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REPORT: Los Angeles Lakers Are Potentially Eyeing A Blockbuster Trade To Land Two Young Stars
The Los Angeles Lakers have not yet taken any action. After failing to sign seasoned veterans Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan, who later joined the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings, respectively, their free agency has been quiet. Recent events regarding the Purple and Gold’s trade front indicate that they are pursuing a possible list of players, some of whom are well-known.
Man arrested at an Irvine Del Taco for causing a disturbance had meth and a stun gun
Recently, patrol officers contacted a man who caused a disturbance at the Del Taco located off of Lake Forest, according to the Irvine Police Department. He was carrying a purse with gadgets and gizmos a-plenty. Among his whozits and whatzits, officers found a stun gun, meth, and meth pipe. The...
'A slap in the face.' Eviction notices issued to horse stall renters at OC Fair Equestrian Center
Horse owners and trainers operating out of OC Fair and Event Center's Equestrian facilities are trying to figure out what to do next after being served eviction notices last month."The eviction notice was a bit of a slap in the face that negotiations weren't really on the table," Connected Equine's head trainer, Macki Hamblin, said.Hamblin houses six houses at the OC Fair and Event Center's equestrian facility. She also partners with nonprofits.Connected Equine is an equestrian training program in Newport Beach that offers training, lessons, clinics and show coaching.Hamblin said the eviction will disband the equestrian program as well as...
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Therriault Appointed to California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Benjamin Therriault, of the City of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission of Peace Officer standards and Training by Governor Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Therriault has been a Police Sergeant at the Richmond Police Department since 2023, where he was a Police Officer from 2009 to 2023. He served as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Air Force from 2001 to 2007. Therriault is President of the Richmond Police Officers Association, Vice President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California and a member of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Advisory Committee. He is a member of the Martinez Civil Service Commission, Martinez Refinery Oversight Commission, Contra Costa 100 Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Center for Youth Development through Law Board of Directors and the Richmond Police Activities League Board of Directors. Therriault earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of San Francisco. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Therriault is a Democrat.
Robbery suspect shot and killed by deputy in West Hollywood
A robbery suspect was shot and killed by a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy in a West Hollywood neighborhood Saturday.The shooting happened around 5:40 p.m. in the 1100 block of N. Gardener Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.The suspected robber died at a hospital after being shot. Detectives told Eyewitness News that the man was suspected of robbing a convenience store around the corner, but deputies caught up with him in the middle of N. Gardner Street - an area packed with apartments and homes.It's unclear what led up to the shooting.Authorities said a weapon was recovered at the scene.No deputies were hurt in the shooting. An investigation continued late Saturday.
Freddie Freeman Blasts Grand Slam to Make National League, Los Angeles Dodgers History
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox on Friday night thanks to a clutch grand slam from first baseman Freddie Freeman, who moved up some impressive lists in the history books as a result.
Men’s Basketball Signs Forward Kyle Evans
IRVINE, Calif .-- UC Irvine men's basketball adds transfer Kyle Evans to the 2024-25 roster. Evans, an Aliso Viejo native, returns to Southern California for his junior campaign after attending Colorado State his first two seasons. Efficient from the floor, the forward was able to convert at an 0.800 clip from the floor in nine games played in 2023-24. " Kyle Evans was a target of ours out of high school, and we are excited to add him as a transfer student-athlete who will impact our program with his shot-blocking instincts, rebounding, and offensive versatility, stated head coach Russell Turner...
California politicians react as Biden steps down, endorses Harris for president
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race Sunday brought reaction from a vocal chorus of California politicians as he threw his support behind his vice president, Kamala Harris, for the Democratic Party's nomination. Many of those who spoke out have worked alongside Harris, a California native from the Bay Area who has a home in Los Angeles. Harris began her political career as a prosecutor in Alameda County before she was elected San Francisco district attorney, state attorney general and later U.S. senator in 2016. After she briefly ran for president in 2020, Biden selected her as his...
Members at Over 130 California Costcos Impacted by Major Change
Does California love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.
Upcoming! July Brings New Opportunities: Target Announces Upcoming Store Openings
WFCN – On July 21, mass retailer Target Corp. will launch three new locations in California, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, expanding its network of over 2,000 stores. Target plans to open a shop in Lomita, California. This will be the company’s 318th outlet in California and its 127th in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim area. The Lomita store, which will employ about 70 people, is about 33,000 square feet and is located at 2130 Pacific Coast Highway. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
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