NEWPORT BEACH (CBSLA) – A two-year-old video of an youth baseball umpire being heckled by parents has resurfaced after Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell weighed in. The video – which was shot in 2017 at Newport Harbor High School – shows the unidentified umpire at home plate warning parents in the stands to limit the comments being made. “Enough, I’m not hearing another word out of any of you. If you want to have a game here, quiet down,” he’s heard saying on the video. Parents then responded with even more hostility, with one dad saying, “Stay professional for the kids and just do your job. That’s it.” But it was when a female in the stands shouted “Are you mad because the kids are taller than you?” that the umpire says, “That’s it” and leaves the field as parents watch in disbelief. The video eventually made its way to Tik Tok and other social platforms like Twitter, where the Angels’ … [Read more...] about Angels’ Jo Adell Bashes ‘Out Of Control’ Baseball Parents As Viral Umpire Video Resurfaces
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Los Angeles Chargers’ Keenan Allen throws cold water on Carli Lloyd’s NFL interest
close Video US soccer star Carli Lloyd gets offer to kick in NFL game: report USWNT star Carli Lloyd has reportedly been offered the chance to make history by becoming the first woman to play in a NFL preseason game after kicking a 55-yard field goal at Philadelphia Eagles practice. Los Angeles Chargers star Keenan Allen on Tuesday appeared to be a bit skeptical about U.S. soccer great Carli Lloyd’s desire to join an NFL team as a kicker. Lloyd’s trainer, James Galanis, told Fox Sports that the World Cup champion was offered a chance to kick for an NFL team during the league’s final week of the preseason Thursday. Lloyd had to turn down the offer because the U.S. plays a match against Portugal on the same day. US SOCCER GREAT CARLI LLOYD RECEIVES OFFER TO KICK FOR NFL TEAM: TRAINER Allen tweeted his skepticism about Lloyd potentially playing for a team, bringing up one potential scenario for the soccer star. “Sound sweet til somebody … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Chargers’ Keenan Allen throws cold water on Carli Lloyd’s NFL interest
Aaron Sorkin’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ to play Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre
Atticus Finch is coming to Los Angeles.Aaron Sorkin’s stage play “To Kill a Mockingbird” — which now holds the record for highest-grossing American play in Broadway history — will be part of Center Theatre Group’s 2020–21 season at the Ahmanson Theatre.Directed by Bartlett Sher, the touring version of the Broadway production will star Tony Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas (“The Waltons,” “The Americans”) as Atticus Finch, the lead role originated by Jeff Daniels and currently played by Ed Harris.The Los Angeles engagement is part of the play’s two-year-plus national tour, which kicks off in August 2020 in Washington, D.C. Further casting will be announced later. Advertisement Sorkin took some liberties in his adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-winning novel, which illustrates the complexities of racial injustice in Depression-era Alabama through the eyes of a child — Scout, … [Read more...] about Aaron Sorkin’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ to play Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre
Los Angeles Thanksgiving Traffic 2019: Best, Worst Times To Drive
LOS ANGELES, CA — Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and planning the logistics of your holiday travel can be a stressful affair. The same question seems to emerge every year: When is the best time to hit the road in the Los Angeles area? Google Maps has identified the best and worst times to leave for your Thanksgiving road trip, helping you focus on enjoying family fun and chowing-the-turkey time. As it turns out, common sense applies. Leaving in the middle of the night makes for the quickest commute, but afternoon rush hour will get you. The folks at Google also studied the best and worst times to head to the grocery story, the liquor store and the bakery leading up to Thanksgiving as well as the worst time to hit the shops on Black Friday (1 p.m.). Here are the times you need to know for turkey day related travel in the Los Angeles area. Best Time To Leave Before Thanksgiving: 2 a.m. Wednesday Traffic on Black Friday in our city will spike between 4 and 5 p.m, while the … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Thanksgiving Traffic 2019: Best, Worst Times To Drive
Feast Your Eyes On The Best Los Angeles Businesses To Prep For Your Thanksgiving
By Hoodline LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Feast your eyes on the best Los Angeles businesses to prep for your Thanksgiving The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, which means it’s time to find your stretchy pants and think about what you’re thankful for this year. Whether you’ll be feasting with family and friends or spending a quiet Nov. 28, we’ve got a roundup of Thanksgiving-themed things to do and get in preparation for the big day. From groceries to beer and wine shops to bakeries, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Los Angeles’ top go-to spots for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list. Responsible for dessert, but haven’t got the time or energy? Head to one of Los Angeles’ top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving. 1. Bread Lounge Topping the list is Bread Lounge. Located at 700 S. Santa Fe Ave. in Downtown, … [Read more...] about Feast Your Eyes On The Best Los Angeles Businesses To Prep For Your Thanksgiving
