The latest 2025 mock draft from NBA.com and Bleacher Report has the Milwaukee Bucks selecting Kentucky sharpshooter Koby Brea 47th overall Complementary shooting will always be a necessity as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo is employed by Milwaukee, but wing depth will also be a key focus this offseason. After losing his starting gig and overall rotation minutes in the postseason, Taurean Prince will likely walk out the door in free agency, and Brea could be an interesting option to fill his shoes on the wing and as a shooter During his five-year collegiate stay between Dayton and Kentucky Brea knocked down an impressive 43.4 percent of his triples on 4.9 attempts per contest That included a scorching 49.8 percent on 6.1 tries in 2023-24 He's the definition of an elite shooter and that floor spacing will get him drafted to a team that has a star who demands consistent complementary shooting While he almost certainly wouldn't start from day one Brea could come in and provide the same floor spacing that Prince did the forward shot 43.3 percent on his triples They also have almost identical physical numbers though not as gaudy as the shooting numbers is that when their shots aren't falling rebounders or athletes; their games primarily rely on that shot Prince shooting 22.2 percent from deep in the NBA Playoffs played a part in his losing his spot in Doc Rivers' rotation In Kentucky's postseason loss to Tennessee That outside shot will dictate just how good of a game either player has Brea, although he still has plenty of room to grow, could be a good fit in Milwaukee due to experience. At 22 with five collegiate seasons under his belt, Brea may be more ready to contribute sooner rather than later compared to other prospects. There was plenty of chatter last offseason about the Bucks' bold move to prioritize long-term potential over win-now pieces. If the Milwaukee Bucks do keep their second-round pick in the upcoming draft, they need to nail it. This team hasn't had much success drafting under Jon Horst, but they have a chance to add help in the form of a youngster Drafting a player whose game relies on succeeding in one key area could certainly be risky but Brea's shooting prowess certainly is compelling Stay tuned for more Milwaukee Bucks analysis © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5z","src":"60","url":"61"},{"type":"5y","value":"62"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"65","url":"66"},{"type":"64","value":"67"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands Covering Milwaukee's ever-turbulent 2021 title run and seeing the franchise snap its 50-year championship drought during his first full season as a site expert serves as the highlight of his writing career to date When he's not focused on the day-to-day headlines involving the Milwaukee Bucks placeholders);",{"attributes":"da","loadingType":"cz","name":"db","source":"dc","type":"d2"},{"type":"cx","value":"dd"},{},"commercial-api","(function () {\n mmClientApi.push('getPageData' Complementary shooting will always be a necessity as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo is employed by Milwaukee, but wing depth will also be a key focus this offseason. After losing his starting gig and overall rotation minutes in the postseason, Taurean Prince will likely walk out the door in free agency, and Brea could be an interesting option to fill his shoes on the wing and as a shooter Brea, although he still has plenty of room to grow, could be a good fit in Milwaukee due to experience. At 22 with five collegiate seasons under his belt, Brea may be more ready to contribute sooner rather than later compared to other prospects. There was plenty of chatter last offseason about the Bucks' bold move to prioritize long-term potential over win-now pieces. If the Milwaukee Bucks do keep their second-round pick in the upcoming draft, they need to nail it. This team hasn't had much success drafting under Jon Horst, but they have a chance to add help in the form of a youngster A sharpshooting forward will always have a place on this roster While Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney (left) and Ryan Reynolds’ (right) club Wrexham was a U.K.mid-table 5th division team at the time of their acquisition Brera invested in Juve Stabia when it reached Serie B 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings,” “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA) an Ireland-based international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) strategy announced today that it continues to align its operations with the evolving model of sustainable football (American soccer) investment recently highlighted by The Wall Street Journal A recent Wall Street Journal (“WSJ”) article highlighted the significant progress and impact that U.S.-led investments have had across Europe’s and the U.K.’s top-division clubs "Once seen as clueless across the Atlantic soccer investors are about to claim championships in each of England’s top three leagues." While Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s club Wrexham was a mid-table 5th division team at the time of their acquisition Juve Stabia is currently poised for the playoffs that determine which teams qualify for Serie A the top division and among the five most valuable leagues in Europe Wrexham finished this season just one step away from the Premier League and its valuation is estimated to have increased to £150m (over 7,400% increase) since Reynolds and McElhenney bought the club in 2021 (BBC / Kieran Maguire) making it one of the biggest success stories in lower-league football history Brera Holdings believes this evolution reflects a broader industry trend toward sustainable long-term value creation—a core principle underlying its MCO platform "New American owners focus on building sustainable businesses This philosophy has been foundational for Brera Holdings as it focuses on investing in clubs with deep local roots and strengthening infrastructure for future growth across its global portfolio "It turns out that a few American soccer investors might know what they are doing after all." as the first publicly traded MCO group following its 2023 IPO on Nasdaq provides a differentiated structure that combines professional management practices with the transparency and governance standards of public markets—demonstrating that disciplined strategies can thrive even in the competitive "In this cutthroat environment there was no room for trophy assets." Brera Holdings exemplifies this pragmatic approach focusing on clubs with strong potential and operational upside rather than chasing high-profile but oftentimes overvalued brands “It has less to do with nationality and more to do with a set of professional sports owners that are taking a very intentional approach to building businesses,” said Wagner Brera similarly believes that success in global football stems from building real operating businesses—investing thoughtfully and always aligning with the community and club heritage The WSJ further emphasized the scale of the American footprint: "Today roughly a third of the 68 clubs in England’s top three divisions are majority owned or effectively controlled by Americans." Brera Holdings' approach demonstrates how public market access and professional management can create a new kind of MCO platform open to both institutional and retail investors The article also discussed how skepticism from local communities has shaped ownership strategies: "It’s no wonder foreign investors tend to be met with skepticism But it’s also why many recent buyers have started with more modest ambitions acquiring clubs in the lower leagues whose valuations aren’t in the billions ladder-climbing approach has been a hallmark of Brera Holdings' investment thesis typified by its investment in the Juve Stabia club Brera’s portfolio strategy prioritizes acquiring and supporting clubs with meaningful community ties applying growth capital and professional expertise to unlock long-term value over time Another important take-away was underscored by the WSJ: "One lesson the Wrexham experiment has hammered home for foreign owners is that physical presence matters to fans—not only in the director’s box but also in local pubs before and after games." Brera Holdings recognizes that emotional connectivity with local communities is just as critical as operational excellence The Company actively promotes engagement with fans and stakeholders at every level across its global clubs including its recent Investor Weekend at Juve Stabia in Naples the article concluded with a simple but powerful reminder from Wagner: "It’s one of the easiest pitfalls to avoid "It’s not as if you wake up and need to learn rocket science Brera embraces this philosophy across its operations believing that genuine commitment to clubs and communities is a fundamental component of building durable success in the evolving world of global football ownership Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) is dedicated to expanding its social impact football business by developing a global portfolio of emerging football and sports clubs the Company aims to create opportunities for tournament prizes recognized as "The Third Team of Milan," has been crafting an alternative football legacy since its founding in 2000 a nonprofessional pan-European tournament acknowledged by UEFA which has been referred to as "the Champions League for Amateurs" by BBC Sport Brera expanded into Africa in March 2023 by establishing Brera Tchumene FC in Mozambique which quickly rose to the First Division after winning its post-season tournament the Company acquired a 90% stake in the North Macedonian first-division team Fudbalski Klub Akademija Pandev Brera made a strategic investment in Manchester United PLC The Company has further diversified its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in UYBA Volley an Italian women's professional volleyball team assuming control of Bayanzurkh Sporting Ilch FC and establishing a joint stock company for the North Macedonian women's football club Tiverija Strumica a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brera Strumica FC Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties Such statements include statements regarding the Company's ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts including statements which may be accompanied by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors the Company's ability to continue as a going concern the popularity and/or competitive success of the Company's acquired football and other sports teams the Company's ability to attract players and staff for acquired clubs unsuccessful acquisitions or other strategic transactions the possibility of a decline in the popularity of football or other sports the Company's ability to expand its fanbase and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the SEC The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update such forward-looking statements except in accordance with applicable law Company Contact Information:Dan McClory, Executive Chairman, Brera Holdings PLCEmail: dan@breraholdings.com Arts &Culture Although artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as an academic discipline in the mid 1950s general use and public awareness of AI has materialized only in the past three years with the launch of generative AI chatbots and its role in the general applications that we use on a daily basis We are now at a critical juncture to consider the impacts of generative AI on creativity through ethical Please visit CIRCA’s event page for full details Admission is free, but reservations are requested. 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For driving directions and parking information, please visit here It can be hard to wrap your head around how much has happened since LA Metro broke ground on the D Line Subway Extension Project in 2014 the City of Los Angeles earned the host city title for the 2028 Olympics Phase 1 of the D Line Extension Project will be complete It adds three new stations along the underground rail route once known as the Purple Line This first section will take riders through the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of LA it will add seven new stations and nine miles total to the D Line by 2027 Riders will be able to travel from Union Station in Downtown LA to the VA Hospital in Westwood Steel scaffolding in the stairway connects the La Brea/Wilshire D Line station plaza and its underground section The new stations are also addressing another long-standing issue: safety high-profile crimes on the system’s buses and trains were in the headlines It led to Mayor Karen Bass announcing more police officers on Metro buses Read: More high-profile crimes on LA Metro: What will city leaders do? LA Metro is taking another approach to safety in this next rail phase The Mid-Wilshire station is the first to introduce a new construction technique which according to LA Metro project manager Jim Cohen and three are the first to use a construction technique where we have an arched roof Previous underground Metro [stations] for us have had center columns to support the roof and you see a big concrete pillar in here to help support the roof.”  Construction workers are seen above an elevator on the future La Brea/Wilshire D Line station LA Metro is also implementing new, and taller, fare gates at stations on the A Line and at new rail stations No opening date has been announced for the three new D Line stations LA Metro says they’ll open by the end of the year so your donation is critical to KCRW's music programming FLASH SALE: Snag The OG Black Zip-Up designed by LA artist Chuy Hartman— inspired by the 24/7 service we provide to the LA community ends tonight Get the latest from KCRW in your inbox 3x a week with Kentucky’s Otega Oweh and Koby Brea being two names invited Both Brea and Oweh were major stars for Head Coach Mark Pope at Kentucky in his first-ever season in charge of his alma mater helping lead Kentucky back to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 was one of the most highly touted transfers in the last portal cycle being a lethal shooter from beyond the arc and helping his Flyers’ squad to a first-round victory over Nevada in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and few could have foreseen the rise to superstardom he would undergo After averaging 11.4 points a night with the Sooners Oweh improved his figures to 16.2 points per game and held one of the longest double-digit point streaks in college basketball Oweh had multiple star-making performances with the Wildcats scoring the game-winning shot and helping to secure part of the game-clinching block at the other end In the SEC Tournament nailing the game winner against the Sooners to cap off a 27-point performance in the postseason Oweh only failed to crack double digits three times making him a clear necessity for the Wildcats Looking at the dichotomy of the two stars selected to attend the combine having exhausted all of his collegiate eligibility and is looking at what comes next while there is still plenty of optimism that Oweh could be back at UK next season as the centerpiece of the team Other stars from Kentucky who didn’t receive an invite but are definitely gone include NBA prospect Jaxson Robinson Andrew Carr (who competed in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament) Robinson is still recovering from his season-ending wrist injury ,while Carr struggled to separate himself from the pack in Portsmouth The 2025 NBA Draft Combine will feature many of the best of the best in the college game, including major stars such as Duke’s Tyrese Proctor and Cooper Flagg Alabama’s Labaron Philon and Mark Sears former Wildcats Boogie Fland and Adou Thiero The 2025 NBA Draft Combine is set to take place from May 11-18 in Chicago Not all stars invited to the combine are required to remain in the draft Cole Parke is a Kentucky-based national award-winning sports journalist who has been covering Kentucky Athletics for four years He has covered all UK sports and multiple others around the Lexington area with a deep understanding and passion for college athletics as a credentialed media member a premium fast-casual restaurant group serving modern American cuisine with global flavors is opening its 10th location in Brea this fall at 765 E Birch Street Following a successful debut in Mission Viejo last June Brea will mark the company’s second restaurant in Orange County Bushfire Kitchen offers scratch-made cuisine using clean ingredients including locally sourced produce and premium-grade Its expansive menu adds international flare to Californian dishes and features an array of gluten free Fan favorites such as the Chimichurri Grass-Fed Tri-Tip Tuscan Chicken Sandwich and housemade empanadas are accompanied by a wide selection of local craft beer chef-driven food that makes people feel their best,” said Oliver Barwin “The people of Orange County opened their hearts to us in Mission Viejo last year and we’re incredibly excited to continue growing that connection in Brea.” Bushfire Kitchen – Brea will be located at 765 E Birch Street at the Target and Sprouts-anchored Brea Marketplace The outpost will span over 2,000 square feet with space for over 40 guests inside and 30 guests on the shaded heated patio – making it a family-friendly gathering place for year-round outdoor dining Bushfire Kitchen will officially enter double digits — a milestone moment for the family-owned and operated restaurant group It will follow the group’s LA County debut in Long Beach this Summer and join the established portfolio of eight restaurants across San Diego Guests who sign up for updates on the Brea location will have a chance to attend the Brea 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with over 35 years of IT experience delivering impactful results for a wide range of companies—from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth start-ups Martin will be focused on delivering scalable technological solutions to progress the growth […] Bojangles is launching its inaugural National Bo-Berry Week – a five-day celebration of all things Bo-Berry the iconic platform that’s grown from the chain’s original the week-long initiative features the highly anticipated return of the Sausage Bo-Berry Biscuits and Bo-Berry Cookies Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers a leading fast-casual restaurant concept known for its premium steakburgers and shoestring fries has begun testing the cutting-edge RoboFry X4 a fully automated fry cooking system developed by Charter House Innovations The pilot is currently underway in Freddy’s Training & Innovation Center and will move to select store locations in […] Koby Brea’s lone season at Kentucky has boosted his NBA draft prospects thanks to his elite shooting and steady performance 174-pound guard posted averages of 11.6 points shooting 47.0% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range across 36 games where he averaged 18.0 points and hit 42.9% from deep further solidified his standing as one of college basketball’s top perimeter threats His shooting consistency and improved playmaking and defense in the latter half of the season make Brea an attractive prospect for NBA teams focused on versatile Known for their emphasis on floor spacing and ball movement the Warriors could be a perfect fit for Brea With Klay Thompson’s move to the Mavericks Brea’s exceptional catch-and-shoot ability (43.5% from three) would seamlessly integrate into Golden State’s offensive system Brea could offer instant offense off the bench complementing Steph Curry’s playmaking His sharpshooting would add dimension to the Warriors’ offense The Orlando Magic struggled with three-point shooting in the 2024-2025 season finishing with the NBA’s lowest three-point percentage at 31.8% who shot 45.3% from beyond the arc this past season could address this glaring need for shooting His ability to consistently knock down threes would space the floor and create driving lanes for Orlando’s young stars like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner the Magic would benefit from Brea’s immediate impact as a floor spacer The Utah Jazz ranked among the league’s lower-tier teams in three-point shooting Brea could provide an upgrade in that area complementing Utah’s young core of Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler His performance against top competition is evident with his 40.3% three-point shooting in 11 SEC games Brea would help stretch the floor for a developing team creating more scoring opportunities for their young talents run a high-paced offense but could benefit from Brea’s shooting ability With the Pacers shooting 36.8% from three this season Brea’s ability to contribute as a catch-and-shoot threat would add another layer to their offense His 91.4% free-throw shooting and 3.1 rebounds per game would also provide depth KEEP READING: 11 Early NBA Draft Entrants Every College Basketball Fan Should Watch in 2025 known for its defensive identity and athleticism has struggled with consistent outside shooting showcased by his season-high 23 points against Florida His streak of 39 consecutive games with at least one three-pointer further highlights his reliability Brea’s addition at this stage could give Memphis crucial spacing in tight playoff games College Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and baseball! Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article Print When news broke that scientists in Texas had successfully reintroduced the long-extinct dire wolf to the modern world more people than just “Game of Thrones” fans took notice Researchers at the Natural History Museum’s La Brea Tar Pits where a wall is decorated with hundreds of dire wolf skulls “What they have created is basically a genetically engineered gray wolf that has been given genetic traits so they can express morphological or physical traits that more resemble dire wolves,” said Kayce Bell a terrestrial mammal curator at the Natural History Museum “The technology and the tools that they are developing with this work are incredible and very powerful but the terms that are being used to discuss it This undated photo provided by Colossal Biosciences shows two pups that were genetically engineered with similarities to the extinct dire wolf. (Colossal Biosciences via Associated Press) Colossal’s chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, said she understands the scientific skepticism that came with the announcement. “I get it,” she said. “It’s frustrating when you work in paleontology and you feel like it’s not effective science communication, and I wish I’d done a bit better.” Though Southern California has a jackpot of dire wolf fossils relative to other sites, extracting DNA from the local samples is difficult. Shapiro said she’s been trying and unable to collect DNA from local samples for 20 years. Among the reasons it’s challenging to collect, experts say, is that L.A.’s urban landscape bakes in the sun, heating up the asphalt, which could degrade ancient DNA buried underneath. California The Wilshire Boulevard landmark poses many tantalizing questions that scientists are trying to solve La Brea Tar Pits has the highest concentration of dire wolf fossils in the world with remains from over 4,000 dire wolves found at the site They lived in the region for at least 50,000 years “There’s no other site on Earth that even comes close to that,” said Emily Lindsey the associate curator and excavation site director at La Brea Tar Pits native to Southern California but not limited to the region were highly adaptable and had a very wide range of environmental tolerances before the species went extinct about 10,000 years ago born in January — now live on an ecological preserve at an undisclosed location that spans over 2,000 acres and hosts 10 full-time staff members who care for and observe them The preserve is certified by the American Humane Society and registered with the U.S In 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature published a report that focused on de-extinction and defined it as “bringing back a proxy of an extinct species that resembles it in some way she said she’s not really hung up on what the animals are called beyond their names inspired by founders of Rome and the “Game of Thrones” show “Call it a de-extinct dire wolf that abides by the definition that the scientific community agreed on 10 years ago Call it a gray wolf with 20 edits that looks and acts like a dire wolf and is a functional replacement for a dire wolf,” Shapiro said World & Nation where wildlife experts hope to save the species “There are potentially useful applications of some of these technologies particularly for preventing highly endangered species from going extinct I think that would be a far more efficient application of these technologies than trying to bring something resembling an extinct species back to life,” Lindsey said “I’d hate to have to be trying to de-extinct wolves once they go extinct Colossal’s Chief Executive Ben Lamm said the company wants to pair their “de-extinction events” with work they’re doing to protect critically endangered species The company’s other de-extinction hopes include reviving the woolly mammoth de-extinction and conservation can work in tandem The ‘de-extinction’ company Colossal and the conservation group Re:wild found common ground in the potential of genetic technology to rescue today’s disappearing creatures “Conservation and de-extinction are not at odds with each other The de-extinction toolkit should be part of the increasing number of ways that we have at our fingertips to be able to help endangered species survive,” Shapiro said who held up drawings of dodos and other extinct animals children had sent to the Colossal team during a Zoom interview with The Times said he thinks the milestone could also inspire more people to pursue careers in related fields we’re providing a little bit of both,” he said And yes, of course “Jurassic Park” quotes and references are tossed Lamm and Shapiro’s way with stunning frequency. “People actually say to us, ‘Don’t you know what happened in Jurassic Park?,’ equating it to, like, Chernobyl,” Lamm said. “ ‘Didn’t you see what happened there?’ Not, ‘Didn’t you watch the movie and learn anything about human hubris from the movie?’ They don’t say that.” Shapiro added: “People are yelling at us that these aren’t real dire wolves. But no one has ever questioned whether the dinosaurs in ‘Jurassic Park’ are real dinosaurs.” While the debate is still open, Lindsey said she invites anyone curious about the creatures to visit La Brea Tar Pits to see some of the “real dire wolves” that they have excavated at the site. “It’s a really cool opportunity — one that you don’t get in almost any other city in the world — to come and really see the incredible diversity of large animals that lived here until very recently,” Lindsey said. Kaitlyn Huamani is a reporting fellow at the Los Angeles Times. She previously interned with The Times’ Entertainment and Arts section and with the entertainment section at the Associated Press. She also interned at People Magazine as a part of the American Society of Magazine Editors’ internship program. A New Jersey native, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in journalism. Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map You can spend all morning scanning the program to analyze how the race will unfold only to be stuck with a bunch of losing tickets the person in your party who just liked the name of the horse is holding a 12-1 winner If you prefer betting on names and connections we’ve got just the horse for you that is racing at Keeneland on Thursday Basketball and horse racing will collide in the first race when “Brea from Three” makes its debut. Named for Kentucky sharpshooter Koby Brea the 2-year-old is among eight entries in a 4.5-furlong sprint Brea from Three is trained by John Ennis and will be ridden by Walter Rodriguez He has some decent workouts on his resume but has 15-1 morning line odds the name will lower those odds drastically by post-time even though this race is in Wesley Ward’s wheelhouse The trainer dominates these 2-year-old sprints and has two starters as the top two choices in this race at Keeneland Koby Brea is not the first Kentucky Wildcat to find his name in a program at Keeneland. Benny Snell often celebrated touchdowns by showing off the Snell Yeah tattoo on his stomach. A horse was named Snell Yeah back in 2019 and primarily raced at Churchill Downs. It finished second to earn a start in the Bashford Manor Stakes and ultimately ended his career on a high with a win at Indiana Grand. Top 101Trump, SabanDuo's NIL order blasted Hot32026 NFL Mock DraftTodd McShay looks ahead By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein the horse came in second at Keeneland to Extra Anejo who won a stakes race on the Tuesday Blue Grass Stakes card Tshiebwe is a gelding who is still active and won his last start in March in a claiming race at Gulfstream Park but it’s clear he left his mark on Big Blue Nation the seventh-most in UK single-season history Brea ranks 14th in single-season three-point field goal percentage after the Dayton transfer knocked down 43.46% of his attempts Subscribe to the KSR YouTube Channel for press conferences, interviews, original shows, fan features, and exclusive content. Join the conversation and talk about this article and all things Kentucky Sports in the new KSR Message Board. Hello, friends. I don't know about you, but I'm still hurting. 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The greatest weakness in the sport of horse racing was what defined success on the sport's biggest stage at the Kentucky Derby. It was a... On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media As part of its consent agenda, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission has approved plans to redevelop car rental business in the Fairfax neighborhood with a mixed-use apartment building The proposed project from Samuel Einhorn of 361 North La Brea, LLC, filed last September with the City of Los Angeles Plans call for the construction of a new six-story building featuring 40 one- and two-bedroom apartments above approximately 2,100 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space and parking for 16 vehicles City Planning Commission approval was required for the issuance of density bonus incentives to permit a larger structure than otherwise allowed by zoning rules. In exchange, four apartments would be set aside for rent as affordable housing at the very low-income level Architect Edward Carlson is designing the proposed podium-type building which would be clad in white stucco and include a central courtyard The project site, located at the southwest corner of Oakwood and La Brea Avenues, sits just south of a property at La Brea and Melrose Avenue where a similar project with 66 apartments is planned Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram / Bluesky The Kentucky Wildcats brought in Koby Brea last year for his three-point shooting but would also become a fan favorite along the way for what he did on the court He averaged 11.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game and shot 43% from three-point range he became known for his friendly attitude and the time he freely spent with fans he took to social media to say goodbye to Big Blue Nation as he prepares for he next step of his career Brea's message addressed both teammates and fans during his time at both Dayton and Kentucky He also announces intention to enter the NBA draft There's no doubt that Brea will be missed in Lexington and by Big Blue Nation Every Kentucky fan wishes him the best on the future 2025-05-05T07:41:43-07:00May 5 2025-05-02T09:39:58-07:00May 2 2025-05-02T08:40:53-07:00May 2 2025-05-04T09:32:06-07:00April 30 2025-04-30T17:06:48-07:00April 30 At its meeting on Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a final environmental impact report for the planned makeover of the La Brea Tar Pit and George C. Page Museum campus on the Miracle Mile.  Weiss/Manfredi headlined the design team for the master plan project along with designer Karin Fong of imaginary forces Robert Perry of Perry and Associates Collaborative Architect Brenda Levin was also involved in the master plan The Board of Supervisors has dedicated a total of $22 million to the project thus far which has gone to conceptual and schematic design services The Museum Foundation which backs the project is currently in the process of establishing fundraising goals to cover the bulk of construction costs A staff report indicates that the Museum Foundation is expected to request additional financial support from the County in fiscal year 2027-28 A makeover of the La Brea Tar Pits, which is expected to occur in phases over a roughly seven-year period, would ensure that museum row continues to see construction in the years ahead. Next door, work is currently underway for LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, a Peter Zumthor-designed structure which spans across Wilshire Boulevard. Join us for a guided walking tour of the Miracle Mile Apartments Historic District which boasts a stunning collection of historic multifamily buildings Conservancy invites you to a special spring tour: HOME is Miracle Mile Apartments Historic District and Park La Brea the Miracle Mile Apartments Historic District was officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places—and with good reason is home to an impressive range of revival-style buildings studded with impressive architectural details and even more unique stories Tourgoers will learn about the area’s development along Wilshire Boulevard as they visit charming apartment buildings designed to provide working Angelenos with space This tour will also include visiting historic Park La Brea L.A.’s largest garden apartment community and one of the biggest apartment developments in the United States Please note that Miracle Mile Apartments Historic District shares a similar history and types of structures to those found in the Beverly Fairfax Historic District which is also available to tour on April 19 $25 Members and Youth (under 18) | $30 General Public This tour is one of three special events on April 19th celebrating varying examples of multifamily structures and the neighborhoods they reside in which is dedicated to increasing awareness and visibility about L.A.’s robust yet fragile Meeting and parking information are provided in the reservation confirmation All participants in the Los Angeles Conservancy-sponsored Walking Tours knowingly and freely accept and assume all risks including contracting and/or transmitting COVID-19 and any other communicable diseases AND HOLD HARMLESS the Los Angeles Conservancy agents and other participants from any and all claims damages (including medical expenses and attorneys’ fees) or resulting from your voluntary attendance/participation in Walking Tours including contracting and/or transmitting COVID-19 and any other communicable diseases and any and all other injury All participants expressly waive the benefits of California Civil Code 1542 which provides that: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party Major funding for the Los Angeles Conservancy’s educational programs is provided by the LaFetra Foundation and the Kenneth T Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Visitation for Danielle Brea Noble Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Funeral Service for Danielle Brea Noble Add to Calendar Complete the form below to get directions for the Interment following funeral service for Danielle Brea Noble This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Plans for what could one day be the tallest building in the City of West Hollywood continue to inch forward, with the publication of a draft environmental study CIM Group, which recently razed the century-old Cemex plant at 1000 La Brea Avenue is seeking city approvals to redevelop the property with a 34-story building featuring 514 studio and two-bedroom apartments above 30,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a 674-car garage plans call for 128 of the apartments to be set aside as affordable and workforce housing Large Architecture is designing 1000 La Brea which would rise to an apex of approximately 377 feet Plans show a building that uses recesses and cutouts to create spaces for terrace decks and  outdoor gardens Proposed exterior materials including wood-finish metal mullions and canopies Billboards would be attached to the exterior of the structure at multiple sites including a development agreement and a zoning map amendment construction of 1000 La Brea is expected to occur over a roughly 32-month period commencing in October 2025 and concluding by June 2028 Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram New York native Koby Brea made the difference in Erin and Lisa's Kentucky basketball fandom as the mother-daughter duo from New York went from casuals to true blue believers strengthening their own relationship along the way Story by Maggie Davis and Nick Lazaroff, for BBN Tonight. 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The Office of the State Attorney works to protect the public from those who endanger, threaten, and degrade the security of the community and to protect the personal rights of those we serve...more State Attorney Larry Basford announces the newest addition to the circuit’s felony prosecutorial team – Brea Dearing With experience in both criminal and civil litigation Dearing brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to justice to our office “I am looking forward to returning to working in criminal court,” Dearing said “This position is particularly interesting to me as someone who loves this area of the state and is passionate about ensuring that it continues to be a safe place for families to live and work.” RELATED NEWS: Andrew Hosek joins State Attorney’s Office RELATED NEWS: Man who shot into home, wound one, sentenced to life Dearing’s legal career includes four years as an assistant public defender where she managed cases ranging from juvenile matters to homicides Her well-rounded litigation background will strengthen our ability to seek justice for victims and hold offenders accountable Dearing earned her law degree from the Florida State University College of Law She recently relocated back to the Florida Panhandle to be closer to family and friends State Attorney Larry Basford welcomed Dearing to the office “Brea Dearing’s dedication to the legal profession and her passion for this community are evident in her work We are thrilled to have her on our team and look forward to the positive impact she will make.” Please join us in welcoming Dearing to the State Attorney’s Office and the 14th Judicial Circuit If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request do not send electronic mail to this entity contact this office by phone or in writing Accuracy wins a maiden special weight at Santa Anita Park Repole has been vocal in his support for California racing in recent times which buoyed the owner's decision to send a flight of horses to West Coast-based conditioner Michael McCarthy the former assistant to Repole's right-hand trainer who exits a sixth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) Splendora enters the La Brea off a front-running allowance score sprinting 6 1/2 furlongs including a last-out tally over older rivals in the Bayakoa Stakes (G3) on Breeders' Cup weekend Sign up for BloodHorse Daily Photo: Skip DicksteinHope Road wins the Bayakoa Stakes at Del Mar "She’s getting better and better," Baffert said of Hope Road after her Bayakoa victory "We’re developing her in a slow It’s good to have these kind of horses We were very fortunate to train her mother (grade 1 winner Marley’s Freedom) and she can run farther than her mother She’s speed; she’s really fast.” Tamara started back in training during the summer Del Mar meet and was denied by a nose in her long-anticipated return Nov Entries: La Brea S. presented by Don Julio (G1)Santa Anita Park News and commentary about the American food system The author of ‘Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership,’ talks about her family’s farming history the lasting impact of land loss for Black people By left to right: Bridgeman Images for One World/Random House and Inari Briana) Brea Baker remembers spending a lot of time in her grandparents’ New Jersey home with piles of paper everywhere worked to ensure the family was never tricked out of anything rightfully theirs considering the precarity of Black land ownership in the American South Her grandfather stressed the importance of keeping a paper trail such as receipts for property taxes and deed records to prove ownership Baker was an undergrad at Yale in 2015 when the Black Lives Matter movement—just two years into its existence—started to grow more questions about her family’s story and their relationship to land and  saw how that history connected to her student activism Then, in 2019, her grandfather passed away. She was left with half-opened conversations, but they created enough of a blueprint for her to begin piecing together the Baker family’s multigenerational farming legacy through historical research. Her findings led her to write her debut book, Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership in which she lays out the violent expulsion of Black farmers and landowners across the American South “We need to get to a place where most Americans finally believe that we need to address the legacy of slavery and start talking about what that would look like.” and an argument for Black Americans to return to rural life It reveals the deliberate ways in which agricultural policies and Jim Crow violence harmed the Black land economy Baker also describes the many land-return and reparations advocacy movements reshaping the conversation around Black and Indigenous land stewardship The book opens with a brief history of U.S. governmental policies, starting in the late 1700s, that stripped Indigenous communities of land and wealth. Baker then covers the sharecropping economy and the Great Migration spanning the mid-1800s through the early 20th century when Black people transitioned from enslavement to a level of autonomy Rooted takes us into the present day by laying out the case for reparations as a foundational policy for racial and environmental justice in the United States she raises chickens and fruits and vegetables like spinach and tomatoes on an acre of land she shares with her wife and son in Atlanta We spoke to her recently about the deeply personal and important historical events she’s covered in her book and her thoughts on where the land justice movement goes from here Tell me about your family’s farming legacy and story of land ownership The first [Black] person in my family to own land was my great-great-great grandfather on the paternal side of my family—so we have this longstanding legacy of farming and land ownership Louis W Baker had two sons who helped him maintain the farmland in Warren County mostly due to a significant dispossession period during the 20th century for Black farmers and landowners This was due to predatory property tax increases and debt much of that land ended up in the hands of corporations and the state and many of his siblings ended up traveling north by way of the Great Migration and that ultimately whittled away at the ability to maintain the farm as a family-owned business My grandfather spent his entire pension buying more land that he would eventually retire on with my grandmother and we [the Baker family] started to bring back the farming and she makes these incredible juices and hot sauce—all from what she grows What was the spark that ignited you to turn your activism and family research into a book I was learning about my family and feeling so much around Tulsa and [the Wilmington Massacre] and so many other stories So much of your ability to remain connected to agriculture depends on growing your own food and on having access to land “We have so many elders around us; before they become ancestors Ask them about their first experiences on land.” and there’s been no real commitment to anything connected to reparations even though many of us have a full record of being defrauded I felt like my grandfather died trying to make something happen for our family but there’s this story he wanted to tell you explore the importance of marronage—the act of freeing oneself from slavery and building an independent community How does marronage manifest in communities today Maroon communities created what they wanted to see for themselves marronage shows up in how we make ourselves independent of the federal government while still holding the government accountable There are no real ways to be a non-taxpayer Many of us are still practicing marronage while being citizens of this country and demanding what our citizenship is supposed to include The Black Panther Party was an example of a very maroon-like entity providing the things the community lacked We can find marronage in something as simple as community gardens: We’re going to feed and depend on one another my wife and I get way more eggs than we can use from our chickens we give them to the family and to our neighbors we sell at a heavily discounted price to friends and co-workers Our neighbors know they can come to us if needed and they’re looking out for us in return which is what maroon communities have been about you write that during the Reconstruction Era land-owning Black people had to learn how to not just own the land but also how to commodify it quickly How did that shift their relationship to land Commodification is a form of capitalizing off of something so we start to see the emergence of Black capitalism of becoming part of this economy to survive but that was simply one’s job in the community [Our] ancestors had to go from that communalism to being the lowest rung of society as a slave to then finding a way to make a living off [agriculture] We had to learn how to put a price on one crop versus another a price that would make sense to white people Trying to figure out a space to be a citizen and part of this agri-economy as a Black person was a delicate dance I know when there’s too much water in the air and when there’s too little water in the air but now they [our ancestors] had to learn the psychology [and business] of making a profit while working with unsavory actors It required double consciousness Reparations for Black land theft is a subject you explore in the book How do those conversations make space for one another it starts with Black and Indigenous people being in community with one another more We also need to look honestly at Black history and Indigenous history in this country and acknowledge that both cultures have always had an abundance mindset regarding land that it could be held communally and benefit all of us “This country was built on Indigenous genocide It is a white supremacist idea that only some of us can have land It is a capitalist idea that the people who own the land would not be those who work it We need to get into the nitty-gritty and be open to the tension Reparations and landback should be multi-pronged approaches where people can access resources and assets in the form that works for them there is a need for both groups to be in solidarity I do believe we owe each other something—honesty How do we work together and make the case for justice simultaneously so that we are not pitted against each other it’s all stolen land that our ancestors worked on This country was built on Indigenous genocide The Pigford vs. Glickman case which resulted in $1.15 billion in settlements for Black farmers in 1999 and 2010 is considered a hallmark case in addressing alleged discrimination by the USDA What have been the lasting ripple effects of the settlement—good and bad I’ll start with the bad to end on a high note The negative outcome of the case is that many white people believe that those settlements were reparations Any new addressing of the issue feels like reverse racism We ran into that issue in 2021 when the Biden administration attempted to pass debt-relief legislation for marginalized farmers It was portrayed in the media to be only for Black farmers White farmers saw it as a threat that Black farmers were going to be compensated again and reacted by suing for reverse racism which kept that money tied up in the courts the message that traveled farthest was that Black farmers were getting money But many Black farmers did not qualify anymore because they no longer owned their land If you were already bankrupted and had no money And if you didn’t keep specific records of the debt from the decades that case specified One of the good things about the settlements that did go through is that they kept many farms alive It was the first time that the government acknowledged that they did not do right by Black farmers and attempted to address it It was also the first time that the government held the USDA accountable I believe that about 20,000 Black farmers and families benefited from the settlements we still have less than 1 percent of rural land currently owned by Black people The problem of the widening racial wealth gap and the lack of Black farming families in the South is still not solved What do you hope people take away from your book I hope that Black people feel seen and excited to talk to their elders whether those people are biologically related to them or not We have so many elders around us; before they become ancestors Ask them about their first experiences on land and understand why people do what they do so that we know what we’re fighting against and for We need to get to a place where most Americans finally believe that we need to address the legacy of slavery and start talking about what that would look like I would want everyone to leave the book filled with urgency to act. That starts with learning about your family history through projects like Where’s My Land which helps Black families reclaim stolen land It also looks like working to preserve cultural traditions through food It also starts with understanding the fact that we’re never going to get to a post-racial America without some form of reparations This interview has been edited for length and clarity and we count on our members to keep producing our award-winning work Readers like you are the reason why we’re able to keep digging deep into stories you won’t find anywhere else. When you become a member your support directly funds our journalism—from paying our reporters to keeping the internet on in our remote offices across the United States Your membership will also come with great benefits which is full of relevant and timely reporting and online salons as a way to engage with reporters Iris M. Crawford is a climate journalist with grassroots organizing roots. She has reported on solutions around the just transition, environmental science, decarbonization, and more. Her work has appeared in NPQ, The Guardian, San Francisco Chronicle, Sojourners AGU’s Eos, and Prism, among other publications. She is a board member of the Uproot Project, and she lives in New York City. Read more > By By By By Can the state’s vaunted regenerative agriculture programs—and its fight against climate change—continue without stronger local support By By By By We have upgraded our membership systemPlease check your mailbox for a secure link to sign in and set up a new password If you have any questions or need help, please email info@civileats.com Koby Brea is ready to start the next chapter of his basketball career Brea announced Saturday he has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft. A projected second-round pick in ESPN’s latest mock draft the fifth-year shooting guard exhausted his college eligibility this past season He began his career with a four-year run at Dayton before transferring to Kentucky for the 2024-25 season and I wouldn’t change mine for anything,” Brea wrote on social media “Every step of my journey has shaped me into the person I am today and I’m truly grateful for all the ups and downs I’ve experienced throughout my college career I’m excited for the next chapter of my life… I’m proud to announce that I’ll be declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft.” ESPN has Brea slotted as the 54th overall pick in June’s NBA Draft to the Indiana Pacers. The folks at Bleacher Report have Brea going 52nd overall to the Washington Wizards Blessed 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/SYPHdVMnaI Clocking in at 6-foot-7, 215 pounds, Brea’s size and elite outside shooting skills have him on the edge of hearing his name called come draft night. The 22-year-old was mostly a role player across his first three seasons at Dayton (2020-23) but had a breakout campaign in 2023-24 with the Flyers that saw him lead the entire country in three-point percentage at 49.8 percent. With hopes of putting his name onto a bigger stage, he went into the transfer portal last offseason and was a hot commodity. Kentucky won out, beating out a few Blue Bloods in the process, and Brea immediately became a necessary piece to Mark Pope‘s first Kentucky team Brea finished the 2024-25 campaign averaging 11.6 points and 1.3 assists in 28.1 minutes per outing across 36 games played (16 as a starter) an SEC-leading 43.5 percent from deep on 5.9 attempts per contest the New York native greatly improved his playmaking and defense developing himself into more than just a three-point shooter His size and shooting abilities will attract scouts but Brea possesses other intangibles that could help him get him drafted The 2025 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25-26 in Brooklyn Want more Kentucky Basketball intel? Join KSR Plus for access to bonus content and KSBoard, KSR’s message board, to chat with fellow Cats fans and get exclusive scoop. “Yeah, I don’t know who’s in charge of the jerseys and all that but they’re going to go through some trouble to get mine,” Brea said in the postgame press conference I walk in the locker room and I’m able to put this jersey on Just to be able to put it on is just super special.” Again, taking off the uniform meant the beginning of the end for some of these players’ short times at Kentucky. Losing that season with this team and that fanbase was a lot for some of them, like Brea, to take. “Then, you know, just to have my brothers? You know, we were all strangers when we first got here and we didn’t have a lot of time to really, to bond and get to know each other and, you know, make this possible. We just did. So, like, we’re all a big family now,” said Brea. everybody has greeted me with open arms and they’ve been amazing to me and my family.” This season was all that Brea wanted it to be at Kentucky besides the end. That’s why he couldn’t be more appreciative for choosing to transfer to Lexington for his final college season. “It’s been everything I’ve wanted it to be and more so I’m just happy with my experience here, for sure,” Brea said. LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio The Brea Olinda Unified School District is asking voters to approve a property tax increase to fund $160 million in renovation and repair projects At least 55% of voters need to approve Measure H for it to pass Official title on the ballot: Brea Olinda Unified School District Improvement Measure A "yes" vote means: The district can borrow $160 million to construct new buildings repair and renovate existing public schools A "no" vote means: The district cannot borrow $160 million to construct new buildings BOUSD serves close to 6,000 students across 10 schools The district wants money to fix up the 108-year-old Brea Junior High; repair roofs and electrical systems; remove asbestos and lead; and modernize classrooms and labs A bond is basically a loan that a school district takes out and which property owners in that school district pay back through property taxes If at least 55% of voters approve Measure H the Brea Olinda Unified School District can issue up to $160 million in bonds to finance specific school facilities projects LAist asked BOUSD to name its top priorities for bond funding The district estimates the bond would cost property owners that live within the school district's boundaries an average of $39 per $100,000 of assessed value each year There’s also a possibility that the district could get additional state funding if Prop Districts cannot spend bond money on employee salaries and are required to commission independent audits of bond spending When California voters approved the creation of the lottery the law required 34 cents of every dollar to fund education In 2010 lawmakers changed the rules giving the lottery the mandate to “maximize” funding for education Critics of bonds often say the cost to property owners is too high and question why school districts with declining enrollment need money for construction when they’re serving fewer students but it should be judicious because it raises property taxes at the local level,” said Susan Shelley The Association has not taken a position on specific local bonds other than LAUSD’s $9 billion Measure US (no) and on Prop Shelley said voters weighing school bonds should carefully consider how the school spent previous bond funding and the plans for future projects “You should have confidence that the priorities are right,” Shelley said say no and make [the district] come back to you with a better plan.” No individual or group submitted an argument in opposition to the bond to the O.C State law lays out several accountability measures for local school district bonds While districts identify projects that could benefit from improvements that list is not a guarantee of which projects will be funded There are often years of community meetings and permitting between the passage of a bond and the start of construction though minor renovation projects could be completed sooner The bond authorized by Measure H would be paid back — with 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is — a choice If readers do not choose to step up and donate the future of fact-based news in Southern California will not be as strong LAist will remain a voice you know and trust Kopion wins the La Brea Stakes at Santa Anita Park It was a case of like father, like daughter in the $301,500 La Brea Stakes (G1) Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park we had a bunch of family and friends fly in for the race," said Spendthrift owner Eric Gustavson "It was such a crazy day because we had Tamara running (in the La Brea) and then she scratched We got a text from (trainer) Richard (Mandella) this morning While Kopion didn't pack the résumé of her grade 1-winning stablemate Tamara the chestnut fashioned herself a graded winner earlier this year with a 5 3/4-length romp in the Santa Ynez Stakes (G3) Touted for the Kentucky Oaks (G1) following that performance she was runner-up in the Las Virgenes Stakes (G3) and fourth in the Santa Anita Oaks (G2) before being sent to the sidelines Kopion took command and was uncatchable the rest of the journey storming to the wire 2 3/4 lengths the best Kopion ($77.40) stopped the timer in 1:22.08 for seven furlongs on a fast main track The filly's Hall of Fame trainer was one of the few in attendance not surprised by her electrifying exhibition "Kopion has been getting better and better She's trained really well—so well that I didn't mind that we left Tamara at home," Mandella said after the race "We've had plenty of time to get her ready to run If you're fast it can be a long way to go and if you're a long-distance horse you have a lot to make up Every neighborhood has its share of quirky residents and bizarre occurrences that make for interesting gossip but not many can claim a loping Roman charioteer a ghostly apparition and a parade of elephants almost anything could happen and usually did while living in Park La Brea (PLB) in the 1950s was cast as Judah Ben-Hur in the eponymous film He apparently delighted his neighbors by periodically marching around the grounds in his costume was working in the complex’s storage area and heard high-heel shoes clacking behind her The first renters moved into two-story garden apartments built along the Fairfax border of the property in 1944 Apartment towers were added in response to the critical need for housing after World War II The development was completed in 1952 with the opening of the 18th 13-story tower the maximum building height allowed in Los Angeles at that time CONTEMPORARY photo above shows re-painted Park La Brea tower cafe and theater and garden apartment townhouses The public and the press lauded PLB’s mid-century take on Colonial Revivalism and modern spacious interiors that lent themselves to gracious décor One-bedroom tower apartments in 1952 rented for $115 to $140 per month; now the same (upgraded) apartments are $2,400 to $3,100 More than 10,000 people live in 4,250 units making it the largest housing development west of the Mississippi River The garden apartments and towers are spread over 150 landscaped acres; its footprint is about the size of the original Disneyland Today Park La Brea buzzes with a diverse group of residents seniors (a dozen or so have lived in PLB since the 1950s) college students on semester-in-Los Angeles programs (for Boston University Several people who work for PLB’s management company or for Prime Residential prefer to reside where they work some of them having lived at PLB for decades An astonishing array of celebrities also has lived in Park La Brea other celebrities who joined the community include K-Earth’s “Shotgun Tom” Kelly Pollard (best known as the getaway driver in “Bonnie and Clyde”) Broadway actress Patricia Morison (“Kiss Me Kate,” “The King and I”) and “Moonstruck” actress Olympia Dukakis (who lived in PLB when filming in Los Angeles) the composer of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” was a resident Park La Brea has formed the backdrop to many a Hollywood scene including for the television series “Bosch,” which used a two-bedroom garden apartment in some episodes LANDSCAPED GARDENS are a prominent part of Park La Brea With studios and one-to-four-bedroom apartments two-story garden apartments and rooms with a view in the towers plus all the greenery and upgraded amenities Park La Brea continues to be relevant into its ninth decade “One of the great things about Park La Brea is there are so many options Category: Real Estate Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Kentucky guard Koby Brea (4) handles the ball against Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Kentucky forward Andrew Carr (7) scores against Illinois guard Tre White (22) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Kentucky guard Koby Brea (4) handles the ball against Illinois guards Kasparas Jakucionis and Tre White (22) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Kentucky guard Collin Chandler (5) scores a three-point basket against Illinois during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament defends against Kentucky guard Koby Brea in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday Kentucky guard Lamont Butler (1) attempts a three-point basket against Illinois during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Kentucky head coach Mark Pope talks to his team against Illinois in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday Illinois forward Will Riley (7) drives against Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday Kentucky guard Lamont Butler (1) reacts against Illinois in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reaches for a rebound against Kentucky center Amari Williams (22) in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) looks to pass the ball against Kentucky guard Collin Chandler (5) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Kentucky center Amari Williams (22) reacts against Illinois in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kentucky is joining its former coach in the Sweet 16 The Wildcats believe they have their new coach to thank for it Koby Brea matched a career high with 23 points and Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75 on Sunday to advance beyond the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend for the first time since they reached the Elite Eight in 2019 2 seed and Southeastern Conference rival Tennessee on Friday in Indianapolis The Wildcats have already beaten the Volunteers twice this season “Who knows where we’re going to go from here what a blessing to be around this group,” coach Mark Pope said regardless of the situation,” Kentucky center Amari Williams said of his coach Kentucky overcame a multitude of injuries to get to that point after Pope spent the offseason essentially assembling a roster from scratch “We’ve got a lot of underdogs on this team a lot of people who’ve been doubted just through our life,” Butler said a fifth-year senior who spent his first four seasons at Dayton shot 10 of 16 from the floor and scored 10 straight Kentucky points during one second-half stretch Otega Oweh had 15 points and Butler added 14 for Kentucky Tomislav Ivisic 19 and Kasparas Jakucionis 13 for the sixth-seeded Illini (22-13) But the Illini committed four turnovers in the first 5 1/2 minutes Sunday as Kentucky went on an early 9-0 run to pull ahead for good really intense from the jump,” Boswell said “They were making stuff uncomfortable for us.” Illinois only trailed 35-32 when Kentucky’s Trent Noah drew a foul on Jake Davis while attempting a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left in the first half Noah made two of the ensuing three free throws to make it 37-32 at the break and then Kentucky opened the second half with 10 straight points Amari Williams capped the spurt by converting a steal into a dunk giving Kentucky a 47-32 lead with 17:10 left “That game was decided at the start of the game and the start of the second half,” Illinois coach Brad Underwood said Illinois got within 74-68 on Boswell’s jumper with 1:36 remaining Illinois: The Illini’s standout players from Friday didn’t do enough against Kentucky Will Riley scored 22 points and shot 8 of 12 against Xavier 10 assists and nine rebounds in the Xavier game He had two assists and six turnovers Sunday Illinois shot 28.1% (9 of 32) from 3-point range after making 40% of its attempts from beyond the arc against Xavier Kentucky: The Wildcats showcased their depth in the first half Kentucky led 13-10 when Oweh picked up his second foul and outscored the Illini 24-22 while he was on the bench for the remainder of the half RENDERING shows a view from the land bridge                               Courtesy of NHMLAC Plans to reshape the La Brea Tar Pits & Museum came closer to reality last month when the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) on Feb It rests on the 23-acre park donated to the community by George Allan Hancock in 1924 a total of $22 million has been allotted for the proposed project and fundraising is underway at the site at 5801 Wilshire Blvd “The certification of the EIR was a significant step forward for the project and we hope to be able to share a concrete timeline for construction soon,” said museum spokesperson Amy Hood “La Brea Tar Pits is one of L.A.’s most iconic destinations and we plan to be able to welcome visitors to L.A Construction timing will take this into consideration.”                                         Photo courtesy of Ann Rubin New York-based Weiss / Manfredi’s design includes renovating the existing museum 40,000-square-foot building with two theaters When the La Brea Tar Pits Loops and Lenses scientists and visitors of all ages will be able to step back in time — way back — to learn about the last major episode of global climate change and to consider possible solutions for our own time But much of what people like about the expansive park — open green space its many trees and serving as a migratory stop for birds — will be removed The Miracle Mile Residential Association (MMRA) has been in lock step with the Audubon Society in opposition of the new design since it was first presented for its endangerment to birds and other wildlife demolition of 200 trees and loss of open space and [people] don’t need to be hectored with [climate change or] any kind of message,” said Greg Goldin president of the Los Angeles Audubon Society “The final EIR corrected some factual deficiencies in response to our comments glass railings and extensive night lighting “But they have not backed off their unfortunate plans to cut a large number of the trees remaining in the park which is made even worse by the tree losses from other projects in the last decade.” Some 330 trees are rooted in the park site SITE PLAN of the La Brea Tar Pits Loops and Lenses “We plan to replace more trees than the number removed and the new trees will be native species better suited to the climate,” said Hood Many of the public comments during the environmental review process were about the trees a Carthay Circle resident who has long worked to save the open-space park and its beloved trees She questions who is looking at the overall development of the block and the Mile as a whole with several high-rise developments in the works.These include the 42-story Mirabel; Onni Group’s 708 Cloverdale Projects set to reach 43-stories; Onni’s Wilshire Courtyard’s two buildings (35- and 41-stories); and the Metro construction of two subway stops along Wilshire Boulevard There is also expansion underway at the Holocaust Museum LA and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and the new Academy Museum opened a few years ago The daily grind of out-of-scale developments “The MMRA has always welcomed the general notion of the park and museum expanding to accommodate the people who visit We’ve always wanted to see the museum thrive.” in combination with the overdevelopment of the remainder of the site by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art represents one more step toward the total replacement of the remaining bits of open active programming and sterilized landscape Where will the nature persist after cutting down 200 trees How will the ecological contiguity of land be maintained People and wildlife need parks with fewer buildings visitors will be able to peek into a glass-enclosed Fossil Lab to see ongoing discoveries and the extensive collections Exhibition space will increase by 20 percent Animal images will be projected at night on the new building’s windows dire wolves and other Ice Age animals who walked the grounds here millenia ago — before being pulled into the sticky tar below — will be featured in the new exhibition building Shade will be added at the existing outdoor classroom and fossil dig at Pit 91 where visitors will be able to see sticky asphalt oozing up from the ground below while watching scientists work in real time AERIAL VIEW rendering of the central lawn during the evening at the La Brea Tar Pits site More shade is planned to welcome visitors at the entry plaza at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Curson Avenue which also will feature an Ice Age-era Pleistocene garden A second entryway on Sixth Street will be for school groups Native plantings that support local wildlife and birdwatching areas will be in the park A rooftop café and “Tar Bar” will offer refreshments and views and it is right on our doorstep,” Lori Bettison-Varga president of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County told us when the project was first announced in 2023 “It gives us a very good glimpse into the last global climate change episode — understanding what happened back then Visit tarpits.org/reimagine Category: News “Yeah, I don’t know who is in charge of the jerseys and all that, but they’re going to go through some trouble to get mine,” he said, drawing a laugh from the media members in the room, “It’s still surreal every time I walk in the locker room, and I’m able to put this jersey on. Just from everything I have dealt with, everything I have been through, where I come from, just to put it on, it’s super special. “Just to have my brothers, we were all strangers when we first got here, and we didn’t have a lot of time really to bond and get to know each other and make this possible, what we just did. We’re all a big family now, and BBN has been amazing. They made this dream a reality for real for me. Ever since I stepped onto campus, they have greeted me with open arms and been amazing to me and my family. It’s been everything I have wanted and more.” Lamont Butler echoed his teammates, thanking Kentucky fans for embracing them from the start. “Coach Pope brought together guys I will call brothers for the rest of my life. I’m grateful God gave me the opportunity to be around these people.” Of course, you’d love to hear this stuff after your team wins a national championship, not after a loss to your rival in the Sweet 16, but this team’s legacy extends past one game. When asked if he learned anything about himself under the spotlight at Kentucky, Pope thought for a minute and shared something he heard a few days ago, which he believes applies to his first Kentucky squad. and I actually think it’s true and these guys have been incredible examples of this something that goes like this: If the spotlight on you is brighter than the light that comes from within you these guys have an amazing light coming out of each of them Pope said that by keeping the focus on helping others he and his players have been able to rise above self-doubt which we’ve seen time and time again this season as the team has faced adversity of course we all have doubts every single day but when it’s about something more important than just ourselves and you just spend all your time trying to figure out how we’re supposed to make a difference “What they did on the basketball court is incredible but what they did for each other and this community is bigger and it’s going to last longer and mean more.” but the fun they brought back to Kentucky Basketball will outshine the sad final chapter More postgame coverage is on the way on the KSR YouTube Channel. 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Through the first four games of the Wildcats' 2024-25 campaign Brea had made a scorching 78.9% (15 for 19) of his 3-point attempts he's still within striking distance of topping the national chart for the second time in as many seasons He shrugs off the title of "college basketball's best 3-point shooter," however a callback to Florentino's mention of his former pupil's humility "I'm always focused on what I have to do as a player for my team to succeed and they trust in me a lot — and they're willing to pass it that's all you want: You want to have the confidence and trust of your teammates." "Koby is one of a kind, man," fifth-year senior forward Andrew Carr said “I think it’s got to be a little bit of God-given touch and talent We see that and just the way the ball comes off his hand He thinks it’s going in; we all think it’s going in every single time." For all the praise he receives — and rightly so — for his shooting touch, Brea isn't satisfied. He's striving for more ways to frustrate foes. Even if those areas hadn't been his calling card during the four-season run with the Flyers He doesn't really provide for teammates much that's why I don't have him ranked as highly as some of UK's other transfers." "That was something that I focused on a lot this summer: just U evolving from a shooter to an all-around player," he said "I continue to be labeled as 'a shooter,' and I want to be more than that That label — that he's "just a shooter" — is bothersome to Brea "I know that there's a lot more to my game," he said so I understand why they might feel that way you just want to keep evolving and keep growing I think I've been doing a pretty good job of that — and thanks to the coaches for that When Brea was in town with Dayton for previous matchups versus Fordham, all of Monsignor Scanlan's teams — varsity and varsity B JV and freshman — were on hand to support him He'll have a sizable cheering section at "The World's Most Famous Arena," too he's gonna have the Dominican crew in there waiting on his arrival," Florentino said "So I know he's definitely gonna look to put on a show." Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on X at @RyanABlack playKentucky fans go wild after Koby Brea sinks trey (0:25)Kentucky fans jump to their feet after Koby Brea drills a 3-pointer Koby Brea scored 23 points and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to lead No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida 106-100 on Saturday in Lexington handing the Gators their first loss of the season The Gators (13-1, 0-1 SEC) had cut an 80-69 Kentucky lead to 89-87 on Walter Clayton Jr.'s free throws with 4:40 remaining, but Lamont Butler hit a 3 as the shot clock wound down and added two free throws to help the Wildcats (12-2 you should quit right now and find a new job," Kentucky coach Mark Pope said just incredible performance after incredible performance going down the line Clayton scored 33 points, 12 of those in Florida's 18-9 run before Butler's 3 with 3:42 left. Alijah Martin scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half to rally Florida after Kentucky took a 52-42 halftime lead Butler finished with 19 points and eight assists as Kentucky placed six players in double digits Brea played 22 minutes and shot 8-of-11 overall you're hard-pressed to make a real cogent argument that he's not the best shooter in the country The Gators used offensive rebounding to take an early lead and then battled their way back in the second half thanks in part to 15 offensive boards that led to 31 second-chance points Kentucky was outrebounded 12-2 and trailed 20-11 Kentucky held a 16-9 rebounding edge and a 10-point halftime lead Florida cut the Kentucky lead to 70-69 at the 12:05 mark of the second half when coach Todd Golden took a 30-second timeout who had held their previous four opponents to 20% shooting on 3-pointers allowed the Wildcats to shoot 48.3% from the arc with 14 made 3s Both teams return to action Tuesday night. Florida hosts top-ranked Tennessee while Kentucky goes on the road to Georgia Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.