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What started the wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area?
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What started the wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area?
22 hours ago As communities across Los Angeles County burned Wednesday in a spate of wildfires, the crisis highlighted the stark difference between the incoming and outgoing presidents and their relationships with California. President Biden stood next to Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fellow Democrat, at a fire station …
What started the wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area? Original
Fire officials are investigating the causes of multiple wildfires that are destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate across parts of Southern California on Wednesday. The Palisades Fire started burning around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and scorched nearly 3,000 acres between the beach towns of Santa Monica and Malibu. Around 6:30 p.m., the Eaton Fire broke out in Altadena near Pasadena and swelled to more than 2,200 acres.
Filipino American students gather to raise visibility, preserve heritage
LOS ANGELES – Growing up in the Orange County suburbs south of Los Angeles, Camelia Heins felt like her Filipino heritage was kept at a distance. She didn’t encounter many Filipinos. Many of her classmates in elementary and high school were Vietnamese or Latino, and she wasn’t exposed to Filipino culture at home beyond the food. It’s an issue that faces many young Filipino Americans, whether they are first, second or third generation in California and Arizona.
Reviving Filipinotown to reignite the vibrant history of Filipinos in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – When artist Eliseo Art Silva immigrated to Los Angeles in 1989, he hoped to find a neighborhood reminiscent of the rich culture of his native Philippines. But when he arrived in LA’s Filipinotown, what stood out most to him were the yellow arches of a McDonald’s restaurant.
COVID ‘long haulers’ vex doctors baffled by their symptoms
LOS ANGELES – As Americans try to put COVID-19 behind them, doctors are shifting their focus to “long-haulers” – those who never fully recovered from the often-deadly disease. To be diagnosed with long-term COVID, a patient must have tested positive in the past or after they begin feeling symptoms. Symptoms can include fatigue, nausea after physical or mental work, fever, shortness of breath, brain fog and loss of taste or smell, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Schools superintendent: Hoffman builds early lead over Horne
Measure outlawing ‘dark money’ in Arizona campaigns wins handily By Gloria Rebecca Gomez || Arizona Mirror Arizona voters overwhelmingly said they want to shine a light on campaign contributions, backing a ballot measure that Read More » Arizona governor: Katie Hobbs takes lead against Trump ally Kari Lake Left: Katie Hobbs, Democratic candidate for Arizona governor, speaks during the election party for Arizona Democrats at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel Nov.
Schools superintendent: Hoffman builds early lead over Horne
Incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman built an early lead Tuesday night against Republican challenger Tom Horne, who’s seeking to reclaim the job he once held. With 61% of precincts reporting, Hoffman, who focused her campaign on issues of educator recruitment and retention, was leading Horne, according to unofficial results from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. “To be clear, my budget was one-third of my opponents.
'Urgent crisis:' School districts stockpile Narcan as fentanyl kills more students
Melanie Ramos, a vibrant 15-year-old known to her family as a loving child, was found unconscious last month in a girls’ restroom at Helen Bernstein High School in Hollywood. She later died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. But two weeks ago, another student at Bernstein High was saved when school officials administered Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses the effect of opioid overdoses.
‘Urgent crisis:’ School districts stockpile Narcan as fentanyl kills more students
LOS ANGELES – Melanie Ramos, a vibrant 15-year-old known to her family as a loving child, was found unconscious last month in a girls’ restroom at Helen Bernstein High School in Hollywood. She later died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. But two weeks ago, another student at Bernstein High was saved when school officials administered Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses the effect of opioid overdoses.
Fentanyl overdoses force school districts to stockpile Narcan
LOS ANGELES – Melanie Ramos, a vibrant 15-year-old known to her family as a loving child, was found unconscious last month in a girls’ restroom at Helen Bernstein High School in Hollywood. She later died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. But two weeks ago, another student at Bernstein High was saved when school officials administered Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses the effect of opioid overdoses.
What Only Hardcore HGTV Fans Know About Fixer Upper
By Kristen Castillo/Oct. 10, 2022 4:58 pm EDT When "Fixer Upper" launched on HGTV in 2013, it was an immediate hit. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show's ratings were almost double in the second season; and by 2016, the Season 3 finale boasted close to 4 million live viewers. The total ratings that year topped 25 million, including all airings. It's the most-watched series in HGTV history.
Latinos working frontline jobs powered U.S. economy during peak of pandemic
Latinos played a crucial role in keeping the U.S. economy humming during the peak of the pandemic, a new report says. As state and city governments mandated COVID-19 related shutdowns across the country, both Latino and non-Latino workforces saw declines, but as time went on, the Latino force bounced back faster. As a group, Latinos contributed $2.8 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2020 – more than the gross domestic products of the United Kingdom, India or France, according to a Sept.
Cronkite News: Tribes at odds over future of online gaming in California
Indianz.Com > News > Cronkite News: Tribes at odds over future of online gaming in California Casino divide: Tribes split as California voters consider online sports betting By Kristen Apolline Castillo Cronkite News LOS ANGELES — California voters next month will decide between two competing ballot measures involving sports betting that would dramatically alter legalized gambling in the state, a struggle that underscores the have and have-not divide between the state’s native tribes.
Casino divide: Tribes split as California voters consider online sports betting
California Propositions 26 and 27 would alter the current regulations of tribal-owned casinos in the state. || Photo courtesy of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel By Kristen Apolline Castillo/Cronkite News California voters next month will decide between two competing ballot measures involving sports betting that would dramatically alter legalized gambling in the state, a struggle that underscores the have and have-not divide between the state’s native tribes.
Fight over California propositions pits tribes against one another
LOS ANGELES – California voters next month will decide between two competing ballot measures involving sports betting that would dramatically alter legalized gambling in the state, a struggle that underscores the have and have-not divide between the state’s native tribes. The newest chapter of this long-standing divide comes more than a year after Arizona legalized online sports wagering. Now, California may follow suit with Propositions 26 and 27 on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Woman-owned tattoo studio in LA working to make ink more inclusive
LOS ANGELES – The world of tattooing is constantly changing, and at the forefront is a studio that’s dripping in pink. Hidden behind white frosted windows are bright pink walls and rows of black tattoo beds. At the entrance to Girlxfriend LA tattoo studio are two couches, one pink and one green, filled with colorful stuffed toys and pillows shaped like cartoon characters. The coffee table is stacked with coloring books, crayons and, more seriously, clipboards with tattoo consent forms.
Initial ASU PD report on altercation at GLV left out alleged use of racial slur
Editor's Note: This story includes mentions of assault, racial slurs and vulgar language. A February incident in the Greek Leadership Village that prompted outrage on social media resulted in two alleged assaults and left the ASU chief of police “disappointed” by missing details from the initial police report filed by an ASU officer, according to emails obtained by The State Press.
ASU begins official welcome events for newly opened California Center
LOS ANGELES: The University kicked off a series of events Monday to introduce to its Los Angeles-based ASU community its California Center. The space is located in the newly renovated historic Herald Examiner Building in downtown LA, which once housed the Los Angeles Herald Examiner daily newspaper. ASU announced the move into the building in 2018 and it opened last fall.
Los casos de COVID-19 continúan bajando por segunda semana consecutiva
Los casos positivos dentro de la comunidad de ASU continúan disminuyendo a 1089 según una actualización de la Universidad que fue publicada el lunes. Esta es una disminución de 801 desde el informe de la semana pasada de los 1890 casos positivos conocidos. Los casos entre estudiantes han disminuido a 956, que son 742 casos menos de los 1698 que fueron reportados la semana pasada. Hay 133 casos positivos entre la facultad y el personal, una disminución de 59 desde el reporte de la semana pasada.
COVID-19 cases continue decline for a second week
Positive cases within the ASU community continue to decline to 1,089 according to a University update published Monday. This is an 801 decrease from last week's report of 1,890 known positive cases. Cases among students have decreased to 956, which is 742 less cases than last week's reported number of 1,698. There are 133 positive cases among faculty and staff, a decrease of 59 from last week’s report.
Los casos de COVID-19 en ASU aumentan por tercera semana consecutiva
Los casos positivos entre los estudiantes aumentaron en 20, mientras que los casos entre los empleados disminuyeron por cinco Photo by Isabel Han | The State Press Los estudiantes de ASU esperan para hacerse la prueba de COVID en el SDFC Maroon Gym en el campus de Tempe, en Tempe, Arizona, el miércoles 26 de agosto de 2020.
COVID-19 cases at ASU increase for third straight week
Positive cases among students increased by 20 while cases among employees decreased by five Photo by Isabel Han | The State Press ASU students wait to get COVID tested in the SDFC Maroon Gym on the Tempe Campus, in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. By Kristen Apolline Castillo | 11/15/2021 7:28pm Active COVID-19 cases within the ASU community increased for the third straight week, the first time such a stretch has occurred since August.
ASU reports 312 positive cases within community
Of the current COVID-19 cases, 283 are among students and 29 are among staff Photo by Alex Gould | The State Press Pharmacist Trevor Lawrence fills a syringe with a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. By Kristen Apolline Castillo | 09/07/2021 9:18pm The University reported 312 known positives within the ASU community Tuesday, 283 of which are students and 29 are faculty and staff.
Tourney supports renovation of widow’s home
The nonprofit Operation Enduring Gratitude is giving back to a Glendale Navy widow, whose home will be renovated. To raise funds, the organization — which specializes in aiding veterans and their families with free handyman repairs, home renovations and appliance installations — is hosting the “Golfing with Gratitude” golf tournament on Saturday, April 17, at Arizona Traditions Golf Club. The event at the club, 17225 N.
Gardening and Home Decor Tips from “Queer Eye” Star Bobby Berk
Design expert and one of the Emmy-nominated hosts of “Queer Eye,” Bobby Berk, loves surrounding himself with plants and nature. “I’ve had plants in all my apartments and homes, and I just think they bring so much life to any space and actually, truly make me feel better,” Berk said. Berk’s plants have moved with him over the years to his homes in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. Calling plants, “an investment to your well-being,” he said every space, big or small, needs at least one plant.
Reimagining the Future Workforce
Now is the time for businesses to prepare to support their future workforce and workspaces. The pre-pandemic days of working in an office are now unrealistic. After a year of working from home, many employees like the format and prefer its flexibility. While some offices may return to in-person work, others will adopt hybrid or fully remote models.
Estudiantes, profesorado abogan por la concienciación sobre el racismo anti-asiático
Los profesores y estudiantes de ASU están trabajando para compartir noticias y datos sobre del odio anti-asiático en todo el país, que ha aumentado durante la pandemia Photo by Kyra Saley | The State Press "Los acontecimientos recientes del año pasado han contribuido con más dedos apuntando y discriminando a los estudiantes asiáticos". Ilustración publicada el domingo 28 de febrero de 2021.
Students, faculty advocate for awareness of anti-Asian racism
ASU faculty and students are working to share news and data of anti-Asian hate throughout the country, which has risen during the pandemic Photo by Kyra Saley | The State Press “Recent events this past year have contributed more fingers pointing and discrimination towards Asian students.” Illustration published on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021.
Los casos activos de COVID-19 en la comunidad continúan disminuyendo
El presidente Michael Crow escribió una carta pidiéndoles a los oficiales del estado para incluir a la facultad de ASU en la elegibilidad para la vacuna antes de que comience el semestre Photo by Alex Gould | The State Press La vacuna de COVID-19 de Moderna se muestra dentro del Sun Devils Fitness Complex en el campus de Tempe el martes, el 2 de febrero de 2021. ASU fue autorizada a administrar 1.000 vacunas a partir del 22 de enero.
Active COVID-19 cases within community continue to decrease
President Michael Crow wrote a letter asking state officials to include ASU faculty in vaccine eligibility before the semester began Photo by Alex Gould | The State Press The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is pictured inside the Sun Devils' Fitness Center on the Tempe campus on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. ASU was authorized to administer 1,000 vaccines beginning Jan. 22.
Students worry for future after pandemic, consider major changes
The COVID-19 pandemic has left some students considering changing their majors or transferring to a new school, but doing so can be yet another challenge Photo by Connor Rosenbaum | The State Press "For some students a major change can come as a quick inspiration, and for others it's a long process into discovering what they really want to get out of life." Illustration published on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.
Active COVID-19 cases rise to 159 after welcome week
After the return of fully in-person classes, the number of active cases rose over 100 for the first time since April Photo by Alex Gould | The State Press A volunteer worker puts on new gloves before administering the COVID-19 vaccine at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex on the Tempe campus on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021.
Peanutters take a crack at recruiting new nut ambassadors
With COVID-19 restrictions still in place for the remainder of the semester, many in-person activities have temporarily been put to a halt, including ASU students' opportunity to see the Planters’ NUTmobile.
Skating to success: One student's journey from unemployed to business owner
One Stop Skates Shop sells roller skating accessories and has made about 10,000 sales through online sites and in shops across the globe Photo by Kyra Saley | The State Press "This local business is looking to add style to the roller-skate comeback." Illustration published on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. By Kristen Apolline Castillo | 01/24/2021 3:48pm After losing her internship last March due to the pandemic, Nicole Martin wanted to find another way to occupy her summer before senior year.
Scholarship offers underrepresented psychology students financial flexibility
After raising an additional $60,000, the Jenessa Shapiro Scholarship will continue to assist psychology students in their research experience Photo by Alex Gould | The State Press ASU Psychology North is pictured on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 on the Tempe campus. The ASU Department of Psychology recently announced a new scholarship for students.
What to Consider About Health and Safety When Returning to the Office
Richard Sarnie COO, United Alliance Services and OccuMed Being in the workplace post-COVID-19 will be very different than it was pre-pandemic. Now is the time for employers to take steps to protect the health of their employees and manage their risks. “You can’t run the business without your employees, your Number 1 asset,” said risk management and safety consultant Richard Sarnie, COO of United Alliance Services and OccuMed.
How a COVID-19 Diagnosis Helped This Couple Find a New Purpose
When filmmakers Chris and Krista Francis got diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this year, they decided to make the best of a sour situation. They filmed their illness and recovery, and the result is a documentary called “Making Lemonade: Our COVID-19 Story.” Chris has been running his video production company, Rosedale, for 11 years. He was busy with video projects in March before the pandemic brought their business to a halt. “Everything changed so quickly,” he says.
Students adjust travel plans, reflect on decisions to move to Tempe
After the semester was cut short, many students are making arrangements to return home sooner than planned and complete their final exams away from campus. While some still feel confident in their decision to come to Tempe for school this fall, others say they wish the semester went differently. In September, the University announced the original finals week schedule beginning Dec. 7 would not take place and the University would transition to fully remote instruction after Thanksgiving break.
Demotivating but flexible: Student workers deal with online operations
The move to remote work has changed some student workers' responsibilities from organizing events to filling in spreadsheets Photo by Isabel Han | The State Press ASU business communications junior Laurel Angelo and construction management sophomore Joey Marsit work at the desk in the SDFC on the Tempe Campus on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.
ASU music student recitals return with COVID-19 restrictions
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts adjusted its activities to a mostly online setting, including live student recitals at the Katzin Concert Hall in light of ASU’s COVID-19 restrictions. Though the recitals are no longer open to the public, each student performing in a group is allowed up to 10 close friends or family members and their major professor to come in-person to watch. Students also have the option to livestream their performances online for others to tune in virtually.
ASU faculty and students create game to educate players about COVID-19
XR@ASU released 'COVID Campus Simulation' to teach the importance of taking precautionary measures to limit the spread of the virus Photo by Alex Gould | The State Press The splash screen for "COVID Safety Simulation: Campus Life," a game by XR@ASU, is displayed. The game shows players the possible outcomes of a COVID outbreak on ASU campuses.
New ASU study suggests correlation between screen time and health
Individuals who spent more time using electronics were less likely to engage in healthy diet and physical activities, researchers from ASU’s College of Health Solutions found in a study published this summer. In the study, which was conducted in 2019, doctors collected data from over 900 adult participants around the U.S. with a TV and at least one other device with a screen.
The marching band will record fight songs, performances for Pac-12 games
Sun Devil Marching Band will begin rehearsals and record performances to be played during sports games after the Pac-12's decision to not include fans Photo by Drake Presto | The State Press Arizona State University Sun Devil Percussion practices at Verde Dickey East Athletic Field on Friday, Oct. 9.
ASU cultural organizations adjust to COVID-19 restrictions
Cultural clubs are working to expand social media presence and stay connected with students living in different countries Photo by Alex Gould | The State Press Grace Kim, Danoh Lee and Emilie Shin pose for a portrait on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, outside the Memoiral Union on the Tempe campus.
Software engineering alumnus expands his computer science education program
Miguel Angel Zavala, who graduated in 2017, created Codubee as an alternative to canceled internships Photo by Tanya Sotelo | The State Press ASU alumnus Miguel Zavala poses for a portrait on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Austin, Texas. By Kristen Apolline Castillo | 09/17/2020 8:49pm In March, ASU alumnus Miguel Angel Zavala noticed many students posting on Reddit seeking advice after their internships were canceled due to COVID-19.
ASU family weekend held online with no in-person events
Traditionally, family weekend welcomes visitors to ASU's four campuses to participate in activities like outdoor obstacle courses, college-hosted tailgates and other family-friendly events. This year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, family weekend events will be held entirely online from Nov. 6 and 7. Though there are no in-person activities this year, there will be over 45 live programs hosted online for families to participate in over the weekend.
How best to sell your vehicle
Ready to sell your car? Your options include selling it via a dealer, a used-car retailer like CarMax, or selling it on your own. Not everyone wants to trade in their car or truck to a dealer or a used-car retailer, especially because those guys take a percentage of the sale. Instead, many sellers choose to market the car themselves to maximize profit. Whether you want to upgrade to a new model or just get rid of your old ride, you can sell the vehicle yourself.
How to make and stick to healthy changes
“It’s never too late for a new beginning,” says Stephanie Merchant, who is the founder of The Nutrition Mom and calls herself a “former junk food junkie.”When she was 40, Merchant was 50 pounds overweight and taking antidepressants as well as heart medication. “I knew my future did not look bright if I stayed on that same path, and I also realized that I was setting my children up for the same,” she says.
A look at different meal delivery services
Forget going out to eat. These days, the fashionable way to eat a meal is to make it yourself, using recipes and ingredients from kits customized and delivered to your doorstep. The concept? Consumers subscribe and receive packages that include everything the at-home chef will need, including main ingredients, sauces and spices, all pre-measured.A market-research survey shows that the U.S. meal-kit market had $1.5 billion in sales in 2016.
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