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Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa,” Becomes the First Afro-Latina Featured on a U.S. Coin
Cuban-American singer Celia Cruz, who passed away in 2003, has become the first Afro-Latina to be featured on a U.S. quarter, as issued by the United States Mint. The coin was recently unveiled on the Mint’s website. Cruz is the 14th woman honored in the American Women Quarters program,...
Lakers schedule: Every clash with rival Nikola Jokic, Nuggets in 2024-25
The 2024-25 NBA regular season schedule has been released and the path to redemption has been laid out for the Los Angeles Lakers. With key games on holidays and crucial matchups from opening night on, the Lakers will be looking to recover from a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. One of the...
Gena Rowlands, Actress of Unparalleled Excellence, Dies at 94
Gena Rowlands, the wife and muse of John Cassavetes whose unvarnished abilities found in such films as Faces, A Woman Under the Influence, Opening Night and Gloria put her in the pantheon of acting legends, died Wednesday. She was 94.Winsome Sinclair, Casting Director Who Worked Often With Spike Lee, Dies at 58 Rowlands died surrounded by family members at her home in Indian Wells, California, according to TMZ. A spokesperson for WME, where her son, writer-director Nick Cassavetes, has representation, confirmed her death. She had battled Alzheimer’s since 2019. Rowlands received Oscar nominations for her performances in A Woman Under the Influence...
LA Chargers Coach Jim Harbaugh Has Offered Colin Kaepernick a Job on His Staff: ‘He’d Be a Tremendous Coach’
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wants Colin Kaepernick — his old quarterback — to be part of his coaching staff. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Kaepernick was asked about his career plans. The 36-year-old, who hasn’t played in the league since 2016, said he continues to train with the hopes that a team will call one day and offer him a chance to return to the field. He also said he may try out for the U.S.’s flag football team when it debuts as an Olympic sport in Los Angeles in 2028.
Lawsuit Alleges Racial Profiling by Beverly Hills Police Department (video)
In a significant legal development, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Beverly Hills Police Department, alleging that the department engaged in racial profiling against Black motorists. The lawsuit has gained attention due to its high-profile plaintiffs, civil rights attorneys, and the staggering amount of damages being sought. Shepard...
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...
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