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San Francisco Pride Parade 2025: Route, date, time and where to watch
As June comes to a close, so does Pride Month, both a protest and celebration of LGBTQ+ culture in the United States. Throughout June, countless communities have hosted Pridefests and parades, an opportunity for queer individuals to gather to...

Candace Parker set to have first of 2 jersey retirements this weekend in Los Angeles
Candace Parker has been on the go since she announced her retirement from the WNBA in 2024. From broadcasting college and pro games to taking over as the president of Women’s Basketball for Adidas, the future Hall of Famer has been busy. She’s...

Pride 2025: What to do this weekend in Chicago, New York and San Francisco
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Several major cities are hosting their Pride festivals this weekend, so you won’t want to miss out on all the fun. Pride Month is held...

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Frank Ocean’s Homer brings its luxury jewellery and accessories to new stores in London and Los Angeles
Homer, Frank Ocean’s super-cool jewellery and accessories company, is growing. Two new stores, one in traditional London jewellery district Hatton Garden, and the other in Los Angeles’ jewellery district downtown, join the current store in New...

California Allocates $5B for Road Repairs, Transit Expansion
The funding aims to improve road safety, reduce traffic congestion, and promote cleaner transportation California is investing nearly $5 billion to repair highways, expand bus and train services, and enhance pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure,...

California hopes law from bloody era of U.S. history can rein in Trump's use of troops
California’s fight to rein in President Trump’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles hinges on a 19th century law with a a blood-soaked origin and a name that seems pulled from a Spaghetti Western. In a pivotal ruling this week, Senior U.S....

San Francisco Trans March draws crowds for celebration and community
In San Francisco on Friday, a large crowd of people made their way from Dolores Park down to Market Street for the annual Trans March, a San Francisco Pride Week tradition. People carried flags and signs and played music throughout the route of...

Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels meet in game 2 of series
By Canadian Press on June 28, 2025. Washington Nationals (34-48, fifth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (40-41, third in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Saturday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Mike Soroka (3-5, 5.06 ERA,...

Los Angeles FC takes home winning streak into matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps
By Canadian Press on June 28, 2025. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (10-3-5, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles FC (7-4-5, sixth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: LAFC -130, Vancouver +342,...

Memorial to gay rights icon Harvey Milk planned in San Francisco's Castro

Los Angeles hosts Chicago, looks to end home slide
By Canadian Press on June 28, 2025. Chicago Sky (4-11, 1-7 Eastern Conference) at Los Angeles Sparks (5-11, 3-9 Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks takes on Chicago Sky looking to break its four-game...
Giroud to leave Los Angeles FC
LOS ANGELES, June 28 (Xinhua) -- French striker Olivier Giroud said Friday that he had reached an agreement to leave Los Angeles FC after just one year with the Major League Soccer club. The 38-year-old, whose contract had been due to expire in...

Clippers Legend 'Determined' to Return Near Los Angeles
Apr 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) shoots the ball against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) and guard Chris Paul (3) in the second half ata the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn...

Overdose Deaths Drop 22% in Los Angeles County, Marking Largest Decline on Record
Fentanyl Fatalities Fell 37% as County Ramps up Funding for Prevention, Treatment Drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County declined by more than one-fifth in 2024, the largest annual decrease ever recorded, according to a report released...

Golden State 83, Chicago 78
CHICAGO (78) Allen 1-7 0-0 3, Reese 7-16 2-2 17, Onyenwere 0-3 4-4 4, Atkins 7-16 4-5 20, Banham 4-8 0-0 11, Williams 0-3 1-6 1, Nurse 6-14 0-0 17, Van Lith 1-3 2-2 5. Totals 26-70 13-19 78. GOLDEN STATE (83) Talbot 0-6 0-0 0, Thornton 8-15 9-10...

California Doubles Down on Film Incentives to Halt Hollywood’s Decline
California’s government has decided to spend much more money to help the film and television industry. Lawmakers voted to raise the state’s yearly tax credit for movie and TV productions from $330 million to $750 million. This big increase is...

Thousands join 22nd annual Trans March in San Francisco
The 22nd annual Trans March took place in San Francisco on Friday night. It's one of the largest events of its kind in the world. Organizers say it was more important than ever to come together this year and support each other. Roughly 20,000...

Walters: Five years on, the pandemic still plagues California employee safety nets
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck California five years ago, it massively impacted California families not only medically but economically. As the state forced many businesses to close their doors, 3 million Californians lost their jobs, shooting...

Woman now lives on cruise ship, says it’s a deal compared to living in California
(CNN) - Retirees now have another option for how to spend their golden years; how does life on a cruise ship sound? A 77-year-old woman from California is doing just that. Sharon Lane moved onto the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship in mid-June. Villa...