Los Angeles Chargers football players on Wednesday, June 5, joined students at Warner Middle School, taking on such topics as bullying, insecurity, conflict resolution and effective communication. The players were on hand to celebrate the completion of Character Playbook, a program that teaches students how to make healthy choices, build relationships and take a stance…
Federal investigators are scrutinizing whether Pat Haden, the former USC athletic director, was involved in the college admissions bribery and cheating scheme carried out by William “Rick” Singer, according to a source with knowledge of the case. In response to questions about his possible involvement…
The vision owners have for transforming MainPlace Mall to reverse declining business has secured the Santa Ana City Council’s support to get started. Mall owner Centennial Real Estate Co. wants to reduce the retail space of the mall and use part of the property off the 5 Freeway for building up to 1,900 residential units,…
Lena Gonzalez’s election to the California Senate is being hailed as a milestone by advocates for women in politics, adding historical flair to a predictable win for a Democratic candidate in Los Angeles County. “It’s a resounding victory,” said Valery McGinty, president of Fund Her, a political action committee that raises money to elect progressive…
ARTESIA — A motorist was killed Wednesday when her Honda Crosstour crashed off the side of the eastbound 91 Freeway in Artesia, hit a tree and caught fire, authorities said. The fiery crash occurred about 2 a.m. west of Pioneer Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol reported. Information was not immediately available on the identity of…
A shallow magnitude 3.3 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon 37 miles from Avalon, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 3:33 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 3.7 miles. According to the USGS, the epicenter was 64 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes and 64 miles…
Laguna Woods residents Sunshine Lutey and her husband David Hartman at their home in Laguna Woods on Monday, May 20, 2019. Lutey and Hartman will host “An Evening of Song with Sunshine and Raindrop” accompanied by pianist Jackie O’Neill on Sunday, June 9 in the Performing Arts Center in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz,…
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department served roughly 80 search warrants in Anza Valley on Wednesday and arrested several people connected with illegal marijuana grow operations. “Heavy police activity throughout the Anza Valley today. There is no threat to public safety,” officials tweeted….
Two magnitude 4.3 earthquakes struck Wednesday morning, centered just off San Clemente Island and 38 miles from Avalon on Santa Catalina Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the USGS, the epicenter was 64 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, 64 miles from San Pedro and 65 miles…
June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the largest seaborne invasion in history. The success of the mission was central to the liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Reporter’s note: The interviews for this story were conducted in 2004, for the 60th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. I was privileged to interview…
