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374-Inch Ex-NASCAR Aluminum Small-Block Chevy Engine Makes 655 HP On the Westech Dyno!
This is the story of an old 374-inch Hendrick Racing NASCAR small-block Chevy that wound up at Jeff Ginter Racing Engines in Artesia, California. It seems the old race engine was being freshened-up for use in the restoration of a historic DeAtley Motorsports Team Trans Am series Camaro that was piloted by David Hobbs. Back in the '80s, Jeff Ginter used to work on this Camaro when it was owned by General Auto Leasing. He was just out of high school at the time. That whole six-degrees-of-separation deal seems to be a real thing.
Lincoln Unified School District installs vape sensors in some Stockton high schools
Lincoln Unified School District is looking to curb tobacco use in schools, with the installation of sensors on high school campuses to detect the use of vapors that may be released from vaping devices, such as e-cigarettes. There are two high schools in the Lincoln Unified School District, including Lincoln High School and...
2 injured in Citrus Heights duplex fire
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — Two people were injured in a Citrus Heights duplex fire Thursday. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said the fire happened along Sperry Drive near San Juan Avenue around 7:50 a.m. and also had a report of a disable person inside the building. Crews found the...
The second suspense file hearing: Which California bills survived? And which bills died?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The fate of hundreds of bills in the California legislature was decided on in a fast-paced, auction-style manner Thursday. The process, known as the Suspense file hearing, is a biannual event where the Appropriations committees of both houses rule if fiscal bills will move forward or are held at the desk.
TMU Ranks No. 1 for Student Life Among California Christian Colleges
The Master’s University has been ranked as having the best student life among Christian colleges in California, according to the 2024 numbers for mid-sized colleges released by Niche, a leading college review and ranking site. TMU was ranked No. 1 in student life among 23 Christian colleges in California....
TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to sign landmark retail crime legislation in Bay Area
SAN JOSE – Tomorrow morning, Governor Gavin Newsom – joined by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, law enforcement leaders, representatives of retail associations, and local and state elected officials – will be in San Jose to sign groundbreaking legislation aimed at combating retail crime in California.
Officers Seize 133 Pounds of Fentanyl at Border, Top Take for Year in California
Fentanyl discovered in a flatbed truck in Otay Mesa amounted to the largest such seizure this year by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in California, officials said Thursday. The seizure yielded 133.6 pounds of fentanyl powder in 50 packages, along with 227.96 pounds of cocaine in 77 packages. The...
United Airlines Sends 737 MAX 9 To Rescue Passengers On Diverted 777-200
A United Airlines 777-200 en route to Rome diverted to Sacramento, California after a mechanical issue. But rather than spend a spare 777-200 from nearby San Francisco to rescue passengers onboard, United sent a 737 MAX 9 instead. After United Airlines 777-200 Diverts To Sacramento, United Sends 737 MAX 9...
Delanty Donates Artworks to San Clemente High, New Principal Baker – His Former Student
Long before Brad Baker became the new principal of San Clemente High School, Baker toiled as a teenager at that same school under the supervision of a now-renowned local artist. “I am not a very good artist,” said Baker, chuckling as he spoke of his time in Rick Delanty’s art...
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas step out in style for 'The Good Half' premiere
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas stepped out in style for the Los Angeles premiere of "The Good Half." The couple was photographed Tuesday for the red carpet, where Chopra was seen wearing a sheer one-sleeved Dolce & Gabbana dress that included black and gold lace material throughout. She paired the look with a camisole and briefs, a belt that was bow-tied around her waist, peep-toe heels, and a statement chain necklace from Bulgari.
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