Articles from the December 14, 2023 edition


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  • Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

    Dec 14, 2023

    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. · Malibu Pier in Malibu The entire swim area. · Bel Air Bay Club at Will Rogers State Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the club border fence. · Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. San...

  • Chargers fall to the Broncos and Herbert is done for the season

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Dec 14, 2023

    The 2023 season for the Los Angeles Chargers has been a disappointment, and over the weekend it just got worse. Besides losing to the Denver Broncos, 24-7, the Chargers lost quarterback Justin Herbert for the season with a fractured finger on his right hand. The injury occurred late in the second quarter last Sunday afternoon at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Herbert had successful surgery last Tuesday and was put on the Injured Reserve list, which means he is out for the next four games, or the...

  • ERBA Markets Specials

    Dec 14, 2023

    Visit ERBA Markets in West Los Angeles for their Specials, Thursday thru Sunday!!! Happy Hour at Erba West LA 20% off Entire Store In-store and Pick Ups 12 PM - 1PM & 6 PM - 7 PM Delivery 6 PM - 8 PM Spend $100 Before Taxes, Get A Goody Bag (while supplies last)...

  • 2023 NFL Power Rankings – Week 15

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Dec 14, 2023

    1. San Francisco 49ers (10-3): The 49ers had four big plays of more than 40 yards in their victory over the Seahawks, 28-16. Quarterback Brock Purdy threw touchdown passes of 54 yards to Deebo Samuel and 44 yards to George Kittle. Christian McCaffrey had a run of 72 yards and Brandon Aiyuk had a reception of 45 yards. It is difficult to see these guys losing if they stay healthy. Next: -12.5 at Arizona Cardinals – Sun, Dec. 17 – O/U: 47.5 (ATS: 7-6 – O/U: 7-6) 2. Dallas Cowboys (10-3): The C...

  • Culver City High School girls' basketball looking for their identity

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Dec 14, 2023

    The season is still young, but the Culver City High School girls' varsity basketball team needs an identity check. The team has talent, but they are young and somewhat inexperienced. The 6-6 Lady Centaurs will need to grow up fast because in a few weeks they will start league play in a very good Bay League. Palos Verdes is currently 10-0, Mira Costa is 8-1, Redondo Union is 5-2 and although Santa Monica and Peninsula currently have losing records, they are always competitive. "The league is...

  • Bruins play in the LA Bowl Saturday and Latu wins several awards

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Dec 14, 2023

    In one of the all-time great seasons for a UCLA football player, defensive end Laiatu Latu became the first player in UCLA football history to win the Lombardi Award, an award that recognizes the top college football lineman in college football. Latu also won the Hendricks award, an award given annually to the top defensive end in college football. Latu is the first UCLA football player to win the Hendricks award. Latu was selected as a first team Associated Press (AP) All-American at defensive...

  • Watkins continues to lead the USC women's basketball team

    Eric Lambkins II, Sports Reporter|Dec 14, 2023

    In the heart of Los Angeles there was a player born with more than just skills. Juju Watkins was raised on grit and purpose. That same unwavering determination shone bright last Sunday, catching the attention of LeBron James and his daughter, Zhuri, who stuck around after watching Bronny James make his collegiate debut after suffering cardiac arrest in the summer. Watkins, the freshman phenom and the second-leading scorer in the nation, scored her season average 27 points in 28 minutes and...

  • Skylar Fields Named to AVCA All-America First Team

    Dec 14, 2023

    TAMPA, Fla. – USC women's volleyball senior OH Skylar Fields (Missouri City, Texas) was selected to the AVCA All-America first team for the second consecutive season the AVCA announced on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Fields is a repeat selection to the first team (2022) and becomes a three-time All-American including a third-team honor garnered at Texas in 2021. She is the first USC player to earn All-America recognition in back-to-back years since OH Samantha Bricio (2013-15) and the first to collect c...

  • Watkins continues to lead the USC women's basketball team

    Eric Lambkins II, Sports Reporter|Dec 14, 2023

    In the heart of Los Angeles there was a player born with more than just skills. Juju Watkins was raised on grit and purpose. That same unwavering determination shone bright last Sunday, catching the attention of LeBron James and his daughter, Zhuri, who stuck around after watching Bronny James make his collegiate debut after suffering cardiac arrest in the summer. Watkins, the freshman phenom and the second-leading scorer in the nation, scored her season average 27 points in 28 minutes and recorded five assists and five steals to lead No. 6...

  • Man, Woman Found Dead in Marina Del Rey

    Dec 14, 2023

    Two deceased individuals, a man and a woman, were uncovered in separate, but possibly connected, incidents, as officials from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are piecing together the circumstances behind the dead bodies. A welfare check on Monday, December 7, to the 14000 block of Tahiti Way, and upon their arrival, deputies encountered the lifeless body of a woman aboard a boat, according to a press release by the Sheriff's Information Bureau; concurrently, a tip from a local led...

  • Police Seek Suspect in Blair Hills Sexual Assault

    Dec 14, 2023

    Pol On Monday December 2, at approximately 7:46 am, Culver City Police responded to a call for service of a sexual assault in the Blair Hills community of Culver City. Investigators learned that earlier that morning, between 2:00-3:00 am, an adult male suspect entered a residence and committed a sexual assault on a juvenile, and then left the residence on foot at approximately 7:00 am. Culver City Police Officers immediately canvassed the surrounding area for witnesses and additional evidence...

  • As COVID-19 Transmission Indicators Increase Precautions offer Important Protection from Exposures, Transmission and Severe Illness

    Dec 14, 2023

    Three weeks after Thanksgiving, Los Angeles County is seeing an increase in indicators of COVID-19 transmission. With cases rising, new variant strains emerging, and the ongoing risk of Long COVID, residents may want to consider taking common sense precautions to limit exposures, transmission and severe illness. This includes wearing a high-filtration mask in high-risk situations, testing when symptomatic, remaining home when sick, and importantly, getting the updated COVID-19 vaccine soon....

  • Watkins continues to lead the USC women's basketball team

    ric Lambkins II, Sports Reporter|Dec 14, 2023

    In the heart of Los Angeles there was a player born with more than just skills. Juju Watkins was raised on grit and purpose. That same unwavering determination shone bright last Sunday, catching the attention of LeBron James and his daughter, Zhuri, who stuck around after watching Bronny James make his collegiate debut after suffering cardiac arrest in the summer. Watkins, the freshman phenom and the second-leading scorer in the nation, scored her season average 27 points in 28 minutes and...

  • Culver City High School girls' basketball looking for their identity

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Dec 14, 2023

    The season is still young, but the Culver City High School girls' varsity basketball team needs an identity check. The team has talent, but they are young and somewhat inexperienced. The 6-6 Lady Centaurs will need to grow up fast because in a few weeks they will start league play in a very good Bay League. Palos Verdes is currently 10-0, Mira Costa is 8-1, Redondo Union is 5-2 and although Santa Monica and Peninsula currently have losing records, they are always competitive. "The league is...

  • "Go Easy, Listen to Your Body," say Running Coaches

    Dec 14, 2023

    Thanking their guests for taking an important first step toward finishing the Screenland 5K, Olympic Gold Medalist LaShinda Demus, lead trainer David Winslow, and a team of accomplished athletes and coaches encouraged participants to "be careful, go easy, listen to your body and don't hurt yourself" in the recent workout at Culver City High School track. Walkers and runners of all abilities are invited to participate in the next complimentary "Sofa to Screenland5K" session, Sunday, Dec. 17,...

  • Los Angeles To Host Super Bowl LXI in 2027

    Dec 14, 2023

    The NFL announced that Super Bowl LXI will be hosted in Los Angeles in 2027, with the game played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The announcement was made today at the NFL Winter League Meeting in Dallas, following a review of the proposal by the Fan Engagement & Major Events Advisory Committee and a vote by full ownership. "We are very excited to bring the Super Bowl back to Los Angeles for the second time in five years," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "The city did an outstanding...

  • Zachariah Branch Named First Team All-American

    USC Sports Department|Dec 14, 2023

    USC freshman Zachariah Branch has been named a First Team All-American. Branch is USC's first-ever true freshman First Team All-American. USC now has 176 First Team All-Americans. Branch was named to the USA Today All-American First Team as a returner. Additionally, he was named a Sports Illustrated Second Team All-American as a kick returner, a CBS Sports Honorable Mention All-American as a wide receiver/punt returner, a College Football News Honorable Mention Freshman All-American as a wide...

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