Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers were eager to show off $100 million worth of stadium renovations to fans and a national audience at the All-Star Game this summer. Turns out, it appears only players are going to see the changes up close this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, which will keep the public out of the ballpark for at least…

The coronavirus testing site at Dodger Stadium was set to reopen Tuesday after it had been closed for several days. No appointments had been canceled, a city spokesperson said. The unexpected closure led to frustration for some residents who arrived, hoping to sign up for appointments. “Today three City testing locations are open, with nearly 100 State, County and private…

Two small brush fires were extinguished Saturday in Elysian Park. The first fire, which charred about one-acre of grass, ignited near 714 W. Lookout Drive about 4:55 p.m., said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Nicholas Prange. During the firefight electrical wires came down creating a temporary dangerous situation for firefighters, Prange said. Firefighters with assists from two volunteer hand crews…

Clayton Kershaw arrived in Los Angeles for the restart of spring training with the Dodgers and was struck by the sight of people wearing masks while walking their dogs. “It was a little unnerving, for sure,” he said Friday when the team gathered at Dodger Stadium for the first official workout leading up to the start of the season later…

The Major League Baseball deadline for teams to submit their initial summer camp player pool was on Sunday, and the Los Angeles Dodgers publicly announced 51 players that would be uniting at Dodger Stadium on July 1 for the second edition of spring training. Each team’s player pool can include up to 60 players, but as Dodgers’ President of Baseball…

Members of a family of Los Angeles Dodger fans filed court papers Wednesday against the team, alleging they were beaten by security guards because they are Latinos. Rigoberto Verdin, 48, and his relatives brought the still unofficial lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging negligence, assault, battery, false imprisonment and civil rights violations. Verdin’s son, Rigoberto Verdin Jr., alleges one…

A small brush first broke out near Dodger Stadium Saturday. The fire was approximately 2 acres, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department, and the California Highway Patrol temporarily closed the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway from the 101 Freeway interchange. The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert, shutting down theStadium Way on-ramp and off-ramp, along with the Hill…

The Los Angeles Dodgers should have been hosting the NL West rival Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. Instead, there’s been no baseball because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite Dodger Stadium not hosting baseball, that didn’t stop the stadium from being lit up on Wednesday night in honor of George Floyd. The 46-year-old Floyd was killed while in police...

Many Los Angeles County COVID-19 testing sites were closed or closing early Monday due to the state of emergency countywide, with officials saying more closures may be announced. “Los Angeles County is in the midst of fighting an unprecedented pandemic while also facing a state of emergency that impacts public safety. Public health remains a key concern and testing remains…

A diehard Dodgers’ fan built a replica of the iconic Dodger Stadium wall in his own backyard. NBC LA’s Fred Roggin sat down with him for a virtual interview.

There have been a lot of amazing accomplishments during the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ve probably seen most of them being shared on social media; from Tik Tok dances, to climbing Mount Everest on your parent’s stairs, or creating the ultimate game of ‘Moustrap,’ people across the globe have built and accomplished utterly remarkable things with their extra time caused by...

LA County’s largest coronavirus testing site opened at Dodger Stadium. Video broadcast Tuesday May 26, 2020 on the NBC4 News at 11 a.m.

Los Angeles County’s newest testing site is a place you may recognize: Dodger Stadium. The stadium is now the largest testing site in the state. Angie Crouch reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

The largest coronavirus testing site in Los Angeles County opened Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. Testing is free. You’ll need to make an appointment on the city’s Covid-19 resources site.  Six thousand people can be tested for the virus in one day at the baseball stadium’s parking area, which also is being used to store unused rental cars during the...

The new site will have the capacity for thousands of tests per day, the mayor says. Toni Guinyard reports for Today in LA on Tuesday May 26, 2020.

The LA Dodgers and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) created a lights display in honor of fallen heroes for Memorial Day, lighting up Dodger Stadium in red, white and blue. Newschopper4 Bravo flew over the stadium Sunday, while the lights glowed from 8:30-9:30 p.m. “Each individual light will honor the memory of a military member that served...