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A six-story mural of the late Dodger pitching star Fernando Valenzuela was unveiled Sunday in Boyle Heights, two days after the 64th anniversary of his birth. “This mural is all about representation,” Robert Vargas, who painted the mural, said at the ceremony unveiling it at the First Street on-ramp to the Hollywood (101) Freeway. “As an artist, we have an opportunity and responsibility to bridge these cultures… Bringing people together is what it’s all about. I hope I did right by Fernando Valenzuela’s family.” Councilman Kevin de León, who commissioned the mural and whose 14th District includes Boyle Heights, previously said the location “represents the heart of the community Valenzuela inspired throughout his career.” Emmy-winning actor Edward James Olmos said at the ceremony that Valenzuela “deserves all of our love and all of our passion. He was the single most important factor for the Latinos” to watch the Dodgers play. Valenzuela died Oct. 19 at age 63. The cause has not been disclosed. The Dodgers purchased Valenzuela’s contract from Leones de Yucatan of the Mexican League on July 6, 1979, and assigned him to their

Hundreds of cats and dogs found new homes in a super adoption event held at the Rose Bowl Stadium over the Nov. 2-3 weekend. The Los Angeles-based Best Friends Animal Society, now in its 25th year, brought together 16 animal shelter and rescue groups to help nearly 400 pets get adopted. “Every week, up to 200 dogs and cats unnecessarily die in LA’s city shelters,” the nonprofit wrote in a release.  Organizers said the hope for this event was to help ease the strain on animal shelters and rescue groups and allow more animals to find positive outcomes. And now, hundreds of those animals have been helped to find their positive outcomes. “To help even more pets find loving homes, after the event’s conclusion, Best Friends pulled a total of 21 dogs from Los Angeles County Animal Care and Riverside County Department of Animal Services,” added the nonprofit.  Organizers said these recently pulled pets are now looking for loving foster or adoptive homes, and are currently at the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in West Los Angeles.

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A new restaurant deemed as a “California coastal fresh experience” by its owners is coming to San Luis Obispo. Press Quesadilla Grill, located at 773 Foothill Blvd. in San Luis Obispo, will be open on Monday, according to its owners. The establishment will reportedly serve several varieties of authentic Mexican food. Officials from the locally-owned restaurant say a portion of its profits will be donated to the Live Life Press On Foundation, which claims to enhance and support the lives of people who “press on” through challenges. You walk in you and feel the experience, feel the cool vibe of the Central Coast,” Greg Graber, a co-owner of the restaurant, told KSBY. “We call it ‘press’ because of our fresh, homemade quesadillas that we press daily. [You] get a chance to create your own quesadilla or burrito bowl or salad, go all the way through the line, and listen to good music. Graber says he plans to eventually open up multiple Press Quesadilla Grills across California.

Athletes from across the Central Coast biked, ran, and jumped in the water during Sunday morning’s annual Morro Bay Triathlon. Organizers say two different courses were offered to competitors: a sprint length, which totaled nearly 27 kilometers, and an Olympic distance of over 51 kilometers. The course involved a swimming or kayaking route through Morro Bay, followed by a bike ride along Highway 1 and a run on Morro Bay’s boardwalks and beaches. Competitors finished with an awards ceremony and a post-event party. The Triathlon event has been hosted in Morro Bay since 2010, according to organizers.

In the final stretch before election day, both candidates vying for the position of Los Angeles County District Attorney held rallies Sunday.   In what many consider one of the most critical races this Nov. 5, incumbent DA George Gascón is fighting to hold onto his seat amid reports of eroding public support, opposition from his own deputy DA, and a strong campaign from his opponent former Assistant U.S. Attorney General Nathan Hochman.   While Gascón has cut into the challenger’s lead in the polls, he remains 25 points down, the Los Angeles Times reports, with an estimated 25% of voters still undecided.   Often referred to as the “Godfather of progressive prosecutors, Gascón campaigned on a platform of change, condemning mass corruption and stressing police accountability, even opposing charging minors as adults and using gang and other sentence enhancements for criminals.   Boat capsizes in waters off Redondo Beach; 1 dead, 5 rescued Despite suggestions that he cannot win the election, his campaign remains optimistic.   “The first term was about putting into place a whole lot of things and unfortunately, we were facing

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Three fire department personnel en route to a rescue call were hospitalized Sunday after their fire truck crashed and landed on its side. Just before 6 p.m. Sunday, the truck “turned onto its side” near the San Gabriel Reservoir, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The exact location was not disclosed. Three crew members sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital, according to the dpartment. No other vehicles were involved. Around 6:40 p.m., the California Highway Patrol closed all lanes on the Azusa Avenue for about three hours to clear the area. A department spokesperson said it was unsure what caused the fall.

Two Los Angeles Police Department officers were hospitalized after a crash Sunday in the Harbor Gateway region. Around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, the officers were in an LAPD vehicle that collided with automobile at South Figueroa Street and West Rosecrans Avenue, according to the department. The officers were hospitalized in an “unknown condition” according to a spokesperson for the LAPD. The driver of the other car, a juvenile, was suspected of DUI, according to KTLA5. Details about the crash were unavailable but pictures of the scene show the LAPD car left overturned, with debris from the crash scattered on the street. The red car involved in the crash was significantly damaged on the front end. It was unclear whether the juvenile was injured but the officers sustained minor injuries were later released from the hospital, KTLA5 reported.

PHILADELPHIA and GREEN BAY, WIS.  —  A bird beak perched on his nose, a Philadelphia Eagles’ fan expressed his disdain for the day’s opponent by dragging a Jacksonville Jaguars helmet on the ground by a leash. Nearly 1,000 miles northwest, green and yellow Green Bay Packers flags punctured the otherwise dreary, rainy gray skies, as the Wisconsin faithful replaced their trademark cheesehead hats with ponchos and tried to stay dry under pop-up tents before their contest with the Detroit Lions. On Sunday, two days before the election, in two of the nation’s most closely divided states that will determine control of the White House, football took center stage for fans who also happen to be voters. Over cheesesteaks and Yuengling beer in Philadelphia and an inordinate variety of sausages and Miller Lite cans in Green Bay, fans were trying to put their election anxiety on hold for a few hours of tailgating and four quarters of football. Watching the game in person meant they could escape the nonstop attack ads that have blanketed battleground states for months with increasing intensity ahead of election day on

SEATTLE —  Sluggishly streaking in Seattle. That’s what the Rams did Sunday. They won their third game in a row, and accomplished it with a less-than-inspiring but wholly effective 26-20 overtime victory over the Seahawks before 68,632 at Lumen Field. Matthew Stafford’s touchdown pass to receiver Demarcus Robinson ended a game that was devoid of sustained beauty but improved the Rams’ record to 4-4. Consider: Rams star receiver Puka Nacua was ejected for punching a Seahawks player after an interception. Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson (15) reacts after scoring a touchdown past the Seahawks Riq Woolen (27). He also caught the deciding 39-yard touchdown pass in overtime. (Lindsey Wasson / Associated Press) Officials called 20 penalties, eight against the Rams. The Rams gave up two touchdown passes in the final minute of the first half, right tackle Rob Havenstein left the game because of an injury, the Seahawks blocked a punt and the Rams converted only three of 13 third downs. And they still won. “What a unique, weird game that was,” coach Sean McVay said. That could just as well describe the first half of the

A Los Angeles County Fire truck overturned, injuring three of its crew members, while en route to a cliff rescue call in the San Gabriel Mountains on Sunday evening. Fire officials said it happened around 5:39 p.m. on Highway 39 near the San Gabriel Reservoir. According to initial reports, the driver was attempting to straighten back out after Engine 32 slightly veered off the road, but the truck “fishtailed,” causing the driver to lose control as the truck overturned and landed on its side.  L.A.Co Fire said there were injuries to three personnel on board and they were transported with minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved. Details are limited, it was not immediately made clear what caused the truck to veer off the road. Furthermore, officials did not provide an update on the cliff rescue call. California Highway Patrol and Caltrans responded and closed all north and southbound lanes at the site of the crash. CHP reported on X at 6:37 p.m. that the highway was expected to reopen after three hours. There are also reports of a possible oil spill from the collision

Amid high winds and dangerous fire weather prompting warnings across much of Southern California, the city of Malibu is bracing for potential power shutoffs, officials announced Sunday. Red flag warnings, according to the National Weather Service, went into effect at 7 p.m. Sunday until 6 p.m. Monday across portions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.   “A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly,” wrote NWS in a Sunday afternoon update. “Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire.”  (City of Mlaibu) City officials in Malibu said on X, formerly Twitter, that there is the potential for Southern California Edison to shutoff power between Monday and Thursday “due to forecasted Santa Ana winds & low humidity.”   Kidnapping victim in Southern California rescued with help of Find My iPhone app “The strong winds and low humidity will combine with critically dry fuels to bring widespread critical fire weather conditions to many areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties,” the weather service added.   Officials urged motorists in the city to come to complete stops at

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11/3: The Takeout: Data guru Tom Bonier – CBS News Watch CBS News On this edition of ‘The Takeout,” Major Garrett discusses early voting patterns with Democratic data expert Tom Bonier of the analytics firm TargetSmart. They also discuss some breadcrumbs for voters who are eager for hints about how the election results could shape up. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A woman who was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend in El Monte was released after a 21-mile freeway pursuit through Los Angeles and Orange counties that at one point slowed to a crawl. According to the El Monte Police Department, the man showed up at the woman’s place of work in the 10300 block of Lower Azusa Road just before 6 p.m. Saturday. The two argued before the man allegedly forced the woman into her car, police said, and drove off without allowing her to exit. The woman called a friend, who tracked the car via the Find My iPhone app and contacted law enforcement. A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter located the car on the 5 Freeway in the area of Commerce and notified California Highway Patrol. CHP attempted a traffic stop, but the man continued to drive, leading law enforcement on a chase for more than 20 miles. “Spike strips were utilized to puncture the vehicle’s tires which caused it to become inoperable and yield” near the 405 Freeway and Westminster Avenue, police said in a statement. But first, multiple law enforcement

Red Flag warnings have been issued in Southern California on Sunday evening ahead of strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity, setting the stage for dangerous fire conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the warnings will go into effect at 7 p.m. on Sunday until 6 p.m. on Monday across portions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. “A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly,” wrote NWS in a Sunday afternoon update. “Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire.” Residents can expect wind gusts as high as 60 mph in the northern areas of the San Fernando Valley. In Santa Monica and the LAX area, gusts are expected to be closer to 20-30 mph, increasing the chances for wildfires.  KTLA’s Rachel Menitoff spoke with a representative from Southern California Edison, who said the company is warning about 164,000 customers of possible power outages between Sunday and Monday in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and San Bernardino counties. A couple of places in particular that might be affected by the winds more than others

November 3, 2024 / 9:53 PM EST / AP How the election could affect Israel How the election could affect Israel 02:09 The Israeli military said Sunday it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks. It was the first time in the current war that Israel announced its troops operated in Syrian territory. Israel has carried out airstrikes in Syria multiple times over the past year , targeting members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah and officials from Iran, the close ally of both Hezbollah and Syria. But it has not previously made public any ground forays into Syria. The Israeli military said the seizure was part of a special operation “that took place in recent months,” though it did not say exactly when it occurred. Syria did not immediately confirm the announcement, but a pro-government Syrian radio station, Sham FM, reported Sunday that Israeli forces carried out a “kidnapping operation” over the summer targeting a man in the south of the country. Israel has waged an escalating campaign of bombardment in Lebanon for the past six weeks, as

TORONTO —  The play was set in motion more than an hour before tip off Friday night in Canada, Lakers guards D’Angelo Russell and Max Christie strategizing on one side of the team’s locker room as they got ready for the Raptors. Through the first two weeks of the season, Christie had struggled. “I’m just playing robotically,” he told people. In his third season, now with a real role as the first player consistently off the bench, a lot of the momentum he had built over the summer and preseason was slipping away under a pile of missed shots and defensive uncertainty. Russell saw a window to do a little something about it. The two players talked about how when Christie checked in later that night, Russell would try to break down a defender off the dribble, allowing for Christie to quickly cut backdoor for a layup. It was prophetic. On the first possession after Christie checked in midway through the first quarter, Russell dribbled with his left toward Christie in the corner. And just like they spoke about, Christie cut hard toward the rim. Russell

La relación cercana y abierta de Juanes con sus fans de la música es algo que se conoce a plenitud. La distancia se acorta aún más cuando puedes ver a través de sus redes sociales situaciones que muestran ese contacto que genera reacciones que tocan el alma y son capaces de alterar las fibras. ¿Has visto la reciente publicación de Juanes en su cuenta de Instagram en la que se observa a una pareja de fans que van en su auto cantando apasionadamente ‘Es por ti’, un tema del cantante colombiano mientras el artista los vé desde el auto de al lado? Si no es así, no te lo pierdas para que entiendas de lo que estamos hablando. Esa reacción de la joven fanática al ver que Juanes baja la ventanilla del auto en el que viaja para hacerle el coro, genera en ella una actitud que te puede dar una idea de cómo la sensibilidad del artista puede tocar enormemente a sus fans con ese pequeño detalle. El tener esa sensibilidad y saber manejar las emociones de los que lo ven es algo que

James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a spokesperson for the actor confirmed to The Times. The 47-year-old actor, known for his role in the teen drama series “Dawson’s Creek,” told People he had been “privately dealing with this diagnosis” and was taking steps to address it. “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good,” Van Der Beek said. In “Dawson’s Creek,” the actor played the soap’s title character, an aspiring filmmaker who was initially aloof to his female best friend’s romantic feelings toward him. The actor is also known for playing a meta-version of himself in “Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23,” where he’s a smarmy has-been nicknamed “The Beek From the Creek.” “The ego certainly is the biggest obstacle as an artist or performer, so any chance you get to destroy that is really healthy,” he told The Times in 2012. Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, have six children. Van Der Beek’s spokesperson confirmed his diagnosis with The Times. His upcoming projects include the Tubi romance movie “Sidelined: The QB and Me” and “The Real Full Monty,”