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CDCR: Man, 21, sentenced for pimping in O.C. beaten to death at substance abuse treatment facility
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is investigating the death of an incarcerated man who was sentenced for pimping in Orange County as a homicide. According to a CDCR release, officers patrolling the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, Corcoran’s facility yard discovered an unresponsive man just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday and immediately called for […]
69-Year-Old Woman Killed in Newport Beach Robbery Attempt (Video)
A 69-year-old woman was tragically killed during an attempted robbery at a shopping mall in Newport Beach, Orange County. The incident occurred in broad daylight, causing significant outrage within the community. Robbery and Struggle. The victim and her husband were standing near a Barnes and Noble bookstore when two young...
North Texas Firefighters To Assist In California
Specially trained firefighters from Greenville, Fort Worth, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, and Parker County are all headed to California to assist the thousands of crews working to put out massive wildfires. The crews are bringing command vehicles, brush trucks, and other equipment to assist in the firefighting efforts. The Park Fire, which is the largest, is …
California man defends his home as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West
COHASSET, Calif. — (AP) — In the small forest community of Cohasset, Ron Ward watched as flames hundreds of feet high from California’s deadly Park Fire approached his family ranch. He had lost insurance coverage on it just a month earlier as companies increasingly drop California homeowners...
USC Alums Gift Renowned Eye Care Practice to Alma Mater
In a significant move for Southern California’s medical community, Dr. Richard Weise and his wife Cathy have gifted their renowned Glendale Eye Medical Group (GEMG) to the USC Roski Eye Institute, strengthening ties between the private practice and their alma mater. Dr. Weise graduated from USC in 1976, where...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System ranked No. 1 Critical Access Hospital in California for social responsibility
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System, based in King City, has been recognized as a leading performer in the 2024-25 Hospital Index published by The Lown Institute, a renowned healthcare think tank. This index, a benchmark in the healthcare industry, evaluates and honors hospitals that excel in socially...
California city becomes first in America to replace entire police fleet with electronic Teslas
The police department in South Pasadena, on the edge of Los Angeles, will have 10 Tesla Model Ys as patrol vehicles and 10 Tesla Model 3s for detective and administrative duties
Georgia flips yet another recruit from USC
After flipping five-star EDGE Isaiah Gibson a month ago and being projected to flip five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry, the Georgia Bulldogs have yet again pried away a top recruit from Southern California. Dominick Kelly, a four-star cornerback in the class of 2026, committed to Georgia on Monday, giving the Dawgs their second defensive commitment in the past three days for that cycle and adding to Kirby Smart’s list of recruiting victories over Lincoln Riley. Kelly is listed at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, and plays at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Kelly is the nation’s 15th ranked cornerback and 34th overall player in the state of Florida according to 247Sports. Former USC defensive backs coach Donte Williams primarily recruited Kelly. With Kelly’s commitment, Georgia now has three total commits in the class of 2026, with Kelly joining five-star quarterback Jared Curtis and three-star cornerback Jontavius Wyman. The Bulldogs’ 2026 class is currently rated fifth in the country, but it is very early on in the process.
California’s golden years, turning to dust
OPINION – A lot of assumptions about the “golden years” of retirement have been blown away by runaway rent increases. We used to believe that, if you worked hard, were thrifty, and saved up a nest egg, you would be comfortable in retirement. Most retired people live...
Los Angeles police officer brutally punches handcuffed man in face
An officer with the Los Angeles Police Department has been temporarily relieved field duties after video captured him punching a 30-year-old man, who appears to be handcuffed and not resisting, in face as he was being detained. The July 28 incident occurred during what’s described as a traffic stop at East 113th Street near […]
Venice Shorts: “Benevolent Bartenders” Benefit This Sunday
Ōwa is hosting Benevolent Bartenders, a fundraiser benefitting the Venice Family Clinic. The event will be from 3-8 PM, with a unique roster of volunteer bartenders serving up specialty cocktails for this community cause. Each time a cocktail is purchased from a “Benevolent Bartender,” Ōwa will donate a percentage...
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...
Xirui Huang ’25 Bridges Biotechnology and Statistics Masters Degrees to Help Others
After completing his Masters of Statistics and Applied Analytics, Xirui Huang ’25, decided to pursue a Masters of Science in Biotechnology. Huang had such a positive experience at Azusa Pacific University while working towards his first master degree that he felt the school’s biotech program would help him reach his career and experience goals.
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