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'They not like us': Dodgers celebrate championship with parade, rally

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'They not like us': Dodgers celebrate championship with parade, rally

The Los Angeles Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a raucous on-field party on Friday.

“This is so special,” said Ohtani, who usually only speaks in his native Japanese but addressed a packed Dodger Stadium in English. “I’m so honored to be here. Congratulations, Los Angeles. Thank you, guys.”

Fellow Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto added in English, “Thank you, Dodger fans.”

Rapper Ice Cube kicked off the bash by performing “It Was a Good Day,” with manager Dave Roberts dancing and joining in on the lyrics from a blue circular stage in the middle of the field.

Los Angeles Dodgers players and coaches are paraded on buses during the baseball team’s World Series championship parade Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

“You guys wanted a parade. We got a parade,” Roberts said. “Guys, let’s get ready to run this back next year, too.”

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Players exchanged hugs and back slaps on the stage as blue-and-white confetti drifted in the air and the team’s signature song, “I Love LA,” blared. Their children played on the field, with Freddie Freeman’s 8-year-old son, Charlie, leading some of them in jumping up on the lower retaining wall near the crowd.

Players took turns passing around the Commissioner’s Trophy.

“Who else has more championships than us in the 2020s?” asked utilityman Kiké Hernández. “Absolutely nobody.”

Roberts introduced Freeman as someone who “played with one leg and one rib,” in reference to the first baseman’s injuries.

“I did everything I could to get on the field for you guys and I’m so glad I did because we got a championship now,” Freeman said. “I can’t wait to run this back next year.”

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The Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández waves a flag at the celebration at Dodgers Stadium. A victory parade celebrating the Dodgers’ World Series title in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Earlier, seven double-decker buses filled with players, their families and the coaching staff rolled through streets packed on both sides with blue-clad fans. The Los Angeles Police Department estimated the crowd to be 150,000.

“This is incredible,” said Freeman, the World Series MVP. “LA really showed out today.”

Several players smoked cigars and drank beer aboard the buses on the sun-splashed day.

“It’s the best thing I’ve ever been part of,” pitcher Clayton Kershaw said. “I’ve never seen this many people in my life. They’re all Dodger fans.”

A shirtless Hernández hung over the front of his bus with a beer in his hand. Ohtani held his dog, Decoy, in his arms with his wife, Mamiko, nearby.

“I’m totally overwhelmed with the amount of fans who are here,” Ohtani said through an interpreter as the bus rolled along. “It’s been an incredible year. I’m so happy that I was able to contribute. The fans and everybody has been so welcoming.”

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Asked if he would take his shirt off like Hernández, a smiling Ohtani shook his head and replied in English, “No, never.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 01: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks during the 2024 World Series Celebration Show at Dodger Stadium on November 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Walker Buehler, who pitched the ninth inning in the Series finale, did a beer bong while wearing Orel Hershiser’s jersey from the team’s 1988 World Series championship.

“This is crazy, man. I love this,” outfielder Teoscar Hernández said.

Fans cheered and waved at their heroes. The parade occurred on what would have been the 64th birthday of Fernando Valenzuela, the 1981 NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year winner who died days before the World Series began.

The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games, clinching the title with a 7-6 victory in the Bronx on Wednesday.

A portion of the proceeds from the ticketed stadium event will be donated to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.

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There were more than a dozen arrests during informal celebrations after the team’s comeback win to clinch the Series. Burglaries, vandalism and fires occurred in some parts of the city.

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Teen suspect arrested in San Bernardino County stabbing attack 

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Teen suspect arrested in San Bernardino County stabbing attack 

A teenager was arrested for attempted murder in connection with a stabbing attack in San Bernardino County. 

The teen suspect was only identified as a 17-year-old male by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

On Oct. 7, deputies from the Victor Valley Station responded to investigate a stabbing victim who was admitted to the Victor Valley Global Medical Center.

Authorities learned the attack occurred near Seneca Road and Bellflower Street in Adelanto at around 3:15 p.m.

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Deputies headed to the crime scene where they spotted the suspect’s vehicle still in the area. They pulled the teen over and inside his car, evidence connecting him to the assault was reportedly found. 

The 17-year-old was arrested for attempted murder and booked at the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center. 

The motive behind the attack remains unclear and investigators did not release more information about the victim or their relationship with the suspect.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to call Deputy S. Alvarez at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800. Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.

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L.A. hospital needs help identifying victim struck by hit-and-run driver

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L.A. hospital needs help identifying victim struck by hit-and-run driver

A hospital needs help identifying a man who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Los Angeles County.

The male patient was struck by a vehicle and found unconscious on the ground on Oct. 20.

He was transported to the Los Angeles General Medical Center where he remains hospitalized. Staff are hoping to locate his family members.

He is described as a 77-year-old man who stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 117 pounds. He has short salt and pepper-colored hair with gray patches, brown eyes and a medium build.

He does not have any personal belongings to help workers identify him or contact loved ones.

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Anyone who recognizes this man is asked to call clinical social workers Nicole Crayon at 323-409-3877 or Jessica Barahona at 323-409-3758.

A male patient who was found injured after being struck by a vehicle on Oct. 20, 2024. (Los Angeles General Medical Center)

The public can also call the L.A. General Medical Center’s Department of Clinical Social Work at 323-409-7672 or the Department of Emergency Medicine, Social Work Department at 323-409-6883.

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Tickets to World Series celebration at Dodger Stadium sell out

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Tickets to World Series celebration at Dodger Stadium sell out

Tickets to the upcoming World Series celebration at Dodger Stadium have sold out, according to the ticket webpage.

Fans were able to purchase tickets beginning at noon. The event will include live entertainment, including parade coverage on Dodger Vision scoreboards, food and exclusive Dodgers merchandise.

Fans attending the stadium event can enter beginning at 9 a.m., with gates opening for parking at 8:30 a.m.

For fans who couldn’t score a ticket, the boys in blue will participate in a World Series parade on Friday starting at 11 a.m.

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The parade will start at L.A. City Hall, then take a right-hand turn on 1st Street and travel down Grand Avenue. After driving down Grand, the team will turn again on 5th Street and wrap up near the L.A. Central Library.

 The Los Angeles Dodgers won their 8th World Series title by beating the New York Yankees Wednesday night.

More information about the event at Dodger Stadium can be found here.

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