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New USC offensive lineman received tough love from high school football coach
New USC offensive lineman Erwin Taomi didn’t follow a smooth and linear path to the Trojans. Three years ago, coming from Anchorage, Alaska, he was adrift and not doing the things he needed to do. He did know, however, that he really wanted to play for USC. His favorite player was Troy Polamalu. There was a hope, but that hope wasn’t connected to a vision or the discipline needed to fulfill it. That’s where Taomi’s coach at St. Joseph High School, Pepe Villasenor, came in, as reported by Luca Evans of the Orange County Register:
Former ‘General Hospital' actress gets 5 years probation for DUI crash
Former “General Hospital” actress Haley Pullos was sentenced Monday to five years probation, 200 hours of community service and a nine-month alcohol program in connection with a wrong-way DUI crash last year on the Ventura (134) Freeway in Pasadena.
Marshall Welcomes New Assistant Principal, Dr. Marcela Valadez
The Marshall community is excited to welcome several new members to the Eagle Family this year, starting with its new Assistant Principal, Dr. Marcela Valadez. Dr. Valadez joins Marshall from Nogales High School in the Rowland Unified School District, where she has served as an assistant principal since 2022. Bilingual...
Get Ready for the Season: Join the St. Francis High Community for Knight Day on August 17!
Join the St. Francis High School Booster Club for Knight Day on Saturday, August 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Friedman Field. This annual event is dedicated to preparing the field for the upcoming athletic season and is a wonderful way to support our student-athletes while giving back to the community.
Deadline set for DNA testing of duct tape in convicted murderer Scott Peterson's case
In as little as 45 days, Scott Peterson could find out if a piece of duct tape will give him a shot at a new trial. In an order filed July 24, a judge outlined how DNA testing on a piece of duct tape recovered from Laci Peterson's pants at the time of her autopsy on April 13, 2003, will proceed.
Top 30 Most Important Trojans for 2024: No. 5
The Top 30 Countdown officially moves into the Top 5 with one of USC's biggest transfer pickups of the offseason: safety Kamari Ramsey. Ramsey has prior experience in the new defensive scheme, which makes him a huge asset for the 2024 season, both on and off the field as a leader. Ramsey is looking to build off his first season as a starter with a breakout on the national stage.
‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Closes Film Series
A free outdoor screening of 1963’s “Bye Bye Birdie” will conclude the 2024 Classic Films Under the Stars series at the Doctors House in Brand Park on Aug. 3. The event is presented by the Alex Film Society, Northwest Glendale Homeowner’s Association, Brand Associates and the Glendale Historical Society, with support from the city of Glendale’s Community Services and Parks Department.
GWP Hosts Student Art Exhibit
Glendale Water and Power is hosting the annual student artwork exhibit through Aug. 6 at the Glendale City Hall lobby. This art exhibit, which began July 24, features award-winning pieces from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s 26 member agencies across its six-county service area, showcasing the creativity and environmental consciousness of young artists that tie into the theme of “Being Waterwise Is…”
Los Angeles Firefighters Extinguish Crenshaw Apartment Fire in 16 Minutes, One Patient Receiving Care
Yesterday, firefighters swiftly extinguished a blaze in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw neighborhood. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported that the fire was contained within one unit of a two-story, garden-style apartment building located at 4001 S Nicolet Avenue. The LAFD alert confirmed that it took 30 firefighters a mere 16 minutes to knock down the flames after the initial call was received at 12:54 pm.
Ben Affleck Reportedly Buys New L.A. Home Without Wife Jennifer Lopez Amid Split Rumors
Just weeks after Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez listed their Beverly Hills home up for sale, the 51-year-old actor has reportedly bought a brand-new house in Los Angeles without the 55-year-old “Jenny From the Block” hitmaker. On Monday, July 29, Us Weekly reported that Ben purchased a spacious...
Woman requiring medications goes missing in Pasadena
A 43-year-old woman who requires medications for health conditions went missing in Pasadena last weekend, family is concerned for her well-being, authorities said. at 9:45 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of west California Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Her. Hinton is Black, 5 feet,...
Los Angeles Mission hosts back-to-school drive
The Los Angeles Mission is hosting its annual Back to School Supplies Drive to provide essential school items to unhoused children in Los Angeles. The drive aims to ensure that every student starts the school year equipped with the tools they need to succeed.
Bay Cities Relocates Premier Packaging To Main Campus
Bay Cities announced it is moving its Premier Packaging operation, previously located in nearby Santa Fe Springs, California, to its main campus in Pico Rivera, California. The new facility is part of a larger campus that brings together various facets of the operation designed to enhance efficiency and collaboration. At...
Watch Celisse Join Lake Street Dive For Electrifying Hall & Oates Cover In Los Angeles
Guitarist/vocalist Celisse recently began a run supporting Lake Street Dive as part of the band’s Good Together Tour. Lake Street Dive brought out Celisse for collaborative covers of Hall & Oates’ 1977 hit “Rich Girl” this past weekend at concerts in California. The tour takes its...
Woman killed by hit-and-run driver in South L.A.
LOS ANGELES – A 48-year-old woman was killed Monday morning when she was struck by a vehicle whose driver left the scene in the Florence area of Los Angeles. The crash occurred at 1:11 a.m. at 219 W. Gage Ave., according to a desk officer at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations Center.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
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