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Associated Press Mass shooters have killed hundreds of people throughout U.S. history in realms like stores, theaters and workplaces, but it is in schools and colleges where the carnage reverberates perhaps most keenly places filled with children of tender ages, older students aspiring to new heights and the teachers planting the seeds of knowledge, their journeys all cut short.

Another big shakeup has hit Santa Monica, as Blue Plate Oysterette has vacated its Ocean Avenue address after nearly 15 years.In its place comes Lucky Yu, a neon-fueled seafood hangout that marries the flavors of Baja California and Japan, while still feeling purely of Los Angeles.Curious customers won't have to wait for Lucky Yu to come alive; the concept has been popping up inside of Blue Plate at 1355 Ocean Avenue for a bit now.

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At the northern end of Griffith Park, the Travel Town Museum showcases old trains and locomotives.Few people are aware that a much darker history lives on this spot, where Japanese, German and Italian immigrants were unjustly imprisoned during World War II, often on baseless suspicions of being "potentially dangerous enemy aliens."

For someone whose career has been spent addressing the urgency of climate change, environmental-politics researcher Leah Stokes sounded awfully cheery in a talk in early March at the SXSW conference in Austin.I'm not telling you don't dry your clothes, don't cook your food, don't drive anywhere,' Stokes, an associate professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, told the crowd.

Two and a half years of meager rain have shriveled crops, killed livestock and brought the Horn of Africa, one of the world's poorest regions, to famine's brink.Millions of people have faced food and water shortages.Hundreds of thousands have fled their homes, seeking relief.A below-normal forecast for the current rainy season means the suffering could continue.

Miles Norris scored 15 points on six-for-eight shooting, but UC Santa Barbara was unable to keep pace with Baylor in the second half.The Gauchos were outscored by a 39-20 margin in the final 20 minutes of a 74-56 loss Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Ball Arena.Big West Conference player of the year Ajay Mitchell added 13 points and a team-high four assists for the No. 14 seed Gauchos, who were making their second NCAA tournament appearance in the last three years.

For many Americans, the next few days are among the most entertaining of the year.They will be filled with dozens of college basketball games, featuring major surprises and thrilling finishes.When a team loses, its season is over.The main portion of the men's March Madness starts today, and the women's tournament follows tomorrow.

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DIVISION 2
Second round, Saturday
Orange Lutheran d.Long Beach Wilson, 25-19, 29-31, 21-25, 25-19, 16-14
Upland d.Los Alamitos, 25-18, 15-25, 25-21, 26-24
Redondo d.Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, 22-25, 25-15, 25-16, 25-15
Santa Barbara d.Aliso Niguel, 25-18, 25-20, 25-14
Tesoro d.

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BOYS' VOLLEYBALL
SOUTHERN SECTION
DIVISION 2
First round, Thursday
Long Beach Wilson d.Marina, 25-15, 25-22, 20-25, 25-14
Orange Lutheran d.Royal, 25-17, 20-25, 25-22, 25-14
Los Alamitos d.Cypress, 25-21, 19-25, 21-25, 28-26, 15-9
Upland d.Arcadia, 3 games to 0 (scores not reported)
Redondo d.

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BASEBALL
Adelanto 3, Victor Valley 1
Agoura 6, Thousand Oaks 2
Ambassador 10, Compton Early College 6
Animo De La Hoya 21, Camino Nuevo 7
Arlington 4, Hillcrest 1
Bermuda Dunes Desert Christian 18, California Military 6
Bishop Amat 2, La Salle 1
Bosco Tech 5, Cantwell-Sacred Heart 4
Buckley 10, Santa Monica Pacifica Christian 0
Chino 5, Chaffey 1
Citrus Hill 7, West Valley 2
Cobalt 6, Academy for Academic Excellence 5
Contreras 13, Los Angeles Kennedy 1
Dana Hills 6, Trabuco Hills 1
Desert Chapel 8, Weaver 1
Don Lugo 5, Montclair 4
Edgewood 12, Bassett 0
Etiwanda 6, Damien 5
Fontana 22, Arroyo Valley 12
Foothill Tech 8,Nordhoff 1
Franklin 8, Eagle Rock 7
Granada Hills 4, Chatsworth 1
Granada Hills Kennedy 10, Van Nuys 0
Great Oak 13, Chaparral 2
Irvine University 8, Sage Hill 4
Jurupa Valley 15, Rubidoux 0
Kaiser 5, Summit 1
La Mirada 2, Gahr 1
Laguna Hills 9, Irvine 0
Liberty 6, San Jacinto 1
Loma Linda Academy 17, La Verne Lutheran 0
Los Angeles Hamilton 2, Los Angeles University 0
Los Angeles Marshall 10, Lincoln 0
Milken 10, Yeshiva 0
Mission Viejo 10, El Toro 9
Norco 10, Corona Centennial 2
North Hollywood 20, Grant 1
Nuview Bridge 24, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac 7
Oakwood 5, de Toledo 1
Ontario 3, Baldwin Park 2
Palm Desert 8, Palm Springs 4
Paramount 18, Dominguez 0
Portola 5, Beckman 3
Ramona 1, Patriot 0
Rim of the World 4, Colton 0
Riverside Notre Dame 13, Eisenhower 3
San Fernando 6, Reseda 2
Santa Margarita 9, St. John Bosco 4
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 2,St.

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BASEBALL
Bishop Amat 13, Paraclete 0
Fort Myers (Fla.)Bishop Verot 4, Aquinas 1
Highland 15, Eastside 1
Hueneme 6, Nordhoff 3
Huntington Beach 6, Chandler (Ariz.)Basha 3
JSerra 4, Warner Robins (Ga.) Houston County 3
Norwalk 14, Dominguez 3
Santa Barbara 15, Air Force Academy (Colo.)

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BASEBALL
Academy of Academic Excellence 30, Victor Valley Christian 0
Apple Valley 6, Sultana 5
Arcadia 6, Glendale 5
Arlington 3, South Hills 2
Beaumont 8, Citrus Valley 7
Bell 2, South East 0
Bolsa Grande 12, Santa Ana Valley 6
Brea Olinda 4, Esperanza 3
Burbank 10, Hoover 0
Cajon 1, Redlands 0
California 4, Montebello 3
Carson 3, Narbonne 1
Central City Value 9, Animo Bunche 6
Coast Union 8, Santa Maria Valley Christian 7
Cobalt 4, Academy for Careers and Exploration 2
Corona 6, Norco 5
Corona Santiago 7, Corona Centennial 0
Dana Hills 8, Mission Viejo 3
de Toledo 7, Yeshiva 0
Eagle Rock 13, Lincoln 3
Eastvale Roosevelt 6, King 2
Edgewood 13, Pomona 2
El Dorado 6, El Modena 1
El Rancho 4, Schurr 3
Estancia 10, Costa Mesa 5
Etiwanda 2, Chino Hills 1
Gahr 5, West Ranch 0
Ganesha 23, Bassett 0
Gardena Serra 5, La Salle 0
Garey 16, La Puente 0
Gladstone 22, Workman 3
Granada Hills 11, Birmingham 5
Harbor Teacher 22, Dorsey 0
Hawthorne 10, Beverly Hills 8
Hemet 7, Canyon Springs 1
Hesperia Christian 14, Big Bear 0
Kaiser 6, Northview 2
Katella 10, Whittier 3
Katella 4, Montclair 1
La Serna 1, Simi Valley 0
Lake Oswego (Ore.)

World Weather Attribution scientists say rising greenhouse gas emissions made the nearly 3-year drought at least 100 times more likely.The drought that has left some 4.35 million people in the Horn of Africa in dire need of humanitarian aid with 43,000 in Somalia estimated to have died last year would not have been possible without climate change, according to an analysis released on Thursday.

Heavy rain and mountain snow are returning to California on Tuesday, continuing a relentless weather pattern across the West that has proved dangerous, deadly and disruptive to millions of people in recent months.The latest powerful Pacific storm will move inland early Tuesday and linger through Wednesday, delivering rain over the Central California coast, the National Weather Service said.

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Two tornadoes that caused significant damage in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties Tuesday were part of a series of wild weather events across California this week.But they were not as uncommon as you might think."People feel like we don't get tornadoes in California, but we do actually get them here," said Carol Smith, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.

Surging rivers.Sliding rocks.Flooded towns.The 11th atmospheric river storm of the season left a trail of soggy misery in California as it broke decades-old rainfall records and breached levees this week.In the Tulare County city of Porterville, residents on both sides of the Tule River were ordered to evacuate Wednesday morning as levels rose at Lake Success, sending water running over the spillway at Schafer Dam.

California's 11th atmospheric river storm of the season barreled through a beleaguered state Tuesday, dropping more rain and snow and sending thousands of residents once again scrambling for higher ground.At least 16 locations along major rivers were overflowing their banks as the high-impact storm moved south through the state, including areas along the Salinas, Sacramento and Merced rivers.

Los Angeles is a diverse and exciting city with endless options for exploration and adventure.Whether you're a local renting an apartment in Los Angeles, CA , looking to buy a house in the area , or a tourist, there's always something new to discover.And if you're looking to escape the city for a day and explore the surrounding areas, you're in luck.

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A new storm moved into Southern California on Wednesday, the latest in a series of storms during a wet and snowy 2023.Coasts and valleys from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles could get up to an inch of rain, while foothills and mountain areas could see up to 3 inches.

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BASEBALL
Academy for Careers and Exploration 14, Victor Valley Christian 0
Academy of Academic Excellence 27, Lucerne Valley 0
Anaheim Canyon 2, Esperanza 0
Animo Leadership 17, Ambassador 2
Baldwin Park 3, Ontario 0
Bell 3, Legacy 0
Bermuda Dunes Desert Christian 4, San Jacinto Valley Academy 3
Bishop Amat 5, St. Paul 0
Boise (Idaho) Bishop Kelly 11, Arrowhead Christian 8
Bonita 4, Ayala 1
Brea Olinda 4, Yorba Linda 1
Buena 8, Rio Mesa 5
Camarillo 3, Royal 2
Capistrano Valley 8, Mission Viejo 0
Chadwick 3, Burbank Providence 2
Channel Islands 3, Nordhoff 0
Charter Oak 5, Covina 1
Citrus Hill 11, West Valley 0
Cobalt 9, Silver Valley 1
Cornerstone Christian 14, Bethel Christian 0
Corona 5, Dedham (Mass.)

Still reeling from an onslaught of powerful storms and destructive floods, California is bracing for a 12th atmospheric river that's expected to bring a new round of heavy snow and rain to the state.The latest in the parade of storms ushered moisture into California Sunday, lashing the state with high winds and dumping more rain and snow over the region before it was expected to spread inland Monday.

Rain is beginning to hit Southern California as another atmospheric river storm moves through the state.Here is what to expect:
Forecast



Tuesday: Rain was falling in San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday morning and was expected to strengthen as the storm moves south through the day.The storm's worst is expected in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties on Tuesday afternoon and evening, and in Los Angeles later Tuesday night.

By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.-
Friday, February 7, 2023, marked the passing of Dr. Michael I. Loewy, a beloved member of the psychology community and advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals.He was known for his warmth, generosity, and dedication to social justice and equity.He made significant contributions as a scholar, activist, advocate, and educator.

Gusty winds reaching nearly 100 mph tore through Los Angeles County early Monday, and strong gale-like conditions could continue through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.The National Weather Service issued a high-wind warning through 9 a.m. for Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains and warned of hazardous driving conditions, possible power outages and downed trees as northern and northeastern winds pounded Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties late Sunday into Monday.

BASEBALL
Academy for Careers and Exploration 18, Lucerne Valley 0
Adelanto 6, Victor Valley 2
Alemany 7, Chaminade 6
Alhambra 10, Bell Gardens 2
Animo Leadership 8, Shalhevet 7
Anza Hamilton 8, Borrego Springs 0
Arlington 8, Patriot 0
Baldwin Park 5, Montclair 3
Birmingham 7, Cleveland 2
Bloomington 9, San Gorgonio 1
Bonita 2, Alta Loma 0
Buena 2, Ventura 1
Burbank 4, Pasadena 0
Calabasas 4, Camarillo 0
Capistrano Valley 7, Ocean View 6
Capistrano Valley Christian 14, Katella 1
Carter 6, Colton 2
Chaparral 6, Great Oak 2
Cobalt 16, Victor Valley Christian 0
Corona del Mar 3, Edison 2
Crespi 13, Loyola 2
Cypress 4, Tustin 0
de Toledo 10, Buckley 2
Diamond Bar 9, Colony 6
Don Lugo 7, Chaffey 3
Dos Pueblos 3, San Marcos 2
El Dorado 12, El Modena 6
El Rancho 11, California 7
El Toro 3, San Juan Hills 2
Estancia 8, Santa Ana Calvary Chapel 3
Fontana 15 , Eisenhower 5
Foothill Tech 12, Cate 0
Fullerton 16, Minden (Nev.)

The sight of Carlos Marcias lying on the ground in front of home plate at Birmingham High after getting hit by a pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday was worrisome.There was blood after he apparently suffered a broken nose.He'd be taken to the hospital.All his teammates could do would be deliver victory as a present.

After Republicans succeeded in weakening Dodd-Frank and Trump pushed to undermine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an oversight agency created by his predecessor, California moved to bolster its own consumer banking protections.In 2020, with a push from Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Legislature passed AB 1864, which created the DFPI, with the goal to "improve accountability and transparency in the California financial system."

President Biden arrived in California on Thursday and joined Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on a helicopter tour of areas along the Central Coast battered by winter storms that caused major flooding and landslides across the state.The president traveled to the state after issuing an emergency declaration for California that authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief and offering federal aid for recovery efforts through a separate major disaster declaration in the six counties of Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Merced, Sacramento and Santa Cruz.

California was bracing for another round of rain beginning Monday as officials tried to assess the damage from severe flooding along the Central Coast and Central Valley, which left scores stranded and left whole blocks under water.Yet another atmospheric river will bring new flood concerns to Northern California beginning Monday and continuing through Tuesday night.

California is getting hammered by its 10th atmopsheric river storm of the season.Conditions are changing rapidly as the storm drops heavy rain and melts some of the state's record snowpack.Below is a running list of flood watches, warnings and evacuation orders.However, it is advisable to check with local authorities in your community for the most up-to-date information as the storm moves through the state.

Etiwanda High's baseball team has two Ebel brothers and that means trouble for opposing teams.The sons of Dodgers third-base coach Dino Ebel are elite hitters.On Tuesday, freshman Trey Ebel went four for four with four RBIs and sophomore Brady Ebel was four for five with three RBIs and also struck out four in five innings to lift Etiwanda (2-0) to an 11-3 win over Foothill.

There was big City Section baseball news made on Thursday.Birmingham, last year's City runner-up at Dodger Stadium, returns its top two pitchers in Daniel Flores and Kaden Taque.So when Mike Figueroa, a right-hander who played junior varsity last season, put on a stunning performance against Hart, it was all smiles from Birmingham coach Matt Mowry.