Articles from the September 12, 2024 edition


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  • Pro Beach Volleyball League Debuts at UCLA this Weekend

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 12, 2024

    Beach volleyball and Hollywood... what could be better to close out the summer of '24 following the Paris Games? Los Angeles will roll-out the red carpet for the AVP League's debut this Saturday, September 14-15, a 2-day event on sand at the UCLA Tennis Center. The Inaugural will feature Olympians Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes, Chase Budinger and Miles Evans and stars such as Julia Scoles playing for the home team LA Launch. "We can't wait to... show fans just how exciting this new concept in beach...

  • Chargers head to Carolina after beating the Raiders

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Sep 12, 2024

    As the late great UCLA head basketball coach John Wooden would often say, "Succeeding is performing at your best when your best is required. Your best is required each day." Apparently, the Los Angeles Chargers are learning that lesson under new head coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh and the Chargers came from behind last Sunday at SoFi Stadium to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders, 22-10. The Chargers trailed at halftime 7-6 and had just two first downs and 83 yards in total offense in the in the first...

  • Centaur boys football beats Narbonne faces Salesian on Thursday

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Sep 12, 2024

    Culver City boys high school football team will travel to East Los Angeles to battle Salesian high school at 7 p.m. on Thursday instead of the traditional Friday night game. Bishop Mora Salesian is an all-boys school located in Boyle Heights. The 1-1 Culver City Centaurs will be playing their third game of the season and this will be their first road game. They were beaten by San Jacinto 42-28 on August 30, and they beat Narbonne 43-26 last Friday night. "Every week is different," said Centaur...

  • UCLA football prepares for their first Big Ten Conference Game

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Sep 12, 2024

    The UCLA Bruins football team will be back in action this weekend when they welcome the Indiana University Hoosiers in their first Big Ten conference ever. The Bruins recently moved from the Pac-12 conference to the Big Ten conference, a move that will be very lucrative for the UCLA athletic department but will also involve a great deal of travel. The game against Indiana will be played Saturday, September 14, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. It will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will be televised...

  • Rams lose to Lions, battle Cardinals on Sunday

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Sep 12, 2024

    There’s something about the Motor City. The Los Angeles Rams began their 2024 campaign by losing their second consecutive game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field last Sunday night. Once again, the Rams shot themselves in the foot in the 26-20 overtime loss, courtesy of the offense failing to retain possession of the ball in the closing minutes after taking the lead with 4:30 remaining on the clock. “We had those opportunities to close that game out in that four-minute. We went up, def...

  • Are the Dodgers poised for a postseason push?

    Amyn Bhai, Sports Reporter|Sep 12, 2024

    The Los Angeles Dodgers currently lead their division by 4 1/2 games ahead of the San Diego Padres with the Arizona Diamondbacks 5 games back in the loss column. They are also one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies (87-59) for the best record in Major League Baseball at 86-58, with 16 games remaining in the regular season. While other teams might be celebrating a successful season, the Dodgers view every year as a "World Series or bust" situation. This high expectation has many analyzing the...

  • A message from: Dr. Brian Lucas, CCUSD Superintendent

    Dr. Brian Lucas, CCUSD Superintendent|Sep 12, 2024

    In a statement addressed to the CCUSD community, School Superintendent Brian Lucas offered "We mourn the lives lost and the lives forever affected by yesterday's events at Apalachee High School in Georgia. While this shooting took place in another state far away from us, we can't help but also be affected by the devastating toll it takes on everyone, particularly on families with school-aged children. "We'd like to remind you that in May 2024, the Culver City Unified Board of Education...

  • Los Angeles Lakers Sign Vincent Valerio-Bodon

    Sep 12, 2024

    The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard-forward Vincent Valerio-Bodon. Terms of the contract were not released. Valerio-Bodon (6'9", 200) appeared in 25 games (five starts) for the South Bay Lakers last season, averaging 6.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 18.3 minutes. The 23-year-old scored in double figures in seven regular season contests, including a season-high 19 points at Santa Cruz March 27. On the international stage, he appeared in 83 games across four seasons...

  • Pandas are Back at the San Diego Zoo

    Lotte Ennis age 13, KidScoop Media|Sep 12, 2024

    On August 8, Panda Ridge at the San Diego Zoo opened to the public, allowing access to the two newest furriest friends from China, Xin Bao and Yun Chuan. This is the first pair of pandas to be sent in 21 years, and these adorable bears represent the hope of improving relations between China and the U.S. While entering, we walked downhill past other bear enclosures, such as the grizzly or sloth bear. While less cuddly-looking, they were very adorable! For the opening ceremony there was a stage,...

  • Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

    Sep 12, 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: · Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey The entire swim area. · Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach The entire swim area. · Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove The entire swim area. · Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps. · Inne...

  • USC Heisman Trophy Winner Reggie Bush to be Inducted into Rose Bowl Hall of Fame

    Sep 12, 2024

    USC Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush will be inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame, the Tournament of Roses announced Wednesday, Sept. 4. He is the 28th Trojan player, coach or administrator selected to the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame. Bush will be honored in the 136th Rose Parade presented by Honda and on the field during the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential on January 1, 2025. The inductees will also be recognized in a private ceremony held by...