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California education official embezzled over $16 million, hid cash in mini fridge, officials say
A former California public school district official was sentenced to over five years in prison Thursday after officials found he embezzled nearly $16.7 million from the district over the years — hiding stacks of cash in a small refrigerator. Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, who previously worked as the senior...
How Romar Dennis is discovering purpose helping grow lacrosse in California
California, and Los Angeles in particular, has quite the reputation for being a region of transplants, where people go to find new experiences and follow their dreams. Early in the Premier Lacrosse League’s history, Romar Dennis became another one of those people who moved westward. Five years ago, during...
Behind Anthem Blue Cross of California's primary care strategy
Anthem Blue Cross of California is creating neighborhood centers for care through a partnership with Astrana Health. In July, Anthem unveiled a partnership with Alhambra, Calif.-based Astrana Health, an independent physician association, on clinics exclusively for Anthem members. The first site opened in Whittier, Calif. Beth Andrsen, president of Anthem...
Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme
A federal grand jury in California has charged short seller Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million stock market manipulation scheme. The Department of Justice said in a statement on Friday that Left, who was a securities analyst, trader, and guest commentator on television channels including CNBC and Fox Business, is charged with one count of engaging in a securities fraud scheme, 17 counts of securities fraud, and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. As a short seller, Left would make money betting stocks would fall. The Justice Department said that Left conducted business under the name Citron Research, which had a website that published investment recommendations. He published research on companies ranging from Tesla and GameStop to Grand Canyon Education and Peloton. If convicted, Left faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison on the securities fraud scheme count, 20 years in prison on each securities fraud count, and five years in prison on the false statements count.
Monterey Park: Saturn Park Development Workshops
Join SPARC (Saturn Park Advisory Review Committee) members, local stakeholders, and community members in a series of engaging workshops aimed at shaping the future of Monterey Park. Your input is crucial in helping develop a specific plan that reflects the community’s vision and aspirations. By attending these workshops, you will...
US beach stars Kloth, Nuss didn’t need the Golden State. They’re going for gold at Olympics anyway
PARIS (AP) — A South Dakota native, Taryn Kloth had never even played beach volleyball until after she graduated from Creighton as a star in the indoor version of the sport. In pursuit of a business degree, she landed at LSU without any beach skills at all. “I actually...
Elected Officials Dive Deep into Water Insights at Valley County Water District’s Workshop and Tour
Nearly 35 elected officials participated in a legislative workshop and educational tour at the Lante Treatment Plant. Hosted at the Valley County Water District Headquarters on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Organized by Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL), aimed to enhance understanding of California’s water policies. It provided officials...
Whittier College's Institute of Baseball Studies provides ethnic studies course on baseball culture
California High Schools and all 23 of the Cal State Universities require ethnic studies courses to graduate. There are many options to satisfy that requirement, but a resource available at Whittier College brings a course to life: The Institute for Baseball Studies.Tucked away on the third floor of the Medenhall Building, the volunteer-run library operates with an important mission."We came up with the idea of being able to support the study of American Culture through the lens of baseball," explains the Joe Price, the institute's director.The Institute for Baseball Studies, which was founded in 2015, began as a partnership with...
New ceramic hand-building workshop studio opening in Monrovia
The San Gabriel Valley is getting a new space to explore the art of ceramic hand-building in Monrovia. HandBuilding 101 — located at 135 E. Chestnut Ave., Unit 4B, in Monrovia — officially opens Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. The studio will hold a grand opening event on Aug. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. featuring studio tours, live demonstrations, and complimentary refreshments.
SCU Joins Global Chiropractic Advocacy At WCCS Meeting
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is proud to announce the return of its Chiropractic students from the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) Annual General Meeting held in Veracruz, Mexico. This event was not only a platform for discussing common and uncommon issues faced by Chiropractic students worldwide but also a noteworthy moment for SCU as it became an official chapter in the WCCS.
Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
Art Walk in Old Town This Saturday Evening
Evening Art Walk along Myrtle in Old Town this Saturday, July 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. Artists will be demonstrating and selling their work. Sponsored by Monrovia Association of Fine Arts. More artwork is on display at Artist Alley in the Community Center during regular business hours.
Man wins $1 million while running errands in Whittier
Running routine errands turned out to be a life-changing experience for a man who bought a California Lottery Scratchers ticket in Whittier recently. Saul Montero stopped by Prime Liquor Mart while taking care of personal business one afternoon and became an instant millionaire when he purchased a Multiplier Craze Scratchers game. “Montero uncovered the top […]
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