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Gavin Newsom Spars With Fox’s Bret Baier Over California Border Polices and Trump’s ‘Demagoguing’ Bipartisan Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) joined Fox News anchor Bret Baier for a lengthy discussion on some of the key issues being discussed during the Democrat National Convention this week and engaged in a debate about border policies. “This theme of this convention, a lot of it is about freedom....
'Excited' Adele Planning 'Decent-Size' Wedding to Rich Paul in California With 'Second Celebration in England'
Do we hear wedding bells? Adele and Rich Paul are getting married!Earlier this month, the "Set Fire to the Rain" singer finally confirmed she's a fiancée after keeping fans guessing for more than a year. Now, a source said wedding planning is officially underway!"It will be a decent-size affair, most likely in California, followed by a second celebration in England," the insider recently spilled to a news publication. "Adele’s very excited and so is Rich. They’re crazy in love."Adele and the sports agent had been dating for more than three years before the award-winning artist confirmed they were engaged.The "Hello"...
Meals on Wheels offers a free week of deliveries
Claremont Meals on Wheels, the local nonprofit that has been delivering hot meals for 52 years, is rolling out a new introductory offer for a free week of meals for new users, which are prepared daily at Mt. San Antonio Gardens’ kitchen. The offer is open to the first...
61-year-old Orange County cyclist dies weeks after colliding with car
An Irvine man died nearly three weeks after he collided with a car while riding a beach cruiser bike, according to authorities. The Irvine Police Department said in a news release on Saturday that the collision took place on Thursday, Aug. 1 at about 1:18 p.m. The man, identified as 61-year-old Scott Andrew Morris, was […]
It was a bumpy opening for West Orange County football teams
Week Zero opened the local high school football campaign, and it was a bumpy one for teams in our West Orange County area, winning just four games. On Thursday, Los Amigos defeated its former Garden Grove League rival Santiago 46-7. On Friday, Marina blanked Westminster 23-0, Huntington Beach bested Orange 56-42 and Garden Grove defeated Bellflower 42-0 in a strong debut for new Argonaut coach Matt LemMon.
Lake Forest Man Sentenced to 87 Months for $3M COVID-19 Glove Fraud, Ordered to Pay Restitution
An Orange County man has been handed an 87-month prison sentence for swindling over $3 million from companies purchasing medical-grade gloves during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a crime federal prosecutors say took advantage of desperate needs for protective gear when it was most scarce. Christopher John Badsey, a 63-year-old Lake Forest resident, admitted to four counts of wire fraud in April 2023 and faced the consequences of his actions today as U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton imposed the sentence and also ordered him to pay restitution amounting to almost $2 million, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
Long Beach State Women’s Soccer Draws With No. 4 BYU
LBSU (1-2-1) was the better team for most of the 90 minutes and midfielder Makayla Demelo scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute. The Beach outshot BYU 14-5 and opened the game with what coach Mauricio Ingrassia called, “Our best half of the year.”. “I think our team is...
Weekend shooting claims life in North Long Beach, continuing troubling trend
A man was fatally shot early Sunday, Aug. 18 morning in North Long Beach. Personnel with the Long Beach Fire Department found 43-year-old Ali Jabbar Phannix at the 600 block of E South Street with gunshot wounds to his upper body and declared him deceased at the scene. Homicide detectives...
Loved ones search for missing Long Beach man
Loved ones are searching for a missing man who was last seen in Long Beach. Davontay M. Clark, 29, went missing on Aug. 22 at around 8:30 p.m., according to the Long Beach Police Department. Clark was last seen leaving his home on the 1700 block of Long Beach Boulevard. His family said he did […]
PHOTOS: Cabrillo vs. Artesia, Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Photos courtesy of 562 student intern Liliana Otero.
PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. LMU, Women’s Volleyball Exhibition
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. Long Beach State women’s volleyball gave fans a preview of the 2024 season with a preseason exhibition against LMU. The Beach outlasted the Lions in five sets, picking up a 15-25, 25-17, 25-22, 20-25, 15-8.
Open Sesame re-introduced Lebanese food to Long Beach 25 years ago—and it is still going strong
For restaurateur and Open Sesame owner Ali Kobeissi, a certain hallmark is making him “feel quite old.” But ultimately, that very hallmark is a celebration: his Lebanese staple in Belmont Shore is about to surpass a quarter of a century of serving the community. It has also allowed the man to reflect on the beautiful life he has been able to build for himself through Lebanese cuisine—and how the need to slow life down is a part of what makes Open Sesame a success.
Kings Of Leon, Phantogram Rock Out At L.A.’s Kia Forum [Photos/Videos]
On its face, it’s difficult to fathom that Kings of Leon have been a band for 25 years now, but you don’t have to dig very deep to make sense of their quarter-century together. For one, the brothers Caleb, Nathan, and Jared Followill and their cousin Matthew Followill have known each other their whole lives. So, from that perspective, their tenure as Kings comes as a drop in the bucket.
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