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After campus protests, California considers bills on genocide education, protest restrictions, DEI training
The bills, which were opposed by several pro-Palestinian groups, will move on for debate this month and would affect campus protests, require Holocaust and genocide teachings in schools and antisemitism lessons at colleges with diversity, equity and inclusion training.
Applications open for The Music Center’s Spotlight Competition
The Music Center, Los Angeles’ performing arts center, invites all Southern California high school students interested in the performing arts to apply for The Music Center’s 37th annual Spotlight, a longstanding, free, nationally acclaimed competition that provides more than $100,000 in performing arts scholarships and artistic development for students each year. Applicants will gain artistic development through auditions, feedback, mastery classes taught by professional artists and arts administrators and performance opportunities. Through a supportive environment, students can develop important life skills, including selfesteem, preparation and perseverance. As the West Coast’s leading performing arts destination, The Music Center has provided students with over $2.9 million in scholarships to date. Applying for The Music Center’s Spotlight is free, and students of all skill levels are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Monday, Oct. 14.
Grand Opening of Heritage Square South Marks a Milestone in Affordable Housing for Seniors in Pasadena
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - BRIDGE Housing, the premier nonprofit affordable housing developer on the West Coast, celebrated the grand opening of Heritage Square South today, a landmark development offering 69 units of permanent supportive housing for seniors who have previously experienced homelessness. The event was attended by an array of elected leaders, housing officials, community members, and residents, marking a significant step forward in addressing Southern California's housing crisis.
Peter Marshall, host of ‘Hollywood Squares’ and Coachella Valley regular, dead at 98
Peter Marshall, who began his career as a radio personality and actor before landing the job as host of the original "Hollywood Squares,'' a role he filled for 15 years, died today at his Encino home at age 98. His publicist, Harlan Boll, said Marshall died of kidney failure, "although as Peter remarked, his cause The post Peter Marshall, host of ‘Hollywood Squares’ and Coachella Valley regular, dead at 98 appeared first on KESQ.
What you should know about Earthquake Preparedness amid recent quakes
Southern California has seen a number of earthquakes the past few weeks, Bakersfield, Pasadena, and Lake Elsinore just this morning. Even Las Vegas experienced some shaking earlier this week. Seismologists are warning of increased earthquake activity in the region. This is putting people on high alert for the next tremor here in the Coachella Valley, The post What you should know about Earthquake Preparedness amid recent quakes appeared first on KESQ.
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