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Quantum scars in quantum field theory
Abstract We develop the theory of quantum scars for quantum fields. By generalizing the formalisms of Heller and Bogomolny from few-body quantum mechanics to quantum fields, we find that unstable periodic classical solutions of the field equations imprint themselves in a precise manner on bands of energy eigenfunctions. This indicates a breakdown of thermalization at certain energy scales, in a manner that can be characterized via semiclassics.
2022: A year of achievements for the Business School’s researchers
Before we become too immersed in the challenges and opportunities 2023 has to offer, we’d like to acknowledge some of the fantastic achievements of our colleagues at Leeds University Business School, highlighting a selection of their prizes, awards and accolades from the last year.
Bay scouts work to protect migrating monarchs
Elizabeth Moody is pictured at Bay Boat Club with the Monarch Waystation registration. As the fall migration of monarch butterflies comes to a close you may have heard that monarch butterflies have been placed on the endangered species list by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Union has placed it on their Red List of Threatened Species as they found the population of the monarchs east of the Rockies shrunk by 84% between 1996 and 2014 and continues to decline.
USC invites community to participate in second-annual “Drug Take Back Day
Three pharmacies around USC will accept prescription drug drop-offs on Nov. 13. USC is hosting its second-annual "Drug Take Back Day" on Friday, Nov. 13. Three USC pharmacies are participating. USC will host its second annual “Drug Take Back Day” on Friday, Nov. 13. The event allows students, staff and faculty to anonymously drop off prescription drugs at local pharmacies.
Ride-hail drivers will remain contractors, not employees under Prop. 22
Proposition 22, that passed yesterday, is the most expensive ballot measure in California’s history. Uber, Lyft and other app-based ride-hailing and delivery services prevailed at the ballot box in their expensive gamble to keep drivers classified as independent contractors. Proposition 22 pitted the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy, including DoorDash, Postmates and Instacart, against labor unions.
Glendale Police Look For Hit-And-Run Driver
GRIFFITH PARK—Glendale police are seeking the public’s help to identify the hit-and-run driver who injured a pedestrian on Wednesday, October 21. According to officials, the driver of a dark grey or black Chevrolet pick-up truck hit a 66-year-old woman who was crossing a Glendale street at around 4:40 p.m. The woman was struck at the intersection of Dryden and Gesell streets.
Halloween Drive-In Movie Nights In Malibu
MALIBU-The city of Malibu sponsored the Malibu Film Society to hold two drive-in movie nights on October 30 and October 31. The two-day events will take place outdoors at the Chili Cookoff site located on the corner of Stuart Ranch Road and Civic Center Way. Residents who are interested in participating in the movie nights should make a reservation in advance. Movie nights begin at 7:00 PM each day and will be shown on a three-story outdoor movie screen.
Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Caught On Surveillance Video
LOS ANGELES—Police released a surveillance video on Thursday, October 22, to seek the public’s help for identifying a woman who was in suspicion of attempted abductions over the weekend in South Los Angeles. According to officials, the victim went to a local restaurant located on the 100 block of West Manchester Avenue on October 18. The suspect approached the victim at around 6:00 p.m. and asked her to hand over her 1-year-old brother when she was walking to her vehicle.
Trojan Shelter stays committed to helping homeless students during the pandemic
Volunteers at the Trojan Shelter are not letting COVID-19 stop them from being a “haven for homeless college students”. Trojan Shelter organizers at the housing unit's grand opening last year. (Courtesy of Trojan Shelter) Homelessness is a prevalent issue in Los Angeles and has only gotten worse with COVID-19. Many nonprofits and shelters have had to stop providing services due to social distancing and Los Angeles County COVID guidelines.
Woman Found Safe In Zion National Park
WOODLAND HILLS—A woman from Woodland Hills who was lost in Zion National Park for nearly two weeks was found safe on Sunday, October 18. She has been reunited with her family after leaving the park. Holly Suzanne Courtier and her daughter Kailey Chambers Holly Suzanne Courtier, 38, was missing after she was last seen on October 6 on a shuttle bus into the Zion National Park.
Robot Cars In San Francisco Without Human Backups
SAN FRANCISCO— General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit announced on Thursday, October 15, that it will pull the human backup drivers from its self-driving cars in San Francisco by the end of the year. Cruise CEO Dan Ammann said in a statement that California’s Department of Motor Vehicles gave the permit to the company on October 15, allowing its self-driving cars to travel on the streets without gasoline and without humans in the cars.
Two People Were Shot To Death In Oakland
SAN FRANCISCO—A woman and a man were shot to death on Sunday, October 18, on Oakland streets, and officials are still investigating the fatal shooting. According to the authorities, Oakland police officers responded to a shooting report Sunday at about 1:00 a.m. in the 9900 block of MacArthur Boulevard. The police located the wounded San Francisco resident and the Oakland Fire Department personnel provided medical treatment to her. The victim later died at the scene from her injuries.
Vigil To Be Held For San Francisco Firefighter
SAN FRANCISCO—A private vigil will be held on Monday, October 19, to honor Jason Cortez, a San Francisco firefighter and paramedic who died during a training exercise on October 7. The vigil, which is for family and invited guests only, will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church located at 650 Parker Avenue. After the private vigil, members of the San Francisco Fire Department will do an honor salute.
$50,000 Reward Offered In Fatal Hit-And-Run
TOPANGA CANYON—The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking help from the public to identify a hit-and-run driver who hit and killed a male pedestrian on Monday, October 12. Authorities are offering a $50,000 reward for information related to the incident. According to police officers, a vehicle traveling southbound Topanga Canyon Boulevard from the 118 Freeway collided with a pedestrian on the roadway just south of Santa Susana Pass Road.
Rapper Arrested After Boasting About EDD Fraud Online
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—A rapper who fraudulently received $1.2 million in unemployment benefits was arrested on Friday, October 16, after he boasted in a YouTube music video about how he got rich from committing unemployment benefits fraud, officials said in a press release. The rapper was identified as Fontrell Antonio Baines, 31, who uses the stage name “Nuke Bizzle.” He is from Memphis, Tennessee and currently lives in Hollywood Hills.
Indian Restaurant In Santa Monica Transitions Its Business
SANTA MONICA–The Bombay Frankie Company, a restaurant that features Indian burritos in Santa Monica, transitioned its business amid the COVID-19 pandemic and opened a new location in Culver City on Thursday, October 15. Hiram Mac, the owner of the restaurant, closed the Santa Monica’s location on October 4 since the landlord asked them to move out about a year ago. He found a new place in Westfield Culver City and opened the restaurant amid the pandemic.
Woman Missing After Hiking In Zion National Park
UTAH—A search of a missing woman from Woodland Hills continues on Monday, October 14, as she disappeared in Zion National Park for a week. Zion National Park rangers and Washington County Sheriff’s Office are still investigating the missing woman’s whereabouts. The woman is identified as Holly Suzanne Courtier, 38, 5 feet 3 inches and 100 lbs. According to the official, Courtier has brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen on October 6 on a shuttle bus into the Zion National Park.
Santa Monica Adds More Protected Bike Lanes
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica City Council approved a five-year plan and longer-term strategy on Tuesday, October 13, stating the city will add more protected bike lanes to enhance bike safety. The new plan is based on the 2011 Bike Action Plan.
Pedestrian Dies Due To The Traffic Collision
SANTA MONICA–A woman died on Tuesday, October 13, after being bit by a vehicle, according to The Santa Monica Police Department. The SMPD responded to a radio call for the incident regarding a traffic collision that involves a female pedestrian and a vehicle at Pico Blvd and Stewart Avenue. The officers saw a female pedestrian suffering from severe head trauma in the roadway and the involved vehicle was on the scene when they arrived.
Trump administration tightens rules for employers and H-1B workers
Changes in H-1B non-immigrant visas make it harder for companies to hire foreign workers. Flags outside the Center for International and Public Affairs. (Photo by Grace Manthe) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced new restrictions to the H-1B non-immigrant visas on Oct. 6 to limit work visas issued to high-skilled foreign workers. According to CBS news, it’s part of the Trump administration’s goal to overhaul the guest worker program.
The Annual Santa Monica Fringe Festival Goes Virtual
SANTA MONICA—The BINGE Fringe Festival of Free Theatre, the annual Santa Monica Fringe Festival which features artists, companies and performances by Santa Monica and Los Angeles based artists, will go virtual this year. The festival will start from October 19 through November 8.
Tory Lanez Charged With Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
HOLLYWOOD HILLS–Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was charged Thursday, October 8, after shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion during an argument in Hollywood Hills in July. Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, was charged with one felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and one felony count of carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Griffith Park’s Annual Festival Goes Virtual
GRIFFITH PARK—The National Wildlife Federation’s #SaveLACougars campaign announced on Monday, October 5, that its annual festival which aims to raise people’s awareness of protecting mountain lions and other wildlife will go virtual this year. This is the fifth year the organizer holds the P-22 Day Festival. The annual event celebrates P-22, the mountain lions living in Los Angeles and walking around under Hollywood Sign.
Resident Organizes Outdoor Yoga Classes To Connect Community
SHERMAN OAKS—A resident started outdoor yoga classes in Valley Glen Community Park on September 29, to connect the community and help participants find ways to relieve stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sara del toro Alvarez had experiences teaching her family and friends yoga, but this is her first time organizing outdoor yoga sessions in the park. Alvarez said due to the pandemic, she has more time to deepen her yoga studies and is willing to share the benefits of doing yoga with her community.
San Francisco Firefighter Dies During The Training
SAN FRANCISCO—A San Francisco paramedic firefighter died during a training exercise at the department’s Mission District training facility, the officials announced on Wednesday, October 7. The firefighter was identified as 42-year-old Jason Cortez, who was married and had two children. He fell during the drill at around 10 a.m. and was taken to San Francisco General Hospital where he was pronounced dead less than an hour later.
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen Dies At 65
SANTA MONICA—Eddie Van Halen, guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, died on Tuesday, October 6, from complications of throat cancer. He was 65. According to reports, he died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,” said his son Wolfgang Van Halen via Twitter. He added, “He was the best father I could ever ask for.
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen Dies At 65
SANTA MONICA—Eddie Van Halen, the guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, died on Tuesday, October 6, due to throat cancer. He was 65. It was reported that he died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,” said his son Wolfgang Van Halen via Twitter. He added, “He was the best father I could ever ask for.
Debate didn’t change opinions of candidates, students say
About Annie Wei Annie is a MS Journalism student. She came to Los Angeles in late 2019 to continue following her passion for writing and reporting. She is specifically interested in digital Journalism, food journalism, radio reporting, and documentary productions. yilunwei@usc.edu
Disney+ Drive-In Festival In Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA—Disney+ is going to host the first Disney+ Drive-In Festival at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica as of Monday, October 5. “For one awesome week, we’re bringing the best of Disney+ to life with world premieres of Disney+ Originals, special anniversary screenings, and some of the most beloved entertainment in the world,” Disney+ announced in a statement.
Man Attempts To Assault Woman Sleeping Next To Husband
SHERMAN OAKS—Police are seeking a man who tried to sexually assault a woman who was sleeping next to her husband at their home in Van Nuys, the Los Angeles Police Department said on Friday, October 2. The suspect entered the suspect’s home on August 24 at around 1:15 a.m. “While inside the residence the suspect entered a bedroom where two of the victim’s minor children slept,” said LAPD. “He turned on the lights then turned them off and exited the room.
Newsom Signs Bills Protecting LGBTQ+ Californians
CALIFORNIA—California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills on Saturday, September 26, requiring California to protect LGBTQ+ Californians. The new legislation includes a system tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the community, the Transgender and Wellness Equity Fund, and a bill promising transgender, gender-nonconforming and intersex (TGI) inmates are housed in prisons based on their gender identity.
Authorities Searching For Missing Woman
SANTA MONICA–Authorities on Monday, September 21, are seeking help from the public to find a 40-year-old missing woman who was last located in the City of Santa Monica in December 2019. Nicole Angela Frierson The woman was identified as Nicole Angela Frierson. She is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
Man Involved Sexual Assault And Attempted Murder
LOS ANGELES—Detectives are seeking a suspect who is involved in a case of sexual assault and attempted murder that happened in the Venice Beach area on Tuesday, September 8. According to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division (RHD), detectives responded to a 911 call in the morning on September 8.
Carhop Service And Movie Nights At Mel’s Drive-In
WEST HOLLYWOOD—Mel’s Drive-In, a family-owned restaurant on Sunset Blvd, is bringing back its carhop service along with the drive-in movie theatre experience. The movie “Grease” will play on Sunday, September 27. “Grease” is a musical romantic comedy released in 1978. The movie depicts the romantic relationship between greaser Danny Zuko and Australian transfer student Sandy Olsson.
GNC At Santa Monica Blvd Permanently Closes
WEST HOLLYWOOD—The GNC store at Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood will permanently close. The closing date is likely to be on Sunday, September 27, according to the staff. Everything in the store is now on sale for 50% to 70% off. A staff who wishes to remain nameless told Canyon News that he was not sure about whether the decision of closing the store was due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying customers and staff didn’t talk about that.
Students adjust to COVID-safe transportation practices
About Annie Wei Annie is a MS Journalism student. She came to Los Angeles in late 2019 to continue following her passion for writing and reporting. She is specifically interested in digital Journalism, food journalism, radio reporting, and documentary productions. yilunwei@usc.edu
Man Sexually Assaults Minors He Met Online
TOPANGA CANYON–The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking help from the public to find possible victims of a man who was in suspicion of sexually assaulting minors he met online. The suspect, 22, was identified as Princeton Bloome. The suspect, 22, was identified as Princeton Bloome. According to LAPD, Bloome used “false identities and fabricated stories about his lifestyle” to connect with minors online and form a relationship with them. He would later ask minors out and sexually assault them.
Trump Agrees To TikTok Deal With Oracle, Walmart
WASHINGTON–President Trump said on Saturday, September 19, that he agreed to a deal that will allow the video-sharing app TikTok to continue its operation in the United States by collaborating with Walmart and Oracle. TikTok’s statement The deal will create a new TikTok Global entity and set the headquarters in the U.S. with four Americans out of the five-member Board of Directors. Trump said the deal includes a $5 billion fund for the education of American youth.
West Hollywood's Virtual Theatre Experiences: While You Wait
WEST HOLLYWOOD–The City of West Hollywood’s Art Division partnered with Playwrights Ink to bring “While You Wait” to people waiting in line at local businesses in West Hollywood, the City announced on Wednesday, September 16. Playwrights Ink is a collaborative of eight Southern California playwrights with more than 100 local and national productions to their collective credit.
EPA Says Pine-Sol Is Effective Against Coronavirus
OAKLAND–Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner got approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use against the coronavirus on hard non-porous surfaces, the company announced on Tuesday, September 8. The third-party laboratory testing proved the cleaning product’s efficacy against SARS-Cov-2, which is the virus that causes COVID-19, with a 10-minute contact time on hard and non-porous surfaces.
Santa Monica Partners With Schools To Open Playgrounds
SANTA MONICA–The City of Santa Monica partnered with Santa Monica-Malibu School District (SMMUSD) to open playgrounds and fields in local schools as of Saturday, September 12. The Playground Partnership agreement was reached in May. The program was in effect for three elementary schools including Franklin, McKinley and Rogers on September 12. Youth sports teams and the community can access fields and schoolyards on weekday afternoons and weekends.
Police Arrest 44 In Unemployment Benefit Fraud
BEVERLY HILLS–The Beverly Hills Police Department said on Wednesday, September 16, that it has arrested 44 people who are in suspicion of unemployment benefit fraud and identity theft since September 3. The suspects were accused of using stolen identities to get 129 debit cards that worth more than $2.5 million dollars from the Employment Development Department (EDD).
Gucci Heir Alexandra Zarini Alleges Child Sexual Abuse
LOS ANGELES – Alexandra Zarini, the 35-year-old great-granddaughter of Gucci founder Aldo Gucci, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, September 8, accusing her former stepfather Joseph Ruffalo sexually abused her for 16 years. Zarini accused Ruffalo, a music manager who worked with Prince and Earth, Wind & Fire, for sexually abusing her from she was 6 years old to the age of 22.
Trump To Visit California For Briefing On Wildfires
CALIFORNIA – President Trump will go to California and meet with emergency officials on Monday, September 14, the White House announced on Saturday. Trump will travel to McClellan Park in Sacramento County and be briefed on the wildfires that have burned over 3.2 million acres across the West. Four thousand structures have been destroyed and 19 people have died as of August 15.
Woman Robbed And Dragged Into Santa Monica Street
SANTA MONICA – The Santa Monica Police Detectives are seeking help from the public to find three suspects involved in the violent robbery on Thursday, August 20. The incident happened in the 1500 block of 6th Street at approximately 8:50 p.m. Authorities said after the victim parked and left her vehicle and was standing on the sidewalk, one of the suspects approached her, grabbed her purse and ran away.
Newsom Signs Bill To Reform Inmate Firefighter Program
CALIFORNIA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday, September 11, allowing inmate firefighters who’ve worked on the frontlines to help battle wildfires to have their records expunged after serving their sentences. Certain California inmates are more likely to become professional firefighters under the new law. “Inmates who have stood on the frontlines, battling historic fires should not be denied the right to later become a professional firefighter,” said Newsom via Twitter.
West Hollywood's Helen Albert Farmers’ Market To Reopen
WEST HOLLYWOOD – The City of West Hollywood will reopen the Helen Albert Farmers’ Market at Plummer Park on Monday, September 14, with the latest COVID-19 safety guidelines in effect. The market is located at the north parking lot of Plummer Park at 1200 N.
Man Fatally Shot During Drug Deal In Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD – Authorities are seeking three suspects who involved in a fatal shooting that killed a man in his Hollywood apartment building on Thursday, September 10. The victim was shot while having a marijuana transaction. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the shooting happened at 12:45 a.m. in the 1700 block of North Orange Drive. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
West Hollywood’s Rage Nightclub Permanently Closed
WEST HOLLYWOOD – Rage, the 37-year-old gay nightclub which locates in Rainbow District in West Hollywood, permanently closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The General Manager Rod Madril confirmed the news via Facebook on Tuesday, September 8. Rage reportedly failed to reach an agreement and renew the lease with the property’s owner Monte Overstreet due to the unpaid rent. The current lease will expire in November. Overstreet also owns the property for the gay bar Flaming Saddles.
We Aren’t Making the Grade
The pandemic is highlighting the digital divide for homeless students. (Image courtesy of Annie Wei) Most K-12 school sites in Los Angeles County will remain closed due to the pandemic, at least for the beginning of the fall semester. So students here, like in many other states, need to continue to adapt to online learning. But the lack of high-speed internet and access to computers makes education particularly difficult for one group: students without homes.
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