Orange County high school Artist of the Year 2024: Dance semifinalists - Anaheim news - NewsLocker (2024)

From a list of 101 nominees, the following 16 students have been named as semifinalists for the 2024 Artist of the Year in dance. The students were chosen by a panel of teachers based on written statements, performance videos and artistic résumés.
In submitting their work, students identified their strongest specialty within the discipline and the judges use that specialty to help focus their evaluations.
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Why turn off lights for Earth Day when California is already growing dark?

Earth Day 2024 is today and Californians are being encouraged to turn off their lights. For now, it would be a voluntary exercise in futility. In a few years, though, maybe even this summer, the lights will go out on their own, as the grid becomes shakier while the state plunges into a dim future.
“Lights out” is primarily associated with Earth Hour, which usually arrives on the last Saturday in March. “Individuals from around the globe” are expected to turn “off th

Retired NASA astronaut visits Orange, recounts his journey from farm fields to outer space

By Larry Urish, contributing writer
A source of many life-affirming benefits, a quality education can inspire students to succeed, providing them with a clear sense of purpose. As German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said: “If you give a man a ‘why,’ he’ll always figure out a ‘how.’ ”
One starry night in 1972, 10-year-old José Hernández found his “why.” And all he had to do was gaze toward the heavens.
Throughout his chil

Retired NASA astronaut recounts his journey from farm fields to outer space

By Larry Urish, contributing writer
A source of many life-affirming benefits, a quality education can inspire students to succeed, providing them with a clear sense of purpose. As German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said: “If you give a man a ‘why,’ he’ll always figure out a ‘how.’ ”
One starry night in 1972, 10-year-old José Hernández found his “why.” And all he had to do was gaze toward the heavens.
Throughout his chil

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What are Southern California radio listeners tuning in to hear? Oldies.

The March Nielsen ratings were released last week, and oldies were the big winner with KRTH (101.1 FM) taking first place in the Los Angeles area, beating out KOST (103.5 FM) with a rating of 6.0 versus KOST’s 5.6.
Immediately following was KFI (640 AM) — the top-rated talker in town as well as the highest-rated local AM station — with a third-place finish overall and a solid 5.5 rating. Rounding out the top five was “My FM” KBIG (104.3 FM) at 4.5, and a fifth

Passover: You belong at the table

Passover is the festival of freedom, celebrating the liberation of the Hebrew slaves from the tyranny of an evil Pharaoh. One of the most notable elements of Passover is the ritual telling of the story of the Jewish people.And it typically occurs around a dinner table during a ritual called the “seder.”
The seder, which means “order,” offers an organized script that includes explanations of symbols on the table, food and objects that represent the plight of th

Senior living: The importance of proper nutrition as you age

By Dr. Ghe Rosales-Vong, Guest columnistAs we age, maintaining proper nutrition becomes increasingly vital for overall health and well-being.
As a primary care provider, I understand the importance of healthy habits and nutritious diets, especially for my patients aged 50 and above. But it’s essential to recognize that aging often comes with special challenges, including managing common conditions like irritable bowel syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome is a prevalent gastrointestinal disor

Rich Archbold: Kids enjoy roar of Grand Prix of Long Beach thanks to King Taco

Makhi Clifton, 12, loved everything about the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 21 — from the roar of the powerful racing cars on the street to the thunder of the Navy F-18s flying overhead to start the race.
“This is great,” Makhi said. “I love seeing all the cars and hearing all the noise. I’m having lots of fun.”
Makhi, a sixth-grader at Hughes Middle School, was in the grandstands with his mother, Mia Clifton, enjoying the sights and sounds o

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Coachella 2024: How fans (and reporters) beat the heat Day 3 of Weekend 2

Sunday, April 21, the final day of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival was the warmest of both weekends and saw fans doing whatever they could to survive the high temperatures while still enjoying the music and activities.
Slurpees to the rescue
Weekend two of the festival was much hotter than weekend one, so hydration was crucial. And if you’re going to hydrate, why not do it the most delicious way possible with a free Slurpee.
The fruity slushies were being poured in small cup

Coachella 2024: Doja Cat closes out festival in style

Doja Cat closed out the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Sunday night with hairy monsters, pyro and everything else a fan could ask for in a headlining set.
Doja Cat performs at the Coachella Stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Contributing Photographer)
Doja Cat performs at the Coachella Stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club

Coachella 2024: Providing a safe space for everyone through Community

The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival continues to take the necessary steps to be diverse and inclusive in as many ways as possible.
The event has produced a central hub known as the Community to provide a safe environment for anyone in need of them.
The space provides resources to help create a better festival experience for people who are disabled, struggling with mental health and more. It also serves as a place where people can skip out on the crowds and hot weather.
“Communit

Promoting the Importance of Vaccinations for World Immunization Week

By Razieh Hadian Jazi, M.D., primary care, MemorialCare Medical Group – Irvine (Culver)
In recognition of World Immunization Week, April 24 – 30, it’s imperative to emphasize the critical role vaccinations play in safeguarding individuals of all ages against preventable diseases. World Immunization Week aims to highlight the collective effort needed to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases. As a health care provider with MemorialCare Medical Group, I am committed to

Galaxy holds on for a wild California Clasico win over San Jose

CARSON – The first 30 minutes was a party.
The three-goal lead at the 60th-minute mark seemed certain to end with a comfortable Galaxy win.
However, if the previous 99 California Clásicos have taught you anything, things don’t usually come easy and the Galaxy can attest to that Sunday.
The Galaxy led by three goals on two occasions, then lost a man to a red card (Eric Zavaleta), saw their lead shrink to one goal and then had to defend the last 20-plus minutes with 10 men.
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Coachella 2024: These fans say watching from home can’t compete with live experience

Imagine being in the crowd during your favorite band’s set when the members announce that this is going to be the last show they’ll ever play. Just like that, you’ve suddenly become one of the last people, ever, to see them live.
That’s what happened during Blur’s Weekend 2 Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival set, and that’s why Emma Kremer-McCarthy argues that the three-day festival is still absolutely worth going to.
“It’s a once-in-a-life

Coachella 2024: Fans say live experience is what matters despite ‘Couchella’ growth

Imagine being in the crowd during your favorite band when they announce that this is the last show they’ll ever play. Just like that, you’ve suddenly become one of the last people, ever, to see the show live.
That’s what happened during Blur’s Weekend 2 Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival set, and that’s why Emma Kremer-McCarthy argues that the three-day festival is still absolutely worth going to.
“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Kr

Angel City Football Club earns first home win of 2024, topping North Carolina

LOS ANGELES — After dropping its season opener at home and toiling on the road for three straight, the Angel City Football Club earned its first win of 2024 at BMO Stadium, holding off the dangerous North Carolina Courage, 2-1.
Two goals by Claire Emslie held up on Sunday as North Carolina was unable to rally for its first away point five games into the NWSL season.
Coming off back-to-back shutout victories, the Courage (3-2-0, 9 points) had not conceded a goal for 262 minutes until Emslie

Coachella 2024: Why Kid Cudi had to end his Weekend 2 performance early

Kid Cudi apparently injured his ankle at the end of his Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival performance Sunday, April 21, ending his set early.
Kid Cudi performs in the Sahara tent during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
Kid Cudi performs in the Sahara tent during day three of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contrib

Coffee in Bed bounces back to win Santa Maria at Santa Anita

ARCADIA — Richard Mandella took satisfaction in an overdue stakes victory for Coffee in Bed at Santa Anita on Sunday.
Phil D’Amato saw his horses absorb the upset in that race and didn’t have a winner Saturday or Sunday, but might have had the best weekend of any trainer on the grounds because of what his Kentucky Derby colt did.
Coffee in Bed, racing for the Hall of Fame trainer-jockey combination of Mandella and Mike Smith, bounced back from a poor effort last time out to win

Swanson: Clippers have makings of great team – if only they add Kawhi Leonard

LOS ANGELES — You’ve got to hand it to ’em. The Clippers have built a championship roster.*
*with Kawhi Leonard.
Sunday afternoon’s 109-97 wire-to-wire victory over the fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series served to remind anyone watching how good the fourth-seeded Clippers are.
How big, how experienced, how talented, how deep, how well-coached, how formidable in their roles this cast can be.
How great they’d be with their priz

Clippers’ James Harden steps up in Kawhi Leonard’s absence in Game1 win

LOS ANGELES — James Harden has been through more playoff series than most, and certainly more than the current crop of Clippers players.
This is Harden’s 15th postseason and nothing fazes him, not even when the team’s biggest star sits out Game1 of their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. He shrugged at the notion that Kawhi Leonard’s absence would change his mindset going into Sunday’s game.
“It didn’t. It didn’t.” he sai

Coachella 2024: Everything we saw at Day 3 of music festival’s Weekend 2

From music to fashion, here’s everything we saw during Day 3 of Weekend 2 at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Sunday, April 21.
Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara performs at the Mojave stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Contributing Photographer)
Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara performs at the Mojave stage durin

Sand mandela dedicated to world peace is built, then reduced again in ceremony by Tibetan monks

After spending seven days slowly placing grains of sand piece-by-piece, seven Tibetan monks visiting Laguna Beach destroyed the mandala they had created during a dissolution ceremony on Sunday at the Sawdust Festival grounds.
A world-peace themed mandala, created by Tibetan monks at the Sawdust Festival, was finished after seven-days of work on Sunday, April 21, 2024. It was then destroyed and spread into the ocean to show how impermanant life is. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/

Coachella 2024: Here’s what you missed during Weekend 2

On Friday, April 19, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returned for Weekend 2.
The three-day festival is once again bringing together a variety of performers, including headliners Lana Del Rey, Tyler, The Creator and Doja Cat and fan favorites No Doubt.
The second weekend has included a few surprise guests such as Norah Jones and Camila Cabello.
The music and arts festival wraps up for the year on Sunday, April 21. Here are some highlights from Weekend 2:
Sabrina Carpenter performs on

Grand Prix of Long Beach: Newgarden unhappy with Herta after being bumped

LONG BEACH – With Scott Dixon in the lead, and Josef Newgarden breathing down his neck at the end of the NTT IndyCar Series race at Sunday’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the outcome was determined by a bump and run by Colton Herta.
Herta, running in third place, ran into the back of Newgarden’s car in the hairpin turn of the 1.97-mile street course with eight laps to go in the race. Herta moved up to second place. Newgarden dropped to fourth and fell out of contention.
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Man smashes window at Mayor Karen Bass’s home and breaks in, is arrested

A man was arrested Sunday, April 21, on suspicion of breaking into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ home in the Hanco*ck Park neighborhood by smashing a window, authorities said.
Around 6:40 a.m., the intruder broke into the Getty House — the official residence of the mayor of Los Angeles, located at 605 South Irving Boulevard — said Deputy Mayor of Communications Zach Seidl. Bass and her family were home at the time of the break-in, but were unharmed.
It was unclear if anything wa

Man smashes glass door at home of Mayor Karen Bass and breaks in, is arrested

A man was arrested Sunday, April 21, on suspicion of breaking into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s home in the Hanco*ck Park neighborhood by smashing a glass door, authorities said.
Around 6:40 a.m., the intruder broke into the Getty House — the official residence of the mayor of Los Angeles, located at 605 South Irving Boulevard — said Deputy Mayor of Communications Zach Seidl. Bass and her family were home at the time of the break-in, but were unharmed.
It was unclear if anythi

Man breaks in to home of Mayor Karen Bass, is arrested

A man was arrested Sunday, April 21, on suspicion of breaking into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s home in the Hanco*ck Park neighborhood by smashing a glass door, authorities said.
Around 6:40 a.m., the intruder broke into the Getty House — the official residence of the mayor of Los Angeles, located at 605 South Irving Boulevard — said Deputy Mayor of Communications Zach Seidl. Bass and her family were home at the time of the break-in, but were unharmed.
It was unclear if anythi

Kings search for different results against Oilers in postseason

There’s a copied-and-pasted feel to the circ*mstances surrounding Monday’s series opener –– the third-place Kings will visit the second-place Oilers for a first-round Game 1 in Edmonton for the third straight year –– but the Kings hope to rewrite the script by bringing a more emotive portrayal to their roles as underdogs.
“Going into this year’s playoffs, we really want to challenge ourselves, our emotional level and our level of passion. We want t

UCLA, Long Beach State are top seeds for NCAA men’s volleyball tournament

As expected, defending national champion UCLA and host Long Beach State received the top two seeds for the NCAA men’s volleyball tournament when the field for the expanded eight-team event was revealed on Sunday.
UCLA, which was upset by Grand Canyon in the MPSF title match on Saturday night, received an at-large bid and was named the No. 1 seed for the tournament, which will he held from April 30-May 4 at LBSU’s Walter Pyramid. The Bruins (23-5), the MPSF regular-season champs, are

Scott Dixon holds on to win second career Grand Prix of Long Beach

LONG BEACH — On a day dominated by strategy, Scott Dixon made the most right moves.
Dixon was able to save his fuel and tires down the stretch, leading the final 23 laps on Sunday en route to winning the NTT IndyCar Series 49thAcura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
“That was fun but it was definitely a bit sketchy,” said Dixon, who led 44 of the 85 laps. “The stress level was pretty high because they were coming hard and fast and we had to make the decision on gas at the e