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Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner. Changes in NCAA rules led to the decision
nydailynews.com/2024/04/24/reggie-bush-reinstated-2005-heisman-trophy-winner-ncaa-rules/
Quick Glance: Reggie Bush to Regain 2005 Heisman Trophy
- The Heisman Trust is set to announce Reggie Bush receiving back the 2005 Heisman Trophy, reinstating his status as a recipient after a NCAA investigation.
- Following the restoration of his 2005 season records by the NCAA, the Heisman Trust confirmed the re-honoring of Bush's award.
- In a statement, Bush expressed his excitement to be back in the Heisman family and collaborate with the organization to uphold its values and mission.
- With the Heisman Trophy back in Bush's possession, USC now holds the top spot in college football's Heisman Trophy winners list with a total of eight recipients.
Vegas-to-California $12 Billion Rail Line Kicks Off Construction: Brightline West, a $12 billion high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas to Southern ...
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Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Bears begin new era by selecting USC's Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft
nypost.com/2024/04/25/sports/bears-select-caleb-williams-with-no-1-pick-in-2024-nfl-draft/
Quick Glance: Chiefs Select Xavier Worthy in 2024 NFL Draft
- The Kansas City Chiefs selected Xavier Worthy, the fastest player in the 40-yard dash, in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
- Worthy broke John Ross' 40-yard dash record and was chosen by the Chiefs at No. 28.
- A former track athlete, Worthy translated his speed and explosiveness to the football field, excelling at the University of Texas.
- The Chiefs acquired an explosive wide receiver in Worthy, capable of separating from coverage and serving as a vertical threat. Worthy believes he is now the fastest player in the NFL.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce spent the weekend at this California town: The celebrity couple celebrated Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-19423187.php
USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/usc-valedictorian-banned-graduation-speech
Kyle Ford kept it real 😅
USC quarterback. ✅
Heisman winner. ✅
Number one pick. ✅
Caleb Williams and Carson Palmer are in an exclusive club. #NFLDraft
2 Sacramento-area cities are among safest in California, site says. Where did they rank?
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Bad news for California renters: New apartment plans drop to 10-year low: Permits approved to build multifamily housing in the first quarter fell 22% below ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/25/california-multifamily-home-permits-hit-10-year-low/
‘All my love’: Beyoncé sends USC women’s basketball coach Staley flowers, congratulations
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A cooler weather pattern to close out April in Southern California: A deep marine layer is building across much of Southern California, the start of a cooler ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-22/cooler-weather-to-close-out-april
Miller Moss struggles against rebuilt defense in USC spring game: Nothing goes smoothly for quarterback Miller Moss in USC's spring game, but Lincoln Riley ...
latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2024-04-20/miller-moss-struggles-usc-defense-spring-game
Have Disneyland Magic Key prices finally outpaced demand?: All four tiers of Magic Key annual passes went on sale in early March and six weeks later the three ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/16/have-disneyland-magic-key-prices-finally-outpaced-demand/
Mickey, Minnie and other Disneyland character performers move one step closer to unionizing
ocregister.com/2024/04/17/mickey-minnie-and-other-disneyland-characters-move-one-step-closer-to-unionizing/
Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization
- Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.
- The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."
- A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.
- Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.
Did USC go too far in cancelling valedictorian speech over safety threats?: Campus administrators nationwide struggle to uphold principles of free expression ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-04-18/usc-stopped-a-valedictorian-from-speaking-due-to-safety-concerns-has-the-focus-on-campus-safety-gone-too-far
Is California still the world’s 5th largest economy?: Fast-growth India could surpass the state's GDP in 2024.
ocregister.com/2024/04/11/is-california-still-the-worlds-5th-largest-economy/
NBA Rumors: 4 Insiders Say Bronny James Would Go Undrafted If He Wasn't LeBron's Son
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Quick Glance: Bronny James: NBA Draft and Future Outlook
- LeBron James's son, Bronny James, is exploring opportunities in the NBA draft. Is the USC freshman prepared for the transition to the NBA? Discussions with NBA personnel aim to evaluate his gameplay.
- Despite his potential as an athlete and his selfless passing abilities, Bronny James did not deliver the desired performance as a freshman at USC. His weaknesses as a shooter and shot creator have raised doubts about his NBA readiness. James has declared for the draft while retaining his college eligibility and entering the transfer portal to keep his future options open.
- Bronny's struggles as a shooter, especially with three-pointers, are highlighted by NBA experts. His lack of efficiency in scoring and limited ball-handling abilities could hinder his chances of establishing himself in the NBA.
- Whether Bronny James can overcome his weaknesses and improve his game to succeed in the NBA remains to be seen. A potential return to USC or transferring to other colleges are possibilities, while his future NBA path is still uncertain.
Takeaways from USC football's spring camp: 'Hungry for more': The Trojans' new-look defense aced its first test with a five-takeaway spring game ...
latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2024-04-21/usc-football-what-we-learned-from-spring-football-camp
Gilas call-up an easy one to answer for Boatwright: Bennie Boatwright Jr. said that joining the Gilas Pilipinas program as a naturalized player was an easy ...
sports.inquirer.net/562411/gilas-call-up-an-easy-one-to-answer-for-boatwright
Why the SF Bay Area now has some of the dirtiest air in the country: According to the latest State of the Air report from the American Lung Association ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/sf-bay-area-la-california-air-pollution-19418062.php
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
LeBron James' Son Bronny Declares For 2024 NBA Draft: The 19-year-old said he plans to maintain his college eligibility and also enter the NCAA transfer portal ...
huffpost.com/entry/lebron-james-bronny-declares-2024-nba-draf_n_66113887e4b056f7205829ec
Quick Glance: Bronny James Announces Participation in 2024 NBA Draft and Enters Transfer Portal
- The son of the superstar, Bronny James, will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. To have flexibility, he will also enter the transfer portal while working out for NBA teams before making a final decision based on evaluations. Bronny's choice to simultaneously opt for the draft and the transfer portal marks the conclusion of a season at USC that began with a serious health issue and saw his remarkable return to the court in a bench role.
- LeBron has publicly expressed his desire to play in the NBA with his son before the end of his Hall of Fame career. Nineteen-year-old Bronny, who completed his freshman season at USC, will participate in the 2024 NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility. He will also utilize the transfer portal to have flexibility during his workouts with NBA teams before making a final decision based on team evaluations.
WELCOME BACK, BENNIE! 🍻
WATCH: Bennie Boatwright talks about the process of naturalization now that he’s back in the country. That ... Show more
Best Portraits from the Festival of Books: John Green, Henry Winkler and more: The 29th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returned to USC with a first ever ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-20/best-portraits-from-the-festival-of-books-john-green-henry-winkler-and-more
John Calipari nears deal to leave Kentucky for SEC rival Arkansas, per reports: John Calipari has been the Kentucky Wildcats' head coach since 2009 ...
cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/othercolleges/2024/04/07/john-calipari-nears-deal-to-leave-kentucky-wildcats-for-sec-rival-arkansas-razorbacks/73240686007/
Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
April showers continue across Southern California this weekend: Temperatures were in the high 50s to low 60s across the region Saturday, eight to 15 degrees ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-13/april-showers-continue-in-southern-california
NFL Draft preview: Pac-12 poised for three stellar days before it fades to black: The conference, which will cease to exist as we know it this summer ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/nfl-draft-preview-pac-12-poised-for-three-stellar-days-before-it-fades-to-black/
NFL draft: History of quarterbacks selected No. 1 overall, from Bryce Young to Angelo Bertelli
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/04/19/nfl-draft-quarterbacks-selected-number-1-overall-list/73349800007/
Chances of a California superbloom may be impacted by wild weather: Rain is good news for native wildflowers but also increases competition from weeds
sfchronicle.com/weather/article/california-superbloom-wildflowers-19394501.php
10 cutest Pixar Fest treats coming to Disneyland: Pixar Fest runs April 26 through Aug. 4 at Disney's Anaheim theme parks with more than 100 themed foods ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/23/10-cutest-pixar-fest-treats-coming-to-disneyland/
McDonald's $25 'deal' goes viral, sparks debate over California's minimum wage increase: 'Your new normal'
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/mcdonalds-25-deal-viral-users-blame-californias-minimum-wage-increase-new-normal
Firebrand sheriff and Fox News favorite weighing run for California governor: Republican Chad Bianco has come out hard for overhauling a California ballot ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/bianco-california-governor-00151890
After frustrating season, Eric Gentry thrilled about new USC role: After seeing his snap count drop significantly during a difficult 2023 season ...
latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2024-04-06/eric-gentry-new-role-usc-football-defense
A letter to readers: Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, executive chairman of The Times, writes to readers about the appointment of Terry Tang as the newspaper's executive ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-09/a-letter-to-readers
USC football loses more players to transfer portal: Defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes and defensive back Tre’Quon Fegans will be leaving USC's football team ...
latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2024-04-13/usc-football-loses-more-players-to-transfer-portal
Orange County looks up to the sky to witness the solar eclipse: Viewing events were held at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa and Oxford Academy in Cypress.
ocregister.com/2024/04/08/orange-county-looks-up-to-the-sky-to-witness-the-solar-eclipse/
How high La Niña odds impact California and US weather: Scientists predict La Niña is coming, which could result in an active Atlantic hurricane season and dry ...
sfchronicle.com/weather/article/lanina-elnino-california-19394443.php
I'm a dermatologist — here are 3 things I would never do to my skin or hair: Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, a board-certified dermatologist based in Southern California ...
nypost.com/2024/04/11/lifestyle/dermatologist-reveals-3-things-she-would-never-do-to-skin-hair/
Cold storm bringing rain and snow to Southern California: Early predictions suggest we will get about a half-inch of rain, with up to an inch in the mountains ...
dailynews.com/2024/04/12/cold-storm-bringing-rain-and-snow-to-southern-california/
Portola Music Festival set to return to Bay Area, pledges lower volume: To address noise complaints from the first two years of the Portola Music Festival ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/portola-festival-noise-levels-19404190.php
Boatwright the right guy 🏀
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio believes they did right in choosing Bennie Boatwright as Gilas Pilipinas' ... Show more
USC's Isaiah Collier reportedly declares for the NBA draft: Even before Eric Musselman was hired as USC's new coach, Isaiah Collier's return seemed unlikely as ...
latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2024-04-10/usc-isaiah-collier-declares-nba-draft
All along Main Street and the S.C. Statehouse's northside grounds were packed to the brim with Gamecocks who came out to celebrate the USC women's basketball ... Show more www.postandcourier.com/sports/carolina/you-win-some-you-lose-none-usc-basketball-celebrates-championship-with-thousands-downtown/collection_dccedf4a-fb34-11ee-9640-37eab86ece73.html
SC's top basketball prospect back on the market: The state’s top basketball prospect in the 2024 class, Cam Scott of Lexington, has been given his release by ...
postandcourier.com/sports/cam-scott-texas-south-carolina-recruiting-kornblut/article_2f1208fa-fc06-11ee-8eb3-63b2bc7082f3.html
Is USC prepared for NIL floodgates opening and no NCAA restrictions?: Investigating the realities of USC's NIL situation, including a beefed-up House of ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/10/is-usc-prepared-for-nil-floodgates-opening-and-no-ncaa-restrictions/
2025 NCAA women’s college basketball odds: South Carolina, Texas, UConn in top tier
theathletic.com/5401966/2024/04/09/2025-ncaa-womens-college-basketball-odds-south-carolina-texas-uconn-in-top-tier/
Californians face 76% surge of cities with million-dollar home prices: California has 38% of the priciest places to live in the nation.
ocregister.com/2024/04/06/california-leads-us-with-210-million-dollar-cities/
LeBron James' Son Bronny Declares For 2024 NBA Draft: The 19-year-old said he plans to maintain his college eligibility and also enter the NCAA transfer portal ...
huffpost.com/entry/lebron-james-bronny-declares-2024-nba-draf_n_66113887e4b056f7205829ec
Quick Glance: Bronny James Announces Participation in 2024 NBA Draft and Enters Transfer Portal
- The son of the superstar, Bronny James, will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. To have flexibility, he will also enter the transfer portal while working out for NBA teams before making a final decision based on evaluations. Bronny's choice to simultaneously opt for the draft and the transfer portal marks the conclusion of a season at USC that began with a serious health issue and saw his remarkable return to the court in a bench role.
- LeBron has publicly expressed his desire to play in the NBA with his son before the end of his Hall of Fame career. Nineteen-year-old Bronny, who completed his freshman season at USC, will participate in the 2024 NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility. He will also utilize the transfer portal to have flexibility during his workouts with NBA teams before making a final decision based on team evaluations.
JuJu Watkins now holds the record for most points by a freshman in D-I history (899)👏
USC Women's Basketball
These fans are going to remember this moment forever courtesy of JuJu Watkins ✍️@USCWBB | @Jujubballin | #MarchMadness
Iowa, Caitlin Clark knock out defending champ LSU, will face UConn in Final Four: Iowa punched its ticket to the Final Four on Monday, extending all-star shooter ...
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Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
- LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.
- The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.
- The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.
- The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
USC hires Eric Musselman to replace Andy Enfield as men's basketball coach: Eric Musselman has been hired as Southern California men’s basketball coach ...
apnews.com/article/eric-musselman-usc-1f413ee4ca2ebe1b9017f4110a96af77
Tonight will go down in the history books 🍿
How Paige Bueckers, UConn beat USC to reach Final 4: The Huskies are headed back to the Final Four after beating the Trojans 80-73.
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: UConn defeats USC to reach Final Four: Bueckers leads Huskies to victory
- With an 80-73 win over USC, UConn advanced to the Final Four for the 23rd time in program history.
- Paige Bueckers scored 28 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, leading the Huskies to victory.
- The Huskies will try to win their first national title since 2016 as they face the Hawkeyes.
- South Carolina, Iowa, and NC State complete the Final Four, with South Carolina being the favorite to finish an undefeated season.
Paige Bueckers leads UConn past JuJu Watkins, USC to Huskies’ 23rd Final Four appearance
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Paid articlePaid Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC
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Boatwright may be worth it, but his naturalization faces long wait: Don’t hold your breath on Bennie Boatwright Jr. donning the Gilas Pilipinas kit anytime soon ...
sports.inquirer.net/559732/boatwright-may-be-worth-it-but-his-naturalization-faces-long-wait
LeBron James Shuts Down Report That His Son, Bronny, Is Entering Transfer Portal: LeBron James responds to question about Bronny potentially leaving USC and ...
newsweek.com/sports/ncss/lebron-james-shuts-down-report-that-his-son-bronny-entering-transfer-portal-1886257
UConn's Paige Bueckers, Geno Auriemma praise 'fearless' JuJu Watkins: 'Your team wouldn't be here without you'
cbssports.com/womens-college-basketball/news/uconns-paige-bueckers-geno-auriemma-praise-fearless-juju-watkins-your-team-wouldnt-be-here-without-you/
JuJu Watkins gets a taste of Mach Madness, and wants more next season: USC freshman JuJu Watkins' NCAA Tournament run is over, but she's got plenty to build on ...
apnews.com/article/march-madness-usc-juju-watkins-3c516471ece20c5f6f4f4d9cd2767328
Quick Glance: JuJu Watkins Sets Historic Season Heights in USC Elite Eight Loss
- USC standout JuJu Watkins made history Monday night in Portland, Oregon, surpassing Tina Hutchinson of San Diego State from the 1983-84 season to become the all-time leading scorer among freshmen in NCAA Division I history.
- Watkins ended the season with 920 points, finishing with 110 points in four NCAA tournament games, just one point shy of Tamika Catchings' freshman record in six games in 1998.
- Despite scoring 29 points, Watkins fell short against the experienced UConn team, who held her to 9-of-25 (36%) shooting.
- Gottlieb expects Watkins to turn the disappointment into an even stronger sophomore campaign and focus on improving her efficiency.
USC guard Kobe Johnson is transferring to rival UCLA: Kobe Johnson, who was a key leader for the USC men's basketball team this past season ...
latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2024-04-04/usc-guard-kobe-johnson-transferring-to-rival-ucla
Finally, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World opens in Irvine: If you want to see how merchants are surviving online retailing or a supposed economic downturn ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/28/finally-bass-pro-shops-outdoor-world-opens-in-irvine/
JuJu Watkins has powered USC into Elite Eight. Meet the 'Yoda' who's helped her dominate.
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2024/03/31/mckenzie-forbes-journey-usc-elite-eight-march-madness/73159153007/
USC basketball coach Andy Enfield leaves for same job at SMU: USC basketball coach Andy Enfield, who led the Trojans to many NCAA tournament appearances ...
latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2024-04-01/usc-basketball-andy-enfield-leaves-smu-roster-questions
A mountain lion killed 1, injured 1 in Northern California. How common are these attacks?
sacbee.com/news/local/article287038265.html
California’s consumer outlook drops to 11-year low: So 2024 started with consumer expectations off 4% in three months, down 9% in a year, and 13% below 2015-19.
ocregister.com/2024/03/29/california-consumer-outlook-hits-11-year-low/
Bennie Boatwright the next naturalized player for Gilas Pilipinas: Gilas Pilipinas will add another name to its pool of naturalized players in the coming weeks ...
sports.inquirer.net/559500/bennie-boatwright-the-next-naturalized-player-for-gilas-pilipinas
SMU hires Southern California's Andy Enfield as men's basketball coach: After 11 seasons at Southern California, Andy Enfield is leaving to become the men's ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/04/02/smu-hires-andy-enfield-southern-california/73181380007/
What to know about Juju Watkins, USC's star freshman putting Trojans back in spotlight
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/pac12/2024/03/19/usc-juju-watkins-march-madness/72920873007/
This moment between USC greats Cheryl Miller and JuJu Watkins is everything 🥹
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