A Cal State Fullerton education is now more accessible than ever for the local community as the university has partnered with Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s education investment and career development program. With more than 13,000 enrolled students nationally and with nearly 3,000 graduates to date, Disney Aspire provides eligible employees, or cast members,…
Day: August 24, 2022
Bishop Moore’s Ben DeLuca, Hagerty’s Jeff Driskel survive NFL 80-man rosters
It may have come as a surprise to many NFL insiders, but not likely to Ben DeLuca. The former Bishop Moore standout safety survived the next-to-last round of cuts Tuesday to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Chargers 80-man roster. NFL teams have until Saturday to finish trimming their rosters to the season limit…
Chicago Bears Q&A: Who wins — Roquan Smith or Ryan Poles? Has the offensive line become a strength?
With one preseason game remaining and 53-man roster decisions not far behind, the season is fast approaching for the Chicago Bears. The Tribune’s Brad Biggs reaches into the mailbag to answer questions about Roquan Smith’s contract situation, Matt Eberflus’ decision to play starters Saturday in Cleveland and — believe it or not — whether the…
‘Everybody has a different sense of confidence’: Why Roquan Smith’s return matters for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have entered game-week preparation mode at Halas Hall, utilizing their regular-season practice and meeting routine to gear up for Saturday’s preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The team practiced Tuesday afternoon in Lake Forest and will return to the field Wednesday and Thursday. Here are four things we learned Tuesday. 1. Roquan…
Packing up supplies for a good school year
Alice Haseman, left, gets help making a card from Sales Director Debbie Marroquin at Park Plaza senior living in Orange, CA on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Twenty-four students at Palymra Elementary School in Orange will be receiving the backpacks filled with school supplies and a note of encouragement. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)…
Wind & Sea Restaurant in Dana Point Harbor celebrates 50th anniversary
Robert “Bob” Mardian opened was 25 years old and headed toward a career in law in 1972 when he instead opened a waterfront seafood restaurant on Dana Point Harbor. Wind & Sea Restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary on Monday, Aug. 22, marking a half century of serving mai tais and Hawaiian-inspired seafood dishes. “These 50…
Could California save Democrats’ US House majority?
Political handicappers almost universally expect that Democrats will lose their paper-thin majority in the House of Representatives this year. However, if it’s closer than expected, what happens in a handful of California congressional districts could make the difference. On paper, Democrats should make gains in California this year, perhaps as many as five seats, thanks…
‘Do I deserve this?’ After doubt and depression, NBA star Carmelo Anthony of Baltimore is finding the answers
A black SUV pulled up in front of a youth detention center in Northeast Washington on a hot August afternoon. NBA veteran Carmelo Anthony hopped out of the car, wearing a hoodie, sweatpants and a crisp pair of Nike Air Force 1s. It was the entrance of a future Hall of Famer, but Anthony carried…
Saquon Barkley sees extra motivation to ‘shut everyone up:’ ‘F–k everybody’
The chip on Saquon Barkley’s shoulder continues to grow. Barkley told The 2ndWind Podcast this week that he knows “people are really counting me out” entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. And that gives him extra motivation to “shut everyone up.” “Now it’s kill mindset,” he said. “Now it’s like, ya…
Ticked off! @congested Florida
I’m ticked off at the department store ads showing back to school clothes with bare midriffs. Do they think that is allowed under any dress code? To the reader ticked off at the absence of TV coverage for the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Duh! It had to start before they could put it…
‘Do I deserve this?’ After doubt and depression, NBA star Carmelo Anthony of Baltimore is finding the answers
A black SUV pulled up in front of a youth detention center in Northeast Washington on a hot August afternoon. NBA veteran Carmelo Anthony hopped out of the car, wearing a hoodie, sweatpants and a crisp pair of Nike Air Force 1s. It was the entrance of a future Hall of Famer, but Anthony carried…
Packing up supplies for a good school year
Alice Haseman, left, gets help making a card from Sales Director Debbie Marroquin at Park Plaza senior living in Orange, CA on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Twenty-four students at Palymra Elementary School in Orange will be receiving the backpacks filled with school supplies and a note of encouragement. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)…
‘Everybody has a different sense of confidence’: Why Roquan Smith’s return matters for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have entered game-week preparation mode at Halas Hall, utilizing their regular-season practice and meeting routine to gear up for Saturday’s preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The team practiced Tuesday afternoon in Lake Forest and will return to the field Wednesday and Thursday. Here are four things we learned Tuesday. 1. Roquan…
Bishop Moore’s Ben DeLuca, Hagerty’s Jeff Driskel survive NFL 80-man rosters
It may have come as a surprise to many NFL insiders, but not likely to Ben DeLuca. The former Bishop Moore standout safety survived the next-to-last round of cuts Tuesday to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Chargers 80-man roster. NFL teams have until Saturday to finish trimming their rosters to the season limit…
Chicago Bears Q&A: Who wins — Roquan Smith or Ryan Poles? Has the offensive line become a strength?
With one preseason game remaining and 53-man roster decisions not far behind, the season is fast approaching for the Chicago Bears. The Tribune’s Brad Biggs reaches into the mailbag to answer questions about Roquan Smith’s contract situation, Matt Eberflus’ decision to play starters Saturday in Cleveland and — believe it or not — whether the…
Big hits elude the Chicago White Sox once again in a 5-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles
The Chicago White Sox had the right person at the plate in cleanup batter José Abreu, who leads the American League in hits. The Baltimore Orioles had Félix Bautista, who has a 100 mph fastball, on the mound. The bases were loaded with two outs in the eighth inning Tuesday at Camden Yards. The Sox…
ASK IRA: Does Kevin Durant door closing open one for Heat with Donovan Mitchell?
Q: Ira, you and others have said the Heat were holding off on Donovan Mitchell in case assets have to be available for Kevin Durant. Does the Nets’ statement change that? – Henry. A: First, I’m still not sold that the Kevin Durant issue is settled. Yes, perhaps for the moment, but the Nets’ first…
With a bright orange championship belt, the latest Orioles tradition decides the player of the game
The fog machine and strobe lights were working at full strength, turning the Orioles clubhouse Friday into a misty room of celebration. Baltimore had just scored 15 runs against the Boston Red Sox, providing ample reasons for a festive atmosphere. But through that smoke and blaring music, outfielder Ryan McKenna called for attention. In his…
Barricade situation resolved in South Laguna Beach neighborhood
Police asked residents in a South Laguna Beach neighborhood to stay in their homes Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23, while officers tried to get a 31-year-old man who had barricaded himself in a family member’s home to come outside, authorities said. Laguna Beach police were called to the home at 10:20 a.m. after their 9-1-1 dispatch…
‘Everybody has a different sense of confidence’: Why Roquan Smith’s return matters for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have entered game-week preparation mode at Halas Hall, utilizing their regular-season practice and meeting routine to gear up for Saturday’s preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The team practiced Tuesday afternoon in Lake Forest and will return to the field Wednesday and Thursday. Here are four things we learned Tuesday. 1. Roquan…