Two of the most successful and illustrious college basketball programs have agreed to face off against one another at Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

UCLA and Gonzaga will battle it out in the new “West Coast Hoops Showdown” after striking a two-year agreement that will have the two powerhouse programs square off in the first college basketball game to be played at the new state-of-the-art arena.

The Bruins will face the Bulldogs for the first time at Intuit Dome on Dec. 28, and the two teams will meet up again the following December on Dec. 13, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

The 2024 matchup will be the first college basketball game to played at Intuit Dome, the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers, which is set to hold its grand opening next month.

While the scheduling agreement is new, Gonzaga and UCLA are familiar foes, having met each other on the court each of the last four seasons, all Gonzaga wins, two of which took place during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and ended in three-point wins for the Bulldogs.

Last March, Gonzaga sent the Bruins back to Westwood with a loss in the Sweet Sixteen after a go-ahead basket by Julian Strawther. In 2021, an overtime buzzer beater by Bulldog star Jalen Suggs sent the plucky program from Spokane, Washington to its second NCAA National Championship game

Both teams are in the Top 25 preseason rankings, according to FOX Sports; Gonzaga is ranked No. 8 and UCLA is No. 17. Gonzaga has had UCLA’s number in their budding rivalry, currently boasting a 7-2 record in the series.

The showdown is between a pair of preseason top-20 programs – according to FOX Sports’ early season Top 25 rankings, Gonzaga is No. 8 and UCLA is No. 17.

Specific details about game time, tickets and broadcast provider are still being ironed out and will be announced at a later date, officials said. Fans can track those upcoming announcements by registering on Intuit Dome’s website.

Four people were struck by gunfire during a gang-related shooting in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles overnight, police said.

The shooting was reported around 12:30 a.m. Thursday outside the Ranchos Market near Wilshire Boulevard and South Alvarado Street.

All four victims were apparently standing outside when two suspects walked up and fired multiple rounds, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed.

Three of those shot were taken to a local hospital in stable condition, the spokesperson said. One shooting victim was treated at the scene.

Three of the victims were men between the ages of 21 and 59 years old. The age of the fourth victim, also a male, was unknown.

Investigators said the shooting was gang-related and the victims were not homeless.

Both shooting suspects have been taken into custody, police said.

A white minivan riddled with bullet holes was also located at the scene.

It was unclear if the minivan was targeted in the shooting or just struck randomly.

No further injuries were reported.

Officials raided a hoarder house in Southern California where over 40 dogs were discovered inside.

Riverside County Animal Services responded to a home in the 88000 block of Avenue 61 in Thermal on July 11.

Crews discovered over 40 dogs at the home, with around 20 dogs that were found dead. The homeowner had reportedly left the property and the canines completely unattended.

Some dogs were roaming around freely while others were found in crates or confined to rooms 

The property was overrun with trash and debris and the home’s interior was filled with immense clutter and a strong urine odor, crews said. Temperatures at the property had reached triple digits.

The 20 dogs who were still alive were transported to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus in Thousand Palms for treatment. Most of the dogs were found in very poor condition and many were emaciated and weak, veterinary staff said.

Animal service workers said the discovery was “one of the worst they’ve seen in years.”

“Awful, just awful,” said Deputy Director Jackie Schart, who oversees shelter operations. “These dogs are so weak, so emaciated, so starved. There were dogs in crates with dead dogs. Just terrible.”

Volunteers and rescue partners were asked to help foster and care for the dogs as the shelter was overcrowded — they had over 200 dogs on site but only 84 kennel runs.

County officials later confirmed the homeowner had been hospitalized in critical condition and may not survive. 

“A situation like this usually rises to the level of animal cruelty for serious neglect,” officials said. “However, it’s unlikely Animal Services will pursue cruelty charges because the dog owner has been hospitalized.”

The incident remains under investigation.

Animals that are available to adopt from Riverside County animal shelters can be found here.