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In the world of sports memorabilia, few items command as much reverence as those associated with 2024 National League MVP Shohei Ohtani. His remarkable journey from Japanese teenage prodigy to current three-time MLB MVP has captivated fans around the world. Now, collectors have the chance to own a tangible piece of his early legacy. It is the oldest known game-worn jersey from the 2017 season when he was with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. The auction, hosted by Gray Flannel Auctions, begins online bidding today and will run until December 8, 2024. For someone with deep pockets and an understanding of…

If one oarfish landing on a beach is a sign of disaster to come, how bad would it be if three of them washed up in quick succession?The 10-foot-long, silvery oarfish has popularized tales of sea snakes among fishermen and has been considered a harbinger of natural disaster in some cultures. Seeing oarfish up close in California is rare. According to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, only 22 ships have stranded since 1901. But in the past three months, three of them have surfaced on Southern California beaches.The latest was on November 6,…

Allegations of officer misconduct during promotion exams that circulated at the Los Angeles Police Department over the summer were found to be false after an internal investigation, officials announced this week.As first reported by the Times in September, the department said LAPD officers used camera-equipped smart glasses to record questions on the sergeant promotion exam and relay that information to other candidates. We investigated this claim.The story sparked several conversations within the department, according to people who requested anonymity to discuss the internal investigation. In one report, the officer in question was a female police officer who allegedly sold test…

The Menendez brothers will appear virtually and may speak at a court hearing scheduled for next Monday, giving media and the public a glimpse of the brothers for the first time in decades. Lyle and Eric Menendez, who are serving life sentences without parole for the shotgun murders of their parents in Beverly Hills in 1989, will appear remotely from a San Diego prison for a status hearing Monday morning. Monday’s status conference will discuss the case’s position on the resentencing recommendation by outgoing District Attorney George Gascon. “I sometimes call (it) housekeeping,” said Mark Geragos, the brothers’ attorney, adding…

State authorities are investigating a vehicle breakdown Monday at Knott’s Berry Farm that left passengers stranded in the air, two of whom were taken to the hospital. Officials told KTLA that the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or Cal/OSHA’s Amusement Parks and Streetcar Division, is investigating the matter. Nat’s Sol Spin left riders stranded for more than two hours. The vehicle spins independently on one of its six rotating arms, transporting guests six stories up in the air. Knott officials confirmed to KTLA that the ride experienced a technical issue Monday around 2 p.m. Maintenance workers were called to…

While one atmospheric river is still dumping rain toward California, another storm is waiting in the wings. The northern half of the state hasn’t even seen the worst of the rain from the season’s first major storm, which was strengthened by a “bomb outbreak.” Brian James, Nexstar’s chief meteorologist, said a “bomb cyclone” located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest continues to dump rain on the West Coast as the day progresses. There’s another low pressure system lurking just behind it, and James said there’s a chance another atmospheric river could rush toward us around Thanksgiving. Atmospheric rivers are…

A public lottery will determine who can attend Monday’s long-awaited court hearing for Eric and Lyle Menendez, the couple convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. In response to high public interest, the Los Angeles County Superior Court announced Thursday that 16 seats in the courtroom will be made available to the public through a lottery held outside the Van Nuys courthouse on the morning of the hearing. Those who win a seat at the historic hearing will receive a non-transferable badge for the day. If space is available, two standby tickets will be issued. Eric and Lyle Menendez appear…

Senate Republicans announced Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Pete Hegseth, the Fox News personality accused of sexual assault, to lead the Pentagon following the release of a police report into the alleged sexual assault. There were various reactions to this. While some senators defended Mr. Trump’s selection, others voiced some misgivings, with one senator telling NBC News that Mr. “I don’t care,” he said when asked about the police report released Wednesday. Asked whether the sexual assault reports gave him pause about the possibility of Mr. Hegseth joining the Trump administration, Democratic Sen. Kevin Cramer, a member of…

Los Angeles County is home to more than 5 million dogs, and more pet parents are feeding their dogs cakes and cookies at record levels. “A lot of people love churros. Our churro cupcakes sell out every time we serve them,” said Adriana Montoya, who just opened La Ponedaria in Downey last weekend. “We put lines around the building.” Montoya moved from his home kitchen to a brick-and-mortar store after seeing a huge response to his Mexican-style sweets, which are modeled after human favorites like pan dulce and empanadas. “We use only three ingredients in all of our treats, which…

Social media posts, adoption events, and personal appearances failed to bring Rex the husky what he really wanted: a forever home. His supporters in Los Angeles’ vast pet adoption community worry that his time is running out. “He’s been here a long time,” said Javier Gutierrez, animal care manager at Baldwin Park Animal Shelter. “No one is interested so far.” But Gutierrez wants to change things for Rex and enlists the help of “adoption partners,” people with social media platforms that specialize in connecting pets with families looking for new companions. I’m looking for it. @SabrinaLovesDoggos is one of them.…