By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer At first look, the Washingtonia filifera fan palm tree in Exposition Park looks just like any other palm tree in […]
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SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers lose first two games to Nuggets; Clippers split
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Lakers’ season will end April 29 in Denver when the Nuggets will eliminate them from the NBA Western Conference […]
Reggie Bush has his Heisman Trophy returned
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Former USC running back Reggie Bush had his Heisman Trophy returned to him April 24 by the Heisman Trust. […]
This Week in Black History, April 28, 1967
World heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali refuses to be inducted into the U.S. Army because of his objections to the Vietnam War and is subsequently […]
This Week in Black History April 21, 1974
Former Los Angeles resident Lee Elder birdies three of his last four holes before sinking an 18-foot birdie putt in a playoff to win the […]
Award-winning narrator finds her niche with audiobooks
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When Bahni Turpin speaks, people listen. That’s because her voice can be heard on many audiobooks. An actress and an […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers, Clippers getting ready for NBA Playoffs
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer A year ago this time, the Lakers were still scrambling for a spot in the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers rode […]
in Black History
This Week in Black History April 13, 1964 At the 36th Academy Awards program, Sidney Poitier receives the Oscar for best actor for his role […]
THE Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner comes to Geffen with ‘Fat Ham’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer “To be, or not to be, that is the question.” That’s a popular line from William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” Act 3 […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Dodgers hitters get off to fast start in new season
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer To no one’s surprise, the Dodgers are off to a fast start this season, winning six of their first eight […]