Articles from the April 25, 2024 edition


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  • ERBA LA SPECIALS

    Apr 25, 2024

    ERBA LA Locations has your SPECIALS Thursday thru Sunday...

  • Leonard's return is not enough in Game 2 loss

    Eric Lambkins II, Sports Reporter|Apr 25, 2024

    The Los Angeles Clippers, already up 1-0 in a series that could be their best chance at a title run, showed remarkable resilience in Game 2. Despite the setback of Kawhi Leonard's 23-day battle with knee inflammation, his return to the series was a testament to the team's determination. However, even with Leonard's comeback, the Clippers couldn't overcome the relentless efforts of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving who led Dallas to victory. Doncic played 46 minutes, scored 32 points, dished out nine...

  • Chargers select Notre Dame OT Joe Alt with the 5th overall pick

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Apr 25, 2024

    The Los Angeles Chargers selected Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt with the fifth overall pick of the first round of the three-day 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday Night, April 25th. The draft is being held in Detroit, Michigan. Alt was rated the top offensive tackle in the draft and the Chargers obviously felt that they needed to solidify the offensive line at right tackle and add depth to the line. Alt has only played left tackle in college. Ourlads Scouting Services described Alt as a player wit...

  • Softball and Track and Field highlight Bruin and Trojan weekend

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Apr 25, 2024

    The UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans kick off a busy weekend of local college sports when the UCLA softball team takes on Arizona on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and on Sunday USC will host the annual dual track and field meet against UCLA. The Bruins softball team is 28-9 overall and 12-3 in the Pac-12 league. Their league record is good enough for first place ahead of 13-5 Stanford. UCLA will host Arizona on Friday night at 7 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The Bruins are led by...

  • Chargers add McConkey and Colson on Day 2 of the NFL Draft

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Apr 25, 2024

    After losing starting wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams to salary cap issues before the 2024 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers entered Day 2 of the three-day NFL draft needing a wide receiver. They used Day 1 of the draft to add Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt. General Manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh, both experiencing their first Charger draft in their new jobs, got their guys with the two Day 2 picks. The Chargers started the evening with the 37th pick in the...

  • Culver City High School's baseball team is a first place team

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Apr 25, 2024

    Just like the girl's lacrosse team the baseball team is riding an eight game winning streak all the way to the top of the Bay league. The Centaurs next and final regular season game is Thursday, April 25, at home at 3:30 p.m. against Santa Monica. The Centaurs beat Santa Monica on the road last Tuesday 2-0. Three teams, Culver City, Palos Verdes and Santa Monica in the Bay league have all have 6-3 league records, but the Centaurs are in first place because they have beaten both of those teams....

  • Culver City High School girls' lacrosse moves into first place

    Steve Finley and George Laase, Culver City Observer Staff|Apr 25, 2024

    The Lady Centaurs lacrosse team started the season losing four out of their first five games but at press time (last Tuesday), they were riding a five-game winning streak, out scoring their Ocean league opponents 94-29 during those five games. Their overall record is 9-6 and they are 5-0 in the Bay league which puts them at the top of the league standings. All the hard work has paid off according to head coach Catie Shin. "The players are seeing that when you put in the hard work good things can...

  • USC's secondary stands out in the Spring game

    Eric Lambkins II, Sports Reporter|Apr 25, 2024

    Trojan fans, there's no need to panic. There will be life after Caleb Williams. This rendition of the USC offense should improve under their new quarterbacks, Miller Moss and Jayden Maiava and the defense is also looking better after their Spring Game last Saturday, April 20. Moss, who electrified the DirectTV Holiday Bowl fans and set the internet ablaze, got the first crack at picking up where he left off. Moss didn't have the success that he had in the bowl game, as he threw for 133 yards,...

  • The High School girls are the stars at the 64th Annual Mt. Sac Relays

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Apr 25, 2024

    The stars were out at the 64th annual Mt. Sac Track & Field Relays this past weekend, beginning Wednesday April 17 and ending Saturday, April 20th. The events were held at Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. Sac College in Walnut. The high school girls were the highlight of the meet, with some of the best female athletes in the nation competing head-to-head to run personal best times and set meet and national records. Sadie Englehardt of Ventura set the national high school federation...

  • UCLA Student March Against Plastic Bags

    Apr 25, 2024

    On Saturday afternoon, April 20, student activists at UCLA hosted a beach cleanup to celebrate Earth Day, and demonstrate support for banning plastic carryout bags in grocery stores. CALPIRG Students, a student run advocacy group at UCLA, are supporting an effort in the California Legislature to protect our Environment. In 2014, the first plastic grocery bag ban in the country was passed in California. However, this policy has a loophole which allows a thicker type of plastic bags to still be...

  • Newest Dodger Ohtani Dodgers Newest Superstar

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Apr 25, 2024

    Dodgers Japanese superstar designated hitting-pitcher Shohei Ohtani continues to stay above the fray, putting behind him the issues with his former gambling-addicted interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and the recent teams struggles to get wins, to continue performing as expected. He reminds me of the late, great "Mr. Padre" Tony Gwynn, also left-handed hitting. Ohtani, like Gwynn, is one of the best and most consistent hitters who has the ability to create a hit with any pitch thrown anywhere in the...

  • Update from Lindberg Park

    Apr 25, 2024

    This week as the old picnic shelter has been successfully demo'ed! We'd like to give a HUGE shout-out and thanks to Public Works for their help with the demo!! We are grateful for the awesome teamwork between the Parks and Public Works crews!...

  • Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

    Apr 25, 2024

    The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon. · Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier. · Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier. · Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey The...

  • GREAT SUCCESS OF THE FIRST CLINIC OF THE IKER CASILLAS ACADEMY IN THE U.S.

    Apr 25, 2024

    ● The Spring clinic, which took place in Orange County, California, from April 19th to April 21st, was the first foray of the Iker Casillas Academy in the United States. ● The clinic had close to 40 participants, aged between 10 and 18, of both sexes. ● The young soccer players had the visit of Iker Casillas to enjoy, together, an unforgettable day. ● Due to the great acceptance of this first clinic, the ICA is already working on organizing a second edition this coming summer. . The first c...

  • USC Welcomes the Reinstatement of Reggie Bush's 2005 Heisman

    Apr 25, 2024

    LOS ANGELES-The Heisman Trophy Trust has reinstated the 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy to former Trojan Reggie Bush, today (April 24), to mark a historic day for college football. "We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments," said Michael Comerford, President of The Heisman Trophy Trust. "We considered the enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years in deciding that now is the right time to reinstate the...