Articles from the October 3, 2024 edition


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  • UCLA football extends their losing streak as they travel to Penn State

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    The 2024 season continues to be a struggle for the UCLA football team. The highly ranked Oregon Ducks football team came into the Rose Bowl on a mission, took a 25-point second quarter lead and never looked back as they easily defeated the Bruins, 34-13. The loss was the third consecutive for the Bruins, who have lost the last three games by a combined total score of 110-43. The latest loss drops the Bruins to 1-3 on the season and 0-2 in the Big Ten Conference, with a trip this Saturday,...

  • Wildcats win second straight, beat LA Valley 38-21

    Oct 3, 2024

    – Freshman running back Bryant Collings rushed for 194 yards and scored two touchdowns to help lead West Los Angeles College to a 38-21 non-league win over visiting Los Angeles Valley College on Saturday. After dropping their first two games, the Wildcats have now two straight to even their overall record at 2-2. The Wildcats did their damage on the ground, rushing for 315 yards in the game as part of 442 yards of total offense. Collins got West LA on the board in the first quarter with a big 7...

  • Centaur football kickers gear up for tough Bay League

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Oct 3, 2024

    Football kickers and football offensive linemen have a lot in common. As a kicker if you miss a point after a touchdown, have a punt go off the side of your foot, have a bad kickoff or if you miss a field goal, the big spotlight is on you. As a lineman if you miss a block or if you are called for a penalty it feels like the whole world is watching. Football is a team sport but both positions are magnified when you make a mistake. Kicking may be a little more difficult because it takes at least...

  • 2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 5

    Bill Seals - Fred Altieri, Sports Reporters - PFWA Members|Oct 3, 2024

    1. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0): The Chiefs are 4-0 and quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been average this season and the Chiefs are still undefeated. That should scare everyone. Mahomes is the No. 18 rated passer in the NFL this season, with six touchdown passes and five interceptions. Next: -5.5 vs New Orleans Saints - Mon, Oct. 7, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 43 (ATS: 3-1 – O/U: 2-2) 2. Minnesota Vikings (4-0): Former USC quarterback Sam Darnold had another good game, throwing for 275 yards and three tou...

  • Rams Lose Third Consecutive Road Game

    Fred Altieri, Sports Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    Road warriors no more. The Los Angeles Rams lost for the third time in four games to begin the 2024 season. Every single loss has been on the road. The latest, a game they gave away to the Bears, 24-18, at Soldier Field in Chicago, was primarily the result of not capitalizing in the Red Zone on their offensive drives in the first half. The Rams started with a very robust 7-1 road record when Sean McVay took over as head coach of the Rams in 2017. They improved to 28-13 (.682) as the visiting...

  • Chiefs continue their road dominance over the Chargers in victory

    Bill Seals, Sports Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    The dominance of the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West division never seems to end. After four weeks of NFL action, the Chiefs are 4-0 in the AFC West and have a two-game lead over the rest of the division after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers, 17-10 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on last Sunday afternoon. The victory was the Chiefs 11th consecutive win over the Chargers on their homefield. The Chargers last beat the Chiefs at home in San Diego in the 2013 season. The Chargers fell to 2-2...

  • USC women's volleyball team is turning into a season of challenges and hope

    Amyn Bhai, Sports Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    The USC Women's Volleyball team is navigating a season filled with promise and hurdles. With a current record of 9-3 and ranked No. 21 nationally, the Trojans are showing potential but are still working to find their best form. A significant highlight has been the transfer to USC by senior outside hitter Alley Batenhorst, who joined USC after graduating from Nebraska. In a much-anticipated match against her former team last Sunday, Batenhorst led USC with 13 kills, but the Trojans lost to the...

  • 11th-Ranked USC Football Heads to Minnesota After a 3-1 Start to the Season

    Amyn Bhai, Sports Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    The USC Trojans enter the heart of their 2024 season with a 3-1 record and a No. 11 ranking, but important questions need to be answered about their performance, identity, and potential in the Big Ten. Notably, if only second-half scores were considered, USC would be undefeated, having outscored opponents in each of their first four games: 28-0 against Utah State, 17-10 against LSU, 21-13 against Michigan, and another 28-0 shutout against Wisconsin. This impressive ability to rally showcases...

  • LeBron and Bronny headline 'family affair' at the Lakers media day

    Mykell Mathieu, Sports Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    It was a family affair at this year's media day for the Los Angeles Lakers as it was the first time the world saw LeBron James and Bronny James wearing their Lakers uniform together. The father and son duo were the first two Laker players to take the court taking photos and being interviewed together. The 39-year-old Lebron James is now entering his 22nd year in the NBA, tying Hall of Famer Vince Carter for the most in NBA history. "So, I feel really good physically. Mentally, I feel really...

  • Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

    Oct 3, 2024

    Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches 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: • Windward storm drain at Venice Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. • Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey The entire swim area. • Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove The entire swim area. • Marie Canyon Storm Drain a...

  • Can Ohtani lead the Dodgers deep into the playoffs

    Amyn Bhai, Sports Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    Is Shohei Ohtani on track to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time? Let's put his accomplishments this year into perspective. In the history of baseball, only 32 players have hit 50 home runs or more in a season, and 215 players have stolen 50 bases or more in a season. Ohtani is one of only three players to achieve both feats and the only one to do so in the same year. The average number of stolen bases by players who hit 50 home runs in an MLB season is 7.4, while the...

  • Oct 3, 2024

    In September 1994, The Willows Community School opened its doors to 93 students on a single building campus in Culver City's Hayden Tract. Now, three decades later The Willows campus extends across 4 acres with 5 buildings and educates 479 students annually. In honor of this milestone year, The Willows begins a yearlong celebration commemorating its balanced progressive educational program and distinctive contributions to Los Angeles as a center for learning, innovation, and creative thought....

  • Jonathan Xavier Cabral Suspected Child Molester Arrested

    Oct 3, 2024

    LBOD Detectives arrested Jonathan Xavier Cabral, age 24, of Fullerton, California, following an investigation into him having sex and committing other lewd acts with a 14-year-old girl. on July 27, 2024, detectives were notified of the incident by the Culver City Police Department, who were already investigating Cabral. Detectives from the Laguna Beach Police Department and Culver City Police Department immediately began investigating the incident, which was determined to have occurred in the...

  • Santa Monica College Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

    Oct 3, 2024

    Santa Monica College (SMC) will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with an informative presentation by artist Julio Salgado, a documentary screening and audience Q&A with director Marcos Nieves and his subject Karyna Jaramillo, a screening and talk about Zora Neale Hurston by author Kristy Andersen, an insightful discussion with Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Yosimar Reyes, and a kitchen table talk and storytelling with author and performer Ivan Coyote. All of the events are free and will be held...

  • Del Rey Yacht Loaded with Ammunition and Fireworks Catches Fire

    Oct 3, 2024

    A luxury yacht carrying 1,000 rounds of ammunition and fireworks erupted in flames Wednesday night September 18 in Marina del Rey, causing explosions and a massive fire that took hours to extinguish. The yacht, which was approximately 100 feet long, eventually sank, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD). The fire was first reported around 8:30 p.m. at 2201 Basin A, LACoFD said in an initial statement. Two passengers aboard the yacht were able to escape without injury, but...

  • (Cio-Cio-San Stole the Show: Madame Butterfly

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    LA Opera had their opening night of the 2024-25 season presenting the opera Madame Butterfly by Puccini at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. And Butterfly (Cio-Cio-San) played by soprano Karah Son did not disappoint. She stole the show. Not only a beautiful voice, but also a great actor. Son was the perfect choice to cast for this role since she has performed it over 300 times. This version of Madame Butterfly was presented in a unique way, with the combination of stage and cinema. Director Mario...

  • Culver City Volleyball Club

    Oct 3, 2024

  • NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway Postponed

    Oct 3, 2024

    • North Wilkesboro Speedway collecting donations to support communities in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports have postponed this weekend's NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The decision was made in cooperation with local authorities to ensure all local emergency resources remain dedicated to clean-up and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's impact on the area. Starting Tuesday, North Wilkesboro Speedway w...

  • Jayden Daniels & Jared Verse Named September Rookies of the Month

    Oct 3, 2024

    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse are the NFL Rookies of the Month for the month of September (Weeks 1-4). OFFENSE: QB JAYDEN DANIELS, WASHINGTON COMMANDERS • Daniels led the league in completion percentage (82.1 percent), led quarterbacks in rushing touchdowns (four), ranked second among quarterbacks in rushing yards (218), ranked third in passer rating (107.4, minimum 75 attempts) and had 897 passing yards and three touchdown passes i...

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