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Eyewitness Newsmakers: Up close encounters with SoCal wildlife
Within sight of the gleaming downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers, mountain lions, bears and other apex predators are roaming the foothills and mountains. That wildlife is also showing up more frequently in Southern California neighborhoods.We discussed the excitement and concerns about this during a recent episode of Eyewitness Newsmakers.Robert Martinez is a wildlife photographer who has trail cameras set up in the mountains and foothills along I-210 in the San Gabriel Valley. He places his motion-activated cameras far into the forest where they won't be vandalized and in locations animals frequent.The devices record during the day and at night, showing how...
California secures federal assistance to support response to Hawarden Fire
SACRAMENTO – Working quickly to bring in additional funding and resources to help fight the rapidly burning Hawarden Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Riverside County.
Previewing USC's first season in Big Ten
The Big Ten will be even bigger this season. The league has expanded to 18 schools, with USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon as new additions. With the conference’s football media days starting Tuesday in Indianapolis, we caught up with Ryan Kartje, the USC beat reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Kartje, a Michigan native and Read more... The post The L.A. Times’ Ryan Kartje on USC’s inaugural Big Ten season appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Califonia Man Arrested In Possession Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of Cash
A Hollywood, California, man was arrested in Garvin County, Oklahoma last week by Drug Task Force agents. Court documents show that 30-year-old Rafael Vitar III had possession of between $300,000 and $500,000 in cash bundled together and that the money came from illegal drug activity.
Erick Medel Celebrates Immigrant Life in “Vidas” Exhibition at Charlie James Gallery
Charlie James Gallery proudly presents “Vidas,” the first solo exhibition by Erick Medel with the gallery. Medel’s art uniquely captures the intimate and vibrant portraits of immigrant life using thread on denim, creating a rich tapestry of experiences much like painting with oils. His preferred canvas, deep blue heavyweight denim, provides a striking backdrop for his vivid and colorful threadwork, drawing viewers into the heart of his community.
Hallock looking for elusive Olympic medal with US men’s water polo team
WALNUT, Calif. (AP) — Ben Hallock won in high school in Southern California. He won in college at Stanford. He won as a professional at Pro Recco, one of the top water polo clubs in the world. Hallock has won everywhere he has played except for the Olympics. And...
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