A state judge on Friday, June 30, denied two emergency requests related to Huntington Beach’s near $5 million settlement with the operator of its annual air show over cancelling a day because of an oil spill – one sought to prevent the city from paying out the settlement and the other to require the city to…
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The Association of Volleyball Professionals is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with tournaments across the country — including a return to LA County’s beach cities beginning next week. The AVP’s Hermosa Beach tournament will begin Friday, July 7, while the one in Manhattan Beach is set for August. There will be 16 women’s and…
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“It took away the pain — all the pain,” said a doctor who fell victim to the charms of Oxycontin. “In the brain, in the heart, in the body. That’s what we’re up against.” Every day in California, 20 people die of opioid-related overdoses, and many thousands more wrestle with the ravages of addiction. After…
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A 28-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a Tesla Model S on autopilot in 2019 when it ran a red light in Gardena and slammed into a car, killing two people, authorities said, has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading no contest to two counts of vehicular manslaughter. But should…
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Alex Osiadacz | (TNS) Mayo Clinic News Network Summer temperatures, humidity and allergies are triggers for people diagnosed with asthma. These triggers can range from being a nuisance to being life-threatening. Dr. Jacqueline Squire, a Mayo Clinic allergist and immunologist, demonstrates proper technique for using inhalers to combat these asthma triggers. When asthma symptoms flare, an inhaler…
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Gregg Berhalter’s second tenure as U.S. men’s national soccer coach officially begins after the current CONCACAF Gold Cup. The first competitions for Berhalter will come in September with a pair of international friendlies against Asian Confederation nations Uzbekistan (Sept. 9) and Oman (Sept. 12). This will be the first time the U.S. has ever faced…
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Mosquitos can carry some dangerous diseases, including malaria, recently rediscovered in Florida. Whether you are a target of those pesky insects may depend on an odd array of factors including your your blood type, your body scent, your metabolism, and what you wear. “Some people are more prone to bites than others,” said Eva Buckner,…
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By Gerry Smith | Bloomberg Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN is laying off about 20 on-air employees, part of an effort to shore up its finances before the sports media giant faces greater scrutiny from investors. The employees being let go have contracts that extend beyond Friday, and the network intends to honors those deals, according…
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SACRAMENTO – The last time I considered using public transit was in San Francisco last month, where I dreaded the thought of climbing up the long incline from Chinatown to Nob Hill. I decided to make the calorie-burning trek on foot after realizing I needed to pre-purchase my ticket on the touristy cable car. I…
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We’re heading into July 4th weekend! If you’re still making plans, here’s our guide to help. Fireworks news updates Are fireworks losing their spark? Escalating problems – and rising costs – suggest they might be. We take a look at the future of one of America’s oldest traditions. Redondo Beach won’t have a Fourth of…
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