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CBS News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
UCLA and Arizona to play at Intuit Dome in game honoring late Hall of Famer Bill Walton
Former Pac-12 basketball rivals Arizona and UCLA will play each other in the Hall of Fame Series at Intuit Dome. The game between the men's teams will be Nov. 14 and will honor late Hall of Famer Bill Walton. Besides starring for the Bruins in college, his son Luke played for the Wildcats and the elder Walton broadcast games involving both schools. The teams most recently met in December, when UCLA won 57-54 in Phoenix. Last season, UCLA played in the first college basketball game at Intuit Dome, beating Gonzaga 65-62. Walton is one of basketball's most eccentric all-time personalities, known just as well for his playing days as he was for his quirky game calling.
Los Angeles Times
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Six decades later, Ramón Ayala is still the king of the accordion
Ramón Ayala knows he's on borrowed time. The 79-year-old accordionist and bandleader has been battling a bevy of health issues stemming from diabetes. He's collapsed onstage multiple times in recent years and has been forced to perform from a chair during concerts. It's in the name of his current tour, reportedly his last — 'La historia de un final,' which translates to 'the story of an ending.' After more than 60 years of recording music, the self-proclaimed 'Rey del acordeón' is stepping away from the limelight. His final turn across Mexico and the United States with his band, Los Bravos del Norte, began last summer and will last into the fall. On Saturday, the group played a sold-out show at Intuit Dome in Inglewood. 'I'm not doing well. My legs fall asleep, and I can't be on my feet much,' he told a small group of reporters that had congregated in his dressing room an hour before he was set to hit the stage, his matter-of-fact voice raspy from a lingering cough. There was no trace of self-pity. 'I've been lucky to be able to work each week, and I thank God that it's gone well for me,' he added. 'I feel a lot of satisfaction in what I do.' When asked by a reporter if he was on a special diet to address his health issues, Ayala pointed to a nearby table full of sandwiches, nachos and other snacks and let out a hearty laugh. 'That's why I don't get better,' he cackled. 'I eat whatever there is.' It was a fitting reply from a man who sings the lyrics, 'Hay que darle gusto al gusto, la vida pronto se acaba.' You have to give in to pleasures. Life ends quickly. Born in 1945 in Monterrey, Mexico, Ayala started playing the accordion at age 5 —the story goes that his father, himself a musician, sold a pig to buy the instrument. He got his start as a teen in the Mexican bordertown of Reynosa, playing at cantinas for a few pesos a song. It was there that he met Cornelio Reyna, bajo sexto guitarist and songwriter. The two would go on to form Los Relámpagos del Norte, an act that redefined and modernized the Norteño subgenre thanks to Reyna's unique vocals and Ayala's dexterous and virtuosic mastery of the squeezebox. In 1971, the duo went their separate ways. Reyna left for Mexico City to try his hand at mariachi music, and Ayala formed Los Bravos del Norte, which went on to have even greater success. It was with Los Bravos del Norte that Ayala recorded his most popular material: 'Un Puño de Tierra,' 'Un Rinconcito en el Cielo' and 'Tragos Amargos' — all songs that have become staples of the Mexican American songbook. Ayala's impending retirement will mark the end of an era for música Mexicana. He is a living legend, a legacy act whose prolific output — Ayala says he's recorded more than 100 albums — and relentless touring across the U.S. have played a major role in laying the foundation for the genre's newfound mainstream popularity. His accordion style is found in the DNA of acts like Intocable and Grupo Frontera. 'We've performed for several generations. The people who came to our shows in the '60s got married, had kids and they played them our music,' Ayala said. 'Then those people had kids themselves and now you have a younger generation listening to Ramón Ayala. Our shows are family-friendly.' That was certainly the case at Intuit Dome. As I made my way to my seat, I looked around the arena and was struck by the age diversity of the crowd. No sabo kids who had never been near a horse rocked their finest tejana as they sat next to their elders. As the house lights dimmed, cheers and applause roared throughout the venue. Ayala and his bandmates slowly made his way onto the stage. The bandleader stood in front of a microphone and addressed his adoring audience. 'It gives me such pleasure to greet you all, and I want to tell you to have a good time tonight,' Ayala said. He then took his seat as a stagehand helped him strap on his accordion. For the next two hours, the band played its biggest hits, songs about love and loss, about living and dying. Complete strangers embraced each other as they sang along at full volume. Couples danced in the aisles and swayed to the likes of 'Que Casualidad' and 'Mi Piquito de Oro.' Despite his health issues, Ayala proved that night that he still has it in him to turn a place like Intuit Dome into the world's largest carne asada. So long as his fingers can move, he will remain the king of the accordion. In the Coachella Valley, a team of middle school girls is helping keep escaramuza alive Las Valentinas del Valle de Coachella are a group of middle and elementary schoolers who are taking on the sport of escaramuza — an essential component of Mexico's national sport of charrería, or Mexican rodeo. This article is part of a De Los initiative to expand coverage of the Inland Empire with funding from the Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity (CIELO) Fund at the Inland Empire Community Foundation. Remember this banger? Shakira's 'La Tortura' just turned 20 As part of our recurring series that looks back at past Latin music bangers, staff writer Andrea Flores wrote this tribute to 'La Tortura,' the sensuous duet between Shakira and Spanish crooner Alejandro Sanz. With 'Real Women Have Curves,' Florencia Cuenca is making Broadway history Cuenca is making history as the first Mexican immigrant to originate a co-leading role on Broadway before obtaining U.S. citizenship, portraying Estela Garcia in the musical adaptation of Josefina López's 'Real Women Have Curves,' which is currently in previews and opens April 27. The scary but lifesaving truth about Latinas and breast cancer In February, De Los contributing columnist Alex Zaragoza was diagnosed with Stage 3A, Grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma in her right breast. In her latest, she delves into her personal experience with breast cancer, the leading cause of cancer death among Latinas. El Malilla is Coachella's first reggaeton Mexa star. Here are other acts to know Reggaeton Mexa is having its Coachella moment. Get to know the artists putting a Mexican spin on a timeless Caribbean sound. Why Brazilian DJ Alok wants to 'keep art human' The Latin Grammy-nominated artist used his Coachella set to critique AI automation in the arts. Last Saturday, he was accompanied onstage by Brazilian American singer Zeeba and 'Sweet But Psycho' hitmaker Ava Max, as well as 50 performers from the dance company Urban Theory, who used their hands to mimic machine-like movements in their choreography. UCLA international student detained at U.S.-Mexico border amid Trump visa cancellations A UCLA international graduate student has been detained at the U.S.-Mexico border and is being held by Customs and Border Protection, the school confirmed late Thursday. The student, whose name was not released, was taken into custody Wednesday night. What is stopping Trump from exiling you to a foreign prison? The question scholars are asking themselves isn't whether Trump's proposal is legal: Case law dating to the 1950s makes clear it is not. They are questioning whether anything can stop Trump from a policy that endangers fundamental American freedoms. More immigrants opt to self-deport rather than risk being marched out like criminals Even in liberal-leaning California, undocumented immigrants who have worked here for decades are making plans to leave, choosing to depart on their own terms rather than risk being forced out with nothing. American citizen detained under ICE hold in Florida has been released [CNN] Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, 20, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol on Wednesday and was charged with being 'an unauthorized alien' despite being born in the United States. Lopez-Gomez has since been released. Massachusetts woman speaks out after video shows ICE agents smashing car window to get husband [NBC News] Marilu Mendez began recording on her phone after ICE agents surrounded her car in an effort to detain her husband and smashed her window with a hammer. Doral, mostly Hispanic city, votes to join immigration enforcement partnership with ICE [Miami Herald] The city council for the Miami-Dade County enclave of Doral has voted unanimously to allow its police department to partner with ICE to carry out immigration enforcement operations. According to the Herald, 70% of Doral's population is foreign-born.
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dodger Stadium announced as home for 2028 Olympic baseball tournament in Los Angeles
Dodger Stadium announced as home for 2028 Olympic baseball tournament in Los Angeles Show Caption Hide Caption Los Angeles Olympics move softball and canoe to Oklahoma City Instead of taking place on the West Coast, the sports will be the middle of the country. One of baseball's most picturesque ballparks will be the sport's home base for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. LA28, the city's Olympic organizing committee, announced Tuesday that historic Dodger Stadium – home of the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers – will host the tournament when baseball returns as an official Olympic sport in 2028. It won't be the first time the best baseball players from around the globe have competed against each other in Chavez Ravine. The championship round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic was held there as Team USA defeated Puerto Rico 8-0 for the title. In addition, baseball was played as an exhibition sport when Los Angeles last hosted the Summer Games in 1984. Baseball didn't become an official Olympic sport until 1992. It's been contested a total of six times during the Summer Games, the last being in Tokyo in 2021. The USA lost that year to host Japan in the gold-medal game. Other L.A. Olympic sports sites In addition to baseball at Dodger Stadium, several other venues in the greater Los Angeles area that are familiar to pro and college sports fans will be used for Olympic competition. Basketball: Intuit Dome (L.A. Clippers) Intuit Dome (L.A. Clippers) Golf: Riviera Country Club Riviera Country Club Gymnastics/Boxing: Arena (L.A. Lakers/Sparks/Kings) Arena (L.A. Lakers/Sparks/Kings) Rugby/Archery: Dignity Health Sports Park (L.A. Galaxy) Dignity Health Sports Park (L.A. Galaxy) Soccer: Rose Bowl Rose Bowl Swimming: SoFi Stadium (L.A. Rams/Chargers) SoFi Stadium (L.A. Rams/Chargers) Track & Field: Los Angeles Coliseum (USC, UCLA) Los Angeles Coliseum (USC, UCLA) Volleyball: Honda Center (Anaheim Ducks) The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Proposed California bill would extend alcohol sale hours in 'hospitality zones'
The Brief Assemblymember Matt Haney has introduced AB 342, a bill allowing cities to create "Hospitality Zones" with extended "last call" times until 4 a.m. The legislation addresses the decline in California's nightlife economy and convention hosting, which has impacted local businesses and tourism revenue. The bill seeks to provide flexibility for cities to enhance their nighttime offerings and to support economic recovery. LOS ANGELES - A proposed bill in California aims to boost the economies of downtowns by allowing cities to create special dedicated areas where "last call" times would be extended to 4 a.m. on certain days. The initiative hopes the measure will attract tourists and conventions, enhance nightlife, and support local businesses. What we know AB 342, the proposed legislation introduced by Sup. Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), allows cities to establish "hospitality zones" where permitted venues can extend their closing times to 4 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and state holidays. Local governments will have the authority to determine the specifics of these zones, considering factors like public safety,transportation access, and cultural relevance. SUGGESTED: West Hollywood approves extending last call at bars until 4 AM The bill is supported by a broad coalition, including the California Chamber of Commerce and the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Local perspective California's current "last call" law limits closing times to 2 a.m., which has hindered the ability of cities to attract visitors and support businesses reliant on nighttime revenue. Other states, such as Nevada and New York, already allow cities to set their own later closing times. The decline in hosting large conventions and tourism spending has impacted local economies, with hotel and restaurant revenues still below pre-pandemic levels. SUGGESTED: Newsom signs California bill extending alcohol sales in one place only Currently, only one venue in California is authorized to have a later last call - Intuit Dome in Inglewood - after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 3206 into law allowing for it last year. The backstory This isn't the first time a bill like this has been proposed to California lawmakers. In 2022, Haney and State Sen. Scott Wiener proposed SB 930, which would have allowed three pilot cities to extend alcohol sales at bars, nightclubs, and restaurants to 4 a.m. The bill did not pass the assembly. A similar measure was proposed in 2018 by Weiner. It passed the legislature but was vetoed by then-Gov. Jerry Brown, who said such legislation would lead to "mischief and mayhem." What they're saying "Downtowns in California are still struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels almost half a decade later," said Haney. "As Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Downtown Recovery, I've heard from cities all over the state that are begging for the flexibility to attract people during evening, night and weekend hours," said Haney. "Tourists, downtown residents and convention planners are all looking for cities with both vibrant daytime and nighttime economies. Unfortunately many California downtowns become ghost towns after 5 p.m. A thriving nightlife has extensive positive effects on many other sectors, including retail, the arts, restaurants, housing, and large conventions, and will bring more people into downtowns that desperately need them during both the day and night." "As the Los Angeles region prepares to host a series of global sporting events, AB 342 represents a critical step in revitalizing Downtown Los Angeles' night and weekend economy. This legislation enhances our competitiveness in attracting premier conventions and large-scale events to the Los Angeles Convention Center—opportunities that are essential to our region's economic recovery. Moreover, AB 342 directly supports the continued growth of our hospitality and tourism sector, bolstering Los Angeles as a world-class destination and strengthening the region's economy. We appreciate Assemblyman Haney authoring this important bill to assist our downtown regions." said Maria Salinas, President and CEO of the LA Area Chamber of Commerce. Why you should care Extending nightlife hours can revitalize downtown areas, attract tourists, and support local businesses could contribute to economic recovery. As California prepares to host major global events like the Super Bowl, World Cup, and Olympics, enhancing entertainment options will be crucial for maximizing economic benefits and attracting international visitors. What's next AB 342 will be reviewed by the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee on April 23. If passed, cities will have the option to create hospitality zones, granting special permits for extended closing times. The Source Information for this story is from a press release published by Sup. Matt Haney's office on April 7, 2025.
CBS News
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Intuit Dome and Natural History Museum make TIME World's Greatest Places list
Los Angeles has made its way onto the 2025 TIME World's Greatest Places list twice, with the Intuit Dome and the Natural History Museum's new wing registering as one-of-a-kind spots. A World's Greatest Places is compiled each year by TIME, marking unique spots and experiences around the globe, including restaurants, hotels, attractions, museums, parks and more. "The result: 100 extraordinary destinations to stay and visit this year," TIME wrote. Inglewood's Intuit Dome makes the list as an emerging "entertainment powerhouse," showcasing an array of technical marvels. With an August 2024 opening, the $2 billion Dome aimed to change the sports and music landscape, bringing fans the two-sided "Halo Board" scoreboard which encircles the arena with nearly an acre of lighting, covering 38,375 square feet. Every seat is equipped with power for fans to charge their phones, lights and lasers for visual effects and game controller-like buttons for Halo Board activations. No need for a wallet at the Dome, facial recognition technology makes for ticketless entry and concession and retail purchases. The Dome is also designed to be carbon neutral, equipped with solar panels, low-flow faucets for water preservation and drought-tolerant landscaping. In January, the Dome hosted the FireAid benefit concert , estimated to have raised more than $100 million to support recovery and rebuilding after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. While technology prevails at the Dome, the newly transformed $75 million wing of the Natural History Museum brings the outdoors in, with "a gleaming glass façade that opens up the museum to the surrounding Exposition Park," TIME wrote. The museum calls the new wing, NHM Commons , the intersection of science, nature, and culture with a gathering place that includes a courtyard, amphitheater, and garden. A 75-foot-long green-boned dinosaur, named Gnatalie , winds along the wall, greeting guests as they enter the wing. The museum says it is the most complete sauropod skeletal mount on the West Coast—and the only green-colored fossil specimen on the planet. Cultural exhibits are also on display, including Barbara Carrasco's landmark and once-controversial 80-foot mural, "L.A. History: A Mexican Perspective." A new multi-purpose theater features films, educational content, puppet shows, and the dinosaur feature " 3D " narrated by "Jurassic Park " actor Sam Neill.
