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Age and Experience, and Youth and Enthusiasm Prevail in 944 Spec at Buttonwillow
In an exhilarating display of speed and strategy at Buttonwillow Raceway, 944 Spec drivers showcased their prowess during the weekend’s events. On Saturday, two-time National Champion Marcelo Vine led the 944 Spec class with precision, clocking a fast lap of 2:06.433 in his black and yellow Porsche 944 sponsored by Pro Low Voltage Inc and Security Specialists. Another multitime National Champion, Charles Buzzetti, followed closely with a time of 2:06.373, 5.883 seconds adrift. Kevin Fry secured third, 25.056 seconds behind Vine, recording a best lap of 2:07.392.
Matthew Ibrahim and Marcelo Calcagnotto Take One Apiece in Spec E30 at Buttonwillow
The NASA SoCal June weekend of racing at Buttonwillow saw intense competition in Spec E30, with drivers battling for podium finishes. On Saturday, Matthew Ibrahim clinched first place in a red BMW 325i sponsored by Garagistic, setting a fastest lap time of 2:07.949. Close behind was Team Mick Blue Racing in the familiar black and neon yellow BMW 325i finishing just 0.978 seconds behind the leader. Sean Aron rounded out the top three, trailing first place by 1.176 seconds in a blue BMW 325is.
Heated Competition in Super Touring at Buttonwillow in June
This NASA SoCal June racing events in Super Touring at Buttonwillow Raceway showcased intense competition across various classes, with participants pushing their vehicles to the limits on Saturday and Sunday. In Super Touring 2, No. 88 Team Bittneracing led the class with a fastest lap of 1:52.953 on the eighth...
How the ‘gut-and-amend’ process swiftly changed a California law days before it started
This summer, the California Legislature felt the need to act quickly before a new law took effect. In May, the California Attorney General’s office released guidance that said restaurants would need to comply with a new law that requires businesses to include required fees in advertised and displayed prices. The law, Senate Bill 478, was […]
Jodi House Will Use $825,000 State Grant to Enhance Services
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) on June 21 announced its intent to award Jodi House an $825,000 grant to provide support services that improve the quality of life for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Jodi House is one of only seven awardees statewide to receive this grant funding...
California Battles Uncontrolled Illegal Sideshows Putting Communities at Risk
Multiple sideshows were reported in several streets in three Bay Area cities overnight. One of the sideshows happened at around 2 a.m. Sunday at Lewis Brown and B.W. Williams drives in Vallejo. At one point, people set a Christmas tree on fire. The Rise of Dangerous Sideshows. In recent times,...
2 Powerball tickets worth about $400,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? Two Powerball lottery tickets worth just under $400,000 were sold in California during the July 3 drawing. According to California Lottery's website late Wednesday night, a ticket worth $397,355 was sold at Best Buy Liquor in Sanger and a second ticket of monetary value was sold at Rotten Robbie in Forestville, California.
California mulls millions in reparations costs after Newsom declares budget emergency
(The Center Square) - California is considering spending $12 million on pending reparations-related legislation after the governor declared a budget emergency, an act that allows the use of state rainy day funds to plug the deficit. At the low end, reparations bills with finite costs add up to approximately $4.3 million per year. However, with some potential programs such as spending savings from prison capacity reductions on gun violence reduction programs or making food a public health benefit for millions of Californians having unknown cost...
Four Years Later Justice needed for MAKELIAH RAYANN OSORNO and ELAYNA SAIDEE DORIG
Four Years Later Justice needed for MAKELIAH RAYANN OSORNO and ELAYNA SAIDEE DORIG. In loving memory of two young precious girls, Makeliah Rayann Osorno and Elayna Saidee Dorig, who lost their lives on Thursday, July 2, 2020. It was four years ago when a heartless individual opened fired at a...
California’s illegal fireworks create tough assignment for ‘stretched thin’ law enforcement
Illegal fireworks are a predictable crime that Southern California law enforcement agencies are tasked with responding to come nightfall as Fourth of July celebrations get underway. “It’s an all hands on deck day for us,” Lt. Thoby Archer with the Huntington Beach Police Department told the Orange County Register. “We’re stretched thin like every coastal […]
California’s November ballot is set, finally
Scheduling note: WhatMatters is celebrating the Fourth of July and will return to your inboxes on Monday, July 8. California lawmakers met into Wednesday night to finish the November ballot before heading off on summer vacation until Aug. 5. They sent voters two bond issues: $10 billion for climate programs (60-5 in the Assembly, 33-6 […]
Calif. program connects inmates with post-release employment
VACAVILLE, Calif. — With just 70 days left of his prison sentence, Fausto Basso is anything but scared to take on a new career post-release after participating in the new Entry to Education program at California State Prison, Solano. “This program is a blessing to have,” said Basso. “It...
Jewish Family Service LA is California’s Nonprofit of the Year
Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA), the leading Jewish social services agency in Los Angeles, has been honored as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year for the second consecutive year. The recognition comes from California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan of District 55, highlighting JFSLA’s impactful contributions to the Los Angeles community.
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