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Fernandomania Returns! Dodgers To Retire Legendary Pitcher's No. 34

Fernando Valenzuela, the 1981 Rookie of the Year who went on to six All-Star appearances and led the Dodgers to two world championships, will see his No. 34 displayed among other Dodgers all-time greats.

Retired pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, wearing his number 34 white Dodgers jersey over a blue dress shirt, leans back to throw a baseball,

NASCAR Opens Stock Car Season With Clash At LA Coliseum

For a second year in a row, NASCAR is opening its season in Los Angeles. The Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum in Expo Park takes place Sunday, airing live on Fox starting at 5 p.m.

Several race cars are seen coming toward the camera on an asphalt track, set in the middle of Los Angeles Coliseum — in the background, the stands of the stadium are seen, with stone arches behind and a blue sky above.

Here's Where To Snap A Pic Of The Snowy San Gabriels Without Having To Hike Mt. Baldy

Please don't hurt yourself.

snow capped mountains rise above the Rose Bowl stadium with palm trees in the foreground

Dodgers' Newest Voice, Stephen Nelson, Will be MLB’s Only Asian American Play-by-Play Announcer

Stephen Nelson, 33, will call more than 50 games in the upcoming season.

A light-skinned Japanese American man with dark eyes, short salt-and-pepper hair and a close-cropped salt-and-pepper beard and moustache smiles at the camera. He is wearing glasses with a dark frame.

Rose Parade: Facing A Canceled Flight, A Texas Dad Took A 19-Hour Bus Ride To LA To See His Son Perform

The ride took him nearly seven times longer, but Byron Rolfe didn’t want to miss his son’s “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Three rows of student marchers and the brass players with light and dark skin tones stand firmly on the green football field in mid performance.

Rose Parade 2023: Everything To Know About Ringing In The New Year On Monday

Get the rundown on getting the good spots, parking and road closures.

Where To Catch The World Cup Finals This Weekend Around LA

A round-up of places to watch Saturday's third-place match between Croatia and Morocco and Sunday's final match, with defending champion France taking on Argentina.

Two men with dark skin stand in front of a crowd talking to each other. One is wearing a light blue jacket and hat with his hands at his side. The other is wearing a green shirt with white stripes on the shoulders while holding a gold trophy.

UC Board Approves UCLA's Move To The Big Ten Athletic Conference

It's a move expected to generate double its current media revenue.

Four men in UCLA white uniforms on a basketball court, one with lighter skin, three with brown skin. A Black man in red athletic gear runs behind one of the players who's dribbling an orange basketball. Onlookers are seen in the stands behind.

Pride In Koreatown Even As Brazil Beats South Korea In World Cup Round Of 16

Brazil beat South Korea 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.

An Asian American woman and Asian American girl, both wearing red Korea shirts cheer on the team as the watch a giant tv off-camera.

15 Of Our Favorite Picture Books For Curious Kids, By LA Authors

Prowl with P-22, trace the life of a famed Black architect, Paul R. Williams, and meet a flower-spouting monster. There’s an illustrated story for readers of all kinds.

A Bittersweet Moment For LA Fans As Mexico Is Eliminated From The World Cup

Mexico will not be in the knockout round for the first time since 1978.

'Hey, I Recognize That Guy' — The LA Soccer Fan’s Guide To The World Cup

The MLS Cup-winning Los Angeles Football Club and the L.A. Galaxy have some players taking the pitch for their respective countries in the World Cup tournament.

Two soccer players are on the field competing. Number 11 is a light-skinned man in a red uniform, and he has short brown facial hair with a small bun slicked back. He is running toward the ball. A dark-skinned man wearing a white shirt is behind him with his hands slightly grabbing Number 11's neck. He has a medium-length beard and short dark hair. The stadium behind them is blurred.

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