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Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by attending Game Day at the Hunt Branch Library, or hike through the Red Rock Wilderness. On Sunday, consider visiting Heritage House in Mission Viejo, or enjoy nature journaling under a full moon. This is just a handful of the many free events and...
State Auditors to Investigate Angel Stadium Lease And Canned Land Sale
California auditors will be the next investigative body to probe Anaheim’s canned Angel Stadium land sale that has become a focal point in one of the largest corruption scandals in Orange County history. [Read: FBI Corruption Probe Into Anaheim Mayor Sidhu Stalls the Angel Stadium Sale]. Auditors are also...
Orange County Children’s Theatre West Side Story Cast meets Carol Lawrence, original “Maria” on Broadway!
What a surprise and honor it was for this young cast (ages 8 to 19) of Orange County Children’s Theatre’s (“OCCT”) Production of West Side Story to have a personal visit from Ms. Carol Lawrence, the original “Maria” on Broadway. It was Day One of Tech Week – the week prior to the opening night of a production in which all of the technical elements are present during rehearsal for the first time – when Ms. Lawrence (in red suit) stopped by the theatre to observe rehearsal and meet the cast Ms. Lawrence stayed for two hours visiting with the cast, offering critiques and encouragement. It was such an honor for her to visit rehearsal and provide this boost of enthusiasm. Ms. Lawrence is planning to attend Opening Night on Friday, August 9th, and the cast couldn’t be more thrilled. Source. – Jen Brooks, Vice President of OCCT.
Dakota McDaniel Shines as National Club Pitcher of the Week
Dakota McDaniel has been honored as the Extra Inning Softball National Club Pitcher of the Week for her standout performances at the PGF National Championship. The 2028 graduate exhibited exceptional skill and determination, leading her team to victory and solidifying her status as a top player. Her recent achievements have highlighted her potential in the sport, setting her apart from her peers.
Professor Tom Bradac Remembered as ‘Titan in the World of Theatre’
Theatre Professor Emeritus Tom Bradac, who worked at Chapman University for almost 35 years, passed away March 13, 2024. He was 76. Provost Norma Bouchard called Bradac a “true titan in the world of theatre.” He chaired the theatre and dance departments, initiating Chapman’s participation in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival and earning the Excellence in Education Award for his dedication. He founded the Shakespeare Orange County theater, the Grove Shakespeare Festival and the Shakespeare Theatre Association.
California Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Doomsday-Driven AI Bill
This month, the California State Assembly is set to vote on Senate Bill 1047, legislation that could significantly disrupt AI research. If history is any guide, California could once again drag the entire country towards unpopular tech regulation. Yet the bill's sponsors have been caught off guard by the backlash from academics and the AI industry. "I did not appreciate how toxic the division is," admitted state Sen. Scott Wiener (D–San Francisco), who introduced the bill.
California legislators debate giving oil companies until 2031 to monitor wells for leaks
The last-minute Senate plan would delay by four years a law’s deadline for safety rules at oil wells near homes and schools. The post California legislators debate giving oil companies until 2031 to monitor wells for leaks appeared first on Long Beach Post.
2 California men arrested in Virginia in connection to thefts at high-end stores across 7 states
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives said they arrested two men in Tysons who are part of a high-end retail theft ring operating in states across the country. In a news conference on Aug. 15, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the group, known as the “Airpod Crew,” is responsible for hitting […]
Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills to fight retail crimes, car thefts and stolen good sales
Governor Gavin Newsom along with a large group of lawmakers, law enforcement, local and state leaders, and retailers came together on Friday in San Jose to celebrate what they hope will curb retail theft.Newsom signed 10 new bills into law that aim to combat smash-and-grabs, car thefts and the sale of stolen goods in California.MORE: Home Depot employee in her 70s fired for failing to stop $5K in fraudulent transactions: lawsuitVideos of smash and grabs became a more common sight during the pandemic.But since 2022, California has been cracking down on retail thefts from issuing millions of dollars in crimefighting...
Bay Area loses thousands of jobs in July as tech layoffs jolt economy
Bay Area employers slashed thousands of jobs in July, an unsettling economic setback that suggests that the waves of layoffs in the struggling tech industry are more broadly affecting the region’s employment prospects. Much of last month’s job losses in the Bay Area resulted from big employment cuts in...
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