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Former Ducks second-round pick latest NHLer to bolt to the KHL
There’s been a mini-mass exodus of players leaving the NHL to join the Russian Kontinental Hockey League this offseason, and former Anaheim Ducks second-round pick Maxime Comtois is the latest one.On Thursday morning, HC Dynamo Moscow officially announced it had signed Comtois for the 2024-25 season.“Maxime Comtois is a fast, powerful striker,” Dynamo head coach Alexey Kudashov said. “Of course, he must strengthen the first two attacking lines. Not afraid to work in every area of the site. Great professional. At training camp, he will already work with the team.” Max Comtois is heading to Russia. Led the 2020-21 Ducks in...
NFL Hall Of Famer Terrell Davis Recounts Being Removed Off A United Flight In Handcuffs
Terrell Davis, the renowned former NFL running back and Hall of Famer, is speaking out after he was handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight over the weekend. The incident occurred on a flight from Denver to Orange County, California. Davis said the situation began when his son politely...
Flights from Delta, United and American Airlines temporarily grounded
Departing flights from Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Long Beach Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County were temporarily grounded Friday after the airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration for a global ground stop on all flights, according to an alert from the FAA. “We are seeing...
Spotlight July 2024: Member Agencies Assist in Boosting Firefighting Air Power
For firefighting helicopters, the fewer minutes between a water source and wildfire is the difference between successful containment and an explosive catastrophe threatening homes and possibly lives. Several ACWA member agencies are helping make that difference an advantage for firefighters by establishing water refill dip sites beside their treatment and storage facilities.
KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo rescues injured owl
KTLA 5 Morning News meteorologist Henry DiCarlo helped rescue an owl he found injured on the side of the road on his way to work Thursday morning. Henry was crossing the Gypsum Canyon Bridge to get on the 91 Freeway when he noticed the owl standing on the road. “I thought something is not right […]
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Board President Says Anderson Union School District “Will Not Comply” with California’s SAFETY Act
On Monday, July 15, California gained a new law known as the SAFETY Act. Previously known as Assembly Bill 1955, it strengthens current educational law that supports students in California’s LGBTQ+ community. It was passed into law in hopes of curbing the actions of about a dozen California school districts, including Anderson Union High School District, that have enacted “parental notification” policies.
Megan Pagnini wins Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant
– The California Mid-State Fair announced that 18-year-old Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles has been crowned the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. Ashlee Holt, 18, of Paso Robles, was named 1st Runner Up, and Logan Rutherford, 21, of Paso Robles, was named 2nd Runner Up. Vanessa Pinedo, 18, of Paso Robles, won the Talent Competition with her Folklorico dance to “Son de la Negra.” Hailey Terrell, 17, of Templeton, won the Interview Competition.
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
California to impose first-ever permanent water restrictions
CALIFORNIA - The first-ever permanent water restrictions were approved this month for cities and towns in California. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted new rules that will phase in cutbacks for water suppliers across the state. Enforcement of the conservation is expected to start in 2027. This is to...
Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website. ...
Newport Beach City Manager Update
Last week the City Council approved a $1.4 million, five-year contract for 69 Flock cameras that will be installed throughout Newport Beach — the first of several planned public safety technology enhancements to improve crime prevention and investigations. The Flock cameras (also known as ALPR, or automatic license plate...
Santo Studio Celebrates Newport Beach's Car Culture with Rally Races and Apparel Drops
California car culture and Newport Beach go hand-in-hand. On any given day, you can see exotic cars — both domestic and foreign — racing on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) or cruising the downtown streets. The core place of automotive culture in Newport Beach’s overall vibe has now inspired Cali creative Bear D’egidio to launch Santo Studio, a brand-slash-automotive-community that consists of both race-inspired apparel drops and community-focused, Gumball 3000-inspired rallies that champion the power of in-person connection and IRL experiences.
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