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With a Community Behind Him, Abel Mejia Hopes to Become LA’s Next Star
Abel Mejia is 360 Promotions newest signing. The 20 year old from El Modena, California, is 3-0 (2 KOs). He returns on April 20 at the Commerce Casino in Commerce, California. Mejia made a memorable professional debut when stopping Maximiliano Gutierrea Perez and getting a highlight-reel stoppage, which, combined with his ability to sell a lot of tickets in the Los Angeles area, turned some heads. The super featherweight naturally believes he is the next fighter to generate excitement in LA.
NASCAR pursuing stake in Long Beach, IndyCar trying to ‘block’ pursuit
NASCAR has one race, the Busch Light Clash, in the Southern California market, but that could end in 2025. The sport reportedly wants to move the Busch Light Clash, with Mexico being labeled as an option. So, could NASCAR’s presence in the Southern California market fade away? Not according to a recent report that could ruffle some feathers. According to RACER.com’s Marshall Pruett, NASCAR is actively pursuing a 50 percent stake in the Long Beach Grand Prix, which takes place in downtown Long Beach, California. Last year, the estate of the late businessman Kevin Kalkhoven put the stake up for sale. However, the NTT IndyCar Series is looking to block NASCAR’s efforts. Penske Entertainment, owners of the IndyCar Series, is trying to block NASCAR’s effort by bidding on Kalkhoven’s stake, per Pruett. If true, this would be a very interesting dynamic as NASCAR and the IndyCar Series bid against each other. NASCAR desires to race in Long Beach, and IndyCar doesn’t want that to happen. RelatedCOTA's future in the NASCAR Cup Series receives a big update in 2024
Hijab-wearing players in women’s NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others
N.C. State’s Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine’s Diaba Konate are bringing visibility and inspiration to some Muslim women by wearing hjiabs while they play basketball. They aren’t the first women to do it in NCAA Tournament play, but with record viewership and attendance they are certainly getting noticed.
Freddie Freeman Clubhouse unveiled at El Modena after star's $500k donation to alma mater
On MLB’s opening week ahead of the 2024 season, the alma mater of Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman also got a new beginning. El Modena High School (Orange, Calif.) unveiled its new Freddie Freeman Clubhouse, courtesy partly due to a $500,000 donation from the 2020 MVP to the program.
Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes reunited and are headed toward Paris as world champions
About 18 months ago, Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes reunited as beach volleyball partners over a 90-minute heart-to-heart at a Starbucks in Long Beach, California. Since, they quickly became the top U.S. team, then world champions. Though there are still two months left in Olympic qualifying, they are likely to...
Fans excited for Uconn San Diego rematch
Ahead of a rematch of last year's national championship between Uconn and San Diego State Thursday, News 12's Justin DeVellis visited the Station House restaurant in East Norwalk to see how fans are feeling. Staff say they had to call in extra people to help because their business always gets...
Golf Plus to Launch Flagship Virtual Golf and Korean Cuisine Experience in La Mirada
Foresight Entertainment is teeing up a new virtual golf spot in La Mirada, with a scheduled opening before the summer sizzles in. Golf Plus, the brand swinging into the 15020 La Mirada Blvd address, is not just about virtual birdies and bogeys; it's serving up a side of Korean comfort food to patrons looking for an immersive experience.
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