Los Angeles Magazine

🏀✨ GAME ON! Los Angeles magazine’s July sports issue featuring Intuit Dome’s Steve Ballmer and Gillian Zucker hits shelves this week! Grab your copy and dive into all the details of the making of Intuit Dome, the ultimate arena for Clippers fans, featuring groundbreaking tech and amazing fan amenities. Plus, discover the Power Players in L.A. and our very own Olympians to watch! Available at your local Barnes & Noble and other retailers nationwide. // Credits // 📸 Photographed by Matt Sayles — @msayles 💄Hair & Makeup by Anthony Pazos 🎨 Creative Direction by Ada Guerin — @guerin_ad 📚 EIC Shirley Halperin — @shirleyhalperin 📱 Social Media/Digital: Andrew Curry — @andrewcurryla 📍Location: @intuitdome

LeBron and Bronny James have inked deals with the Lakers, marking NBA history’s first father-son duo. LeBron’s two-year, $104M contract and Bronny’s four-year, $7.9M rookie deal guarantee they’ll play together next season. Excited to see this dynamic duo in action? Comment below!⁠ ⁠ Link in bio for more.

Patricia McKay, 68, was tragically killed in a botched robbery at Fashion Island, Newport Beach. The New Zealand tourist was struck by a getaway car driven by one of three suspects. ⁠ ⁠ The violence erupted outside a Barnes & Noble store as the suspects, one armed, attempted to rob her and her husband. The incident spiraled into chaos with a police chase ending in Los Angeles. ⁠ ⁠ The three suspects, identified as Jaden Cunningham, Malachi Darnell, and Leroyernest McCrary, are in custody. All face charges including homicide and robbery. ⁠ ⁠ McCrary, previously arrested for a similar crime, has raised questions about his release conditions. What do you think?⁠ ⁠ Link in bio for more.⁠

Get ready for another epic box-office showdown! “Wicked” featuring Ariana Grande, and “Gladiator II” with Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, will both release on November 22, 2024. The buzz is high, but can it match last year’s “Barbenheimer” phenomenon? Join us in the comments and let us know which film you’re most excited about!⁠ Link in bio.

Once considered a lesser sports town, Los Angeles has rapidly ascended to the forefront of American and global sports. Since 2000, L.A. teams have clinched 10 championships in MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL—more than New York and Chicago combined. ⁠ ⁠ Iconic teams like the Dodgers and Lakers lead the way, with stars like Shohei Ohtani and LeBron James captivating fans. ⁠ ⁠ New stadiums and arenas are cropping up, including the Clippers' Intuit Dome and the Rams’ SoFi Stadium. ⁠ ⁠ Football has made a magnificent return with the Rams and Chargers, and the city is prepped to host the Olympics in 2028 for the third time. ⁠ ⁠ Los Angeles sports fans, rightly deserving of a gold medal for their dedication, are led by some of the most influential power players in sports.⁠ ⁠ Who is your favorite sports star in Los Angeles?⁠ ⁠ Full feature at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ILLUSTRATED BY BRANNAN ANTHONY

[SWIPE] Estevan Oriol, an iconic L.A. photographer, teams up with Teen Angels magazine to present “Dedicated to You,” an expansive retrospective highlighting the dynamic and romantic essence of Chicano street culture. This captivating exhibit at Beyond the Streets gallery is NOW OPEN, featuring gritty yet poetic images of gang members, lowriders, and barrio landscapes. Oriol’s collaboration with Teen Angels magazine, a significant influence on his work, promises an illuminating showcase. Expect powerful visuals that reflect the heart and soul of L.A.’s Chicano community, celebrating both heritage and style. Get all the details at the link in bio.

LeBron James' son Bronny getting drafted by the Lakers has created a storm of opinions. Some see it as a touching father-son moment, while others argue it reeks of nepotism and worry about Bronny's readiness. ⁠ ⁠ Is the media being unfair in their coverage? Dive into this captivating sports story that's making waves at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Photo: Thurman James/CSM/Shutterstock

JuJu Watkins has taken USC by storm in her freshman year, earning National Freshman of the Year honors and nearly taking the title of National Player of the Year. ⁠ ⁠ Her standout performance has resurrected USC's winning culture, driving the Trojans to their first Elite 8 in 30 years. Scoring 32 points in her debut game against Ohio State, Watkins set the stage for a remarkable season. ⁠ ⁠ Her mid-season highlight saw her achieve a school-record 51 points against Stanford, propelling the Trojans to their first Pac-12 championship since 2014. Her record-breaking scoring spree continued through March Madness, where she broke the women's Division I single-season freshman scoring record and averaged 27.1 points per game.⁠ ⁠ Link in bio.⁠

A severe turbulence incident forced an Air Europa flight from Madrid to Montevideo to make an emergency landing in Brazil, injuring 30 passengers. ⁠ ⁠ “Our flight UX045 bound for Montevideo has been diverted to the Natal airport (in Brazil) due to strong turbulence,” Air Europa said in a post on X/Twitter.⁠ ⁠ “The plane has landed normally, and those who sustained different types of injuries are already being treated.”⁠ ⁠ Passengers were thrown from their seats, leading to significant injuries despite seatbelt warnings. Those with injuries are being treated in Brazil. ⁠ ⁠ Onboard accounts describe a sudden 400-meter drop, causing chaos in the cabin. ⁠ ⁠ A passenger named Stevan told Reuters: “There are passengers with fractures and injuries to their arms, faces, and legs. There are about 30 people injured. It was a pretty horrible feeling; we thought we were going to die there, but thank God it didn’t happen.”⁠ ⁠ Passengers and crew caught off guard by the turbulence experienced a terrifying ordeal. ⁠ ⁠ The airline has sent a second plane to assist the stranded travelers and ensure they reach their final destination safely.⁠

As many beloved L.A. eateries close their doors, Café Tropical in Silver Lake defies the trend. Originally opened in 1975, the cafe faced closure due to a family dispute. However, regulars, who cherished its potent Cuban coffee and iconic guava cheese pastries, rallied together to save it. ⁠ ⁠ New owners Ed Cornell, Danny Khorunzhiy, and Rene Navarrette have revived the spot with a slightly revamped menu and minimal decor changes, preserving the cherished neighborhood vibe. The new owners come from diverse backgrounds – Cornell is a D.C. ice cream entrepreneur, Navarrette a permit consultant, and Khorunzhiy a hospitality newcomer. ⁠ ⁠ According to Cornell, the goal was never to overhaul but to restore. With a fresh coat of paint and repaired equipment, Café Tropical has once again opened its doors, serving familiar faces and maintaining the longstanding community feel, including AA meetings in the back.⁠ ⁠ Read the full story at the link in bio.

The Los Angeles City Council has approved a reward program targeting copper wire theft, with a reward structure of $1,000 for misdemeanor convictions and $5,000 for felony convictions. ⁠ ⁠ Residents are encouraged to provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in thefts of city plaques, tombstones, statues, light standards, and copper wire. ⁠ ⁠ This initiative, proposed by Councilmembers Kevin de León and Traci Park, aims to curb the increasing thefts that plague neighborhoods like Downtown L.A. and the Sixth Street Bridge. ⁠ ⁠ The new program awaits approval from Mayor Karen Bass.⁠ ⁠ 💵 Reward program offers $1,000 for misdemeanors, $5,000 for felonies⁠ ⁠ 👮‍♂️ Proposal co-sponsored by Councilmembers Kevin de León and Traci Park⁠ ⁠ 🏙️ Aimed at thefts of city plaques, tombstones, statues, light standards, copper wire⁠ ⁠ 🌉 Sixth Street Bridge a major target for copper thieves⁠ ⁠ 🔦 About 25%-30% of street lights are down due to copper theft⁠ ⁠ 🚓 Includes a new Copper Wire Task Force led by LAPD, Bureau of Street Lighting, City Attorney’s Office⁠ ⁠ Source: ABC7

Temperatures in Southern California are set to soar, with highs reaching up to 110 degrees in the high desert by next weekend. ⁠ ⁠ An excessive heat watch will be in effect across large parts of Los Angeles County from Tuesday morning through late Friday, as per the National Weather Service. ⁠ ⁠ Meteorologist Stephanie Olmo of NBCLA notes that the most intense heat will be felt over the Fourth of July weekend. ⁠ ⁠ In the Antelope Valley, Lancaster will see temps in the triple digits all week, with a forecast of 110 degrees both Friday and Saturday.⁠ ⁠ Heat-sensitive populations are at high risk for heat-related illnesses. ⁠ ⁠ Expect fast-moving grassfires and a high rip current risk by Thursday and Friday. Los Angeles and nearby counties have set up cooling centers to help residents escape the dangerous heat.⁠ ⁠ To find a cooling center near you, please head to the link in bio.