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Gavin Newsom Spars With Fox’s Bret Baier Over California Border Polices and Trump’s ‘Demagoguing’ Bipartisan Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) joined Fox News anchor Bret Baier for a lengthy discussion on some of the key issues being discussed during the Democrat National Convention this week and engaged in a debate about border policies. “This theme of this convention, a lot of it is about freedom....
Shark tries to yank tuna away from fishermen off San Diego, video shows
Wild video shows the moment a group of fishermen fought a shark over a tuna.The incident happened off the San Diego coast.In the footage, the shark is seen biting a large tuna that they caught on a line. After a brief game of tug-of-war, the shark let the fish go and swam away.The mako shark weighs several hundred pounds with some serious teeth and jaws, so the fisherman had their work cut out for them.
Yu Darvish breaks silence on lengthy Padres absence after return from restricted list
Yu Darvish is back with the San Diego Padres, though we may never know why he left in the first place. The 38-year-old right-hander, who was placed on the restricted list in early July while he tended to “a personal matter involving his family," was reinstated by the Padres on Friday. During media availability, he declined to answer questions about the nature of his absence but expressed gratitude to be back with the club.
San Diego schools expand mental health support with wellness coaches
A new California grant program is boosting mental health support in schools. KPBS health reporter Heidi de Marco says certified wellness coaches will help address the rise in students’ mental health issues. A word of warning, this story mentions suicide. Kaleb Coleman is an eighth grader at Wangenheim Middle...
Padres pitcher makes the most unreal play vs. Mets
Give Joe Musgrove the Gold Glove right now. The San Diego Padres pitcher made one of the best defensive plays off the mound this season. Musgrove was pitching an absolute gem more than halfway through a Friday matchup against the New York Mets at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. The former World Series champion... The post Padres pitcher makes the most unreal play vs. Mets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Historic Encinitas Boat Houses racked with structural, financial woes
ENCINITAS — The nearly century-old iconic Encinitas Boat Houses, SS Encinitas and SS Moonlight, currently sit empty in critical condition, plagued with structural issues and a lack of funding for necessary repairs, members of the Encinitas Preservation Association told The Coast News. Built in the late 1920s by local...
FOOTBALL: Scots’ Defense Dominates Opening Night Win
EL CENTRO — It’s the dawn of a new era for Vincent Memorial Catholic High School football as three-year star quarterback Jacobo Elias has graduated, leaving behind record passing stats with an offense that guaranteed a quick pace and plenty of passing. On opening night of the 2024...
Diamondbacks Pitcher Says Scott Boras ‘Butchered’ His Free Agency
Scott Boras is one of the most powerful men in sports, but Jordan Montgomery isn’t afraid to say when his former agent messed up. The Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher is enduring a lost season, pitching to a 6.44 ERA and spending a month on the Injured List in 2024. That’s after he went 3-1 with a 2.90 ERA in the postseason last year, helping deliver the Texas Rangers their first World Series championship.
FOOTBALL: Bulldogs Take a Bite Out of Yellowjackets
BLYTHE — The 2024 high school football campaign for the Calexico Bulldogs is off to the exact same start as the last two seasons, with a victory over the Palo Verde Yellowjackets, 28-12. Bulldogs’ head coach Fernando Solano, now in his fifth season leading the ship for Calexico, is 3-1 against Palo Verde Valley in season openers, including 2-0 at Scott Stadium here.
Mesa business owner sentenced to 5 years for health care fraud
PHOENIX — A Mesa woman was sentenced this week to 66 months in prison for defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid program. Diana Moore was also ordered to pay more than $21 million in restitution to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering on July 10, 2023.
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
City of Brawley Goes Over ABCs of Measure J
BRAWLEY — In the wake of a two-year financial deficit, the Brawley City Council voted to place a proposed tax increase measure on the upcoming Nov. 5 General Election ballot. The measure, if approved, would adjust Brawley’s sales and use tax rate from 7.75 percent to 8.75 percent.
Despite the loss at home last night Holtville still looks promising under new Head Coach Cory Lee
In a tough season opener on their home field, Holtville High School fell to Trinity Presbyterian, 21-10. The game marked the debut of new Head Coach Cory Lee, who has stepped into the role after the retirement of Coach Jason Franklin that spent the last seven years coaching Holtville football. Although the Bulldogs fought hard throughout the game, they couldn’t overcome Trinity, who capitalized on key moments to secure the win.
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