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California’s Ban On Agricultural Burning And Impact of Bird Flu
**On January 1, farmers in the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will be prohibited from nearly all open burning under a state law adopted in 2003. The law aimed to address the poor air quality in the Valley. Agricultural burning, which accounts for...
LBHS Boys Basketball, athletic boosters to host ‘Battle at the Beach’
Laguna Beach High School’s Boys Basketball Team and LBHS Athletic Boosters will host a summer tournament starting this Friday at 9 a.m. at Dugger Gym. “This is the first boys basketball tournament hosted by Laguna Beach High School since any of us can remember,” said Jimmy Azadian, LBHS Boys Basketball head booster. “We expect a good turnout from the Laguna Beach community to support our student-athletes.”
Newsom vetoes bill requiring accountability for $5.3 billion in broadband funds
(The Center Square) - California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a widely supported bill that would have required the state to annually report on its progress in using billions of dollars in state and federal funding to expand broadband internet access, saying the bill is redundant. The bill author said the governor’s solution only requires the state to report its progress for one year, which leaves no benchmark for future comparison and accountability. ...
California proposal to allow discrimination to help 'marginalized' quietly fails
(The Center Square) - A controversial bill to amend California’s constitution to allow for discrimination that helps “marginalized” groups failed to be heard in the State Senate before a July deadline to make it on the November ballot. The proposed change was part of a 14-bill slavery reparations package from the California Legislative Black Caucus. The bill, ACA 7, was authored by Assemblymember Corey Jackson, D-Moreno Valley, and would have spawned a ballot measure to create an exemption to the state constitution’s ban on racial...
NFHS Approves One-Way Electronic Communication Devices for High School Softball
The National Federation of State High School Associations has approved the use of one-way electronic communication devices for head coaches to communicate with catchers. The NFHS writes rules for high school sports and serves over 19,500 high schools around the country. The rule stipulates that coaches can’t “communicate with any...
Aquagrom raises 11K and counting for local beaches
The second annual Aquagrom, spearheaded by 12-year-old Alia Marriner, raised more than $11,000 for ocean conservation last Saturday after 25 ocean-savvy local groms took to the water for an abbreviated version of the longstanding Aquathon – a locally organized swim, climbing and walking event along Laguna’s coves and coastline from Crescent Bay to Aliso Creek.
Watch: San Clemente surfers surprised with sendoff to Paris Olympics
Two Olympic surfers from San Clemente departed for the Paris Olympics full of Southern California pride on Thursday night, but not before receiving a surprise sendoff from friends and family. Twenty-five-year-old Griffin Colapinto and 22-year-old Caroline Marks were headed to a family dinner, getting ready to represent the U.S. in...
Obscure skate spots galore in "Spleee's Vid"
Filmer Jeremy Creed just put out a new video of his bro Spleee (Chris Moore) that they worked on the last couple years. Things you should know about Chris: He helps run The Fort Skate Shop in Laguna Niguel, California, dude left no stone unturned for this one, he took Jeremy to the most ...
Local Government Public Servant and Leader Bob Hall Passes
Bob Hall, 64, a beloved husband, father and California City leader sadly left our world on July 12, 2024, after his short battle with cancer. Bob was known for his collaborative leadership style over the past twenty years for the cities of Huntington Beach (Assistant City Manager 2005-2013), Fountain Valley (City Manager 2013-2017), Stanton (2018) and Laguna Niguel (2019). Bob quarterbacked Fountain Valley’s Fiscal Sustainability Plan (Measure HH), which will provide the necessary funds to cover the long-term financial needs in Fountain Valley through 2037. Bob prioritized being “business friendly” and providing unparalleled levels of customer service in every city he served.
USC Recruit Kaitlyn Nguyen Clocks 2:30.46 200 BR on Opening Day of 2024 Fullerton Sectionals
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile, “2024 CA Fullerton CA/NV Speedo Sectionals”. Following the 4 Speedo Sectionals meets that took place around the country last week, there are 3 more going on this week, including one at the Janet Evans Swim Complex in Fullerton, CA. The first day of the Fullerton Sectionals featured the 100 free, 200 breast, 200 fly, women’s 1500 free and men’s 800 free.
NHL All-Star Ryan Getzlaf Hosts 13th Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout Sept. 13 – 14 to Benefit CureDuchenne
CureDuchenne, a Newport Beach-based nonprofit focused on finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will partner once again with NHL All-Star and retired Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf for the 13th annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout at Monarch Beach Golf Links on September 13 and 14, 2024. Hosted by...
Bacteria levels prompt ocean water warnings at 13 L.A. County beaches
Beachgoers are being urged to avoid going into the water at more than a dozen beaches in Los Angeles County. On Friday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water use warnings for 13 L.A. area beaches due to bacteria levels that are currently “exceeding health standards when last tested.” The warnings […]
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