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WILDCOAST Launches New Campaign to Promote Safe Whale Watching Practices
WILDCOAST announced Friday the launch of “Protect the Locals,” a new campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe whale watching practices in California and beyond. The Del Mar-based nonprofit’s campaign comes in the midst of a recent uptick in boats violating the Mammal Protection Act, which states...
California education official embezzled over $16 million, hid cash in mini fridge, officials say
A former California public school district official was sentenced to over five years in prison Thursday after officials found he embezzled nearly $16.7 million from the district over the years — hiding stacks of cash in a small refrigerator. Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, who previously worked as the senior...
Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme
A federal grand jury in California has charged short seller Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million stock market manipulation scheme. The Department of Justice said in a statement on Friday that Left, who was a securities analyst, trader, and guest commentator on television channels including CNBC and Fox Business, is charged with one count of engaging in a securities fraud scheme, 17 counts of securities fraud, and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. As a short seller, Left would make money betting stocks would fall. The Justice Department said that Left conducted business under the name Citron Research, which had a website that published investment recommendations. He published research on companies ranging from Tesla and GameStop to Grand Canyon Education and Peloton. If convicted, Left faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison on the securities fraud scheme count, 20 years in prison on each securities fraud count, and five years in prison on the false statements count.
US beach stars Kloth, Nuss didn’t need the Golden State. They’re going for gold at Olympics anyway
PARIS (AP) — A South Dakota native, Taryn Kloth had never even played beach volleyball until after she graduated from Creighton as a star in the indoor version of the sport. In pursuit of a business degree, she landed at LSU without any beach skills at all. “I actually...
July 25: The Redlands Bowl & The Puente Project
Beverly Noerr, Executive Director of Redlands Bowl Performing Arts, shares the lineup for their 101st festival season. Then, Josefina Canchola with the Puente Project talks about preparing students for higher education and creating mentors for the future.
Redlands Chamber of Commerce to host cocktail competition for NYE Orange Drop
REDLANDS, Calif. — Local bartenders are set to shake things up at the Fox Event Center on Aug. 15 as they vie to create the official 2025 Signature Orange Drop Cocktail. Why it matters: The cocktail competition not only serves as a fundraiser for the New Year’s festivities but also as an event to highlight Redlands' culinary scene. Participating establishments are encouraged to decorate their vendor spaces to showcase their businesses, including photos of their completed cocktail.
ELF: Barcelona Dragons sign University of Redlands RB Tony Williams Jr.
The Barcelona Dragons continue to retool with the addition of running back Tony Williams Jr. The 26 year old, 5-10, 200 pound native of Indio, California spent the 2021 and 2023 seasons with the University of Redland Bulldogs (NCAA, Div. III, SCIAC) where he played in 20 games and rushed for 1,251 yards yards and 14 touchdowns while catching 30 passes for 347 yards. He returned 25 kickoffs for 641 yards.
California bill would require high schools to provide resources for students to preregister to vote
A proposed bill in the California Assembly would require high schools to provide the time and resources to students who are at least 16-years-old to preregister to vote.Allowing students to preregister has been state law since 2014, but Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes of Colton, the bill's sponsor, said many students don't know about it."We want them engaged, their voices are really important," said Reyes. "Not only are they our future, we talk about that all the time, but they're our present."Reyes spoke out in favor of AB 2724 at a recent hearing in Sacramento, where more than a dozen...
Police: Theft suspect reportedly destroys security camera, but salvaged footage catches him in the act
ST. GEORGE — A Southern California man accused of breaking into a storage trailer at a construction site in Hurricane was arrested during a traffic stop in St. George — thanks, in part, to a security camera that captured images before it was destroyed. The case was filed...
Dozens of ducks are dying at Riverside’s Fairmount Park. Officials are investigating why
Dozens of ducks and other wildlife have been dropping dead at Fairmount Park and the city of Riverside doesn’t know why. Officials said they’re testing the soil, air, water, and animals to figure out what’s behind the mysterious scene at Lake Evans, with assistance from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
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