L.A. River Kayaking: Not An Olympic Sport (Video)

But it is a fun one.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Meet Your Olympians

California has the highest number of athletes competing in the Games this year - 127! Meet the local athletes from our area who will compete in London.

VIDEO: Encino's Dream Season Ends

See highlights and interviews of Encino's 18-16 season-ending loss to San Marino.

Encino Falls, But Remains Upbeat

See highlights and interviews of Encino's 16-5 loss to Crescenta Valley.

PHOTOS: Encino Little League Tops Sherman Oaks in District Championship

Encino breaks 9-9 tie to take District 40's championship title.

VIDEO: Encino Wins Back-to-Back District Championships

See highlights and interviews of Encino Little League's District Championship win against Sherman Oaks. Encino won 13-9.

Instinctual Self-Defense Class for College-Bound Females Set to Start July 22

Learn to get out of a 'sticky' situation with confidence and without making a scene. One out of eight women will be assaulted in college nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

VIDEO: Encino Fires a One-Hitter; Shows Northridge No Mercy

Encino Little League defeated Northridge in five innings Saturday afternoon in a 10-0 mercy-rule victory.

Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Reflect on Her Career

The three-time Olympian says failure was her greatest accomplishment.

Encino Little League Back on the Right Track

See highlights and interviews of Encino's 8-1 victory over Woodland Hills.

Thousands Flock Downtown for Parade Honoring L.A. Kings

The procession began just after noon.

City to Celebrate Stanley Cup Winners

The Los Angeles Kings will parade through the city and rally at Staples Center Thursday.

Laker Great Magic Johnson Celebrates Involvement With Dodgers

Magic Johnson, Stevie Wonder and others celebrated Johnson's new part-ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night in Studio City.

VIP Basketball Players Celebrate Championship Game

Balboa Sports Center's VIP Basketball League of boys and girls with developmental disabilities celebrated its 10th anniversary on Saturday.

Cantor Alison Wissot of Temple Judea to Sing at Jewish Community Night

The event, which coincides with Purim, will take place at the Staples Center.

Encino Little League Kicks off Its 2012 Season

Former L.A. Dodger Reggie Smith, as well as past presidents of the league, were in attendance.

Before Kickoff, Have a Game Plan for Getting Home Safely

Going to a Super Bowl party? Make sure you drink responsibly, but if you go over the line, choose a sober driver to get you home, LAPD advises.

Crespi's Jordan Simmons Headed for Army All-American Bowl, Despite Injury

The offensive lineman hurt his knee during practice, but should be well by Saturday, school says.

Crespi Defeated by Loyola in Overtime

The Celts lost 36-35.

Crespi Needs a Win Against Loyola

The Celts still fighting for a football playoff spot.

Lenny Dykstra, Jose Canseco to Fight Saturday

The two ex-ballplayers are set to box at the Avalon Hollywood nightclub.

Almany Beats Crespi 30-28

The game was won by a 41 yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

Bishop Amat Beat Crespi 28-14

With four turnovers, the Celts didn't help themselves.

Crespi's Jordan Simmons to Join USC Trojans

The team's defensive lineman has finally announced his pick, according to Scout.com.

VIDEO: Crespi Beats Notre Dame 28-26; Were You There?

As in recent years, the rivals fought a close battle.

Crespi's Jordan Simmons to Play in U.S Army All-American Bowl

Simmons is the first Crespi player to participate in the all-star game.

Homecoming Showdown: Notre Dame vs. Crespi [VIDEO]

Crespi takes on its longtime rival Friday.

UPDATE: Former Dodger Milton Bradley Free on Bail After Encino Arrest

Bradley was booked on suspicion of felony battery.

Encino Little League's Dream Season Comes to an End

A summary of Encino's season-ending 11-1 loss against Ocean View Sunday afternoon.

Encino 14's Split Doubleheader, One Win Away From Western Regional

Game summaries of Encino Little League's Southern California Championship Series doubleheader Saturday evening.

Encino Falls in Game 1 of Southern California Championship Series

See highlights and interviews of Encino Little League's 12-1 loss to Ocean View in Game 1 of the Southern California Championship Series.

Encino Powers its Way to Sub-Divisional Championship

See highlights and interviews of Encino Little League's 16-10 victory over Conejo Valley Thursday night for the north sub-division title.

UPDATE: Patterson Medals at National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships

Crespi Carmelite High School student, Amir Patterson, takes home bronze in the discus competition and gold in the shot put.

Encino Little League: 12's Force Championship Rubber Match With Conejo Valley, 14's Win Sub-Division

See highlights and interviews of Encino's 16-5 mercy of Conejo Valley. Also check out the game summary of the 14-year-olds' Southern California North Sub-Divisional championship.

Encino Little League Bounces Back From Loss

See highlights and interviews of Encino's 2-1 sub-divisional win over El Segundo.

Encino 12-and-Under Rally, But Fall One Run Short, 14-and-Under Continues its Winning Ways

See highlights and interviews of the 12-and-under team's heartbreaking 4-3 loss and also check out a game summary for the 14-and-under team's 5-2 win against Golden Hill.

Encino 12- and 14-Year-Olds Win Divisional Game

See highlights and interviews of the 12-and-under team's 16-9 victory over La Verne and also check out a game summary for the 14-and-under team's 5-3 win against North Venice.

Encino Little League Down, But Never Out

See highlights and interviews from Encino's 13-5 divisional win against El Segundo.

VIDEO: 14-and-Under Encino Little League Prepares for Divisional Tournament

The players talk about how the team has been so successful this season.