Author: Kathleen Untalan

African Americans
Kathleen Untalan

Beyond the prison walls: Three formerly incarcerated family members share stories of trauma, survival, and reentry at Bakersfield Black August event

After spending 32 years behind prison walls, Brian Keith Stafford was finally free. Someone took him shopping, and amid all the things he had to relearn about the outside world, he noticed something that most people would probably never give a second thought- the underwear came in different colors. In shock, he called his mother saying, “Mama, they got different colors underwear.”

Travel
Kathleen Untalan

United brings back nonstop Bakersfield-LAX flights after 12 years

For Bakersfield travelers, getting to Los Angeles just got a lot easier: United Airlines restored nonstop service between the cities Tuesday with a roughly 20-minute flight, even though subsequent flights would last about one hour.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers End Eight-Game Losing Streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended their eight-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals, rallying late in a back-and-forth game at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers Get Back-to-Back Wins

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finally found some momentum, winning back-to-back games against the Kansas City Royals after enduring an eight-game losing streak.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Jacob Emrani Steps Up for Students

The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani continue to make community service a priority, recently partnering with the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Unified School District to help local students prepare for the new school year.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Some Chargers Shine in Camp

The Los Angeles Chargers have had several players stand out during preseason training camp, including first-round pick Akheem Mesidor from the University of Miami.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers Add Cy Young Winner Skubal, But Losing Streak Continues

The good news came at the trade deadline, when the Dodgers landed two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deal with the Detroit Tigers. To acquire one of baseball’s premier left-handed pitchers, Los Angeles sent three highly regarded prospects to Detroit: outfielder Zyhir Hope, ranked No. 25 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 list; right-hander River Ryan, ranked No. 68; and right-hander Brady Smith, the Dodgers’ No. 17 prospect before the trade.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Chargers Turn Up the Intensity as Padded Practices Begin

The Los Angeles Chargers entered their second week of training camp this week, with Tuesday marking the first padded practice of the 2026 season. As the intensity increased, several of the team’s eight draft picks from the 2026 NFL Draft continued to make strong impressions, while others now face the challenge of proving themselves in full-contact drills.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Rams Wrap Up Training Camp, Shift Focus to Preseason Opener

The Los Angeles Rams are wrapping up their 2026 training camp this week at Loyola Marymount University before transitioning to their permanent practice facility in Woodland Hills. From there, the team will turn its attention to its first preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Aug. 15.

Health
Kathleen Untalan

Silent Cry: The Unseen Toll of Infant Loss on Black Families in California

Across the United States, Black parents experience infant loss at rates twice as high as their white counterparts. In California, Black infants die at nearly three times the rate of white babies, a disparity that persists in Kern County, where socioeconomic challenges leave infants dying at triple the rate of white babies as well.

Arts & Culture
Kathleen Untalan

Sixth Annual Afro Mujeres Fest Reclaims Heritage, Healing, and Culture in South Central LA

The all-women Afro-Brazilian percussion ensemble Bloco Obini—composed of local educators, nurses, activists, and healers—brought their drums into the center of the venue. Carrying the spirit of Ayan Agalu, the Yoruba spiritual archetype symbolizing the drum’s power to bring strength and unity, their polyrhythmic drumming drew attendees from across the grounds into an expansive dance circle.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers Roll After All-Star Break

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the All-Star break on a sour note after being swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Since the break, however, the defending National League powerhouse has quickly regained its form.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Big Ten Media Days Open With Championship Expectations

CHICAGO — With the last three College Football Playoff national championships won by Big Ten schools, the conference opened its 2026 Football Media Days this week with plenty of confidence and even higher expectations.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Rams Training Camp to Feature Community Outreach, Youth Programs

The Los Angeles Rams will once again combine football with community service as the team hosts its 2026 Training Camp, presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union, at Loyola Marymount University for the third consecutive year.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers Take Two From Yankees in Bronx

The Los Angeles Dodgers resumed play after the All-Star break by taking the first two games of their series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx, highlighted by clutch hitting and dominant pitching.