A four-door sedan raced past Sandra Roa and her family on the 710 Freeway, then struck another vehicle and a concrete barrier before rolling over at least twice. Her daughters, 15-year-old Ashley and 17-year-old Stephanie, told her to pull over, she said in Spanish, as interpreted by another daughter, Bianca. Her husband and their two…
Day: April 9, 2021
UCI announces $1 billion raised in campaign for university’s future
Roughly six years into a decade-long fundraising campaign seeking $2 billion for research, student scholarships and other initiatives, UC Irvine announced this week that half of its goal has been met. The $1 billion in donations raised so far is part of UCI’s Brilliant Future campaign – initiated in 2015 and launched publicly in 2019…
USC guard Tahj Eaddy declares for NBA draft
After one season as a Trojan, Tahj Eaddy is turning pro. USC’s senior guard, who earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors this year after transferring from Santa Clara, declared for the NBA draft Thursday, announcing his decision via Instagram. Eaddy, 24, forgoes the extra year of eligibility the NCAA provided to all participants in the 2020-21 men’s…
USC guard Tahj Eaddy declares for NBA draft
After one season as a Trojan, Tahj Eaddy is turning pro. USC’s senior guard, who earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors this year after transferring from Santa Clara, declared for the NBA draft Thursday, announcing his decision via Instagram. Eaddy, 24, forgoes the extra year of eligibility the NCAA provided to all participants in the 2020-21 men’s…
Orange County DA official mired in controversy as head of special prosecutions now wants to be a judge
His proudest moment was the first time he introduced himself in court: “Ebrahim Baytieh for the people.” Baytieh, a senior assistant district attorney in Orange County, says he not only represents the people of California, but the people charged with crimes and their attorneys. He views himself as a champion for justice, not just for…
UCI announces $1 billion raised in campaign for university’s future
Roughly six years into a decade-long fundraising campaign seeking $2 billion for research, student scholarships and other initiatives, UC Irvine announced this week that half of its goal has been met. The $1 billion in donations raised so far is part of UCI’s Brilliant Future campaign – initiated in 2015 and launched publicly in 2019…
USC guard Tahj Eaddy declares for NBA draft
After one season as a Trojan, Tahj Eaddy is turning pro. USC’s senior guard, who earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors this year after transferring from Santa Clara, declared for the NBA draft Thursday, announcing his decision via Instagram. Eaddy, 24, forgoes the extra year of eligibility the NCAA provided to all participants in the 2020-21 men’s…