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San Jose could lose thousands of trees to invasive beetle
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley. Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or how the species, known as the shothole borer beetle,...
Technically, California won’t delay an oil well protection law — but Newsom axes funding to enforce it
The governor backed off his controversial plan to extend deadlines for oil and gas operators to comply with a new law on wells. But he also wiped out the funding state agencies say they need to hire staff and carry out the regulations.
102-year-old swimmer among competitors at US Masters Swimming championship in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo took center stage in the aquatics world this week as the 2024 US Masters Swimming Summer National Championship brought nearly 1,300 swimmers into town. The competition at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex through Sunday will host swimmers from eight countries, including the U.S. They include all different levels of ability and age, including dozens of swimmers who are 80 years old and older.
2 motorcyclists killed in crash on 5 Freeway in Irvine
Two motorcyclists were killed in a crash overnight on the 5 Freeway in Irvine, authorities said.It happened along the northbound lanes, just south of Culver Drive, shortly after midnight.Details about the crash are limited, but according to witnesses, the two motorcyclists were reportedly riding in a large group on the freeway. All northbound lanes were closed for about four hours before reopening.While deputies were on the scene of the crash, a separate driver rear-ended a California Highway Patrol vehicle.It's unclear if anyone was injured or if any arrests were made.In video obtained by Eyewitness News, a person is seen being detained after reportedly failing a DUI test. Footage also shows a CHP vehicle with visible damage.Both incidents remain under investigation.
California high schools now have to use special thermometer before canceling games
Across the state, high school sports now have new rules around heat and outside play."Nobody ever wants to miss a game. Nobody ever wants to postpone a practice, but the important thing that we have to keep the forefront is the health and safety of these students' coaches and fans," says Ryan Tos, CIF Central Section Commissioner.The new CIF guidelines advise schools to move outdoor practices to cooler times, like early morning or late evening. They also require schools to postpone or cancel practice if it gets too hot outside. In the past each school or district had its own...
SVA Architects Promotes Four New Principals
Architectural Firm’s Diversity Allows Leaders to Advance. Santa Ana, CA, August 23, 2024 – Fostering career advancement, SVA Architects has promoted four of its key leaders to Principals. Based in various communities across California, SVA’s newest Principals include: Christopher Bradley, AIA, CSI, CCCA; Douglas Brown, Architect, NCARB; Lori Ichisaka; and Mel Tan, Architect. These recent promotions demonstrate SVA’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding the contributions of its knowledgeable team members.
Former Riverside Co. high school football standout paralyzed after suffering neck injury
TEMECULA, Calif. - The life of Jason Pugal, a student-athlete from Riverside County, was forever changed after suffering a traumatic injury that left him paralyzed in the beginning stages of his college career. Pugal attended Great Oak High School in Temecula. He attended Palomar College in San Diego County before...
Freddie Freeman had tough quote about ex-teammate Jason Heyward
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a tough decision this week when they designated Jason Heyward for assignment, and it sounds like the veteran outfielder is taking it quite hard. Heyward became the odd man out in L.A. when Chris Taylor returned from a groin injury he suffered last month. On Saturday, Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman... The post Freddie Freeman had tough quote about ex-teammate Jason Heyward appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Rashad McCants Takes Shots At LeBron James Over Cleveland Cavaliers Trying To Recruit Kevin Durant In 2016
After falling short of NBA titles last season, the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James tried to convince Klay Thompson to join the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Ultimately, his move failed as Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks. This attempt to bring a key player to the Lakers isn’t unique...
Jerami Grant Will Be Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are in a tough spot. After everyone opted into their contracts for the 2024 – 2025 season, they didn’t have any cap space to go out and upgrade their roster. They have several holes in the roster and with Lebron likely nearing the end of his career, the need to push for another championship now is real. They also don’t have a ton of assets to go out and make a trade for a Trae Young type player. However, there is a player that is very available and within their price range that can make a huge difference for them and that player is Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers.
GALLERY: Warehouses are being built on former Auto Club Speedway site
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited the site of the former Auto Club Speedway along Cherry Avenue in Fontana, Calif. It was a 2.000 mi (3.219 km), D-shaped oval superspeedway in unincorporated San Bernardino County, California. The racetrack was located 47 mi (76 km) east of Los Angeles and was near the former locations of Ontario Motor Speedway and Riverside International Raceway. The track was last owned and operated by NASCAR. In 2023, the track was closed for reconstruction as part of the Next Gen California racing project. Demolition of Auto Club Speedway began in October 2023. In 2023, NASCAR sold 433 acres of the former race track for around $544 million. A major logistics development called Speedway Commerce Center is being built on 364 acres of the land.
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