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With more than 70 players in his football program, Dorsey coach Stafon Johnson said things are looking up as he tries to get the Dons headed in the right direction. The team is 2-1 this season and making progress. One of the top players is Johnson’s son, Deuce, a sophomore receiver/defensive back who has scored five touchdowns. Quarterback Brandon Tolson completed 12 of 16 passes for 235 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Compton. Johnson, a former star running back for USC, remembers when he first took over as coach, there were just a few players who showed up for a meeting in 2021 during the height of the pandemic. “I had a kicker, quarterback, two linemen,” he remembered. Now the Dons have enough players to field a JV team this season. “I’m running out of helmets,” he said. “That’s a good thing.” One of the top players for the Dons is 6-foot-6, 350-pound defensive lineman Mike McDonald. Dorsey is also getting a new football field that could be finished by next year. The Dons play host to Granada Hills on Friday night

Labor advocates are suing to force the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to rebid a $730-million order of subway cars meant to replace much of its aging subway fleet and run on the D Line extension to West Los Angeles that is set to be fully open ahead of the 2028 Olympics. A delay in getting new rail cars could push back Metro’s expansion and leave passengers stuck with the dingier older cars as hundreds of thousands of people descend on the region for the Games. The research and advocacy organization Jobs to Move America contends that when Metro officials awarded South Korean Hyundai Rotem, a part of Hyundai Motor Group, a contract in January to build at least 182 rail cars, they left out required provisions that would force them to detail worker pay and benefits and hire “disadvantaged workers,” including homeless people, single parents, veterans and others who have struggled in the workforce. Those Metro contract provisions were agreed upon in 2022 as part of a new manufacturing policy intended to provide well-paying blue collar jobs. And they include strict reporting requirements

If you were tuned in to the political jabber this weekend and undistracted by news of an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, you may be aware that Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance acknowledged having “create[d] stories” about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, to focus the media’s attention on the immigration issue. Among the stories that Vance spewed in appearances on TV talk shows Sunday was that there are 20,000 Haitians in Springfield, that they’re illegal immigrants, that they were “dumped” on this unsuspecting municipality, that they’re responsible for “skyrocketing” HIV and tuberculosis cases, that they’ve driven up housing prices, and of course that they’re stealing and eating the city’s geese and household pets. None of these goonishly malevolent claims is authentic, some have been decisively debunked, and some are flagrant misrepresentations. These stories have all the earmarks of urban legends …. The stories told about eaten pets are spread by word-of-mouth, and are unauthenticated by actual, traceable details. — Folklorist Jan Harold Brunvand On CNN, Vance rationalized his mainstreaming of these urban legends — which have been picked up and amplified by Trump on

En 2022 Fher Olvera, líder vocal de la banda Maná, le dijo a Los Angeles Times en Español que durante la administración de Barack Obama tuvieron la oportunidad de reunirse con él para abogar por latinos inmigrantes en este país, pero luego del cambio de poder se distanciaron porque no estaban de acuerdo con las políticas radicales del siguiente gobierno. “Desde que estaba Obama, estuvimos (reunidos) cuatro o cinco veces y no tuvimos más oportunidad porque nos desmarcamos con el siguiente presidente porque nos pareció sumamente racista, una postura muy radical”, dijo en una conversación antes de iniciar su residencia en el Forum de Los Ángeles. Olvera, quien ha sido desde siempre un fiel luchador de los derechos de los latinos dijo convencido que nuestra comunidad latina ha sido factor fundamental en la política de este país y eso se demostró en las pasadas elecciones. “Ya movimos la plataforma, la política se vio en las pasadas elecciones, hemos agarrado un ‘power’ (poder) muy interesante. Obviamente la ecología y otras cosas que hemos hecho son importantes, pero los derechos humanos los abrazamos con gran pasión”, señaló.

Three small earthquakes struck north of Malibu on Monday morning, just four days after a magnitude 4.7 quake was reported in the same area along the Pacific Coast. The first earthquake Monday, a magnitude 3.76 temblor, was reported at 4:22 a.m. about one mile north of Malibu just west of Kanan Dume Road, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The second quake, at 5:05, registered a magnitude of 1.7, and the third, at 7:05, a magnitude of 2.8, both in the same area as the first just east of Kana Duma Road. Monday’s quakes are part of a swarm of over 50 aftershocks that have followed since a moderate earthquake struck Thursday, according to a USGS spokesperson. All of those quakes have been centered around the same area north of Malibu and the Pacific Coast. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department said the department did not receive any calls for service in response to the earthquakes. In the past 10 days, there have been eight earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby. Thursday’s Malibu earthquake was part of the 14th seismic

By Rachel Center Edited By Fox Van Allen, Nina Bradley Updated on: September 16, 2024 / 2:11 PM EDT / Essentials CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Amazon If you cook and/or bake frequently, you’re likely familiar with the discomfort that arises from standing on your feet for prolonged periods in your kitchen. There is a solution that can help alleviate this stress you’re putting on your body: put an anti-fatigue kitchen mat on the floor. These mats provide much-needed cushioning that will feel like a cloud when compared to your bare, hard floors. This cushioning may provide relief and lessen any fatigue and pain you feel while cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner. What’s also great about anti-fatigue kitchen mats is that they are affordable, with many averaging around $30 to $40. Best anti-fatigue kitchen mats of 2024 Because these kitchen mats can be so helpful for home cooks, we rounded up the best anti-fatigue kitchen mats of 2024, perfect for

By Carolin Lehmann Edited By Fox Van Allen September 16, 2024 / 2:02 PM EDT / Essentials CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Stanley Two modern-day icons have teamed up for the drinkware collab of back-to-school season: Barbie and Stanley . Stanley is dropping a new limited edition Barbie Quencher in 30-ounce and 40-ounce sizes every day this week. These designs are inspired by Barbie’s most iconic looks to celebrate the brand’s 65th anniversary. There’s even a nod to Ken on the last day of the launch. Today’s drop is the Barbie Icon Quencher, a cup in an on-brand hot pink with the Barbie logo. Snag one before it sells out. Tap the button below to see all the Barbie x Stanley drops that are still to come this week, or read on to learn more about today’s Barbie Quencher drop. And be sure to check back here every day for info on the latest Barbie x Stanley drop, so

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Officials have released the necropsy report on a mountain lion that attacked and tried to drag off a 5-year-old boy at a park in Calabasas earlier this month. The terrifying incident occurred as a family from Woodland Hills was picnicking at Malibu Creek State Park on Sept. 1. The big cat was later found in a tree and euthanized by wildlife officials, who said they had no choice but to put the animal down. The results of a necropsy performed on the mountain lion revealed it was a female about one-year-old. An entrance to Malibu Creek State Park where a 5-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion on Sept. 1, 2024. (KTLA) A picnic area seen in Tapia Park inside Malibu Creek State Park where a 5-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion on Sept. 1, 2024. (KTLA) The report also found that the mountain lion had nothing in its stomach on the day that it acted aggressively. The lion sprung from the bushes during the family’s Labor Day weekend picnic but was stopped by the boy’s father as it was trying to

Gen Z employees have some work ahead to earn the trust of their bosses. A recent survey by Intelligent.com found that about one in six companies are hesitant to hire recent college graduates, citing concerns over their preparedness, communication skills, and professionalism. A stunning six in ten said they had fired college grads they hired in 2024. Some hiring managers and business leaders believe Gen Z employees often lack the motivation, charisma, and soft skills necessary to thrive in a professional environment, the survey found. Findings of an August 2024 study on Gen Z workers. (Intelligent.com) “Many recent college graduates may struggle with entering the workforce for the first time as it can be a huge contrast from what they are used to throughout their education journey,” said Intelligent’s Chief Education and Career Development Advisor, Huy Nguyen. “They are often unprepared for a less structured environment, workplace cultural dynamics, and the expectation of autonomous work.” Nearly 20% of hiring managers said new workers often arrive late to work and fail to meet assignment deadlines​. One in seven said they may refrain from hiring recent college grads

California has the highest amount of student loan debt in the nation, according to a study by the Kaplan Group. The commercial collection agency ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine which areas struggled the most with debt. The study used data sourced from the Education Data Initiative. The District of Columbia had the highest average in the nation, with residents owning $53,782. Compared to the other states, California had the largest student loan debt total of $146.7 billion. That means, on average, residents who borrowed money to pursue higher education own $36,891. Many student loan recipients aren’t making payments: report According to the study, about 2.9% of student loan debts in California exceed $200,000. The Golden State also has more than 3.9 million student loan borrowers, 51% of whom are under the age of 35. Various factors have contributed to the ongoing issue, including high student housing costs and limited help from parents. “(If) there’s no money from the parents to basically pay for college, the student has no choice but to basically take out these loans,” Derek Stimel, associate

An online threat to Brea Olinda High School reported Sunday night was deemed not credible Monday, but police presence on campus was boosted to reassure parents and students. Police were notified Sunday night about the threat to the high school at 789 Wildcat Way, and detectives were later able to confirm it was not a credible one and that the person purported to have made the threat had no access to weapons, Brea police Lt. Chris Haddad said. A heavier police presence on the campus Monday morning was “more for the peace of mind for parents and students than anything,” Haddad said.

Funeral services were pending Monday for Tito Jackson, one of the members of the influential pop group The Jackson 5, who has died at age 70, according to his sons. Tito Jackson was the third of nine children in the family, including superstars Michael and sister Janet. The music-making family’s songs are still beloved all over the world Monday. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us,” his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll said in a statement posted on Instagram late Sunday. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.” The post continued: “Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as `Coach Tito’ or some know him as `Poppa T.’ Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously. It will forever be `Tito Time’ for us.” He died of an apparent heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma on Sunday, former Jackson family manager Steve Manning told