How a generation of permitting requirements slows down California’s transit projects
California’s high-speed rail project has been heavily scrutinized in recent months for its long delays and rising budget. In its decision to pull federal funding from the project, the Trump…
Fastest time ever for a high school runner turned in by Texan
Ridgemont High, give way to a suburban school near Fort Worth. That’s where the fast times will be this year. Cooper Lutkenhaus, an incoming junior at Northwest High School in…
Got 30 pounds of unused fresh spinach? Musically Fed nonprofit works with Lollapalooza to reduce food waste – San Diego Union-Tribune
While festivalgoers swarmed Grant Park over four days at Lollapalooza and artists graced the stages, caterers behind the scenes set up their extensive lineup of gourmet VIP meals to feed…
Oasis speaks out after man falls to death at Wembley Stadium show
A man fell to his death at the Oasis concert on Saturday at Wembley Stadium, British Metropolitan Police have confirmed. In a statement given to the BBC, officials said they…
UCLA Unlocked: They’re sharing revenue, not details about who’s making what
So, what’d ya get? Revenue sharing payments started flowing into UCLA football players’ PayPal accounts this week, leading to the inevitable sidling up to teammates for quiet comparisons … or…
Aalborg Zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed its predators
A zoo in Denmark has appealed to the public to donate their healthy unwanted pets as part of a unique effort to provide food for its predators. Aalborg Zoo has…
Flea-borne virus outbreak reported in Long Beach – NBC Los Angeles
Long Beach is experiencing a localized typhus outbreak and an increase in infections this year, city officials said Monday. The city has reported 20 cases as of July 31, a…
Who are three Dodger stars who need to heat up at the plate?
The Dodgers are leading the majors in on-base-plus-slugging percentage as an offense this year. They are second in the National League in scoring, and third in team batting average. They…
Equipos de San Diego están despejando los campamentos en las autopistas bajo un nuevo acuerdo con el estado – San Diego Union-Tribune
Dos grupos de personas se reunieron el viernes por la mañana en una colina de tierra con vistas a una autopista. En un extremo había más de una docena de…
Dave Edmunds hospitalized after cardiac arrest, his wife says
Dave Edmunds suffered a “major cardiac arrest” and faces a “very long journey” to recovery, according to his wife, who detailed the Welsh musician’s health struggles in a Facebook post.…