California Dolphin

what goes better with the blue suede shoes: the pink peg slacks or the red blue jeans? This raspberry beret matches the pants, or I could do the fez and switch to the boogie shoes with the diamonds on the soles. Can I borrow your famous blue raincoat? The cheap sunglasses I got’ll accessorize with it well. And what goes better with a brand-new leopard-skin pillbox hat than some electric boots and a mohair suit? I know those boots were made for walkin’ but honestly I prefer a hi-heel sneaker or an old brown shoe if I can’t find some boxing gloves. I feel like a Dirk wearing white socks and my Adidas But when Goody Two Shoes rocks those hot pants it’s goodbye pork pie hat, hello vicar in a tutu. Steve Carll…

Correction

A story in the April 18, 2024, edition of the North Coast Journal headlined “Seeking Salvation” included an inaccurate location for the California Healthcare Facility, which is located in Stockton. The Journal regrets the error.

Officials Weigh in on SCOTUS Case’s Local Implications

As the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could shift the legal landscape underpinning how governments can treat homeless residents, local officials watched with mixed emotions and hopes. Since 2018, a decision known as Martin v. Boise out of the U.S. Court of Appeals’ Ninth Circuit determining that governments cannot criminalize camping in public spaces unless people are given shelter as an alternative has been the case law dictating the terms of the debate. It’s been the legal precedent cities and the county have pointed to while crafting policies aimed at mitigating some of the impacts of homeless encampments, providing guard rails that have prevented some from crafting stricter ordinances. But the case Johnson v. Grants Pass that was argued before the United States Supreme Court on April 22 could shift that landscape entirely. If the court’s majority sides with the homeless residents who filed a lawsuit in 2018 challenging the small Oregon city’s three ordinances that combine to criminalize sleeping in public streets, alleyways and parks while using a blanket or bedding, things will remain status quo. But if

‘Humanistic Compassion’

Editor: I appreciate your seemingly through expose, (fine journalism) recounting Patrick Harvey’s history (“Seeking Salvation,” April 18). Our humanistic compassion should allow this man to return to the community, “if so hap may be.” Linda Koenig, Eureka…

‘Pirate Flag on Top’

Editor: The American flag should fly above the Earth flag because that arrangement portrays our view of the world (“Judge: Arcata Can’t Put Earth Flag on Top,” April 11). The Project for the New American Century is alive and well, with its mantra of “military strength and moral clarity … good for both America and the world” as articulated by Dick Cheney et al. in 1997. We’ve claimed that right — to be on top of the world — by turning a bunch of countries to rubble, killing and displacing millions, and pushing close to a thousand military bases into countries around the world. After Gorbachev lifted the Berlin wall, we treacherously broke our word, and marched a missile-loaded NATO eastward to the Russian border. Then we put Russia on our “to-do” list for a later time when, tired of destroying little countries on the cheap, we would want a “near-peer” war. We’re trying mightily to provoke a near-peer war with China, too. We just have to find and incite the right proxies (probably the Uyghurs, well infiltrated with Isis). It’s become impossible to list

Los Angeles

Final preparations underway as annual Santa Maria strawberry festival returns

Vendors and ride operators are adding final preparations for the 35th annual Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival that begins this Friday. We really couldnt do it without the vendors you see behind us, said Caitlin Miller, Santa Maria Fairpark CEO. Theyre part of our team. The carnival that comes into town. Our sponsors. Our local sponsors that help both with monetary and trade to create this and our volunteers as well. It really is a community and family event. We all lean in to make it happen. Miller says the annual Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival is the second largest attended event in Santa Barbara County. She says many people are heavily involved in setting up the festival from the ground up. Some vendors KSBY spoke with say they set up their booth at least a week before opening day. Were usually here about a week prior to start getting things going, said Rebecca Rhodes, Cool Hand Lukes general manager and event coordinator. As each day gets closer, its more and more work each day. Me and my team take about 5 to 6 hours

Los Angeles

Fire officials respond to deadly crash along Highway 1 in Santa Maria

Santa Barbara County Fire officials are responding to a deadly crash Wednesday evening. The crash happened at about 5:55 p.m. along northbound Highway 1 just north of Black Road in Santa Maria. Fire officials say a driver hit a parked semi-truck. Upon arrival, fire officials found the vehicle under the semi, and heavy extrication was required. Fire officials confirm at least one person has died. The cause of the crash is under investigation.This is a developing story and will be updated when new information becomes available.

San Diego

It’s been 19 years since the first YouTube video was filmed at San Diego Zoo

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Zoo is known for being one of the top zoos in the country, but did you know the first YouTube video took place there? On Tuesday, it was exactly 19 years since YouTube user “jawed” uploaded the 19-second video titled “Me at the zoo” on April 23, 2005. The video shows the man known as “jawed” in front of an elephant exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. He is seen describing the elephants, saying “the cool thing about these guys is that they have really, really, really long trunks and that’s cool.” Here are the 25 best places to raise a family in the San Diego area: study While what happens in the video is nothing groundbreaking, it has compiled over 371 million views. Four years ago, the San Diego Zoo commented on the video, telling the user “jawed” “We’re so honored that the first ever YouTube video was filmed here!” Yet another historic feat to add to San Diego’s legacy.

San Diego

Police in riot gear arrest, disperse pro-Palestinian protesters at USC

Police in riot gear arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Southern California after ordering the large crowd to disperse. Authorities also created a skirmish line as dozens of other protesters refused to leave on Wednesday night. Some people cooperated and began walking off campus, however, over 100 people remained, including a group gathered in a circle and standing with their arms linked. Officers began surrounding the circle and the nearby crowds began chanting, “We only wanted peace!” and “Hands off students!” By 6 p.m., several protestors in the circle had been arrested. Soon after, others voluntarily surrendered. By 9:30 p.m., police confirmed around 35 protestors were arrested for trespassing. Several dozen more are still being processed, LAPD said. The protestors remained mostly peaceful throughout the demonstration outside of several isolated incidents, one in which a bottle of water was thrown toward the police line. Police in riot gear dispersing pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Southern California on April 24, 2024. (KTLA) Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Southern California on April 24, 2024. (KTLA) A circle of pro-Palestinian protestors

Inland Empire

Carter High School Celebrates Athletic Legends at Inaugural Hall of Fame Ceremony

With a roar of legacy and Lion pride, Wilmer Amina Carter High School recently celebrated the inaugural class of six outstanding inductees into the school’s Hall of Fame. The school honored Samantha Middleborn (Class of 2008), April Pate (Class of 2008), Khalid Wooten (Class of 2008), Shanice Stewart (Class of 2011), Kenny Clark, Jr., (Class of 2013), and Eric Moore (Class of 2014), with a decorated formal ceremony on April 19 the Sierra Lakes Golf Course in the City of Fontana. These outstanding athletes have left quite a legacy at Carter High School. Each has a story that exemplifies dedication, resilience, humility, and extraordinary talent. Collectively, these athletes have risen from Carter High School to compete on big stages from major college athletics to international competitions and the NFL. The six inductees played a large role in that success and built Carter High School into the powerhouse it is today. Their dedication, talent, and unwavering commitment to excellence have not only brought glory to the Lions’ den but have also inspired countless students to strive for greatness both on and off the field. As Carter High

Bay Area

Single-family home sells in San Jose for $1.9 million

3093 Fawn Drive – Google Street View A 1,701-square-foot house built in 1956 has changed hands. The property located in the 3000 block of Fawn Drive in San Jose was sold on April 9, 2024. The $1,930,000 purchase price works out to $1,135 per square foot. This single-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. In addition, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 8,550 square feet. Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include: In October 2023, a 1,260-square-foot home on Geneva Street in San Jose sold for $1,691,000, a price per square foot of $1,342. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. On Todd Way, San Jose, in October 2022, a 1,937-square-foot home was sold for $1,850,000, a price per square foot of $955. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. A 2,382-square-foot home on the 2900 block of Rustic Drive in San Jose sold in April 2023, for $2,210,000, a price per square foot of $928. The

Bay Area

Prep roundup: De La Salle survives Monte Vista, James Logan remains perfect in league play, Gilroy softball blanks Sobrato

Baseball No. 5 De La Salle 8, Monte Vista 5 The Spartans bounced back after a tough loss to Jesuit on Saturday by rallying from three runs down to beat league foe Monte Vista 8-5. After De La Salle took a 2-0 in the first inning, Monte Vista put up a five-spot in the third. Matteo Congdon’s RBI double to left field scored Luke Claussen and Brad Ballard to cap off the Mustangs’ five-run inning and gave Monte Vista a three-run advantage. But it was all De La Salle after that. Alec Blair’s three-run homer in the fourth inning made the score 6-5. Then in the fifth, senior Joe McGee hit a two-run shot to right field that scored Max Ghiglieri , tacking on two more runs for the Spartans. De La Salle improved to 13-4, 7-2. Monte Vista dropped to 12-8, 4-6. De La Salle’s Alec Blair (4) rounds the bases during their game at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) No. 9 James Logan 8, Mission San Jose 5 Mission San

Deserts

35th Anniversary Of “New Kids On The Block” Day

So to celebrate what many consider the godfather of the modern boy band, Starlight Dance Center and members of the La Quinta High School Dance Team put together a routine to their song, “The Right Stuff”. And may or may NOT have taught us a move or two in our very own Patio Plus backyard. A magic pack of tickets can be purchased for $89 which includes 4 tickets.

Deserts

“Suffering in Silence” – A Riverside County Animal Shelter Investigation

The first part of our investigation piece, “Suffering in Silence”. Our Mary Strong delves into the dark world of Animal Shelter Kill Zones.

Deserts

Budweiser Clydesdale Horses Return To El Paseo

And in celebration of Stagecoach, the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are in town. They visited the El Paseo Shopping District in Palm Desert today. They were pulling a horse-drawn wagon, and made deliveries to select restaurants along the Avenue. All the while they were protected by the dalmation “coach dog”.

93 arrested at USC following pro-Palestinian protest: police

Thursday, April 25, 2024 2:22AM A rally by pro-Palestinian demonstrators turned chaotic Wednesday at USC’s Alumni Park, as campus police and the LAPD confronted protesters. LOS ANGELES — Police arrested 93 people on and around the University of Southern California campus, mostly on misdemeanor trespass Wednesday night. The university declared the campus closed in the afternoon, open only to students with their USC IDs at pedestrian gates, due to what USC said “significant activity at the center of campus.” On Wednesday night, LAPD Captain Kelly Muniz told ABC News that around 35 protesters had been processed for misdemeanor trespass. Several dozen more were waiting to be processed, Muniz said. There was an altercation in one portion of the protest area that resulted in one arrest for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Muniz. There are no known injuries to police or protesters. The arrests at USC come after police at a Texas university aggressively detained dozens in the latest clashes between law enforcement and those protesting the Israel-Hamas war on campuses nationwide. While tensions rose between police and protesters at USC earlier in the

Man killed after crashing into semi-truck in Kings County, CHP says

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A man was killed in a car crash involving a semi-truck in Kings County on Wednesday night. The crash happened around 8 pm in the area of 12 and 3/4 and Douglas avenues. The California Highway Patrol says a man crashed into the semi-truck after running a stop sign. The driver who officers say ran the stop sign was killed in the crash. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured. Investigators are still working to figure out what caused the crash. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

The 110th annual Clovis Rodeo officially kicks off

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — The Cowboys are back in Clovis! The 110th annual Clovis Rodeo is here and expected to bring in tens of thousands of fans from across the nation. “We’re also –keep in mind – in the top 20 rodeos in the U.S. right now and the second-best rodeo in California,” Clovis Rodeo Association director, Mark Thompson said. Wednesday evening, you can catch the PRCA Xtreme bulls competition-where professional cowboys take on some of the top-ranked bulls. “It’s all bulls tonight. There are a couple other fun events that will go on. One of them is we got our favorite clown back: JJ Harrison. He is a lot of fun,” Thompson said. The events attract around 550 cowboys, 70 cowgirls and over 700 animal athletes. “We’ve added another $50,000 to the prize money, so we’re going to pay out in the next five days about $450,000, so that attracts the best of the best,” Thompson said. That prize money keeps team roper Chad Masters coming back from Texas for nearly 20 years. “Oh, it’s a huge, it’s a big rodeo. It’s not your

Fresno native Xavier Worthy gifts childhood coach with 98″ TV ahead of NFL Draft

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Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and others indicted in Arizona election probe: AP