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Near-record heat changes start time for at least 3 desert football games
At least three high school football games in the Coachella Valley will start later on Friday evening because of near-record heat affecting Southern California this week. Palm Springs High School will host Eisenhower High at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The game has been moved back 30 minutes, according to Palm Springs Unified School District...
When will the West Coast heat wave end?
A break from the recent heat is in store for millions across the West Coast, including in Los Angeles where the temperature has topped out above the 100-degree mark. The core of the heat sweltering the western part of the United States will slowly shift inland into mid-September, but it will take until early next week before coastal areas of Southern California cool down, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Californians in fourth year of border crisis blame Biden-Harris
Frustrated voters in Southern California ripped the Biden-Harris administration and blamed the White House for problems caused by an influx of illegal immigrants at the Mexico border over the past year. Members of the House Judiciary Committee visited the San Diego region of California on Thursday for a border tour and to meet with local […]
Foul play suspected in disappearance of elderly Redlands couple
Authorities confirmed foul play is suspected in the disappearance of an elderly couple from Redlands after law enforcement raided a suspect’s home amid the ongoing search. Stephanie and Daniel Menard, both in their 70s, were last seen on Saturday, Aug. 24, and reported missing by a friend on Sunday. The couple’s personal items like their […]
Better Balance Vegan Hot Dogs Now Available at Gelson's in Southern California
Better Balance expands its retail presence by launching the popular plant-based Better Dog at all 27 Gelson’s Markets locations across Southern California. Better Balance, a global leader in plant-based foods, is expanding its reach in Southern California with the launch of its popular Better Dog at all 27 Gelson’s Markets locations across Los Angeles County. This exciting development marks a major step in the brand's retail expansion and promises to bring the flavor-packed Better Dog to a broader audience.
SoCal heat wave forcing youth sports teams to cancel or shift game times, move locations
The sweltering heat wave across Southern California is forcing some youth sports teams to shift game times and locations or even cancel events altogether for the safety of the athletes.The American Youth Soccer Organization Region 2 canceled all soccer activities until Sunday, Sept. 8.The varsity game between Granada Hills Charter High School and Palisades Charter High School was supposed to take place in Granada Hills on Friday. The event was moved to Pacific Palisades, which is expected to be somewhat cooler, and the start time was pushed back. Similar changes were made to Thursday afternoon's JV game.School officials say they're...
Teens arrested in fireworks-caused fire that burned several Southern California homes
Police on Thursday announced that two teens had been arrested in connection with a brush fire in Riverside that destroyed several homes in July, a fire that investigators say was started by fireworks. At a news conference, Riverside city officials announced the arrests and said an additional teen was also charged with starting the “Hawarden […]
California’s extreme heat is a ‘silent disaster’
California sees hundreds of heat-related deaths each year with vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and outdoor workers, most at risk. The death toll can range from 100 to 200 in typical years but spikes during severe heat waves – like the one gripping the Golden State this week. In 2006, a particularly devastating heat […]
California Lottery Scratchers ‘catastrophically failed’ security tests, audit finds
The California Lottery failed to recall compromised Scratchers tickets and did not adhere to security testing procedures, according to a new audit from the State Controller’s Office. The audit found that six Scratchers games in 2017 “catastrophically failed” routine internal security tests. These failures indicated that the tickets might reveal numbers or images before being […]
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