Similar grey sofa in a modern classic-style living room I've had a love-hate relationship with grey room ideas since the early 2000s but there is no denying it – this sultry shade goes with every color and can be used to add depth and sophistication to just about any room Grey is one of the key colors celebrated by Jessica Alba in her family home – and this carefully curated neutral living room is proof of the versatility of this incredible 'quiet luxury' color then introducing an unexpected splash of red and even accents of gold to make a gray sofa – or room – look more visually interesting' A post shared by Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) But when working with the cooler end of the spectrum of blue-greys and stone colors you do need to contrast with warmer Jessica Alba's neutral living room color scheme is surprisingly warm despite the predominant presence of grey The soothing cream and taupe used on the walls and floor introduces an earthy influence Grounding yet confident, this balanced color combination for rooms can bring us back to nature or give us a sense of luxury Start by decorating with smaller accents and gradually introduce more and more over time Design expertise in your inbox – from inspiring decorating ideas and beautiful celebrity homes to practical gardening advice and shopping round-ups Grey harmonizes well with almost every other hue, making it a most adaptable neutral and giving good reason for its popularity. 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The actress previously said it was "time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals" Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are selling $19 million Beverly Hills ‘dream home’ 1);}}@media screen and (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.css-wjxay9-SquareButton{transition-property:background-color;transition-duration:0ms;transition-timing-function:cubic-bezier(0 1);}}@media screen and (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.css-152q15n-SquareButton{transition-property:background-color;transition-duration:0ms;transition-timing-function:cubic-bezier(0 1);}}.css-x340e0-SquareButton{margin:0;padding:0;display:inline-grid;-webkit-column-gap:8px;column-gap:8px;grid-template-columns:repeat(3 1);}}@media screen and (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.css-x340e0-SquareButton{transition-property:background-color;transition-duration:0ms;transition-timing-function:cubic-bezier(0 1);}}.css-v6oqvx{margin:0;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:20px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-stretch:normal;padding:0.5px 0px;}.css-v6oqvx::before{content:'';margin-bottom:-0.4973em;display:block;}.css-v6oqvx::after{content:'';margin-top:-0.4463em;display:block;}Listen film producer Cash Warren at the Oscars party in 2024 who split in February after 16 years of marriage purchased the stunning Beverly Hills mansion for $9.9 million in 2017 and used it as their primary residence for many years raising their three children inside the jaw-dropping home the Couple Parts Ways and Prepares to Sell Their Family Estate Actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba and her estranged husband have listed their longtime Beverly Hills estate for $19 million who announced their separation in January after 16 years of marriage 8.5-bath property in 2017 for $9.9 million They undertook a full-scale renovation that spanned 18 months transforming the residence into what Alba once called their “dream home.” tucked into one of Los Angeles’ most exclusive enclaves including a children’s swing set—an intentional nod to family life In a 2019 interview with Architectural Digest Alba expressed excitement about raising their three children—Honor described in its original listing as an “East Coast-inspired Hamptons traditional masterpiece,” includes a grand primary suite with a fireplace Its design blends classic charm with modern updates introduced during the couple’s extensive remodel and confirmed the split publicly via Instagram on Jan she said the decision marked “a new chapter of growth” for the couple Though the divorce filing came weeks later speculation about marital discord had begun circulating in early 2024 The $19 million price tag reflects the upgrades and meticulous restoration the couple invested in over the years The listing is held by high-profile real estate agent Kurt Rappaport known for working with A-list clients including Brad Pitt No court date has been publicly scheduled for the divorce proceedings but the sale of their marital home appears to signal a step toward resolving financial matters tied to their separation The home officially hit the market on April 22 Retail Project Could Redefine Fox Hills Corridor A new chapter in Culver City’s Fox Hills neighborhood is beginning.. 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Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and events in the Westside and the surrounding areas “To my baby self,” wrote Jessica Alba in a post commemorating her April 28 birthday Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Dallas artist Jesus Alba has restored a beloved mural at Jerry’s Supermarket on Jefferson Boulevard The Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts selected Alba to refresh the piece originally created to honor the Battle of Puebla – the May 5 victory when the Mexican army defeated the French during the Second French Intervention the mural serves as a vibrant reminder of Mexican heritage and pride for parade attendees celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Bishop Arts Coalition founder Silvana Avila Alonzo said she picked Alba because he stood out not just for his talent but for his deep ties to the community the heritage that we all should celebrate because it is a rich heritage,” Alonzo said Alba is known for creating murals and installations that celebrate Latin culture through the Latino Arts Project 20-foot-long artwork stretches across the side of Jerry’s Supermarket and portrays Aztec warriors dancing the Texas and Mexico flags overlapping each other and also highlights modern life with lowriders and the Dallas skyline Alba said he recalls visiting Jefferson Boulevard every weekend growing up and he wanted to preserve the original elements while adding his own personal touch He added a battle scene to emphasize the historic roots of the holiday The restoration took Alba four days to complete adding to the 20 murals he already has around the area He hopes his efforts to give back to the city will inspire others “It's way more important that I'm leaving my mark so that hopefully I can inspire other young kids or other people that have the same goals and ambitions as me,” he said Arts Access is an arts journalism collaboration powered by The Dallas Morning News and KERA This community-funded journalism initiative is funded by the Better Together Fund Jennifer & Peter Altabef and The Meadows Foundation The News and KERA retain full editorial control of Arts Access’ journalism Jessica Alba started Taurus season "with all the things—good friends belly laughs." Read about her new chapter amid Cash Warren divorce that shouldn’t come as a surprise given Jessica and Cash had noted their intent to maintain a co-parenting relationship that's sweet like honey "I’m proud of how we’ve grown as a couple and in our marriage over the last 20 years and it’s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals We are moving forward with love and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time." Because even though the comedian was spotted wrapping his jacket around the Trigger Warning star in March a source with knowledge of the situation made it clear "They are not dating.""They met walking to their cars at the end of the night," the source clarified "and he offered her his jacket because she was freezing before they went their separate ways." I was turning into an a--hole….During that time apart I made a promise to myself to channel that in a different way into a more productive way." It’s a lot of checking the boxes."And while the L.A.’s Finest actress said she and Cash used to do weekly date nights "We’re just not consistent," she admitted "But I would say that being able to communicate when you’re unhappy and nipping it right away instead of letting it fester and then you have animosity and it explodes which we’ve definitely gone through that one too." their connection changed."We have obviously the friendship and so sometimes you don’t treat those people the best," Jessica added "You don’t consider their feelings in the way that you would consider other people’s feelings So that is something that I think is a constant one to work on One night a week date night might be enough at some point in your life Now, they're needing to explore their own journeys. And as Jessica celebrates her 44th birthday April 28, she’s excited to see what’s next."Kicking off #Taurus season with all the things—good friends, deep healing, fun celebrations, slow mornings, girls nights, belly laughs,” she wrote in part of an April 24 Instagram post "what more could a girl ask for.”To see some of the co-parents' family moments throughout the years This mother-son outing was a slam dunk."Date night with Hayesie," the actress wrote on Instagram in April 2025 "Epic first @lakers game w my lil man." A few days after Jessica and Cash filed for divorce in February 2025 she and her daughters took in the Super Bowl in New Orleans The Honey star posted a photo from her family's Christmas celebrations to Instagram Dec according to the date listed in her divorce filing The pair attended a screening of Jessica's film Trigger Warning with their daughters in June 2024 "Honor wore my @prada dress from the 2007 premier of Valentine's Day in London & Havie wore my @dolcegabbana dress from Comicon for Good Luck Chuck in 2010," The Honeset Company founder wrote on Instagram "I loooove seeing my girls wear some of my archived pieces and adding their own touch #FashionFriday #flashbackfriday." Jessica and Cash took their kids on a tropical vacation during Spring Break 2024 "Easter with my mains," Jessica captioned this family snapshot in April 2024 The Happiest Place on Earth got a whole lot happier when the family celebrated Hayes' 6th birthday there in January 2024 The Sin City alum was joined by her mom Cathy Alba and her three kids on Mother's Day 2024 The family made the whole place shimmer when they caught Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Los Angeles August 2023 Jessica held Hayes' hand during his first day of kindergarten in September 2023 The Fantastic Four star had a girls' night out with her daughters in November 2022 though her son couldn't help but to join in on the photo fun "This monster truck and his mechanics are trick-or-treat ready," Jessica wrote on Halloween 2022 sharing a photo of her and Cash's coordinating costumes with Hayes The family enjoyed a movie night for Honor's 14th birthday in June 2022 Honor celebrated her middle school graduation with her entire family in June 2022 Jessica marked International Women's Day 2022 with Honor and Haven I am constantly fighting to leave this world better than I found it - not only for them but for every single person in the world and for the next generations of girls to come." The family adopted dogs Dolly and Lucy—short for Lucille and Dolores—in 2022 The parents and their cubs had a roarin' good time dressing up as lions for Halloween 2021 Cash and his daughters visited Hayes in the hospital after he was born on New Year's Eve 2017 Jessica and Warren vamped it up with Honor and Haven in October 2017 Cash received sweet smooches from his daughter in this July 2016 snapshot Haven rang in her 5th birthday in 2016 with a tropical themed party The actress swears by celeb-favorite tour company Access Italy Travel + Leisure Senior Editorial Director Nina Ruggiero oversees T+L's award-winning travel content across digital platforms. She is also the co-founder of Be A Travel Writer an online course for aspiring travel journalists When she's not traveling between her current home in Los Angeles and T+L HQ in New York City Nina can often be found in Italy or the UK and has traveled extensively through Europe Travel + Leisure Senior Editorial Director Nina Ruggiero oversees T+L's award-winning travel content across digital platforms. She is also the co-founder of Be A Travel Writer What is the best trip you've taken as a family What are your top tips for traveling with kids and a portable fan in the warmer months is a lifesaver bringing a little scooter can make getting around so much easier—plus a scooter suitcase is a fun way to get them to zoom through the airport without complaints What's one item you can't travel without I also like to watch documentaries or docuseries What's the dream trip you haven't taken yet India is definitely at the top of my list—I’ve always wanted to experience the culture and history The Amoricos have this incredible way of creating genuine connections everywhere they go and that energy is contagious—when you travel with them you feel like part of their extended family From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at PEOPLE She has been working at PEOPLE since April 2022 The ‘Trigger Warning’ actress filed for divorce from her husband in February after 16 years of marriage “Something monstrous is festering within these walls.” Amherst Theater and Dance presents Chay Yew’s adaptation of Federico García Lorca’s classic play The House of Bernarda Alba Bernarda sentences her five daughters to an 8-year mourning period the daughters struggle to find love and autonomy through the windows and walls. Directed by Lydia Silver ‘25 for her senior project the show features a cast of twelve students including Erika Andrade ‘25 and Jazmine Willis ‘25 in major roles for their senior projects Stage Manager Sofia Ahmed Seid '26 and Assistant Stage Manager Juli Keiper '26 participants analyzed mechanisms to strengthen tourism in the area Among the issues addressed are the progress made in multi-destination products the proposal of a tourism brand for the Alliance and the definition of a road map to achieve such goals Attendees were briefed on proposals for developing corporate and social tourism in the regional bloc’s nations Cuban Deputy Tourism Minister Yamily Aldama Valdes stated that some operators who are not part of ALBA-TCP have expressed their interest in joining the group to “as they have done in Cuba consolidate tourism in our countries.” Valdes also announced that some airlines representatives would join the workshops and the Alliance’s proposals to offer the possibility of regional interconnection | Text SMS to 8100 with content PLReceive 4 mesages x 25 cup © 2016-2021 Prensa Latina Latin American News Agency Radio – Publications – Videos – News by the minute.All Rigts Reserved Web Site developed by IT Division Prensa Latina Alba shared a family photo to mark Easter Sunday on Instagram ALBA-TCP Tourism Ministers agreed today on 16 lines of work to consolidate the industry in Latin America and the Caribbean with an emphasis on marketing the product as a multi-destination According to the final minutes of the 7th Meeting of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) and the training of qualified personnel in tourism it was decided that Cuba will work on establishing cruise tourism among ALBA countries; Venezuela and a Cuban team will work on establishing the ALBA Forum for Tourism Education Cuba will work on how to integrate a destination proposal modality into the Alliance’s website based on the potential client’s multiple-choice questions Among the key topics addressed at the technical roundtables in the area of tourism are the consolidation between Cuba and Venezuela—through two of their tourism agencies—the negotiation of a multi-destination product with the Chinese market; and the participants’ acceptance of the steps for marketing this modality Two tour operators made proposals: one to use its agency to market multi-destination products and incorporate other modalities such as honeymoon tourism and archaeology; and the other to market a cruise in the region on appropriate platforms to achieve its positioning It was also decided to promote multimodal transportation to benefit the tourism sector of the ALBA countries with alternatives that allow for breaking the siege of unilateral coercive measures and the blockade suffered by some member nations for the next Venezuelan International Tourism Fair (FITVEN) products must be presented that allow for the inclusion of other countries in the region to complement the offerings of other multi-destination countries Nicaragua will share information on Central America’s experience in certifications; Cuba offered academic packages for the training and development of tourism professionals and awarded two places per country starting in September Venezuela proposed two additional scholarships per country for one-year technical programs starting this August and made its technological platform available to ALBA countries The courses will begin in August this year Antigua and Barbuda will work on developing common criteria for the quality certification process for tourism and associated services and products the statement specifies that they discussed new connectivity opportunities as well as the creation of incentives for operations to reduce airfare costs in order to make tourism packages more competitive Significant and decisive progress has been made toward the realization of the First ALBA-TCP International Tourism Fair The meeting was chaired by Cuban Minister of Tourism Juan Carlos García Cuban Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Josefina Vidal Director General of the ALBA-TCP Executive Secretariat The meeting took place over two days in the context of the Havana International Fair according to Cuban Minister of Tourism Juan Carlos García The 44-year-old star shared an optimistic message about her next chapter The actress is taking some time off amid her divorce from Cash Warren Jessica Alba was spotted celebrating her 44th birthday in style over the weekend at the grand opening of Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand the first collaboration between nightlife giants Tao Group Hospitality and Palm Tree Crew The Honey star appeared in high spirits as she mingled with fellow celebrities at the exclusive day party donning a chic all-black midriff-baring outfit as the two enjoyed a light-hearted conversation by the poolside smiling and laughing amid the music and party atmosphere who recently announced her separation from husband Cash Warren and listed their $19 million Beverly Hills home for sale was also seen catching up with close friends during the outing Other notable guests included newly single Sydney Sweeney who reportedly shared flirtatious moments with MGK and Patrick Schwarzenegger The lavish gathering marked a celebratory return to the spotlight for Alba who earlier in the week posted a heartfelt birthday message on Instagram expressing self-love and hope for the future Alba’s Las Vegas celebration followed a quiet family gathering with her three children where she blew out candles on multiple cakes The Alba Party have today announced that they have appointed former Member of the Scottish Parliament Jim Eadie to the newly created post of Director of Strategy and Communications Mr Eadie comes to the Alba Party with 35 years experience in politics and public affairs having worked previously in Holyrood He served as the MSP for Edinburgh Southern between 2011 and 2016 He has held a number of senior roles including as Convenor of the Scottish Parliament's Infrastructure and Capital Investment committee the housing policy lead for an older people's charity and most recently was employed as senior researcher and adviser to the two ALBA MPs at Westminster Mr Eadie will be responsible for developing the Alba Party's strategic plan going into the 2026 Holyrood Election and rolling out the Alba Party's communications across all media platforms Announcing his appointment following its endorsement at the meeting of the ALBA National Executive Committee (NEC) on Sunday 4 May Alba Party Chair Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh said: "Alba is delighted to have recruited someone of Jim's calibre and experience He brings a wealth of expertise to this senior role which will be invaluable as the Alba Party refines its offering to the Scottish people at the coming Holyrood election “Alba is getting match fit for the 2026 Holyrood election and Jim's appointment is a key building block in the Alba Party's preparations for success.” Commenting on his appointment Jim Eadie said: "I am excited to be taking on this important role and relish the prospect of working with Alba's senior leadership team the NEC and wider membership to help develop and implement Alba's strategy and communications for the 2026 Election with the urgent need for Scottish Independence front and centre "Alba has a positive and radical message to sell and I am looking forward to playing my part in laying the necessary ground for Alba to achieve an electoral breakthrough in 2026." 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The Dark Angel star appeared in a high spirits as she relaxed by the poolside hotspot, where newly single Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney was also seen mingling with Machine Gun Kelly and Patrick Schwarzenegger, reported DailyMail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) who has been n a relationship with the Kris Jenner for over a decade was seen leaning in to speak into Albas' ear-likely to be heard over the loud music and chatter Alba shares three children with Cash: daughters Honor The youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales stole hearts with his antics at the VE Day processions Kelsey Grammer visits the site of his sister’s tragic death The 11-year-old young royal took part in the special tea festivity Jenna Ortega's 'Wednesday' season 2 has been teased by the makers Prince Harry dragged through the mud with Thomas Markle comparison Barry Williams opens up about portraying Greg Brady in 'The Brady Bunch' Copyright © 2025. The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors Women's Basketball Welcomes Alba Caballero to the 2025-26 Roster April 16 MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State head women's basketball coach Brady Sallee has announced the signing of Alba Caballero (Ciudad Real Caballero joins a star-studded class of previous signees including Ind./Bedford North Lawrence) and Brooke Winchester (Warsaw "Alba is a great addition to our program," Sallee said "She is the definition of a "go-to big." We love her versatility she can put it on the floor from the perimeter has a high-level back to the basket game and excels in the 2-man game We believe she will prove to be a matchup nightmare for our opponents." She has earned multiple national championship medals including a Gold National Championship Medal of Communities and a Silver Medal at the European Young Olympics with Spain U17 and U18 national team rosters as well as participated in Basketball Without Borders Phoenix 2024 showcase Caballero is a member of the La Cora De Paterna Valencia Basketball Team The businesswoman is taking this time to focus on healing Tessa Petak is a Brooklyn-based writer who helps to cultivate InStyle's illustrious news coverage across a wide range of topics including celebrity She also produces and composes celebrity profiles and features for the site and InStyle's digital issues BERLIN — The Albert Gutzmann School is on the northwest side of Berlin a series of weathered buildings next to a city park and across the street from a furniture store in Germany’s capital city Reporting on the European basketball academies pumping out NBA talent led me this winter to the school Written in German on one of the outside walls of the gym is a quote attributed to Michael Jordan: “If you quit once it becomes a habit Something similar is happening on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean is one of four elementary schools in Berlin with full sponsorship from Alba Berlin the city’s pro basketball team that plays in the EuroLeague Alba has dozens of employees in those schools providing counseling after-school learning and a connection for the students (and their families) to a pro team that makes them want to stay engaged at school Alba Berlin is the only basketball franchise in Germany Sixty percent of those families receive German welfare payments The school is considered a “schwache Schulen,” or “problem school,” because of the socioeconomic challenges its students face These are the precise difficulties facing many students James tries to help The I Promise School receives the same public funding the other Akron The LeBron James Family Foundation has donated millions to the school but those funds are raised by the foundation and don’t necessarily come out of James’ pocket Dedicated staff work hand in hand with education experts and state and Akron school officials design the curriculum There is no connection between James and Alba Berlin One entity didn’t design its educational program based on the other Alba Berlin does not have the same global footprint as LeBron whose salary with the Lakers this season ($50 million) is three times the size of Alba’s team budget for the 2024-25 season But it is an enormously popular team in the city with alums like current Orlando Magic standouts Franz and Moe Wagner outdoor basketball court to Albert Gutzmann said there were fights every day at recess when he first started the job There are 30 Alba employees who work full-time at Albert Gutzmann but many of them also are certified basketball coaches shorts and sweatpants with the basketball team’s logo They take students and their families to Alba EuroLeague games for free they host Alba players who come to Albert Gutzmann to visit with students said when he takes the children to Alba games and they see the logo on the players’ uniforms and the same logo on his shirt “We learn that it’s not just about our program but more about the relationships they have with us with people here and also with other kids,” Leonardy said “A lot of those kids get to know their classmates in a different setting They do fun things together and grow strong connections over cooking I think that has an impact on the kids coming to school because they know there’s a place that they like here and there’s people that I like and people that I trust Whenever they have problems with whoever or whatever they know they can come to us and talk to us about it.” The idea for Alba to get into Berlin’s schools came from Henning Harnisch a famous German player whose teams won nine consecutive national championships He retired from playing at age 30 and studied sociology at Humboldt-Universität in Berlin and he returned to Alba with the idea of introducing basketball to every school in Berlin but project means there is an end point and we hope this is everlasting,” said Marco Baldi Not only is Alba in four Berlin schools all day The youth basketball league in the city is run by Alba Berlin including the ones who work in the schools all day “My brother was just in PE class basically and they said you’re probably going to be tall why don’t you come the one time (to an Alba youth league game),” said Franz Wagner the Orlando star whose brother Moe also plays for the Magic Franz is four years younger than his brother and started playing for Alba when he was 7 There is a business reason for Alba to be involved in the schools Alba has its own academy and has produced 70 pro players for either its own pro team Unlike many powerhouse academies in places such as Madrid Alba does not recruit outside of Berlin for talent It wants to introduce basketball to every student in the city monitor them as they play in youth leagues and project who will be good enough to join its academy as teenagers An overwhelming majority of the children who pass through Alba don’t wind up playing professionally which is why the program is a social service and receives 1.5 million euros from the local government each year to pay for the social workers LeBron’s I Promise School also receives tax dollars through Akron Public Schools.) “It fits perfectly to the character of our city,” Baldi said it’s a lot of people coming from somewhere and trying to find themselves but to find out what possibilities life gives “It’s also fulfilling because it’s not only the great talents coming out — all the 70 players we have developed into professionals — but also a lot of young people who feel an identification with us and they feel seen This is the other part: A lot of people through sport find other people and I think this is the best of what sports can do to bring people together.” the benefactor using their popularity to engage children at the school and business partners to pitch in For instance, James secured college scholarships for anyone who graduates from an Akron high school and attended either his school (grades one through eight) or was a member of his broader mentoring program. The scholarships were valued at $42 million at the time His deep portfolio of corporate conglomerates as marketing partners contribute not only money but also time and goods Students over the years might have received Nike clothing or an iPad Parents could’ve gotten a Samsung flat-screen TV or groceries or tips on how to deposit and manage money or find a safe space in a domestic violence situation Imagine if the New York Knicks or Las Vegas Raiders or St Louis Cardinals or Pittsburgh Penguins did something like this at nearby schools Or if every starting pitcher in every rotation in the big leagues every quarterback and every point guard adopted a school and leveraged their endorsement deals and business partners into providing the kinds of support families stuck in the cyclical grip of poverty need the Brooklyn Nets announced they were hosting for one day 120 students who attend public and charter schools in the borough at Barclays Center for some hands-on science with surprise appearances from players Cam Johnson and Ziaire Williams The Nets designed a basketball-based STEM curriculum for students in Brooklyn with a focus “to help close the diversity gap in STEM.” According to the team the Nets’ STEM curriculum is used by 41 teachers across Brooklyn schools and it’s the only program of its kind for an NBA team When it comes to reaching children in inner cities there are hurdles they face that those who are more fortunate can barely imagine things that could get in the way of anyone learning to read or write or do math Students who attend LeBron’s school start their days at the building with a hot breakfast; otherwise If the test scores for LeBron’s students never reach proficiency it would still be unfair to deem what happens there as a failure The children receive food and counseling and safety they otherwise wouldn’t receive at a larger They get free dental and vision screenings All of them also get to feel seen by and connected to one of the world’s greatest athletes — providing them an invaluable sense of belonging that fosters something so critical to human existence as the same sensations go out to the children and families serviced by the schools where Alba Why couldn’t we have more of this in America (Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; top photos: Allison Farrand Joe Vardon is a senior NBA writer for The Athletic, based in Cleveland. Follow Joe on Twitter @joevardon “If you consider that dining is entertainment then we sit in this perfect place,” Levy explains “The restaurant is vibey and pretty and it's truly an experience — and it also has excellent food and service There are a lot of places that have fantastic food And there's plenty of places that have a lot of vibe and the food's not that great We pride ourselves on finding that perfect spot in between.” They had some practice refining their formula with New York City restaurants Little Prince and Lola Taverna — a Greek eatery that built a following when they moved things outdoors during the pandemic who’s also a partner in Brooklyn’s famed pizza joint Lucali and offshoot Baby Luc’s saw a need for a high-end Italian restaurant that delivered top-notch food but was also fun He credits Carbone for paving the way: “Major [Food Group] did an incredible job because they really created this sense of occasion,” Levy says I thought there was more room in that space for our kind of Italian Carbone is Italian-American; ours is more classic Italian And I wanted to deliver it in a room that was beautiful and breezy and really spoke to our take on sprezzatura [‘effortless grace’].” an alum of Philly’s Vetri Cucina by Marc Vetri — “the Mount Rushmore of Italian chefs in this country,” he says — when Leonti started working with Levy’s friend John McDonald (Sessanta this should be really interesting,’” Levy recalls and then we really reconnected when he was opening a place called Sofia’s in Little Italy I was driving out to the Hamptons to see Alex Guarnaschelli And we both commented that this was incredible I've got my eyes on a new project I'd love to talk to you about.’ And that was the start of where Alba began.” Alba Los Angeles' focaccia with whipped ricotta The stylish NYC spot at Lantern House near 10th Avenue quickly acquired a starry fanbase on account of Leonti’s authentic decadent dishes in a style he calls “vacation Italian” — as in The founder of Brooklyn Bread Lab in Bushwick and author of Flour Lab has his focaccia down to a science and all meals should start with his house version accompanied by whipped ricotta scented with honey and lavender The chicken alla diavola with a unique spicy bomba sauce become another staple — alongside craveable pastas like the rich agnolotti with black truffle funduta and an orecchiette arrabbiata topped with burrata snipped up tableside Prince Street Hospitality looked to expand to Los Angeles “I grew up in San Francisco,” says Levy “so there’s something about coming to California from a culinary standpoint that is so appealing: access to ingredients Whether it was Chez Panisse [in Berkeley] or Jonathan Waxman’s early days at Michael's there was something truly brilliant about that approach to Italian food that was so endearing to me and I wanted to get back to that.” Alba's orecchiette arrabbiata topped with burrata — “we were considering maybe doing Lola,” Levy notes — when Catch Hospitality Group co-founder Mark Birnbaum alerted them to a spot right behind Catch Steak ‘You’ve got to look at the space,’” Levy recalls and I saw this room — it was nothing “This is a town built for outdoor dining,” says Levy who’d been experimenting with retractable roofs at Jibs in New York There's just something truly European about it and it's something that I love — even in New York I can build something incredible here.’” The main dining room designed by GRT Architects features a similar color palette and materials as New York — from the white oak paneling to ivory leather and Cesca chairs who does incredible sourcing Italian artisans for us,” says Levy “We wanted to carry some of the art that we have in New York And that really left me this outdoor patio to make something truly spectacular.” Alba's open-air dining room conjures an Italian garden The open-air dining room with a 14-seat bar conjures the Mediterranean with pastel-covered banquettes wooden trellises covered with floral vines stone floors and colorful wall-length Italian fresco-style murals from artist Alex Proba peeking through arches “I wanted to have a real casual elegance “We also used some outdoor fabrics — but in beautiful banquets ‘I feel like I'm getting all the benefits of being outside while also feeling like it's rich enough that it might be inside.’” Levy believes their concept of holiday Italian is universal — “and it just happens to be very connected to L.A.” He adds “Holiday Italian in New York is a bit more on the cosmopolitan side there's this beautiful through line between Il dolce far niente ["the sweetness of doing nothing"] to the L.A There's this similar idea of just slowing down and enjoying what's in front of you.” Cucina Alba and Alba Los Angeles chef Adam Leonti What diners will enjoy at Alba Los Angeles are the brand's tried-and-true dishes “There are some parts of the diet here that are a little different than New York — people eat a little healthier,” Levy says “And our menus work like that: you can eat largely very light and flavorful that's more interesting: we can put things out on a plate right now that are not in season in New York There's incredible seafood here on the West Coast Leonti frequents the Melrose Place Farmers Market for produce and the team is constantly experimenting with new dishes “We have a great persimmon salad I absolutely adore — with castelfranco and beautiful lettuces,” Levy says “We’ve changed some of the pastas We’re running a phenomenal lobster cardinale which is lobster and stuffed shells.” “We make pasta in a very Italian sense — they're portioned properly and our chicken dish is absolutely fantastic.” A Garden section features standouts like the Roman artichokes and squash blossoms or bright libations like the Margherita with Dos Hombres mezcal and spicy blood orange marg we've noticed some trends in terms of how the markets do feel a little different,” Levy notes “We have a zero-proof cocktail list in New York; it's much more popular here than it is there We seem to be selling a lot more tequilas and mezcals here so we sell a lot more California wines than we do in New York.” The list of over 5,000 bottles curated by beverage director Truman Flanders (Eleven Madison Park) also includes rare offerings from Italy and France — at accessible prices Alba's Margherita mezcal drink and The Melrose spritz Next, Alba will be unveiling a private dining room featuring décor that’s “a little darker, a little more ’70s, Milan-style: a bit glossy, and the palettes are dark reds and browns,” Levy says. “It really is very chic, and you have the private bar there too. It's got a sexier, swanky look.” So far, the West Coast clientele has been welcoming (and thankful). “We've opened very well, but we have a lot to polish and refine,” Levy says. “We still have work to do here.” 8451 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, cucinaalba.com By Jasmin RosembergEditor Thelma Golden will celebrate Lauren Halsey and U.K.-based singer Griff will take the stage featured A-list designers and Otis College standouts who earned scholarships for innovation in Fashion Design lawyers say Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe showed injuries consistent with a dog attack and plan to present a case against Chloe a German Shepherd who was re-homed by the owner's of the house where the cop's body was found in a snowbank Magazine’s takeaways on five notable topics from President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term consumers are stocking up on household items and bites from THEBlvd and Hinoki & the Bird The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings after Matchday 2 of the 2025 season The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Inter Miami CF defender Jordi Alba an undisclosed amount for violating the hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy in the 95th minute of Miami’s match against the Houston Dynamo on March 2 The MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Édier Ocampo for one match and issued an undisclosed fine for serious foul play following his actions in the 48th minute of Vancouver’s match against the LA Galaxy on March 2 Ocampo will serve his one-match suspension on March 8 during Vancouver’s match against CF Montréal. The incident in question must be, in the unanimous opinion of the Committee, from all available evidence: a clear and unequivocal red card; and egregious and/or repeat behavior in nature, and/or such that the MLS Disciplinary Committee must act to protect player safety or the integrity of the game; and clear and obvious simulation/embellishment. Los Angeles Angels P Jose Soriano (59) ends the inning with a strike during an MLB baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Calif.-- The Detroit Tigers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2025 and The Sporting Tribune's Nico Alba was there to capture the following TST images. Los Angeles Angels P Kenley Jansen (74) allows a home run during an MLB baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Los Angeles Angels SS Zach Neto (9) hits a home run during an MLB baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers DH Riley Greene (31) celebrates his home run during an MLB baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Detroit Tigers CF Javier Baez (28) takes the field during an MLB baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Detroit Tigers SS Trey Sweeney (27) hits a home run during an MLB baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Detroit Tigers P Tarik Skubal (29) talks trash to the hitter during an MLB baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Angels SS Zach Neto (9) argues with pitcher during an MLB baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Los Angeles Angels CF Kyren Paris (19) slides in at second base during an MLB baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Los Angeles Angels P Jose Soriano (59) pitches during an MLB baseball game against the Detroit Tigers This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The actress and Honest Company co-founder shares Honor Kevin Mazur/VF22/WireImage for Vanity Fair Live Cast Jesse James Alba was born June 16,1944 in Omaha He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings (Connie Jesse was a man of many interests and talents Jesse went to the School of Commercial Art and was a talented artist He worked many jobs over the years but retired from M.U.D he had a shop in his garage restoring old cars Jesse celebrated his 80th birthday in June and proudly bragged that he had 46 years of sobriety At that time Jesse had two children (Grace Lynn Tula and Jesse Jr) and Joanne had two children (Bill and Christy) He had 6 wonderful grandchildren that he so enjoyed spoiling Jesse is survived by wife Joanne; children: Tula Prowse (Kenny) Bill Abel (Carroll) and Christy Hinman (Terry); grandchildren: Taylor Hinman 7PM at West Center Chapel with family receiving friends from 5-7PM Family suggests memorials to the Siena Francis House Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com I am so sorry to hear about Jesse’s passing I’ll miss seeing you in the hallway at the condo Love you Jesse you will always be missed what a great man.god bless and hope the family has an easy time getting thru this love you all Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Mortuaries © 2024 All Rights Reserved Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Jessica Alba and estranged husband Cash Warren are selling their Beverly Hills home for $19 million Jessica Alba is hoping to make a fantastic fortune on her Beverly Hills mansion The Fantastic Four star and her estranged husband Cash Warren, who announced their separation in January are selling the home they shared during their marriage for an asking price of $19 million The 8,830 sq. ft. property, which boasts seven bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms, was built in 2005 and purchased in 2017 for $9.9 million, according to Realtor.com records and was remodeled by mother-son design duo Kathleen Clements and Tommy Clements News has reached out to the former couple’s reps for comment but has not heard back “They’d have us over for holiday parties,” Jessica said of the couple, who have since moved to the U.K. After the pair’s separation, Jessica, 43, shared that she had embarked on a “journey of self realization” that led her and Cash “I’m proud of how we’ve grown in our marriage over the last 20 years and it’s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals,” she wrote in a post on Instagram at the time kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time.” For a look back at Jessica and Cash’s family moments Jessica Alba shared pics from a tropical getaway with her and ex Cash Warren's three children almost two months after filing for divorce This Fantastic Four was spring break ready Based on the mountains seen in Jessica's posts the group appeared to have vacationed on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i the Honey star kisses Hayes as they sit on a beach Another pic shows Hayes holding hands with his mom and looking at the ocean He also appears in a photo with his sisters showing the three looking out to sea from a rocky viewpoint Jessica and all three kids pose together at night for another photo "Vacay vibes," the Fantastic Four actress captioned one set of pics, posted on her Instagram April 4, while writing on another post shared one day prior, "Spring Break with mi gente." The 43-year-old shared a couple of viral quotes. One read, "I just wanna sit in front of the ocean & listen to the waves." The other was more inspirational. "Due to personal reasons," it began, "I will be shining bright like a f--king diamond, unapologetically for the foreseeable future." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) Jessica filed for divorce from Cash she is seeking joint physical and legal custody of their kids "Moments in #NYC w my big baby girl," she wrote on Instagram Jan Look back at Jessica's family moments over the years..