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2 UC Irvine scholars receive Fulbright awards
UC Irvine scholars Andrea Henderson and Alexander Huezo have received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards for the 2024-25 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Henderson, a professor of English, will use her Fulbright to visit Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, where she will teach one graduate course and do research on a project titled “Korea in the Camera: The Physics of the Victorian Encounter Narrative.” Huezo, an assistant professor of global and international studies, will use his Fulbright to support his research efforts in Cali and Buenaventura, Colombia, with the Pacifico Task Force on the impacts of natural rights (e.g., for rivers) for ethnic communities. He’ll also teach an environmental justice workshop at ICESI University’s Center for Afro-Diasporic Studies.
Married educator sent a child four expIicit photos of herself before she took him in her classroom on the day of the boy’s eighth-grade graduation and had lntercourse with him; sentenced
Los Angeles, CA – According to the court documents, the 46-year-old educator, later identified as MicheIIe, was sentenced to four years behind bars after she pleaded guilty to se* with a minor. The former educator reportedly had lndecent lntercourse with the boy, 14, on the day of his graduation. This unfortunate incident occurred three years ago and the educator was sentenced this week.
Clayton Kershaw Doesn’t Want To Burden Dodgers Rotation
Clayton Kershaw reached the targeted four innings in his rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday night. The start was Kershaw’s third since beginning his Minor League assignment last month. “Some things I’d like to do better, but overall another good step,” he said after leaving the game....
Dodgers Roster: Joe Kelly Activated Off 60-Day Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Joe Kelly from the 60-day injured list and added him to their active roster as they begin the second half of the season. Kelly had been out since May 6 with a right posterior shoulder strain that forced him to miss more than two months. The right-hander was expected to return after the All-Star break, and everything went well in his rehab stints with the Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club.
Crews battling brush fire burning near 210 Freeway in Tujunga
Firefighters are working to gain the upper hand on a nearly 40-acre brush fire burning off the side of the 210 Freeway near La Tuna Canyon Road in Tujunga.The blaze was reported a little before 4:15 p.m. near eastbound lanes of the freeway, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. At the latest, crews say that the fire, which is 20% contained, has consumed 43 acres of brush on the embankment of the busy thoroughfare.Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel are assisting in the firefight. With SkyCal overhead, traffic on the freeway could be seen slowing to a crawl as firefighters blocked lanes with their equipment. They were able to stop the flames from jumping the freeway, instead directing them to burn downhill away from the dozens of cars looking on. California Highway Patrol officers issued a SigAlert for the rightmost lanes to allow crews access to the area. Crews are expected to remain on scene overnight as they continue to try to extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire remains unclear. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
'The Big Bang Theory': Amazing Simon Helberg Facts
Simon Helberg hails from the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles, California. The city’s vibrant entertainment scene surely played a role in shaping his passion for acting. For some, his career was always in the stars and among them, living so close to Tinsel Town. 2 / 10.
LAPD bodycam video shows suspect armed with machine gun firing at 2 officers during traffic stop
The Los Angeles Police Department released bodycam video Friday of the moments a suspect armed with a machine gun fired at two officers during a traffic stop in the Willowbrook area the night of July 3.The video shows LAPD officers Stefan Carutasu and Joshua Rodney attempting to pull over the suspect at Broadway and Rosecrans Avenue. The suspect speeds up and comes to a stop on Broadway just north of Rosecrans. Before the officers could exit their patrol car, the suspect, armed with a machine gun, according to authorities, fired at police without warning.At least one officer was seen returning...
Kevin Hart Used One Word To Describe Bronny James Controversy
By now, most NBA fans know the controversy surrounding Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James. Before the Lakers even drafted Bronny with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, numerous fans were accusing him of being the latest product of nepotism. Many are saying that his father, LeBron ...
Priscilla Presley Files $1 Million Financial Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against Former Associates
Priscilla Presley filed a $1 million lawsuit against former business associates on Thursday, July 18, claiming elder abuse in paperwork obtained by In Touch. The former Dallas star's powerhouse attorney Marty Singer filed the case in Los Angeles Superior Court. Priscilla, 79, is seeking the same amount in damages that she claims was stolen from...
Report claims Shohei Ohtani would have re-signed with Angels
The Los Angeles Angels did not seem to play their cards right when it came to how they handled Shohei Ohtani’s exit last season. In December, Ohtani ended up signing a record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal ended up having a very unique structure that defers the majority of Ohtani’s $700 million... The post Report claims Shohei Ohtani would have re-signed with Angels appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Dodgers sign contract with young Mexican player from Sinaloa
The Dodgers have signed a contract with Mexican player Ezequiel Rivera from Culiacán, Sinaloa. The 14-year-old is being hailed as the next big promise from Mexico. Recently, Julio Urías also played for the Los Angeles blue team and was from the Culichi town as well. However, he was placed on administrative leave immediately after he was arrested for a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. Urías is now a free agent.
Top Trade Targets for the LA Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be in rumors for literally every big name that’s on the trade block, that is nothing new. With the number of injuries, this team has dealt with this year. I think it could be beneficial to take a quantity over quality approach this deadline. We know they have plenty of star power, but role players that excel in their specific roles are just as important. Let’s get into some players that fit this description.
New Limited-Time $69 Anaheim Resident Disneyland Day Ticket
The Disneyland Resort celebrated its 69th Anniversary this week. As we all watch closely for news of what next year’s 70th Event will include, one offer is already on the table for Anaheim Residents. For locals, you can now enjoy a limited-time $69 single-day ticket for use between August 5th and September 26th in honor of the 69th birthday celebration! Read all the details below and get your tickets now!
Things to do this weekend: OC Fair opens in Costa Mesa
OC Fair at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. $13 general daily entry Wednesday-Thursday; $15 Friday-Sunday; advance ticket purchase is required. OC Fair 2024 opens: It's "Always a Good Time" at this colossal county fair, an event that covers the good-time-having gamut and then some. The Costa Mesa merriment runs Wednesday through Sunday — Mondays and Tuesdays are closed days, keep in mind — and you must buy your ticket ahead of time. Pig racing, mega concerts, quirky contests, and fried goodies, often on sticks, await.
Photos: First Look At SWEENEY TOOD At Chance Theater In Anaheim
Chance Theater has released production photos of "Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street," directed by Chance Theater Literary Manager, James Michael Mchale. This thrilling musical masterpiece by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler will bring the dark, gripping tale of vengeance and intrigue to the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage, opening on July 20, 2024, and running through August 11, 2024.
Voice of OC Stands Out At National Investigative Reporters Gathering in Anaheim
Voice of OC newsroom journalists stood out at the nation’s most prestigious investigative reporting conference this year in Anaheim, with over 1,500 journalists from across the country gathering to improve their investigative skills and network with other journalists. The conference is sponsored by Investigative Reporters and Editors – a...
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