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Yes, he was named after Derek Jeter. Downs was a top-five prospect with the Reds and was the 32nd overall pick of the 2017 draft. He had a .257 batting average, .351 on-base percentage and .402 slugging percentage in Class A last season, which is more impressive when you consider he was two years younger […]

Artem Kovalchuk, the youngest son of L.A. winger Ilya Kovalchuk, recently took part in an intermission youth hockey scrimmage at Staples Center, and his name was mentioned over the public address system. Source: “Los Angeles” – Google News

Famed Hollywood sign gets stepped-up security for the holidays  Los Angeles Times Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu said Friday that security will be stepped up around the Hollywood sign during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Source: “Los Angeles” – Google News

If the playground, park and movie routine is getting a little tired, why not do something different with the kids this weekend? From the Mexican Christmas tradition of Las Posadas to virtual reality gameplay, these events will win approval from everyone in the family. Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. […]

In a letter sent to La Cañada High School parents last month, school officials announced a case of whooping cough was discovered and warned to take precautions: educate yourself and cover your mouth. Now, the district nurse says, they’re aware of 11 cases. That nurse, Chris Henry, said via an email… Source: latimes.com – Los […]

Brainy, audacious, opinionated and fun, “Vice” is a tonic for troubled times. As smart as it is partisan, and it is plenty partisan, this savage satire is scared of only one thing, and that is being dull. Written and directed by Adam McKay, who won a screenwriting Oscar for the dazzling “The Big… Source: latimes.com […]