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Floatfest showcases Rose Parade floats for limited time

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:24 GMT

Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets under a sunny California sky as the 135th Rose Parade drew hundreds of thousands of spectators on New Year’s Day. Many of the people that lined the 5.5-mile parade route camped out overnight on the sidewalk to secure the best viewing spots while millions more watched the event from around the globe.  For Southern Californians or visitors who were unable to see the parade live, there’s still a chance to see the colorful floats in person at FloatFest located at E. Sierra Madre and East Washington boulevards in Pasadena on Tuesday.  One of the biggest and brightest floats was the San Diego Zoo float “It Began With a Roar,” which won the parade’s top award, the Sweepstakes Trophy. The San Diego Zoo's "It Began With a Roar" float won the Sweepstakes Award at the 135th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2024. (KTLA)“The details are spectacular and having worked on the floats, it gives you an idea of just how mu...

All the Meet an Artist Monday Artists We Met in 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:24 GMT

More than five years ago, when we started the Meet an Artist Monday feature, we never dreamed it would become so popular! But it’s not surprising that folks want to know more about the people behind the most exciting art in the city, so we won’t be stopping any time soon. Here’s a look back at all the artists we met in 2023 — with a special Hammer Museum Made in L.A. biennial focus in November and December. Happy New Year! January 2, David OrrMeet Mandalic Systems Artist David Orr January 9, Victor AcevedoMeet Metaphysical Digital Artist Victor Acevedo January 16, Cindy RehmMeet Feminist Mythography Artist Cindy Rehm January 23, Grace OhMeet Vibrational Healing Artist Grace Oh January 30, Yehonatan KoenigMeet Harmonic Tension Artist Yehonatan Koenig February 6, Fran SiegelMeet Wheel of Time Artist Fran Siegel February 13, Pamela Smith HudsonMeet Layered Topography Painter Pamela Smith Hudson February 20, Randy PerezMeet Inspi...

Haliburton gets help from Indiana’s reserves as Pacers win 122-113, end Bucks’ home win streak

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:24 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton had 26 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee 122-113 on Monday, stopping the Bucks’ 15-game home winning streak.Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points and a career-high 13 rebounds for Indiana, and Isaiah Jackson had 18 points and nine assists. T.J. McConnell scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and also had nine assists.Mathurin, Jackson and McConnell helped the Pacers outscore the Bucks 70-16 in bench points. That enabled the Pacers to win on a night when they shot just 5 of 35 from 3-point range.Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists for his 38th career triple-double, and third this season. The two-time MVP is averaging 46.3 points, 13.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists in four meetings with Indiana this season, but the Bucks are 1-3 in those games. Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton each scored 21 points for the Bucks. Damian Lillard had 13 points while shooting 3 of ...

Pistons fall to Rockets 136-113 in first game since end of 28-game skid

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:24 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Two nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were blown out 136-113 on Monday night by the Houston Rockets, who got 26 points and nine assists from Alperen Sengun and 22 points from Jalen Green.Detroit (3-30), which beat Toronto 129-127 on Saturday, failed to win consecutive games for the second time this season. Green and Sengun combined to score 37 points in the third quarter as the Rockets outscored the Pistons 47-25 in the period to take a 106-80 lead into the fourth.Sengun shot 9 of 13 from the field and Green made five 3-pointers as the Rockets snapped a three-game skid.Alec Burks scored 21 points, Jaden Ivey added 19 and Bojan Bogdanovic had 14 for the Pistons. Jalen Duren had 12 points and 13 rebounds for Detroit, which shot 49% and went 13 of 29 on 3-pointers.Tari Eason had 17 points, Jae’Sean Tate scored 16 and Fred VanVleet had 15 points and seven assists for Houston, which shot 56%, including 15 of 35 on 3s. The ...

Barrett, Quickley combine to lead the new-look Raptors to a 124-121 win over the Cavaliers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:24 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 36 points, Jakob Poeltl had 14 points and 11 rebounds and the new-look Toronto Raptors recovered after squandering a 19-point lead and held on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-121 on Monday night.RJ Barrett had 19 points and nine rebounds and Immanuel Quickley added 14 in the players’ first start for the Raptors. Barrett and Quickley were sent to Toronto from the Knicks on Saturday in a trade that sent OG Anunoby to New York. The sellout crowd of 19,800 roared for the Toronto-born Barrett when he was introduced before tipoff. Barrett assisted on Quickley’s 3-pointer to open the scoring for the Raptors.Scottie Barnes scored 20 points and Dennis Schroder added 12 points off the bench as Toronto bounced back after falling at Detroit on Saturday, when the Pistons snapped an NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak.Caris LeVert scored 31 points and Donovan Mitchell had 26 for the Cavaliers, who have lost two straight and three of five. Isaac Oko...

1 killed in Westminster shooting on Jan. 1

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One man died and another was injured Monday night after a shooting in Westminster, according to police.The Westminster Police Department told FOX31 that officers responded to multiple reports of a possible shooting around 8:30 p.m. at the Hidden Lake Apartments.Police said they found two men with gunshot wounds, and both were taken to the hospital.One of those men died at the hospital, and police said they did not have an update on the status of the other man.Police said it appeared that the two were neighbors, and both fired shots at each other during a disputePolice said there was no threat to the public.

Magic & murder star in ‘Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:24 GMT

Ireland’s Elaine Cassidy stars in Thursday’s contemporary take on the spiritually possessed in “Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale.”We learn that the town of Sanctuary is England’s equivalent of Salem, Massachusetts. It is a place where witches and their spells and healing powers are respected and licensed, like doctors or pharmacists.Cassidy’s Sarah Fenn becomes a suspect in a murder investigation that involves her teenage daughter Harper who has not inherited her mother’s abilities and is not a witch.As for this twist on the traditional, Cassidy notes, “To me this feels like a world that we completely know. It’s the world we live in.“The only difference is that the way you go to the chiropractor, to the herbalist, some people go to the witch. This is a world where witches have a place in society. There’s certain jobs that they’re not allowed to ever take. You can never be in government because of the fear of using your power to make change legally.  It’s a wor...

Pawlicki: Who might Trump pick as running mate?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:24 GMT

Choosing a vice president to run on the 2024 Republican ticket will be difficult. If selected as the Republican presidential nominee, which is likely, Donald Trump’s personal needs will dominate.Trump’s most obvious requirement for any potential pick is absolute loyalty, a requirement with no exceptions for the thin-skinned former president.What the VP candidate brings is usually the first consideration in their selection. The Kennedy clan disliked LBJ, but he could give Texas electoral votes and congressional leadership, so he was on the ticket. Nationally, little-known Indiana governor Mike Pence, chosen by Trump in 2016, was selected primarily for his strength among evangelists, an essential component of the Republican base.Those on the Republican presidential debate stage are unlikely to be in the running.“Would you support him, should Trump be the Republican nominee?” was the question asked of those on the initial debate stage. All but two, Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson and ...

Editorial: Does Boston City Council deserve pay hike?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:24 GMT

The freshly sworn-in members of the Boston City Council started the year off by getting a pay raise right out of the gate.Must be nice.The raise has been in the pipeline for two years, when the council voted for a heftier boost. Mayor Michelle Wu vetoed it, and the council came back with a slightly downsized pay hike.This year, councilors will get $115,000 (up from $103,500) and an additional $5,000 next year and another $5,000 in 2026.The question is: Do they deserve it?In most private-sector companies, pay raises are linked to performance reviews: turn in a stellar year, and you are rewarded. But with the state of dysfunction so robustly displayed by the council over the last year, what are they being rewarded for? And if raises are not, in large part, based on merit, they should be.One could make the argument that elections are the ultimate performance review, but with historically low turnouts for city council elections, that point is weak.Not so for members of Congress. Members...

Dear Abby: New GF is pal’s ex, should I tell him?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:19:24 GMT

Dear Abby: I am a 40-plus-year-old single male. I recently started hanging out with one of my friend “Tom’s” ex-girlfriends. It is now turning into more than friends. “Pam” and I both have feelings for each other. She and Tom dated for five months and broke up eight months ago.Do I owe it to Tom to ask his permission or tell him I’m seeing her? Pam has asked me to not say anything and to let him find out on his own, which will happen because we have many mutual friends. I want to respect her choice. But also, as Tom’s friend, I feel the right thing to do is tell him. Please advise. I’m stuck between her wishes and doing what I think is right. — Stuck in the Middle in IowaDear Stuck: Have a talk with Pam. Explain that you are not sure how Tom will react if he sees the two of you arm-in-arm with no warning. He may not care, but he also could be upset that you are dating and hid it from him. Then tell Pam that, in light of your frie...