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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 in 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 […]
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.
REI opening first Coachella Valley store Friday in Rancho Mirage
Outdoor gear retailer REI said it planned to open its first Coachella Valley store on Friday at The River in Rancho Mirage. An REI spokesperson said Friday's "soft opening," which wasn't publicly announced, will allow staff to "train and make final adjustments" before the Oct. 4 grand opening. REI announced in January that it...
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 […]
Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House to honor A Few Good Men and Women
The eighth annual A Few Good Men and Women Gala, benefiting the Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House will take place Sept. 27 at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage. The red carpet event will honor eight distinguished Coachella Valley residents who have made a positive impact their local...
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 […]
Newsom Vetoes Bill Making Migrants Without Legal Status Eligible for Home Loans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that could have made immigrants without legal status eligible for loans under a state program offering assistance to first-time homebuyers. The bill drew staunch opposition from Republicans well beyond California, with many arguing the state, known for its expensive housing market, should...
New feature film puts focus on child trafficking crisis in California
SAN FRANCISCO -- A new feature film is drawing attention to a grim reality in America: child trafficking. City of Dreams depicts the harrowing story of a child kidnapped and sold to a sweatshop in California.Vanessa Russell, an anti-sex/labor-trafficking activist and founder of Hayward-based nonprofit Love Never Fails, says that child trafficking is a pervasive issue in California and across the nation."There's a lot of different ways that someone can be sold in our world, unfortunately. And this is happening to every age, race, gender and religion. It doesn't discriminate and, sadly, it's something that we really struggle with here...
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