Author: Kathleen Untalan

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Palou Captures First Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Alex Palou captured his first Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach title in dramatic fashion Sunday, edging Felix Rosenqvist in the 51st running of the race after a late pit stop issue cost Rosenqvist valuable time.

Health
Kathleen Untalan

Our genes can shape our health: The importance of early diagnosis and a fighting chance.

When I was rushed to the hospital in 2020 for heart-related concerns, I was initially diagnosed with hypertensive kidney disease—meaning the cause of my kidney damage was high blood pressure. In May 2021, my kidney function dropped to less than 15%. I immediately began dialysis treatments, and today, I continue to receive in-center hemodialysis three times a week.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Dodgers Stay Hot with Series Wins Over Rangers, Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to build momentum early in the season, taking two of three games from the Texas Rangers before opening their next series with back-to-back wins over the New York Mets.

Women
Kathleen Untalan

A DREAM COME TRUE: Angel Reese is traded to the Atlanta Dream

Atlanta’s own, Taylor Rooks, took to Twitter/X to report the Chicago Sky would be trading Angel Reese, a two-time WNBA All-Star, to the Atlanta Dream. The news would later be confirmed by multiple outlets. The Dream acquired Reese in exchange for Atlanta’s first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. The Dream also receives the right to swap second-round picks with the Sky in 2028. 

African Americans
Kathleen Untalan

A Casualty of the War on Drugs and Two Decades After His First Arrest, Charles Finally Received Help

Charles found himself on the receiving end of one of the most punitive periods in U.S. legal history: the War on Drugs. What began in part as an attempt by then-President Richard Nixon to get reelected, ended up accelerating during the crack-cocaine epidemic of the 1980s that affected millions. During this time, federal and state lawmakers across the country defaulted to punishment, creating and passing laws with draconian penalties for drug possession and sales. 

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Experience Takes Center Stage in Women’s Final Four

For just the second time in NCAA history, the same four programs have reached the sport’s final weekend in consecutive seasons. No. 1 seeds UConn Huskies women’s basketball, UCLA Bruins women’s basketball, Texas Longhorns women’s basketball, and South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball return to the Final Four, bringing with them lessons learned, unfinished business, and a deeper understanding of what it takes to win on the biggest stage.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Bruins Roll Early in NCAA Tournament Run

The UCLA women’s basketball team got off to a thunderous start in this year’s NCAA Tournament, delivering convincing wins over its first two opponents.

Los Angeles
Kathleen Untalan

Racing World Loses a Giant: Jim Michaelian Dies at 83

The racing world lost one of its most influential figures this past week with the passing of Jim Michaelian, longtime President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. He was 83.