Hispanic-Serving Institution program deserves vigorous defense – San Diego Union-Tribune
On Aug. 22, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it will not defend the federal Hispanic-Serving Institution program against a lawsuit filed in June 2025. The lawsuit argues that such…
Paramount’s big spender era is here with major Hollywood talent and sports deals. Will it last?
Shortly after taking over Paramount, new Chief Executive David Ellison threw down the gauntlet — he wanted his studio to be the top destination for the most talented filmmakers and…
ChatGPT maker touts how AI benefits Californians amid safety concerns
OpenAI, the maker of popular chatbot ChatGPT, outlined how artificial intelligence is creating jobs and making Californians more productive as the tech company faced heightened safety concerns this week. In…
Lil Nas X says he is OK after ‘terrifying’ arrest week
Lil Nas X has said he’s OK after a “terrifying last four days” following his arrest in Los Angeles. The Grammy winner, known for his country-rap hit Old Town Road,…
Bidders show some interest in geothermal rights in California desert
For the first time in nearly a decade, federal officials on Tuesday auctioned off leases for new geothermal energy projects in California — and all 13 parcels offered received bids.…
Santa Monica police chief resigns, citing clash with administration
Less than four years into his tenure, Santa Monica’s first-ever Latino police chief, Ramón Batista, has announced his resignation from a department in which he oversaw a drop in crime…
King’leon Sheard leading way during another Narbonne rebuild
There was a large trash can obstructing the view of a Narbonne Gaucho sign on the gym wall, so King’leon Sheard simply picked up the container and moved it out…
Yonathan Perlaza still piling up RBIs for El Paso – San Diego Union-Tribune
Yonathan Perlaza is closing in on a 100-RBI season. He homered and drove in three more runs on four hits in Triple-A El Paso’s 13-10 loss to visiting Tacoma. The…
Taylor Kitsch returns to ‘The Terminal List’ with ‘Dark Wolf’
In “The Terminal List: Dark Wolf,” the prequel series to Prime Video’s “The Terminal List” premiering Wednesday, Taylor Kitsch reprises his role as Navy SEAL Ben Edwards — yes, the…
India’s top court sends investigators in to vast private animal collection
Nikita Yadav BBC News, Delhi Narendra Modi/X Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara in March this year Investigators in India will visit a vast private zoo owned by the…