“Angela Davis Tried to Warn Us,” a viewing and virtual discussion on Feb. 12 of a lecture given by educator and political activist Angela Davis at CSUF in 1972, showed just how relevant and timely her message still is today. Within the first few minutes, as an introductory trailer played showing the grainy black and…
Year: 2021
Surf contest rides back into Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is Surf City once again. After a year-long hiatus, a surf contest was held on the south side of the iconic pier – the first competitive surfing event to be held in Orange County since the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to sports. The two-day USA Surfing contest that kicked off on Saturday,…
Whicker: How UCLA SS Matt McLain struggled and still thrived
A year ago, he was sure he was headed to Omaha. In August, he found himself in Wichita. Matt McLain shrugged and grabbed a bat. What’s 300 miles, if you’re looking for baseball? The UCLA shortstop played 30 games for the Santa Barbara Foresters last summer in the California Collegiate League. That led to the…
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, Feb. 21
The consensus box of picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for Sunday Feb. 21 for horse racing at Santa Anita. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Related Articles Santa Anita: Charmaine’s Mia earns Buena…
Angela Davis’ 1972 message still relevant today
“Angela Davis Tried to Warn Us,” a viewing and virtual discussion on Feb. 12 of a lecture given by educator and political activist Angela Davis at CSUF in 1972, showed just how relevant and timely her message still is today. Within the first few minutes, as an introductory trailer played showing the grainy black and…
USC falls to Arizona, snapping 7-game win streak
After a quiet first half, No. 17 USC knew it would need a herculean effort from center Evan Mobley to come back against Arizona on Saturday at the Galen Center. The Trojans got it, with the 7-foot freshman scoring 19 of his 23 after halftime. But with little help from the rest of his teammates,…
Lakers rally but can’t close in loss to Heat
Heat forward Jimmy Butler, left, shoots as Lakers guard Wesley Matthews defends during the first half of Saturday’s game at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, left, shoots as Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in…
Surf contest rides back into Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is Surf City once again. After a year-long hiatus, a surf contest was held on the south side of the iconic pier – the first competitive surfing event to be held in Orange County since the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to sports. The two-day USA Surfing contest that kicked off on Saturday,…
Whicker: How UCLA SS Matt McLain struggled and still thrived
A year ago, he was sure he was headed to Omaha. In August, he found himself in Wichita. Matt McLain shrugged and grabbed a bat. What’s 300 miles, if you’re looking for baseball? The UCLA shortstop played 30 games for the Santa Barbara Foresters last summer in the California Collegiate League. That led to the…
Angela Davis’ 1972 message still relevant today
“Angela Davis Tried to Warn Us,” a viewing and virtual discussion on Feb. 12 of a lecture given by educator and political activist Angela Davis at CSUF in 1972, showed just how relevant and timely her message still is today. Within the first few minutes, as an introductory trailer played showing the grainy black and…
Angela Davis’ 1972 message still relevant today
“Angela Davis Tried to Warn Us,” a viewing and virtual discussion on Feb. 12 of a lecture given by educator and political activist Angela Davis at CSUF in 1972, showed just how relevant and timely her message still is today. Within the first few minutes, as an introductory trailer played showing the grainy black and…
USC falls to Arizona, snapping 7-game win streak
After a quiet first half, No. 17 USC knew it would need a herculean effort from center Evan Mobley to come back against Arizona on Saturday at the Galen Center. The Trojans got it, with the 7-foot freshman scoring 19 of his 23 after halftime. But with little help from the rest of his teammates,…
Recall gives voters a needed check on governor’s power
SACRAMENTO – As opponents of Gov. Gavin Newsom come closer to placing a recall on the ballot, some pundits have argued that voters should only boot a sitting politician for grievous misbehavior such as crimes and malfeasance. “Recalls should be reserved for elected officials who are corrupt or extremely incompetent,” as the San Diego Union-Tribune…
California can’t just run on sunshine and breezes
A few days before the lights went out in Texas, the California Public Utilities Commission quietly authorized the state’s largest investor-owned utilities to purchase more power over the next few months in order to avoid rolling blackouts this summer. Last August, more than 800,000 people were left without electricity during a heat wave. The CPUC…
Outsource California school reopening to Amazon: Joe Mathews
Many Californians say schools need to re-open now. But no one has had the guts to open all schools, and all grades, and send all kids back to class. That’s why our entire conversation about school reopening is beside the point. So-called grownups talk about when, or under what conditions, we might reopen. But we…
Outsource California school reopening to Amazon: Joe Mathews
Many Californians say schools need to re-open now. But no one has had the guts to open all schools, and all grades, and send all kids back to class. That’s why our entire conversation about school reopening is beside the point. So-called grownups talk about when, or under what conditions, we might reopen. But we…
Angela Davis’ 1972 message still relevant today
“Angela Davis Tried to Warn Us,” a viewing and virtual discussion on Feb. 12 of a lecture given by educator and political activist Angela Davis at CSUF in 1972, showed just how relevant and timely her message still is today. Within the first few minutes, as an introductory trailer played showing the grainy black and…
Angela Davis’ 1972 message still relevant today
“Angela Davis Tried to Warn Us,” a viewing and virtual discussion on Feb. 12 of a lecture given by educator and political activist Angela Davis at CSUF in 1972, showed just how relevant and timely her message still is today. Within the first few minutes, as an introductory trailer played showing the grainy black and…
Angela Davis’ 1972 message still relevant today
“Angela Davis Tried to Warn Us,” a viewing and virtual discussion on Feb. 12 of a lecture given by educator and political activist Angela Davis at CSUF in 1972, showed just how relevant and timely her message still is today. Within the first few minutes, as an introductory trailer played showing the grainy black and…
Angela Davis’ 1972 message still relevant today
“Angela Davis Tried to Warn Us,” a viewing and virtual discussion on Feb. 12 of a lecture given by educator and political activist Angela Davis at CSUF in 1972, showed just how relevant and timely her message still is today. Within the first few minutes, as an introductory trailer played showing the grainy black and…