Why the 1986 World Cup was a turning point for me
LAist correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez remembers the year his life was changed β by the U.S. government, by his own tenacity β and a Mexican soccer…
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He’s been making 1-inch soccer players out of gum wrappers since age 10 β see them at LACMA
FΓΊtbolβ―Isβ―Life meticulously recreates historic moments from menβs and womenβs soccer... with miniatures.
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Homicides are on decline in LA but shooting deaths of unhoused people remain disproportionately high
LAPD data shows at least 278 unhoused people have been shot and killed in Los Angeles since 2015. An investigation by LAist and The LA…
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To loved ones, murder victim Zackery ‘Turdle’ Melton was far more than just ‘unhoused’
Turdle was the 16th unhoused person to be shot and killed in Los Angeles last year, an investigation by LAist and The LA Local has…
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At 21st and Guerrero Streets. Photo by Walter Mackins. Up a tree
Read full article βRemembering Ken Jones, S.F. firefighter who was a mighty good man
Retired San Francisco firefighter, Ken Jones, died 14 months after being diagnosed with job-related lung cancer. Remembering Ken Jones, S.F. firefighter who was a mighty…
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The Chan-Wiener race could be very close
The winner will not only go to DC put unlike Pelosi, will play a critical role in the future of local politics The post The…
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We love you, Mamie Van Doren
95-year-old Hollywood legend's new memoir 'You Thought I Was Dead' gushes with celebrities, sex, champagneβand survival. The post We love you, Mamie Van Doren appeared…
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Good Taste: The spice must flow
Emeryvilleβs regional Indian restaurant fires up a spicy collab with Mediterranean San Francisco sister. The post Good Taste: The spice must flow appeared first on…
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BIG WEEK: Juneteenth, $5 Book Fair, Dolly Parton Pride, Golden Gate Park Band Festβ¦
BIOMETRICKS, The Dish, Messthetics, Sunset Night Market, Township Rebellion, Lil Sweet Treat, more to do! The post BIG WEEK: Juneteenth, $5 Book Fair, Dolly Parton…
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Some hard, factual truth about the needless brutality of the Lurie budget
It's not about waste. It's about bad priorities The post Some hard, factual truth about the needless brutality of the Lurie budget appeared first on…
Read full article βLos Angeles is Losing Third Spaces
Rising rents, racist landlords, and gentrification have put community hubs at risk. The post Los Angeles is Losing Third Spaces appeared first on Knock LA.
Read full article βPutting the Public Back in Housing β Part 2
Exploring the public housing alternative in Los Angeles. The post Putting the Public Back in Housing β Part 2 appeared first on Knock LA.
Read full article βCulver City Project Homekey Resident Alleges Dehumanization and Neglect by Staff
A female resident claims consistent medical neglect, mistreatment, and disrespect by the programβs contracted staff. The post Culver City Project Homekey Resident Alleges Dehumanization and…
Read full article βLA City Attorney Pursues $1 Contract with Flock Safety
The terms of the contract are unknown as the city attorneyβs office negotiates with Flock. The post LA City Attorney Pursues $1 Contract with Flock…
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Their demands include the complete shutdown of the detention facility. The post Detained Migrants and Immigrants Are On Hunger Strike at Adelanto appeared first on…
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FBI seizes drones near SoFi Stadium and the Coliseum during the World Cup
Operators were cited for violating a no-drone order during the tournament.
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On Mission Street. Photo by Angel Mayorga. Questions of the day
Read full article βBuilding on success, Valks solidify defense as their identity
The Golden State Valkyries are heading into their second season with some new talent and the same defensive mindset. Building on success, Valks solidify defense…
Read full article βSaikat Chakrabarti directs campaign staff to back former rival Connie Chan
His staffers will canvass on behalf of Chan, according to an email sent to campaign staff. Saikat Chakrabarti directs campaign staff to back former rival…
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