Author: Kathleen Untalan

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Big Ten Names Players of the Week

The Big Ten Conference has announced its Players of the Week following another weekend of conference action, with Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith earning Offensive Player of the Week honors and Minnesota linebacker Maverick Baranowski taking Defensive Player of the Week honors.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Trojans Fall in Coliseum

The USC Trojans suffered another difficult loss on a big stage Saturday night, falling 41-27 to No. 20 Oregon at the Coliseum before 75,000 fans.

Elections
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Q&A: Fre’Drisha “Sha” Dixion On Her Campaign For Inglewood Mayor

Fre’Drisha “Sha” Dixion is an Inglewood resident, community organizer and attorney running for mayor in the November 2026 election. She spoke about why she is running, her priorities for residents and small businesses, Inglewood Unified School District and the measures on the November ballot.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Trojans Outlast Rutgers in Big Ten Opener

It was a wild shootout, but No. 12 USC remained unbeaten as quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and King Miller rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown in a 42-35 victory over Rutgers in the Big Ten opener for both teams before 43,045 fans.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Rams Get Fired Up at Home Opener

The Los Angeles Rams came out fired up for their true home opener and rolled to a 28-6 victory over the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Rams’ Garrett Out for a While

It was recently revealed that defensive end Myles Garrett is set to undergo surgery to correct a nagging knee issue he has dealt with for several months.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Cards Outlast Chargers in SoFi Opener

Everyone is fired up on opening day, and this week it was the Arizona Cardinals who came into SoFi Stadium and took care of business.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

USC Rolls Past Louisiana

Jayden Maiava and the USC Trojans kept their high-scoring offense rolling Saturday night, dominating Louisiana 49-30 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Bruins Roll After Slow Start in Home Opener

UCLA improved to 2-0 Saturday with a 28-10 victory over San Diego State, overcoming a scoreless first half with a fourth-quarter explosion led by running back Wayne “Roadrunner” Knight.

NFL
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Aaron Donald Comes Out of Retirement to Rejoin Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have made some of the biggest moves of the NFL offseason, and now they are bringing back one of the most dominant defensive players in franchise history.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Trojans Off to a Good Start

USC jumped out to a fast start as quarterback Jayden Maiava passed for 286 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, leading No. 14 Southern California to a 42-26 victory over San Jose State before 51,144 fans at the Coliseum.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Angels Sold to Stan Kroenke

It took some time, but Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno has agreed to sell the team to Stan Kroenke, who also presides over the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Pump Foundation Has a Big Night at Beverly Hills Hilton

The Harold and Carole Pump Foundation (HCPF) brought stars, community leaders and major contributors together for a special evening at the Beverly Hills Hilton, raising funds and awareness in the fight against cancer.

Africa
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Bakersfield’s Nigerian Community Eyes a Role in Growing California-Nigeria Ties

The relationship between California and Nigeria took center stage at the United Nigeria Diaspora Foundation’s (UNDF) 2026 annual dinner, where community leaders, elected officials and a senior California state official explored how the Nigerian diaspora could help deepen economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between the two countries.