LA’s Roman Catholic schools faced challenges; the pandemic helped shut six of them down

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• 2 Catholic elementary schools in the San Fernando Valley are among those closing due to low enrollment LOS ANGELES — Six Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are closing due to low enrollment, shifting demographics and financial difficulties, with the coronavirus pandemic likely providing the final nail in their coffins, Archdiocese officials said. The following schools will be consolidated with other area Catholic schools at the end of the 2020-21 school year: — Assumption School (Los Angeles) — Blessed Sacrament School (Hollywood) — St. Catherine of Sienna School (Reseda) — St. Ferdinand School (San…
• Muralist revitalizes Danny Trejo’s intense, tough-guy gaze on Pacoima wall PACOIMA >> It’s Van Nuys Boulevard. There’s the auto insurance business, the trailer-rental lot, the travel agency, the restaurant — and Danny Trejo’s eyes. Juan Hector Ponce and muralist Levi Ponce, celebrate restoring the iconic Danny Trejo mural in Pacoima on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Muralist Levi Ponce works on restoring his iconic Danny Trejo mural in Pacoima on Monday, March 29, 2021. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Sound…
• Angels delight fans with late rally for Opening Day victory The Angels and the White Sox take the field for the National Anthem during their season opener on Thursday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) Angels fans line up outside Angel Stadium for Thursday’s season opener against the White Sox. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds With the new COVID-19 restrictions fans are separated from other fans in Angel Stadium for season opening game against the White Sox…
• Angels’ Shohei Ohtani develops blister, loses to Dodgers in final spring training start The Dodgers’ Will Smith (16) is congratulated by teammates Max Muncy, left, and A.J. Pollock after hitting a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning of Monday’s Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) The Dodgers’ Corey Seager (5) rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the bottom of the second inning during their game against the Angels at Dodger Stadium, Friday, Mar. 29,…
• Lakers offense slumps in loss to Clippers Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel , left, stands next to Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday, April 4, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, left, tries to disatract Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroeder (17) as Schroeder prepares to shoot during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 4, 2021, in…
• Summer weather warms the region, swell brings ocean thrills Beachgoers flocked to the sand on Wednesday, March 31, as a shot of hot weather hit Southern California, bringing temperatures about 20 degrees higher than normal for this time of year. People didn’t waste the weather, laying out towels on the sand or getting into the chilly water, where a new south swell was filling in through the day. Beach goers lay on the sand just north of the Huntington Beach Pier in Huntington Beach, as summer-like temperatures reached nearly…
• Clippers hit 19 3-pointers, crush Bucks for 6th win in a row Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, goes up for a shot as Bucks forward Khris Middleton watches during the first half of Monday night’s game at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 29, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, center, shoots…
• See how fire engulfed 18-wheeler cab on 5 Freeway in San Fernando Valley The cab of a semi truck burst into flames late Friday and became fully involved in fire on the 5 Freeway in Pacoima, though the driver managed to get the rig out of lanes before jumping out of the cab unharmed. Los Angeles firefighters responded to the northbound 5 Freeway at the Van Nuys Boulevard off-ramp about 11:29 p.m. Friday, and took about 10 minutes to extinguish the blaze that fully engulfed the 18-wheeler’s cab, said a photographer at the…
• Tyler Ward relishing football move from snowy Colorado to sunny California Calabasas quarterback Tyler Ward (16) during their game against Birmingham at Birmingham High School in Lake Balboa, Friday, Mar. 26, 2021. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Calabasas quarterback Tyler Ward (16) during their game against Birmingham at Birmingham High School in Lake Balboa, Friday, Mar. 26, 2021. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds Calabasas quarterback Tyler Ward (16) during their game against Birmingham at Birmingham High School in Lake…
• Gambrell, Sharks hold off Kings late Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Moore, right, celebrates his goal with defenseman Austin Strand, left, and defenseman Kurtis MacDermid during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl, right, tries to get a shot past Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick, left, as center Gabriel Vilardi defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April…