By Shariq Khan | Reuters Chevron Corp is partnering with Microsoft Corp, oilfield services firm Schlumberger NV and privately held Clean Energy Systems to build a carbon capture plant in California, as the U.S. oil major expands investments in renewable technology. Fossil fuel companies have faced increased pressure in recent years to reduce emissions, spend…
Day: March 4, 2021
Disneyland extends A Touch of Disney food event due to high demand
The new food festival coming to Disney California Adventure has proven so popular that Disneyland has extended the event just a few hours after fans feverishly snapped up tickets as soon as they went on sale. A Touch of Disney ticket sales have been extended by an additional two weeks due to the popularity of…
Official in U.S. Bankruptcy case consulted with USA Gymnastics on sexual abuse issues
Facing mounting criticism in 2008 for his organization’s handling of a decade old sexual abuse case, USA Gymnastics chief executive Steve Penny hired attorney Suzette Bewley to review the Indianapolis-based national governing body’s child sexual and physical abuse prevention and response policies. USA Gymnastics’ Participant Welfare Policy, enacted in 2009, was based on a report…
Official in U.S. Bankruptcy case consulted with USA Gymnastics on sexual abuse issues
Facing mounting criticism in 2008 for his organization’s handling of a decade old sexual abuse case, USA Gymnastics chief executive Steve Penny hired attorney Suzette Bewley to review the Indianapolis-based national governing body’s child sexual and physical abuse prevention and response policies. USA Gymnastics’ Participant Welfare Policy, enacted in 2009, was based on a report…
How to take a restaurant road trip to New York, Chicago and beyond, without leaving the kitchen
“I miss the snow,” he says, looking out the window on a beautiful sunny day as we scroll through images of friends on Instagram playing in the snow in New York. “Me, too,” I say. “But I’m not squeezing into an airplane filled with recirculated virus droplets just yet.” My partner and I typically fly…
The Ultimate Guide to Branding in 2021
Products are never just products, right? Coca-Cola is more than a soda. Starbucks is more than a coffee. Ray-Ban is more than a pair of sunglasses. Glossier is more than a tube of concealer. Interacting with these products provide experiences, and we buy them with that experience in mind. Better yet, the companies that create…
Here’s what we know about the Senate coronavirus stimulus plan
By Tami Luhby and Katie Lobosco | CNN The Senate is negotiating how much to adjust the Democrats’ massive coronavirus relief package that passed the House last week. While the final Senate bill has not been released yet, lawmakers are expected to make two major changes — narrowing eligibility for the stimulus checks and nixing…
USC bounces back with rout of Stanford, keeps Pac-12 title hopes alive
USC’s Isaiah Mobley is fouled by Stanford’s Max Murrell during the second half of Wednesday’s game at the Galen Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) in the second half of a NCAA basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)…
2 new measures aim to take diesel trucks off Southern California roads
Two sweeping air pollution regulations aimed at removing smog-causing diesel trucks from Southern California roadways and warehouses are being released for public review within the next 30 days. The measures are part of an executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom to have only zero-emission trucks and buses — most would be electric — on…
Ducks’ penalty-killing units fail them as they lose another to Blues
The Ducks’ Trevor Zegras, center, attempts to get past the defense of the Blues’ Mackenzie MacEachern, left, and Niko Mikkola during Wednesday’s game at Honda Center. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) Sonny Milano (12) of the Anaheim Ducks takes a dive with Mike Hoffman (68) of the St. Louis Blues right behind him…
2 new measures aim to take diesel trucks off Southern California roads
Two sweeping air pollution regulations aimed at removing smog-causing diesel trucks from Southern California roadways and warehouses are being released for public review within the next 30 days. The measures are part of an executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom to have only zero-emission trucks and buses — most would be electric — on…
USC bounces back with rout of Stanford, keeps Pac-12 title hopes alive
USC’s Isaiah Mobley is fouled by Stanford’s Max Murrell during the second half of Wednesday’s game at the Galen Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) in the second half of a NCAA basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)…
The Ultimate Guide to Branding in 2021
Products are never just products, right? Coca-Cola is more than a soda. Starbucks is more than a coffee. Ray-Ban is more than a pair of sunglasses. Glossier is more than a tube of concealer. Interacting with these products provide experiences, and we buy them with that experience in mind. Better yet, the companies that create…
2 new measures aim to take diesel trucks off Southern California roads
Two sweeping air pollution regulations aimed at removing smog-causing diesel trucks from Southern California roadways and warehouses are being released for public review within the next 30 days. The measures are part of an executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom to have only zero-emission trucks and buses — most would be electric — on…
Ducks’ penalty-killing units fail them as they lose another to Blues
The Ducks’ Trevor Zegras, center, attempts to get past the defense of the Blues’ Mackenzie MacEachern, left, and Niko Mikkola during Wednesday’s game at Honda Center. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) Sonny Milano (12) of the Anaheim Ducks takes a dive with Mike Hoffman (68) of the St. Louis Blues right behind him…
2 new measures aim to take diesel trucks off Southern California roads
Two sweeping air pollution regulations aimed at removing smog-causing diesel trucks from Southern California roadways and warehouses are being released for public review within the next 30 days. The measures are part of an executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom to have only zero-emission trucks and buses — most would be electric — on…
The Ultimate Guide to Branding in 2021
Products are never just products, right? Coca-Cola is more than a soda. Starbucks is more than a coffee. Ray-Ban is more than a pair of sunglasses. Glossier is more than a tube of concealer. Interacting with these products provide experiences, and we buy them with that experience in mind. Better yet, the companies that create…
Ducks’ penalty-killing units fail them as they lose another to Blues
The Ducks’ Trevor Zegras, center, attempts to get past the defense of the Blues’ Mackenzie MacEachern, left, and Niko Mikkola during Wednesday’s game at Honda Center. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) Sonny Milano (12) of the Anaheim Ducks takes a dive with Mike Hoffman (68) of the St. Louis Blues right behind him…
USC bounces back with rout of Stanford, keeps Pac-12 title hopes alive
USC’s Isaiah Mobley is fouled by Stanford’s Max Murrell during the second half of Wednesday’s game at the Galen Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) in the second half of a NCAA basketball game at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)…
2 new measures aim to take diesel trucks off Southern California roads
Two sweeping air pollution regulations aimed at removing smog-causing diesel trucks from Southern California roadways and warehouses are being released for public review within the next 30 days. The measures are part of an executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom to have only zero-emission trucks and buses — most would be electric — on…