees and reverse the course of the 1981 World Series. Whether the fans were the 12-year-old Mexican American kid…
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By Jon Gambrell | Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday targeting what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault Oct. 1, officials said. There was no immediate information on damage in the Islamic Republic. Israel’s military described the attack as “precise strikes…
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Southern California airports received more than $60 million in grants announced this week by the Federal Aviation Administration for various upgrade projects, part of roughly $970 million in funds awarded to airfields across the nation. “Investing in America’s airport infrastructure isn’t just about upgrading runways and terminals — it’s about growing local economies, creating jobs,…
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LOS ANGELES — Before the bullpen gates even opened for the first time in the World Series, the Dodgers’ relief corps took two steps forward and one step back. Alex Vesia and Brusdar Graterol both returned from injuries and were added to the active roster. However, Evan Phillips was left off the roster due to…
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Purple is the new black this Halloween as restaurants strive to dress up their menus for the holiday. Fast food chains offer a variety of ghoulish specials, from burgers to sweets, while full service restaurants focus on cocktails. Related links Halloween: 5 spooky bars and speakeasies to experience in Southern California Halloween 2024: Where to…
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Soon after a proposed light-rail line for southeast Los Angeles County became qualified for federal dollars, the state transportation agency swooped in and awarded the project a $231 million grant. The money for the Southeast Gateway Project was awarded to LA Metro on Wednesday, Oct. 23 by the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), from the…
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By KELVIN CHAN, AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Most people have accumulated a pile of data — selfies, emails, videos and more — on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimes. What happens to it when we die? It’s wise to draft a will spelling out who inherits your physical assets after…
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Through a course titled Cariño in the Time of Pandemic, students at Cal State Fullerton examined the relationships between public health, the COVID-19 pandemic, race, racism and social justice. The course was one in a series of projects taken on by students as part of Latinx Lab for Storytelling and Social Justice. Loosely translated from…
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By CLAIRE GALOFARO and KIM TONG-HYUNG HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The 50-year-old newspaper was turning yellow and its edges fraying, so she had it laminated, not as a memento but as proof — America made a promise to her, and did not keep it. She pointed to the picture in the corner of her as…
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To get back to the MLS playoffs, the Galaxy had to weather a mess of a 2023 season. The Galaxy finished in 13th place in the Western Conference, dealt with a Supporters’ Group boycott and never found their way into playoff contention, recording one of the worst seasons in club history. The best thing about…
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