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The Turlock Unified School District’s annual Scholar and Staff Recognition Event took place Wednesday at Pitman High School. Those recognized included the TUSD Volunteer of the Year, Superintendent’s Scholar Senate, Every Student Succeeding, Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments Maximum Score, State Seal of Biliteracy, Character Recognition for Scholars and Staff, Employees Making a Difference and Rotary Teacher Recognition.
Turlock High swept Wednesday’s third Central California Athletic League track and field meet at Joe Debely Stadium, winning all four meets — varsity boys, varsity girls, junior varsity boys and JV girls.
Twenty-one days after dislocating the middle finger in his right hand in a 4-3 loss to Escalon, Hughson High junior Max Mankins returned to the mound Thursday afternoon to face Trans-Valley League foe Ripon. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound right-hander proved that he hadn’t missed a beat in his three weeks off, allowing just two hits and a walk over five shutout innings as the Huskies blanked the Indians 5-0 to cap off a two-game sweep and bring themselves back into a tie alongside Escalon atop the TVL standings with matching 7-1 records.
Life for 22-year-old Oscar Cruz of Turlock hasn’t always been the smoothest.
The chairperson of a committee tasked with overseeing how Turlock Unified School District spends bond money is claiming that staff negligence cost the district more than $8 million in state matching funds.
Devin Haney vs Ryan García: Round x Round EN VIVO; resultados de la velada (Steve Marcus / Associated Press) El “rey de la controversia”, Ryan García, va por el título de peso superligero que tiene en su poder Devin Haney, un día después de haber dado tres libras sobre su peso. Ryan García poco a poco se ha convertido en el “rey de la controversia”. Las distracciones y lo que parecen ser problemas personales, que algunos consideran como falta de estabilidad emocional, ponen en duda de la posibilidad de ver a un García listo para dominar el boxeo. El sábado, García (24-1, 20 KOs) va por el título de peso superligero del Consejo Mundial del Boxeo que tiene en su dominio el invicto David Haney (31-0, 15 KOs). Sin embargo, entre todas las extrañas publicaciones y comportamientos de ‘King Ry’, se le suma que en el pesaje del viernes, García dio 3.2 libras más sobre lo estipulado, por lo que debido a una apuesta que hizo con su rival durante la conferencia de prensa del jueves, tendrá que pagar medio millón de dólares por cada
Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of an aircraft off the runway at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport. It happened Friday at about 11:24. When first responders arrived they found an aircraft 300 feet off the runway that had flipped over and was on its roof. After making access to the plane first responders found three trapped inside. Fire officials say the plane was leaking fuel from both wings. Fire officials controlled the leak and extricated the three people in the plane. Fire officials say two people were treated at the scene and one person was taken to the hospital. First responders say their condition is ‘stable’. The incident has been turned over to the NTSB for further investigation. No further information has been released about the cause of the plane flipping or the identity of those involved.
With Earth Day on Saturday, North County residents are showing their commitment to the planet by cleaning up their community and homes. In Atascadero, those wanting to purge their homes of trash can do so between April 20th and 27th. Every household who is a WM customer in Atascadero can receive one voucher to use for free trash dumping services at the Chicago Grade Landfill – located at 2290 Homestead Rd in Templeton. They must simply present proof of address or a WM invoice at the WM office to receive their voucher. Public Sector Manager Elizabeth Gomez shared how the week of free trash drop-off aligns with WMs mission to protect the environment. You just don’t understand the importance of it is in going forward that we do protect our environment, that we are good stewards of, you know, where we live and what we need to do with items that we are no longer using. And there is a proper way to dispose of them and we are always there to help them to do that, Gomez said. Those whod like to help pick
Baseball No. 4 Valley Christian 5, No. 12 Archbishop Mitty 3 The Warriors overcame a three-run deficit in the first inning and rallied to beat Mitty for their seventh league win of the year. An RBI single from Luka Pintar brought home Andrew Sauceda and Makoa Sniffen in the first inning. Waylon Walsh reached home on a fielding error, putting Mitty up 3-0 early. But Valley Christian’s offense came alive in the fourth. Tatum Marsh hit a solo homer on the first pitch thrown to him to cut the Mitty lead to two runs. Valley Christian tied the game 3-3 when Kole Laubach hit an RBI double to the center field wall that scored Jordan Ortiz and Brock Ketelsen . Valley Christian center fielder Tatum Marsh (4) makes a catch for the last out of their 4-1 win over Serra High during a West Catholic Athletic League game at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Marsh scored the go-ahead run in the fifth after he singled to knock in Nathan Choi . Later
SAN FRANCISCO — Big league ballplayers have a saying: the starting pitcher sets the tone. Blake Snell set an ominous tone on Friday night. Making his third start in a Giants uniform, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner got rocked once again as the Arizona Diamondbacks knocked him around for five earned runs in 4-2/3 innings in the Giants’ 17-1 loss in front of 33,921 fans at Oracle Park. Through three games, Snell has gone 0-3 and allowed 15 earned runs in 11-2/3 innings (11.57 ERA) while striking out 12 batters and allowing five walks and 18 hits. “I’ll find ways to get better and be the best me,” he said. “I don’t get too worried about the three games I’ve had because I know I’m better.” It was a Friday night to forget. And these were the same Giants that one night earlier played what manager Bob Melvin called the best game of the year, a 5-0 win in which Logan Webb very much set the tone with seven innings of shutout ball. But Snell has yet to look comfortable in a
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Reggio Emilia, Bologna, and Florence were just a few of the cities in Italy students from CSUSB’s Palm Desert Campus got the opportunity to visit throught a short term study abroad program. Throughout the semester, students learn the course work, where they eventually plan an intinerary and form a budget for the trip. When touring each city, the students learn about different strategies from local destination marketing groups, comparing to common strategies and patterns they see here in the Coachella Valley. This story was written and reported by Tiani Jadulang.
Eight months after Tropical Storm Hilary swept through the Valley, the Coachella Valley Horse Rescue finally received help in repairing the damages. Over the course of two days, the Home Depot Foundation, along with dozens of volunteers, worked tirelessly to build a new deck, install new cabinets, and repair the horse corrals. For Linda Dondero, director of operations at The Rescue Center, this act of solidarity demonstrates the team spirit that exists in the Valley. This story was written and reported by Alondra Campos.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 6:24AM A suspect has been arrested for a shooting that left a man dead in northwest Fresno over the weekend. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A suspect has been arrested for a shooting that left a man dead in northwest Fresno over the weekend. Fresno police announced Friday that 26-year-old Domonique Jones has been arrested for the death of 38-year-old Gilberto Gutierrez. The shooting happened just before 2 am on Sunday outside Ewell’s Place on the corner of Shaw and Marks. Police say there was an argument between about nine people outside the bar. Gutierrez stepped in and tried to defuse the fight between his friend group and Jones. Officials say the fight turned deadly when Jones pulled out a handgun and shot Gutierrez. Gutierrez was found with a gunshot wound in the parking lot and taken to the hospital, where he later died. The 26-year-old alleged shooter was arrested late this afternoon. Fresno police say Jones is the sole person responsible for killing Gutierrez. They say they relied on surveillance video to identify Jones as the shooter. Investigators say the video
Saturday, April 20, 2024 6:24AM Three people have died and four others, including a child, were injured after a crash on Highway 41 near Caruthers on Friday night. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Three people have died and four others, including a child, were injured after a crash on Highway 41 near Caruthers on Friday night. The crash happened around 7 pm at the intersection of 41 Southbound and East Nebraska Avenue. The California Highway Patrol says a Silverado pickup truck was crossing the intersection with the highway but did not stop. They say it crashed into a Dodge pickup truck that was hauling a fifth-wheel trailer, or camper. The man driving the Silverado that did not stop was in his late 50s. He did not survive. There were also three female passengers. The CHP says they were not wearing seatbelts and all three of them were ejected. Two of those female passengers died at the scene and another was flown by helicopter to CRMC with major injuries. As for the Dodge truck that was hauling the camper, there were three people inside. Two men
LOS ANGELES — The evolution will be televised. The new documentary, “Hip-Hop and the White House” explores the relationship between the music genre of hip-hop and the politicians who shape the policies of this nation. “We feel that this is really timely because we’ve had the 50th anniversary of the creation of hip-hop and then we have this election. And hip-hop has more influence than it ever had before,” writer/director Jesse Washington told On The Red Carpet. “We really had to set the stage for what hip-hop came out of and the political consciousness that was baked into the culture from the beginning just by virtue of existing in this country and being on the receiving end of presidential policies since the 1970s,” he continued. KRS-One, Roxanne Shante, Bun B, YG, Common and Waka Flocka Flame are among those featured in the documentary, along with Jeezy, who narrates the film. Their stories go back to the 1970s and 1980s, from the war on drugs, which so many rappers wrote about, to NWA to Eazy-E attending a Republican group’s luncheon with then President George H.W. Bush
Residents in Aliso Viejo are speaking out against local officials, saying the herbicides being sprayed in their neighborhoods are making them sick. Locals said they’ve been complaining about the chemicals for months, however, the Aliso Viejo Community Association claims there’s nothing to worry about. Carolyn McCuan, an Aliso Viejo resident, said the chemicals have caused her to suffer a variety of symptoms. “I had headaches, rashes on my face and arms, chronic fatigue,” said McCuan. McCuan is part of a Toxic-Free OC, a group of Aliso Viejo residents who aim to stop the chemical’s continued use in the city. The group is greatly concerned about the chemical’s lasting health effects on locals. The herbicide, called Cheetah Pro, was recently sprayed at Canyon View Park which is located behind McCuan’s home. Workers contracted by the Aliso Viejo Community Association spraying herbicides at a local park. (Carolyn McCuan) Workers contracted by the Aliso Viejo Community Association spraying herbicides at a local park. (Carolyn McCuan) The weed killing chemical, Cheetah Pro, is being sprayed at local parks and green spaces in Aliso Viejo. Carolyn McCuan’s test result shows
There’s frustration among residents on the westside after several vehicles were broken into early Thursday morning. Numerous break-ins occurred in the Playa Del Rey neighborhood. Trent Marlow was one of the victims. His car was broken into by the thief. Marlow says at least five other vehicles were targeted in the area. “I don’t know what they were looking for,” Marlow told KTLA 5’s Sandra Mitchell. “I didn’t have any valuables in my car, so they didn’t get anything.” There were many surveillance cameras in the area that captured the suspect at work. The individual uses a small hammer-like tool and a flashlight to gain entry into the vehicles. Steve Ross’s car was also targeted, but the alarm on his vehicle wasn’t triggered. “They break the window, but it stays intact,” he said. “And they’ll place it somewhere and there’s no alarm.” Surveillance video shows the suspect breaking into a vehicle in Playa Del Rey. Victims spoke with KTLA on April 19, 2024. (KTLA) Shattered glass lays next to a vehicle that was broken into in the Playa Del Rey area. Victims spoke with KTLA
Mayor Karen Bass Friday nominated longtime Pacific Gas and Electric executive Janisse Quiñones to be general manager of the Department of Water and Power. Bass’ selection comes after a nationwide search for a new leader, prompted by general manager Martin Adams’ announcement he would be retiring. Quiñones is expected to lead the department through the transition toward 100% clean energy by 2035. The appointment will be referred to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, and later to the City Council’s Energy and Environment Committee, followed by a confirmation vote by the full council. “The Department of Water and Power has made important progress toward embracing clean energy, meeting its decarbonization goals, modernizing its infrastructure to be more resilient, getting to a reliant and resilient water future and ensuring vulnerable communities have access to affordable utilities,” Bass said. “I look forward to working with Janisse to deliver for the people of Los Angeles. This is a transformational period for the department as we make decisions that will build toward the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2035 and I am confident that Janisse’s experience overseeing
In series losses to the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals at the start of a nine-game homestand, the Dodgers’ struggles had followed a few recurring themes. Their starting pitching wasn’t great. Their bullpen repeatedly stubbed its toe. And their top-heavy lineup teetered with everyone from Chris Taylor to Freddie Freeman scuffling to start the season. If all that wasn’t enough, the Dodgers added another problem to the mix Friday night. In a 9-4 loss to the New York Mets to open a three-game weekend series, the Dodgers’ already shaky defense committed several more costly errors, emerging as the latest problem to address in what has become a 2-5 skid at Chavez Ravine. “Overall, not a whole lot of positives, to be quite honest,” manager Dave Roberts said. “All facets of the game, we didn’t perform.” Friday could have been a day for the Dodgers (12-10) to take a step forward. Yoshinobu Yamamoto grinded through the longest start of his rookie season, completing six stressful innings despite giving up four runs (one was unearned, thanks to some defensive miscues in the second) and seven hits.
There’s frustration among residents on the westside after several vehicles were broken into early Thursday morning. Numerous break-ins occurred in the Play Del Rey neighborhood. Trent Marlow was one of the victims. His car was broken into by the thief. Marlow says at least five other vehicles were targeted in the area. “I don’t know what they were looking for,” Marlow said to KTLA 5’s Sandra Mitchell. “I didn’t have any valuables in my car, so they didn’t get anything.” There were many surveillance cameras in the area that captured the suspect at work. The individual uses a small hammer-like tool and a flashlight to gain entry into the vehicles. Steve Ross’s car was also targeted, but the alarm on his vehicle wasn’t triggered. “They break the window, but it stays intact,” he said. “And they’ll place it somewhere and there’s no alarm.” Surveillance video shows the suspect breaking into a vehicle in Playa Del Rey. Victims spoke with KTLA on April 19, 2024. (KTLA) Shattered glass lays next to a vehicle that was broken into in the Playa Del Rey area. Victims spoke with
