Category: Los Angeles

Bakersfield is America’s Most Polluted City in 2023: Report

California cities make up the majority of the nation’s most polluted cities, according to a recent report by the American Lung Association. The association’s 2023 State of the Air report (pdf), published April 19, lists several of the state’s cities in the top 10 for most polluted in three categories. Los Angeles remains the city…


6 California Cities Top America’s 10 Most Polluted Cities in 2023: Report

California cities make up the majority of the nation’s most polluted cities, according to a recent report by the American Lung Association. The association’s 2023 State of the Air report (pdf), published April 19, lists several of the state’s cities in the top 10 for most polluted in three categories. Los Angeles remains the city…


Nonprofit Battling Sex Exploitation Continues Fight in Los Angeles

As sexual exploitation increases on the streets of Los Angeles after the passing of some recent California laws, a local nonprofit continues to search for women in need of help. “For outreach, consistency is key,” After Hours Ministry Executive Director Mari Clark told The Epoch Times. “The victims out there need to know that there…


Dodgers Go Deep 4 Times in 13–4 Victory Over Phillies

LOS ANGELES—Mookie Betts had three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep four times in a 13–4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. Betts helped propel a Los Angeles offense that belted out a season-best 15 hits. The Dodgers also tied a season high for runs as they…


Orlando City Pick up Rare Home Win, Blank Galaxy

Ercan Kara produced a goal on a nifty play in the box and teammate Facundo Torres also scored as Orlando City topped the visiting LA Galaxy 2–0 on a rainy Saturday night. Orlando City (4–3–2, 14 points) won a home game for the first time since February. Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese became the franchise’s…


Hannah Green Wins 3-Woman Playoff at Inaugural LA Championship

Hannah Green of Australia outlasted Xiyu Lin of China and Aditi Ashok of India over two playoff holes to win the inaugural JM Eagle LA Championship on Sunday in Los Angeles. Green, Lin, and Ashok finished 72 holes at 9-under 275 at Wilshire Country Club. They re-played the par-3 18th hole until Green was the…


Angels’ Bullpen Shuts Down A’s to Seal Win

Griffin Canning gave up three runs in five-plus efficient innings, the Angels’ bullpen threw four scoreless innings and Los Angeles held on for a 5–3 victory over the Oakland A’s on Tuesday in Anaheim, Calif. Brandon Drury was one of four Angels with two hits apiece, the key hit being a two-run triple in the…


Los Angeles Councilwoman Blames Toyota, Instead of Thieves, for Catalytic Converter Thefts

A Los Angeles elected official blamed Toyota for the increase in catalytic converter thefts in the area during a recent town hall meeting. After the Los Angeles City Council made it illegal to own a detached catalytic converter without verification of legal possession in an 8–4 vote on April 11 to deter thieves, Los Angeles…


LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117–111 in OT for 3–1 lead

LOS ANGELES—When LeBron James got back to the Los Angeles locker room after Game 4, his fellow Lakers greeted him with a symphony of bleats. They were simply saluting the G.O.A.T. in his own language to celebrate a performance that was anything but old—and a gritty win that put the Lakers on the brink of…


2 Teenagers Shot While Riding Bicycle in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES—A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman were hospitalized in critical condition following a drive-by shooting in the Florence area of Los Angeles, authorities said April 24. The shooting was reported about 10 p.m. April 23 at Central Avenue and 84th Street, according to a desk officer at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations…