California
The LA28 Olympic organizing committee announced Friday that Los Angeles nabbed eight of the 19 events, followed by Long Beach (seven) and Carson (four). Some officials previously complained the 2028 Games didn’t feature enough of the city.
Olympics
LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman met face-to-face with President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday and received unwavering commitment for hosting the Games in L.A. in 2028.
World & Nation
The truck attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran inspired by Islamic State unfolded amid warnings by officials about a resurgent terrorism threat.
Widespread damage from wildfires has prompted calls for L.A. to drop its plans to host the World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics over the next three years.
L.A.’s 2028 Olympics committee suffers a blow in its efforts to raise $2.5 billion in sponsorships by losing Salesforce, one of its top corporate sponsors.
IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic leaders are “very confident” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 L.A. Olympics.
Joan Benoit Samuelson’s victory in the marathon at the Los Angeles Games helped change the perception of women as athletes and competitors.
Awards
Only eight best picture winners in the past 50 years were directed by filmmakers from non-English-speaking countries. Will one of this year’s contenders join the club?
Trump’s election could be a boon for the 2028 Olympics. It could also spell disaster.
Sports
Ex-U.S. Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. fled his Pacific Palisades home with his dog and three other items. He was unable to go back for his 10 medals, which were lost in the fire.