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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Black Caucus, Black Freedom Fund Host State of Black California in Santa Barbara. The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) in partnership with the California Black Freedom Fund hosted the second event in the “State of Black California” series in Santa Barbara, on July 13. The State of Black...
CSULB School of Nursing ranked No. 1 in California
Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing has been recognized as the top nursing program in California, according to RNcareers.org’s 9th annual Nursing School Review. RNCareers.org evaluated more than 1,700 nursing schools to compile its merit-based rankings. Factors include program accreditation, tuition costs, academic excellence, faculty qualifications, student satisfaction, program offerings, career outcomes and school reputation.
Inaugural class of new Forest Corps inducted in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO — About 20% of California is forest land and the state is already experiencing an above-average fire season.A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control. Taking an oath to serve their country, these young adults are the first members of a new team called the Forest Corps."The need is great," said Liz Berger, a U.S. Forest Service regional forester. "We are addressing a wildfire crisis."AmeriCorps has been serving communities across the country for 30 years, but this class is dedicated to exclusively working...
Woman found dead after report of fight in Sacramento; homicide investigation underway
SACRAMENTO – A homicide investigation is underway in Sacramento after a woman was found dead Tuesday morning. Sacramento police say, around 6 a.m., officers responded to the area of N. 12th and N. C streets to investigate a reported fight. First responders soon found a woman on the ground; she had at least one puncture wound, police say. Medics pronounced the woman dead, police say. Her name has not been released. Homicide detectives are now taking over the investigation. No one is in custody, police say, and anyone with information relevant to the investigation is urged to call detectives at (916) 808-5471. Due to the investigation, N. 12 Street is closed between Sproule Avenue and N. B Street. Light rail service on SacRT's Blue Line has also been affected, with a bus bridge now in place between Cathedral Square and the Arden/Del Paso stations.Updated story to follow.
Shannen Doherty's oncologist details the final days of the "incredible warrior"
Days after her death on Saturday, July 13, from stage 4 breast cancer, Shannen Doherty's oncologist-turned-friend Dr. Lawrence D. Piro is telling People about the final days in the life of the "incredible warrior." Dr. Piro, with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, became a close friend of the Beverly Hills, 90210 alumna in her yearslong fight with the disease. "In her mind, she was not wanting to consider any other alternative than 'we were beating this," he tells the magazine. Dr. Piro explains ultimately, "things turned much more difficult in the last couple of weeks," adding, “We kept going until we couldn't go any more."
Palm Springs’ André Chambers Wins Prestigious Film Prize In Paris
Merman, the film about Palm Springs resident, André Chambers has just won top honors at the Champs-Élysées Film Festival in Paris, France. Directed by Sterling Hampton IV, Merman chronicles the life of André Chambers, a 60-yearold Black Queer man, who is a nurse, leather enthusiast, husband and civil rights advocate.
Richard Simmons Cause of Death Under Investigation
The official cause of death of celebrity fitness guru Richard Simmons is under investigation, though there is “no foul play” involved. Richard Simmons Said "I Know People Miss Me" in Final Interview Before Death: "I Miss Them, Too" Simmons died on Saturday. The Medical Examiner’s Office announced Monday that his cause of death has been deferred, meaning that an investigation and additional testing are needed, People reported. Simmons rose to fame in the 1980s as a motivational speaker and weight loss instructor famous for his own health journey. He starred in his own exercise show and sold millions of aerobics Sweatin‘ to...
Pickleball and Social Club Chooses El Segundo for First Location
JLL arranged a lease on behalf of California SMASH – Pickleball and Social Club for a 25,300-square-foot building located at 815 N. Nash in El Segundo. California SMASH is slated to open its first location in the converted industrial building in the fourth quarter of 2024. With 10 padded...
Ciara’s Plus-Sized Dancer Steals The Show With Jaw-Dropping Moves!
Ciara and mystery plus-sized dancer || Image credit: @ciara @tsr. Ciara’s recent performance at the #OutofThisWorld tour was more than just chart-topping hits and electrifying energy; it was also a celebration of body positivity, thanks to an incredible backup dancer who stole the show. Missy Elliott hosted a special...
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