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Renowned CSU Long Beach Shark Lab invites more than 2,000 visitors for hands-on learning experience
Despite plenty of research, there's still a lot of mystery surrounding sharks. And that's where the Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach comes in.The lab celebrated their annual Sharks at the Beach event Saturday and invited the public in to learn more about their groundbreaking research."When we started this program, we knew outreach was critical and why not? Getting people on campus has been so important, and we get to showcase everything without dragging it all over the country," said Chris Lowe, a marine biology professor and director of the Shark Lab.Click here to learn about supporting the CSULB...
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
CSULB School of Nursing Ranks First Among California Nursing Programs
WFCN – According to RNcareers.org 9th annual Nursing School Review, Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing has been named the best nursing program in California. For the purpose of creating its merit-based rankings, RNCareers.org assessed over 1,700 nursing programs. A few of the variables are program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, teacher credentials, student happiness, program options, career results, and school reputation.
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Deputy Shoots, Kills Man During Homeless Encampment Clearout In RivCo
JURUPA VALLEY, CA — A man was shot and killed Friday morning by deputy gunfire in Jurupa Valley, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. The shooting was reported around 7:30 a.m. in the area of 34th Street and Crestmore Road during a cleanup of the Santa Ana River bottom.
Collision at La Mesa and Amethyst Roads in Victorville Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — One person was killed, and another was airlifted with critical injuries following a traffic collision. The incident occurred around 1:47 am on July 21, 2024, at the intersection of La Mesa and Amethyst Roads in Victorville. A blue 2002 Ford Ranger overturned and landed on...
Fundraiser established for family of late Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Café owner
The family of Brian Gene Gentry, the owner of Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe in Victorville, said they have received an incredible amount of support since his recent passing. The 58-year-old High Desert native, who ran the iconic Route 66-themed diner, died peacefully on July 3, his family said.
Crews battle 2 separate wildfires in the Inland Empire
Firefighters in Riverside County are working overtime to extinguish two separate wildfires that broke out on Sunday. The first fire -dubbed the Hawarden Fire– started at 1:37 p.m. near Hawarden Drive in Riverside’s Alessandro Heights neighborhood. As of 6 a.m. Monday, the blaze had spread to about 500 acres and was not contained. According to fire […]
Man shot and killed after fight at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
SANTA FE SPRINGS — A man who was involved in a fight near a Santa Fe Springs swap meet was shot to death during a confrontation with security guards, authorities said Monday. The shooting occurred about 5:05 p.m. Sunday in the 13900 block of Mica Street, Whittier Police Department...
LA Superior Courts set to open Tuesday following ransomware attack
The Los Angeles County Superior Court system was closed Monday as its tech services division continued to repair and reboot network computer systems that were "severely impacted" by a ransomware attack, but all courthouses are set to reopen Tuesday."The court experienced an unprecedented cyber-attack on Friday which has resulted in the need to shut down nearly all network systems in order to contain the damage, protect the integrity and confidentiality of information and ensure future network stability and security," Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner said in a statement late Sunday night."While the court continues to move swiftly towards a restoration...
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