As Orange County Soccer Club kicks off its season, the team says it’s excited to resume playing in front of a live audience. The Orange County Soccer Club is the county’s only professional soccer team. It’s a member of the United Soccer League, and consists of players aged 16 to 34. “Even though they’re still limiting fans,…
Fans Return to the Orange County Soccer Club
May 14, 2021
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Humanitarian Efforts Recognized by Red Cross
May 14, 2021
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Orange County’s everyday heroes were recognized May 14 for their “self-sacrifices” in making the community a better place. The American Red Cross of Orange County honored the good Samaritans during a 2021 Heroes Award virtual luncheon. Gift of Life Jackie and Victor Miller are known for being regular platelet donors every Sunday at 7 a.m.,…
Proposed Bill Could Ban Offshore Drilling off California Coast
May 14, 2021
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Prohibiting any new leasing for the exploration, development or production of oil or gas along the coast of Southern California is the subject of a new bill proposed by U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA). If passed, the American Coasts and Oceans Protection Act would prohibit offshore activities from San Diego to the northern border of…
Texas ‘Tim Tebow’ Bill Would Allow Homeschoolers in Public School Sports, Activities
A bill has advanced in the Texas state legislature that would allow homeschooled children to participate in sports competitions and other extracurricular activities through the state’s public school system. The Texas House on Thursday approved House Bill 547, which seeks to give homeschooled students equal access to University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities, from sports to…
Car Catches on Fire as Driver Uses Hand Sanitizer While Smoking Cigarette: Fire Chief
A fire official in Maryland is issuing a warning to people after a Maryland motorist’s vehicle caught on fire after he used hand sanitizer while smoking a lit cigarette. The 66-year-old male driver of the vehicle escaped the vehicle safely but suffered first- and second-degree burns on his hands and legs, officials said. The Montgomery County…
Texas AG Sues Biden Administration Over ‘Power Grab’ to Rescind Healthcare Funding
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday announced he filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its decision to rescind a Medicaid waiver extension that would provide billions of dollars to state hospitals. When federal officials in April rescinded the extension, they said Texas can re-apply when the waiver extension expires in 2022. Liz…
Proposed Math Framework Would Hinder Gifted Students, Educator Says
May 14, 2021
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.—California’s new math framework aims to keep students learning at the same level, in the name of equity. However, critics say this would discourage some students from advancing ahead. For example, critics predict that students who are gifted in math may be prevented from enrolling in more advanced courses like algebra in middle…
California Cities Rankings drop due to Housing Costs
May 14, 2021
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Commentary Three California regions were among 10 throughout the nation that fell most significantly in a recent ranking of 200 large metropolitan areas. The areas around Salinas, Santa Cruz and Oakland were among the regions that plunged furthest in The Milken Institute’s annual report. The “wooden spoon” went to Salinas in the central agricultural valley,…
DeSantis: Florida Won’t Cave to Pressure to Remove Ban on ‘Vaccine Passports’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that the state will not rescind a recent ban on COVID-19 “vaccine passports” despite pressure from cruise companies which are seeking an exemption from the policy. Speaking Thursday in Ormond Beach, the Republican governor said the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) requires that 95 percent of cruise passengers and…
Andrew Yang, NYC Mayoral Frontrunner, Says He Opposes Defunding the Police
The top contender to become New York City’s next mayor outlined his pro-police position on Thursday during the first Democrat primary debate. “The first thing I’d do as mayor is go to our police force and say that ‘Your city needs you. Your city needs you to do your jobs professionally, responsibly, and justly.’ But…
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