Tag: Olympics
Mayor brings Olympic flag to set stage for 2028
Athletes, officials join Bass on return from Paris At the far west end of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), on the morning of August 12, really big crowds of reporters and camera-people passed through a series of security checks, including of camera equipment by sniffing dogs. The goal was to be admitted to the giant […]
Olympics come to Taste of Larchmont
Event is Mon., Sept. 16 Paris 2024. Team USA. Team Larchmont! Support HopeNet food pantries and enjoy tasty cuisine on an early summer eve at this year’s Olympic-themed Taste of Larchmont. On sale now are tickets for the community dining experience to take place on Mon., Sept. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., on Larchmont […]
Like a rock star — mayor visits LCS
Following up on her Inside Safe program Mayor Karen Bass received a rock star reception from more than 900 students ages 9 to 14 and staff at Larchmont Charter School’s Selma campus, 6611 Selma Ave., on June 4. “I’ve never been greeted like this before,” she said with a beaming smile. She visited the campus […]
Officials back from Paris after summit on Olympics
Readying to host Olympic Games 2028 Mayor Karen Bass returned to Los Angeles from Paris on March 10, having led a delegation of members of the Los Angeles City Council and other civic leaders as part of her efforts to ensure that Los Angeles is prepared to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028. […]
Pan Pac boys win 13-and-under flag football city championship
If flag football isn’t America’s fastest growing sport, it sure has to be up there along with women’s wrestling, indoor bouldering and skateboarding, all of which are recent additions to the Olympic Games. In early 2022, the NFL announced its intention to grow its international business to $1 billion annually. To help achieve this, the […]
Skiing — it is a COVID-19-era safe sport, and lots of fun
Well, it’s winter and for my family that means it’s time to ski! The best season of the year. And believe it or not, skiing is a wonderful and safe COVID-19-era activity. Aside from lift lines, if you’re within six feet of someone while you’re skiing you have more to worry about than the virus. […]
