Delonte West has tied the knot. The former NBA player, who is set to face Michael Beasley in a boxing match Friday, announced his marriage to longtime girlfriend Melissa Anaya in an image shared to his social media. Dallas Mavericks’ Delonte West (13) passes the ball against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason basketball game … Read more
Delonte West being back in the spotlight is not ideal for LeBron James. West, who has been dealing with homelessness and substance abuse issues since retiring from the NBA in 2012, is arguably best known for rumors about an alleged intimate relationship with James’ mother. LeBron James of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the … Read more
Home field advantage just got real. That is, primo real estate for all you football fanatics. Football season is in full swing, and these West Coast homes currently listed for sale let you tailgate in your own driveway, sizzle a sausage with your friends, then stroll to your seat — without ever risking a DUI. … Read more
After a undergoing a routine hysterectomy, Trisha Stevens was eager to return to normal. But just weeks later, the Oregon mother of six would battle a debilitating infection — leading her to lose both both of her legs, one of her hands, and face other life-changing complications. Now, Trisha and her husband Brian are suing multiple … Read more
The Bay Area’s latest grocery obsession is rolling into Silicon Valley — and night owls with a taste for sushi have a particularly delicious reason to celebrate. Hashi Market, a New York City-founded Japanese supermarket chain, is opening its first brand-new West Coast location in Cupertino on Friday, bringing shelves of imported snacks, premium seafood, … Read more
California may be better known for Hollywood stars, palm trees and bumper-to-bumper traffic, but head off the beaten path and the Golden State can still serve up a serious dose of the Wild West. From abandoned mining camps frozen in time to Gold Rush towns where visitors can ride a stagecoach and belly up to … Read more
With more businesses and billionaires flocking to Florida, culinary hotspots are springing up to meet their expensive tastes in West Palm Beach, which has gained the nickname “Wall Street South.” London’s Los Mochis — a Mexican-Japanese fusion favorite of Stella McCartney, Drew Barrymore and more — is launching at Phillips Point, a two-story office complex … Read more
Washington residents who got excited about a new water park coming to Bellevue may want to check the fine print: The massive new attraction is headed to Bellevue, Nebraska. Not Bellevue, Washington. Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park is a planned $110 million development in the Nebraska city, which sits just south of Omaha. The Bellevue … Read more
A beloved coffee shop near UCLA is pulling final shots. Espresso Profeta, a 20-year caffeine haven in LA’s Westwood Village, announced it is permanently closing its doors on Friday, September 25. The java jolting news of the loss of the neighborhood staple comes as the retail district — which has struggled with high turnover and … Read more
If you’re looking for a job, don’t rush to the Golden State. Fresh analysis from WalletHub reveals that the West Coast in general has fallen embarrassingly behind the rest of the US when it comes to new employment opportunities. California now has of the most woefully low number of jobs open in the country right … Read more
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is back on the airwaves, and West Wilson is nowhere to be seen. It’s been two months since the pair’s “Show Me Something” podcast, under The Volume network, suddenly went dark amid their public controversies. On Thursday, the Volume promoted Cunningham’s return to the mic and her new show “No … Read more
Another West Hollywood institution is calling it quits. The formerly nightlife-loving Los Angeles area city has recently endured a brutal wave of beloved spots closing — and now it’s been revealed that last call has officially been set for one of WeHo’s most high profile addresses, Employees Only LA. The moody cocktail bar and restaurant, which … Read more
West coast — not best coast. Pricey, high-tax California was shut out of the running in a new report that selected the 50 best towns in the country for retirement-age Americans. According to the number crunchers at MoneyLion, not one municipality with a population between 1,000 and 10,000 in the Golden State deserved consideration — with … Read more
Muddy waters ahead. Just before Labor Day weekend, Oregon health officials are warning beachgoers to stay away from the water at a picturesque beach due to unsafe levels of fecal bacteria. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released an advisory for Oceanside Beach in Tillamook County, Oregon on Wednesday, cautioning that visitors should “avoid direct contact with the … Read more
Islands in the mainstream. For its 59th anniversary, NYC’s legendary West Indian American Day Parade will dance down Eastern Parkway this Labor Day to celebrate all things Caribbean culture — and its biggest champions have a whole new reason to party this year. With packed restaurants, culinary accolades, star chefs and book deals galore, Caribbean … Read more
As West Nile Virus creeps into California, a new AI-powered mosquito killer could be just what Californians need to protect them from the world’s deadliest creature. The Photon Matrix is a high-tech zapper combines futuristic light detection and ranging technology (LiDAR), radar, with AI directing a precision laser to detect mosquitoes and zap them dead … Read more
An award-winning Washington distillery has poured its last drink after filing for bankruptcy and shuttering its tasting room. Blue Spirits Distilling, famous for its cult-favorite pickle and espresso flavored vodkas, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 11 in the Eastern District of Washington, according to court records. The Chelan County enterprise, which is also … Read more
Hundreds of workers are set to lose their jobs after one of the largest breweries in Southern California announced its production facilities will be leaving the region. Stone Brewing will be exiting its three locations in Escondido as the company moves production to Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County and to Kansas City. Workers … Read more
A runaway pig dubbed “Wilbur” sent Angelenos on a wild chase over the weekend after the surprisingly speedy swine was spotted hoofing it through West Hollywood. The bizarre pursuit through streets and alleyways was captured in a viral TikTok. “There’s a pig in West Hollywood!” Jamaal Harrison said in a clip posted to his account. … Read more
A baby at the center of a bitter legal battle over whether he should have been aborted was born this week with a serious and rare heart defect. Surrogate McKenna West was about 20 weeks pregnant when the baby she was carrying, Gabriel, was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a congenital heart defect that … Read more