Los Angeles, Ca
L.A. Rams’ Andrew Whitworth is retiring after 16-season NFL career
Left deal with Andrew Whitworth is retiring after a 16-season NFL profession capped by his first Tremendous Bowl championship final month with the Los Angeles Rams.
Whitworth made his long-anticipated determination official Tuesday, simply over a month after the Rams beat his former staff, the Cincinnati Bengals, to win his first ring.
Whitworth turned 40 final December and have become the oldest participant to begin at left deal with within the trendy NFL. The 2-time All-Professional choice protected Matthew Stafford’s blind facet all the best way to a 23-20 victory within the Tremendous Bowl on the Rams’ personal SoFi Stadium.
He spent his remaining 5 seasons with the Rams, who signed him shortly after hiring Sean McVay as their head coach in 2017. The huge offensive lineman was the cornerstone of McVay’s transformative offense in Los Angeles, main the staff to 5 consecutive successful seasons, 4 playoff berths, three NFC West titles, two Tremendous Bowl appearances and one championship.
Whitworth additionally was chosen the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Yr final season for his intensive neighborhood work and mentorship to youthful teammates, alongside together with his glorious play.
Whitworth mentioned as lately as December he hoped to play out the following yr of his contract with the Rams in 2022. However the alternative to exit on the pinnacle of his profession proved too engaging to the lineman and his household. Whitworth and his spouse, Melissa, have 4 youngsters.
The four-time Professional Bowl choice’s profession started with 11 seasons in Cincinnati, which drafted him within the second spherical in 2006. He began his profession on the inside line earlier than shifting to left deal with in 2009 for the Bengals, quickly establishing himself as a superb all-around blocker and a prime left deal with.
Whitworth is a Louisiana native who received a nationwide championship at LSU earlier than the Bengals drafted him within the second spherical in 2006.
Someday earlier than Whitworth’s long-expected announcement, the Rams re-signed Joseph Noteboom to a three-year, $40 million contract that might be price as much as $47.5 million by enjoying time incentives. Noteboom has spent the previous 4 years largely as Whitworth’s backup, and he has been a succesful alternative every time Whitworth was slowed by accidents.
Whitworth’s retirement will save the Rams about $16 million towards the wage cap, and the champs will want that room to bolster their roster for an additional title run. He was due a $3 million roster bonus on Saturday.
Los Angeles, Ca
Feather Alert issued for missing woman in Southern California
Family members and authorities are searching for a missing Indigenous woman who has not been seen for weeks.
Gabrielle Lund, 25, was last seen on Sept. 5 at around noontime, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
She had traveled to L.A. from South Dakota to attend a rehabilitation program, authorities said.
Her last known location was the Union Rescue Mission located at 545 South San Pedro Street in downtown L.A.
A Feather Alert was issued by police on Thursday, Sept. 26 after her loved ones failed to contact her.
Lund is described as a woman standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black tank top and black leggings.
A Feather Alert is issued by law enforcement agencies “investigating the suspicious or unexplainable disappearance of an Indigenous woman or Indigenous person,” according to the California Highway Patrol.
Anyone who has seen the missing woman or knows of her whereabouts is urged to call LAPD Detective Franco at 213-996-1800 or dial 911. The public can also call LAPD at 1-877-527-3247.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Los Angeles, Ca
Holiday ice rink returning to downtown Los Angeles
For another year, Pershing Square in the heart of downtown Los Angeles will turn into a winter wonderland where skaters and spectators can gather to experience the city’s largest outdoor ice rink.
The holiday ice rink at Pershing Square will officially open to the public with a tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 21, which will feature musical performances by the cast of “Wicked” the Broadway musical. The rink will remain in place through Jan. 12, 2025.
The seasonal ice rink has brought a little bit of the winter weather to sunny Los Angeles for the past 25 years, with more than 45,000 skaters and 221,000 spectators visiting the famed public park located between South Olive and Hill streets.
“The rink fosters community, while embracing winter fitness and fun,” organizers said.
The event this year is sponsored by “Wicked,” DTLA Alliance, KUSC, Metro and Metrolink. Proceeds from the weekslong event will benefit City of Los Angeles Department of Recreations and Parks.
The largest outdoor rink in the city at 7,200 square feet, the holiday ice rink promises to provide “professional-quality ice for skating and entertainment.”
General admission, which includes skate rentals, is $20. Skate “helpers” and storage lockers can be rented for additional fees. Advanced tickets are available to be purchased online beginning Friday.
Private parties are also available on select Mondays and Tuesdays, organizers said.
“Wicked”-themed skate nights will take place on Wednesdays, which will feature music from the show and giveaways; Thursday nights will feature music from local DJs; and Sundays will feature two sessions for skater to enjoy the “soothing sounds of classical music” provided by KUSC radio.
If you’re not interested in skating but still want to experience the novelty of winter sports in Southern California, the Hollywood Curling Club will host three one-hour curling lessons on Dec. 21, Dec. 28 and Jan. 4, 2025.
Willy Bietak, whose production company is organizing the holiday ice rink, said the event is an “absolute must” for Angelenos and residents who want to make the most out of a winter in Los Angeles.
For tickets and other information, click here.
Los Angeles, Ca
Man in custody after break-in reported at Encino home
A man was taken into custody after a homeowner in Encino reported a break-in early Thursday morning.
Los Angeles police responded to the home in the 17500 block of Woodvale Road around 2 a.m.
Video showed officers arriving as a man believed to be the homeowner was standing outside talking to personnel from a security company.
The owner told police that a man had broken into his home, according to freelance media fire KNN.
A search of the property resulted in officers taking a man in a striped shirt and glasses into custody.
It was unknown what, if anything, was taken during the incident. It was also unclear if the suspect and the homeowner knew each other.
No injuries were reported.
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