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Chu honors Randy Lopez with leadership award
U.S. Representative Judy Chu honored Claremont Chamber of Commerce CEO and Ophelia’s Jump CEO Randy Lopez with the Building Bridges Award at her annual Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards ceremony on July 20. “Lopez has devoted his career to weaving together community knowledge, small business development, advocacy, and...
Suspect in Multiple Bank Robberies to make Initial Court Appearance
Felony charges are expected to be filed Friday against a 59-year-old man accused of robbing two Palm Desert banks. Anaheim resident Reese Westenberger is expected to enter pleas to two counts of robbery and one count of violating state parole during his arraignment Friday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio.
Mike Benton ’04 Lives Out His Calling as Broadcaster for the Seattle Kraken
Originally from the Seattle area, Benton’s family moved to Azusa when he was seven-years-old. Growing up, he developed a passion for playing and watching sports. Although he liked playing baseball and was a talented golfer, his favorite sport to watch was always hockey. Benton fell in love with the sport after watching “the great one,” Wayne Gretzky, score goal after goal for the Los Angeles Kings. Gretzky’s creative style of play inspired Benton to mock call games in front of his TV at home, dreaming of the day when he might do it for a living.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed ban on smartphone use in California schools would do more harm than good
A statewide ban on smartphone use in schools would run into the same enforcement problems as local restrictions – while also taking agency away from the school community. At Rocklin High School, uneven enforcement already hinders school administrators’ efforts to keep phones out of the classroom. The phone pocket policy, for example, is applied differently from teacher to teacher, creating friction between staff and frustration among students. Newsom’s proposal does not specify whether students would be allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day. If they are, this will continue to be an issue regardless of whether the rule comes from the principal or from the governor.
Covina Opens Colt World Series on Friday Against Nicaragua in Marion, Illinois; 10-Team Bracket Includes Programs From Mexico, Japan & Czech Republic
They weren’t even supposed to be there. This same Covina ‘White’ team finished second in the Covina Baseball Association League to Covina Red. They went 0-2 against the Red in the regular season. But Covina White started their postseason journey at Goddard Middle School, where they went...
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for ‘false statements’
A federal judge threatened to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for making “false statements” in their motion asking to dismiss his criminal charges in California. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi issued an order Wednesday asking Hunter Biden’s attorneys to “show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for making false statements in the motion.” Scarsi wrote…
Nearly 15 years later, police identify victim in brutal O.C. killing as 14-year-old girl
Nearly 15 years later, police in Orange County have identified the victim of a brutal murder and kidnapping as a 14-year-old girl.She was found dead in an Irvine parking lot on the morning of Sept. 5, 2009, and for more than a decade, her name remained unknown even as a pair of brothers faced murder charges in her killing. One of them is serving time behind bars after being convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 while the other will be retried in the future. Both men were charged in 2010 with her murder, with a special sentencing enhancement for murder...
Baldwin Park Aquatic Center to Host Dive-In Movie Night Friday
Come make a splash at Baldwin Park’s Dive-In Movie Event on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Morgan Park. City of Baldwin Park invites the whole family to come watch “Toy Story 3” while floating in the pool at the Baldwin Park Aquatic Center in the Esther Snyder Community Center located in the 4100 Block of Baldwin Park Boulevard.
Jason Givens Went 3-for-3 w/Double & Three Runs in Sentinels’ 7-6 Victory Over OC Juice in BCCSL Regular Season Finale
The Orange County Juice needed a win and a Ventura County loss on Thursday to make the playoffs in the inaugural season of the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League. They got neither and Orange County will miss out on the postseason. After leading 4-0 and 6-3, the Arroyo Seco Sentinels...
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