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Woody Marks prepares for SEC reunion against LSU
Woody Marks played for Mississippi State. Now he plays for USC. In a fascinating twist of fate, Marks’ first game for USC won’t come against a Big Ten team or against a team USC used to face in the Pac-12. Marks’ USC debut will come against another SEC team, the LSU Tigers on Sept. 1. Funny how life works.
Ellen DeGeneres Doesn’t Make Cut to Participate in 2028 Olympics: Her ‘Fall From Grace Has Been Swift’
Former daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is facing another setback, as a source exclusively tells In Touch she hasn’t made the cut for carrying the Olympic torch through the streets of Los Angeles in 2028 when the city hosts the Summer Games. “Ellen’s fall from grace has been...
No. 23 USC unveils its revamped defense in Vegas with last season’s embarrassment still stinging
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just about everybody involved with Southern California’s defense last season still seems embarrassed about it. The Trojans turned in one of the worst overall defensive performances in this school’s proud football history in 2023. Coordinator Alex Grinch was fired and head coach Lincoln Riley became a national punch line while USC finished 8-5 after a 6-0 start despite fielding the third highest-scoring offense in the FBS, led by future No. 1 pick Caleb Williams.
Community orgs can apply for Port of Long Beach scholarships
Nonprofits have until Sept. 30 to submit the application for their events. Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for the Port of Long Beach’s Community Sponsorship Program, which funds community events and activities that help inform residents about the Port. The Port is looking for events that center on...
Bloomington Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening with "Ghost Gun" as Fontana Deputies Enhance Victim's Safety Measures
Fontana deputies took a 19-year-old man into custody following threats he allegedly made involving a firearm. The incident, which originated from the 11900 block of Pine Avenue in Bloomington, led to the arrest of Angel Ruiz, a resident of the area. The victim, whose identity remains confidential, reported to Deputy Padilla on August 21, 2024, that Ruiz had threatened her with a firearm, leaving her unable to sleep and in constant fear for her safety.
Man killed in two-vehicle crash along Highway 138 near Phelan
A man died following a two-vehicle crash between his pickup truck and another vehicle on Highway 138 near Phelan on Friday night, authorities said. The crash was first reported about 9:15 p.m. on the highway near Sayle Road, just south of Phelan, according to California Highway Patrol logs. First responders arrived at the scene...
LoveMore Ranch gets full spectrum of feedback on planned 64-home development in Joshua Tree
Fifteen minutes before the 6pm meeting on Thursday, there was already a line snaking outside the Joshua Tree Community Center where a presentation was being prepped by the LoveMore Group about the “LoveMore Ranch,” a name given to the planned development on an 18 and a half acre lot that sits at 61650 Alta Loma Dr.
Redlands school board approves multiple agreements
The Redlands Unified School District board meeting on Aug. 20 resulted in the unanimous approval of several agreements. All items passed without discussion. Board member Patty Holohan was absent from the meeting. The board first approved an agreement with Temecula-based environmental consultant Verdantas Inc. to provide materials testing and special...
San Bernardino County teen athlete Arelle Middleton vies for Paralympics medal
A San Bernardino County athlete is hoping to medal for Team USA this month at the Paralympics Games in Paris, France. Para-track and field competitor Arelle Middleton, 16, from Rancho Cucamonga, is one of nearly 4,400 athletes from around the world competing in the games, according to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. ...
Road closure: Keeping California's scenic Highway 1 open
On the California coast where the mountains cascade into the sea, a ribbon of road rides down the edge of the continent. Driving on Highway 1 is a singular experience, and this winding 70-mile stretch hugging the steep coastline of Big Sur is why bucket lists exist.For tourists like Linda Carroll, of St. Paul, Minnesota, the feeling from driving Highway 1 is divine. "I think it's phenomenal," she said. "If you didn't believe in God and you were down here, you definitely would have to, because it's just spectacular."Henry Miller helped put the area on the map in the 1950s,...
Winner! $1.1 million Powerball ticket sold in Northern California
A lucky lottery player in Northern California is holding a winning Powerball ticket worth more than $1.1 million after matching the first five numbers in Saturday's draw, according to the California Lottery. The 5/5 ticket was bought at Romey's Liquor Store, 3 Purity Plaza in Woodland, just outside Sacramento and...
California High-Speed Rail Authority and Grassland Water District Reach Settlement Agreement for the San Jose to Merced Portion of the High-Speed Rail Project
September 1, 2024 - SAN JOSE, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and the Grassland Water District, Grassland Resource Conservation District, and Grassland Fund (Grassland) have reached an agreement that releases Grassland’s potential California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) claims regarding the Authority’s adoption of environmental review documents for the San Jose to Merced portion of the high-speed rail project.
Volleyball Begins Season in California
The Muhlenberg volleyball team opened the 2024 season with three matches at the Pacific Coast Classic in California. Despite dropping all three matches, the Mules played some close sets. In the first match against Pomona-Pitzer, Muhlenberg came out on fire, jumping out to a 7-3 lead. The Mules led 19-16 after junior Christina Marcin served two aces in a span of three points, but the Sagehens reeled off the next nine points to close out the set en route to a 3-0 sweep. Muhlenberg started strong against Occidental as well, serving six aces – three consecutive by sophomore Jenny Ryan…
Deny Data! Oakland Criticizes Newsom’s Direct Approach to Crime in California Cities
MJP – The controversial and highly publicized efforts of California Governor Gavin Newsom to reduce crime in the state have not gone unnoticed. The controversy surrounding the governor’s strategy draws attention to the difficulties of dealing with urban crime and striking a balance between community concerns and effective solutions, especially in Oakland where his recent actions are being criticized.
Southern California ‘Poltergeist’ home finds a buyer
The Simi Valley home featured in the 1982 horror classic “Poltergeist” has been sold after hitting the market for the first time in 45 years. The four-bedroom, 2,300-square-foot home on Roxbury Street was initially listed at $1.17 million. The final sale price has not been disclosed and the buyer has not been identified. The home […]
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