finished a layup off an assist from Harden which guided the Tigers (17-7, 13-6 GPAC) to a 22-17 lead. The Ventura Botanical Gardens were barely planted before the Thomas fire burned through them in late 2017. Evers then finished at the rim off an offensive rebound and Schuch followed with a timely block on the defensive end of the floor as the game sat tied at 78-78. With under 90 seconds to play in the opening half, Zorr and Harden tallied a pair of layups and the Blue and Gray shot 68% from the field regardless of the two-point deficit. connected on a pair of baskets near the rim to keep the Tigers within striking distance. Durant had just 20 points against his old team while Irving had 23 and Harden added 19. Let Pink Sweats help you see L.A. in a new pink light with the song “Pink City.”, (Pedro Marroquin / Unsplash; Jade Cuevas / Los Angeles Times), 15 best places in L.A. to find some shade, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, One medical team’s journey: a patient in the ICU for months, on a medical device with no guarantee, Canada also will require air travelers to, Wondering what the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will look like? Here’s a timeline. Vincent Van Gogh’s artistic revolution was, during his life, a quiet one, done in the south of France and Auvers-sur-Oise, with a grand vision cloistered mostly in the mind of the artist. Explore California, the West and beyond with the weekly Escapes newsletter. Having Janice's hot, wet mouth working over my balls just doubled the pleasure, as she sucked and licked at my sack. A few weeks ago, I included here Google Arts & Culture’s virtual tour of Kenai Fjords National Park. Then the first Black ‘Bachelor’s’ season unraveled. Born January 9th, 1957 in Monroe County, he was the son of Charles Robert and Clara Ellen (Lucas) Harden Sr. His age is also probably intriguing to her as she looks for maturity in her next partner. Tickets are on sale now and cost $39.99 for off-peak times, $49.99 for peak times. Quick tip: If you want to visit the pier in person, go on a weekday to avoid crowds. I hope this weekend brings you some close-to-home adventures. With Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Barbara Wilshere, John Castle. For the sickest of the COVID-19 sick, ECMO has become a final option. Rachel Schnalzer is an audience engagement editor for the Los Angeles Times. Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. The Santa Monica Pier. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, I asked readers to send us their favorite L.A. dates. Mark your calendars, L.A. aesthetes: An ultra-immersive Vincent Van Gogh exhibit is arriving May 27. The Tigers conclude the season with a crucial matchup versus No. It’s still unknown, however, when travel will return to normal. “The sunflowers move in the wind, clouds float by, stars sparkle,” the show’s coproducer told Barajas. You can tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture with Google Arts & Culture’s virtual tour. The gardens are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Mondays. Good morning, travelers. (Michael Brosilow; photo illustration by Jade Cuevas / Los Angeles Times). “You get the sense that Van Gogh’s art comes to life.”. Escape into a Van Gogh painting this spring when the “Immersive Van Gogh” exhibit comes to Los Angeles. There’s no word yet on where the exhibit will be held, but COVID-19 guidelines (such as a mask requirement and temperature checks) will be in place. To look 10 years younger than the actual age is an amazing feat but to look almost 30 years younger is quite unheard of. Influencers, celebrities, dog walkers. Take a look and let me know if you have favorites among its collection of virtual experiences. The trio of Durant, Harden, and Irving didn’t necessarily go off for monstrous nights in their blowout win. She writes The Times’ business newsletter and travel newsletter. After reading people’s fond memories of the landmark, I did a little research and discovered its new “Secret Story Tour,” an interactive mobile app visitors can download to “solve location-based puzzles to unlock secrets and untold stories of the Pier.” The app is a fun way to learn about the pier’s long history, with plenty of photo opportunities built in. Rachel Chang, writing in Condé Nast Traveler, explains, Watch ice get removed from the Eiffel Tower. Road song ELLETTSVILLE - Charles Robert “Bob” Harden Jr., age 64, of Ellettsville died early Sunday morning, January 31, 2021, at I.U. Along with another Harden 3-pointer, Jeffrey Schuch (Dell Rapids, S.D.) A brief history of every hiker’s most indispensable garment: the puffer jacket. As Times staffer Julia Barajas reports, visitors to the exhibit will see some of Van Gogh’s most famous artworks projected onto half a million cubic feet of wall and floor space. Mathieu van der Poel won the third stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico week-long race with an impressive sprint after 219 kilometres from Monticiano to Gualdo Tadino to beat Belgian Wout van … But they face obstacles. converted a pair of free throws at the charity stripe as DWU shot 10-of-13 from the free-throw line, including 9-of-11 in the second half. Minutes later, Dakota Wesleyan secured its first lead of the contest as Nick Harden (Chicago, Ill.) secured a defensive rebound and converted a jump shot on the offensive end of the floor. Copyright 2021 Dakota News Now. ), who finished with eight points and nine rebounds, drilled a 3-pointer on the ensuing possession and DWU controlled a 15-13 lead. The club record is 10. A couple of weeks ago, Times reader Jared Harden emailed me about one of his favorite recreational areas: Simms Park in Bellflower. If you take the time to really observe your surroundings while on a hike, there are many creatures you may encounter. Koln Oppold (Sioux Falls, S.D. One beloved date destination that readers named over and over again? Hikers on a path at the Ventura Botanical Gardens in January. Become a subscriber. This dictionary, in both Old Norse to English and English to Old Norse versions, is derived from the sources listed at bottom. Last summer, Disney promised change. Times reader Jared Harden suggests taking a break at Simms Park in Bellflower. MITCHELL, S.D. Directed by Paul Annett. Perhaps only matched by Jane Fonda, Rexella Van Impe’s everlasting youth is unparalleled. Health Bloomington Hospital due to complications of Covid 19. Mark your calendars, L.A. aesthetes: An ultra-immersive Vincent Van Gogh exhibit is arriving May 27. Schnalzer graduated from Johns Hopkins University and worked at BuzzFeed and Snap before joining The Times in 2019. How a commune-like encampment in Echo Park became a flashpoint in L.A.’s homelessness crisis, A homeless encampment at Echo Park Lake has become a symbolically fraught case study of the rights to public spaces, Column One: She was dying of COVID-19. Following a 3-pointer by MID, Harden drove the lane for a basket at the rim and Dakota Wesleyan garnered a 26-20 advantage with 8:59 remaining. Shortly after … The Mediterranean-climate shrubs, trees and succulents are a treat for the eyes and nose, but even if you’re not a plant buff, the views of Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands and the Santa Monica Mountains make the gardens worth a visit. For six short years, visitors came to Echo Mountain to vacation like kings. Until next week! You can thank Eddie Bauer, who created a down jacket in 1936 after the cold almost killed him. Case in point: The gardens’ rare Chilean wine palms continued to grow despite their charred trunks. Now the gardens are reborn, Times staffer Jeanette Marantos writes. After a timeout by the Warriors, Dakota Wesleyan trimmed the lead to two points at 53-51 with 13:38 remaining. This week, you’ll find places to explore within L.A. County, as well as a destination less than 75 miles north of downtown L.A. As always, let me know if you’ve discovered any exciting destinations in Southern California or beyond. It’s open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Enjoying this newsletter? The Warriors, however, kept the game in reach down the stretch and both teams exchanged the lead a total of seven times over the final five-and-half minutes. Stay for the rich L.A. history. The five-foot-ten senior was assisted by Schuch and the Tigers looked to extend their lead. Millions more Californians will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine. … And if you’re looking for more park recommendations, check out Times features writer Lisa Boone’s list of the 15 best places in L.A. to find some shade. The moment I heard “Pink City,” the first track off Pink Sweats’ new album, I thought of weekend drives around L.A., with skyscrapers, palm trees and strip malls cloaked in morning light.