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South Orange County residents decry proposal to build battery storage facility
A battle is brewing in south Orange County over a proposed lithium battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano."The initial designs of this project make it look a little like the port of L.A. and Long Beach in Laguna Niguel, with 1,100 shipping containers," said David Raslowsky of Laguna Niguel.Compass Energy Storage is proposing to build a 250-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) on 13 acres of land it owned by Saddleback Church.But in 2022, the city of San Juan Capistrano rejected the renewable company's application for the project. That's when Compass Energy Solutions decided to bypass the city's approval...
Family ID’s woman fatally shot near 105 freeway in South L.A.
SOUTH LOS ANGELES – Activists are calling for an investigation into a woman’s death after deputies arrived on the scene and failed to render aid while she suffered from multiple gunshot wounds on July 2. Deputies from the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station responded to the westbound freeway...
Former Dodgers All-Star Sentenced to Prison, Ex-LA Catcher DFA’d, Left-Handed Pitcher Thriving in AAA
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost again on Thursday, dropping the series to the Arizona Diamondbacks. They’ll look to bounce back on Friday night as they begin a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Here’s all the latest Dodgers news: Former Dodgers All-Star Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Prison: Report Former Dodgers Catcher DFA’d …
Lakers Add Sharpshooting Guard Amid Underwhelming NBA Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers have been unable to add any star power via NBA free agency, but the team’s summer league roster has plenty of promise. Ahead of the California Classic and the Las Vegas NBA 2K25 Summer League, the Lakers dropped their roster which includes new addition guard Grayson Murphy. Here’s a look at the full roster below.
Lakers Interested in Reunion With Player They Regret Trading
The Los Angeles Lakers notably struck out with their top free agent targets so far in the offseason. They have been one of the quietest teams as they only brought in Bronny James and Dalton Knecht while extending the contracts of Max Christie and LeBron James. Fans are losing patience as the front office has turned its attention to the trade market.
9 people displaced after 4-alarm fire spreads to several homes in Modesto
MODESTO – Several people have been displaced after a four-alarm fire that damaged several Modesto homes the morning after the Fourth of July. Modesto Fire says crews responded to the scene near Terminal and Coldwell avenues just after 5 a.m.Firefighters found that a home under construction had caught fire. Flames were also started to spread to buildings on both sides of the structure. The fire prompted a four-alarm response, Modesto Fire says. Units from Oakdale and Turlock were brought in to help.Crews were able to contain the flames, but not before a duplex and two other residences were affected by the fire.A total of nine people have been displaced, Modesto Fire says. The main structure that caught fire is believed to be a total loss, but officials have not detailed the extent of damage the other homes suffered. Firefighters say two people also had to be evaluated for injuries at the scene, but both refused treatment. Exactly what started the fire is still under investigation.
Proven winner Mary Beth Gunn joins Pacific as head women’s tennis coach
When Mary Beth Gunn arrived at Southeast Missouri State University in 2016, she took over a program that finished 2-20 overall and had not posted a winning record in nine seasons. Fast forward to 2024, when Gunn was named head coach of University of the Pacific women’s tennis program after...
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures that California voters are set to consider in November. The California secretary of state assigned proposition numbers to the measures on Wednesday after the Legislature added two more bond proposals to the ballot.
Community Foundation Update (07/06/2024)
The Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) has announced the creation of the Fordyce Survivors Fund in response to the mass shooting on June 21 in Fordyce, Arkansas. 100 percent of donations to the fund will provide financial support for survivors of the shooting. ARCF will partner with Victim’s First, a volunteer-led nonprofit helping with immediate needs, along with the Mass Violence Survivor’s Fund—national entities with experience serving communities following more than 50 mass shootings nationwide.
Deep-blue California voters ’embarrassed’ by Biden: ‘Trump is our best bet’
California, the blue heart of Democratic territory, is hemorrhaging party support after President Joe Biden’s performance at the first presidential debate left his party shaken. According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, some traditionally blue California voters are alarmed at Biden’s cognitive decline, questioning if their party’s presumed nominee has what it takes […]
California mulls millions in reparations costs after Newsom declares budget emergency
(The Center Square) - California is considering spending $12 million on pending reparations-related legislation after the governor declared a budget emergency, an act that allows the use of state rainy day funds to plug the deficit. At the low end, reparations bills with finite costs add up to approximately $4.3 million per year. However, with some potential programs such as spending savings from prison capacity reductions on gun violence reduction programs or making food a public health benefit for millions of Californians having unknown cost...
‘Really triggering’: SF bartenders have mixed feelings about new drug testing law
As revelers bar hop over the holiday and weekend, they might notice something new at their local watering holes: signs warning them about getting “roofied” and offering test strips to check for spiked drinks. Roughly 2,400 bars and nightclubs across California must now, by law, offer and advertise...
Second Celebrity Suspected In Death Of Matthew Perry
The investigation into the death of Matthew Perry has continued. Los Angeles Police Department officials have partnered with national agencies to determine whether or not anyone should be charged in the actor’s death. Now, a second celebrity has been named who might be involved. Continue reading to find out the latest details of the investigation.
Diamondbacks’ Christian Walker Makes MLB History Against Dodgers
Barry Bonds, Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Rogers Hornsby, Mike Trout, and Christian Walker whenever he plays at Dodger Stadium, these are some of the greatest hitters in MLB history. Walker took over as the Arizona Diamondbacks starting first baseman in the 2019...
Suspect in custody after killing 2, injuring 4 during attack in Orange County
HUNTINGTON BEACH – A stabbing attack in Huntington Beach left two people dead, and three other people injured, and a man was in custody Friday on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The attack was reported at about 11:15 p.m. Thursday near 16th Street and Pecan Avenue, according to...
‘Another Ploy’: Kanye West Accused of Attempting to Delay Trial in $2 Million Battle With The Gap
Kanye West was accused of attempting to drag out a messy legal battle involving his former business partners The Gap — days after his lawyer asked for permission to drop him as a client, In Touch can exclusively report. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, the company Art City Center raised objections to...
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