SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Paths of waste as officials dismantle yet another homeless camp in LA storm drain

Paths of waste as officials dismantle yet another homeless camp in LA storm drain

City workers cleared another homeless encampment on Thursday, marking yet another troubling episode in the ongoing challenge of housing the homeless. Footage captured workers entering a stormwater tunnel in Canoga Park, where individuals had created makeshift living spaces beneath the street. Authorities revealed that access to the underground shelter was via a manhole located on […]

School district invests $270K in ‘Rap Camp’ as math scores decline

School district invests $270K in 'Rap Camp' as math scores decline

An underperforming school district in California is investing nearly $300,000 to collaborate with an organization to implement a rap-based curriculum, which has sparked “alarming” concerns, according to the Justice Department. The Merced City School District, known for its low performance among California schools, has secured a $270,000 contract with School Yard Wrap, as noted in […]

Dodgers spring training camp is quiet, and that’s positive.

Dodgers spring training camp is quiet, and that's positive.

PHOENIX — A Different Perspective on Spring Training In a recent hypothetical, Dave Roberts stepped away from his role as the Dodgers’ manager and imagined himself as a reporter eager to spice things up. What kind of stories would he chase? “It’s not going to be easy to stir the pot in this camp,” Roberts […]

Hyeseong Kim demonstrating impressive skills at Dodgers spring camp

Hyeseong Kim demonstrating impressive skills at Dodgers spring camp

PHOENIX – Hyesung Kim is making strides this spring. He’s focused on both his swing and his chances of making the Dodgers roster. The 27-year-old from Korea didn’t have the rookie season he wished for last year. His challenges, though, weren’t entirely surprising. Having enjoyed considerable success in the KBO, Kim faced difficulties adapting to […]

Australia Prohibits ISIS Fighter Held in Syrian Camp from Coming Home

Australia Prohibits ISIS Fighter Held in Syrian Camp from Coming Home

Australian Home Affairs Minister Issues Exclusion Order On Wednesday, Tony Burke, the Australian Home Affairs Minister, announced a “temporary exclusion order” against one individual among 34 Australians linked to Islamic State, who have been held in Syrian camps for years. The Syrian government has expressed a desire to repatriate many long-imprisoned militants after taking control […]

Homeless camp causes disturbance at Cambodian Buddhist temple in Fresno

Homeless camp causes disturbance at Cambodian Buddhist temple in Fresno

A homeless encampment is causing concern at a Cambodian Buddhist temple in Fresno, with discarded drug paraphernalia alarming worshippers. The Cambodian Buddhist Society of Fresno, facing increasing homelessness in the area—reportedly about 5,000 individuals—reluctantly adjusted to having these new neighbors during the winter months. An official from the temple expressed that while there have been […]