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Glendora native Jajaira Gonzalez coming out swinging for gold at Paris Olympics
For first-time Olympic boxer Jajaira Gonzalez, boxing runs in her family. Her father grew up boxing in Mexico. Her three brothers are fighters. When Gonzalez was 8 years old, it was her turn to put on the gloves. “I remember telling (my dad,) boxing’s for boys. I don’t want to...
Elected Officials Dive Deep into Water Insights at Valley County Water District’s Workshop and Tour
Nearly 35 elected officials participated in a legislative workshop and educational tour at the Lante Treatment Plant. Hosted at the Valley County Water District Headquarters on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Organized by Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL), aimed to enhance understanding of California’s water policies. It provided officials...
Motorcyclist is killed in crash
A collision between an automobile and a motorcycle early Thursday morning in Santa Ana has taken the life of a 23-year-old Santa Ana resident. According to the SAPD, the incident took place at the intersection of Bristol Street and Hemlock Way and was reported at 6:01 a.m. SAPD officers and...
Santa Ana Rolls Out Mobile Zoo, Parks & Rec
Santa Ana residents could soon meet Zoo animals, or enjoy other family-friendly activities at schools, parks and community centers through the city’s latest mobile outreach vehicle program. The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency’s mobile outreach and engagement vehicles – named RECREAuto and ZOOmie – have rolled...
Woman bitten by K-9 files lawsuit against LA County Sheriff's Department
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after she says her hand was permanently disfigured when she was bitten by a K-9.Ramirez did not speak but she showed reporters her scars at a press conference outside the Hall of Justice in downtown L.A. Friday.The incident happened on Feb. 22, 2023, at Ramirez's home near Central and 59th Street. Ramirez saw the dog wandering around her property and when she opened her door she was bitten."Ms. Ramirez is an innocent mother. She was attacked by an unleashed sheriff's dog trained to bite anyone it encountered,"...
Norton Simon Museum Offers Free Admission on First Friday of Each Month
Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum, home to one of the world’s most remarkable private art collections, is offering free admission on the first Friday of each month. From 4 to 7 p.m., visitors can explore the museum’s galleries and garden without charge, no reservations or advance tickets required.
Long Beach community youth garden threatened by growing homeless encampment
Tucked away along the Los Angeles River is a hidden gem for Long Beach residents.Sheila Grantham, better known as Ms. Sheila, founded Adventures to Dreams Enrichment, a nonprofit organization that runs the community youth garden."I know I'm doing something great in this community," Ms. Sheila said.It caters to kids with the goal of getting them outdoors. They also get to learn about nutrition and how food is grown."They come two Saturdays a month and they enjoy the space. We also provide art and STEM activity for them as well," said Ms. Sheila, who's proud the garden is thriving with a...
Truck carrying batteries catches fire, causing daylong closure on SB County freeway
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. - A major highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas has been closed for more than a day, after a truck carrying lithium batteries caught on fire. Now, crews are dealing with a hazmat situation in triple-digit temperatures. It happened around 10 a.m. Friday, in the...
USC football picked for Top 5 conference finish in USA Today Big Ten media poll
USA Today released its annual Big Ten preseason media poll this week, the Trojans picked to finish No. 5 in the conference. This is the second unofficial Big Ten preseason poll of the summer, joining a poll by Kings of the North, a poll previously done by Cleveland.com, where USC was picked to finish sixth.
Court Rules PnB Rock’s Alleged Shooter Still Lacks ‘Competency’ to Stand Trial
The murder trial of Philadelphia artist PnB Rock began in Los Angeles this week, and it has already encountered significant challenges. The trial revolves around the fatal shooting of PnB Rock at a Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles on September 12, 2022. As previously reported, the alleged shooter, a 17-year-old male ... Read more The post Court Rules PnB Rock’s Alleged Shooter Still Lacks ‘Competency’ to Stand Trial appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Top WPIAL Recruit Earns Offer from West Coast Powerhouse
Matt Sieg is one of the top recruits in the WPIAL, regardless of class, and he’s continuing to rack up major offers. Sieg — a 6-foot, 170-pound four-star athlete from Fort Cherry in McDonald, Pa. — holds offers from Akron, Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State, Pitt, Syracuse, WVU and Wisconsin, and he’s playing quarterback and defensive back at the high school level. It appears likely that Sieg will be recruited primarily as a safety, but wherever he ends up on the field, he’ll be one of the highest-recruited WPIAL players in the class of 2026.
USC Saturday Buzz: A Suitable Opponent For Lincoln Riley
The Seine River is nothing more than a glorified Los Angeles River–Paris’ charms made the Seine famous. –I affectionately call the women’s gymnastics team ‘the little pixies’ as they go 4 ft 8, 4 ft 10, and 5 feet. Seriously, it could be argued that...
Man Wounded in Shooting in Downtown Los Angeles
A 29-year-old man was shot in the stomach in downtown Los Angeles and police Saturday are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division responded to a shots fired call around 11 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Seventh Street and Stanford Avenue. When they arrived, officers learned an unknown assailant had approached the victim and shot him, an LAPD spokeswoman told City News Service.
One Year Ago Today (July 27, 2023)…Man, Boy Suspected in Attempted Robbery at Mid-City Restaurant Arrested
One Year Ago Today (July 27, 2023)…A 22-year-old man on parole and 17-year-old boy suspected of using what police called an assault rifle type of weapon in an attempted robbery at a Mid-City restaurant were in custody. Officers responded to the 1800 block of South La Brea Avenue, between...
Elite 2026 Georgia Edge Xavier Griffin Back at USC Saturday (7/27)
Griffin ranks as the No. 27 overall prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also tabbed in as the No. 2 edge rusher and the No. 5 player in the state of Georgia in the 2026 class. Obviously that means he's considered an elite 2026 target for the Trojans. The post Elite 2026 Georgia Edge Xavier Griffin Back at USC Saturday (7/27) appeared first on On3.
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