Michael Bay reprend le Robopocalypse de Spielberg
L’Américain Michael Bay, à qui l’on doit notamment la saga “Transformers”, réalisera prochainement “Robopocalypse”, projet SF qui fut un temps entre les mains de Steven Spielberg. Michael Bay voit double ! Le site Variety rapporte que le réalisateur américain, à qui l’on doit notamment les sagas cultes Transformers et Bad Boys, a deux projets dans le viseur…
On impeachment, Democrats opt for speed even if some questions remain
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made the point clear at her news conference Thursday: The impeachment train is heading down the track, and there’s no plan to slow down. “We feel comfortable with all of the time that has gone into this,” Pelosi (D-San Francisco) said when asked about comments from some Democratic lawmakers…
These California lawmakers will play a pivotal part in Trump's impeachment. Here's what they're thinking
WASHINGTON — The 41-member House Judiciary Committee will decide what articles of impeachment to bring against President Trump. The state with the most members is California: Trump’s biggest foil throughout his presidency. Following a more than two-month impeachment investigation by the House Intelligence Committee, the Judiciary Committee now must determine why the evidence warrants impeachment. Speaker…
Trump refuses to participate in House impeachment proceedings
WASHINGTON — The White House said Friday it would not participate in House Democrats’ impeachment proceedings, relying instead on an aggressive counterattack in the Republican-controlled Senate, where President Trump’s allies are determined to not just acquit him but seek political retribution. The decision was not unexpected, but it sharpened the White House’s focus on a potential…
Caltrans investigations find waste and wrongdoing in state transportation programs
SACRAMENTO — A new inspector general at Caltrans has found millions of dollars in misspending on transportation improvement projects in the last year as the state has seen its coffers swell from increases to the state’s gas taxes and vehicle fees. Rhonda L. Craft, who was appointed five months ago, said in a report to the…
Federal workers may get paid parental leave if legislators back Trump's 'space force'
WASHINGTON — Capitol Hill leaders are nearing agreement in negotiations on an annual defense policy bill that would extend 12 weeks of paid parental leave to federal workers, both military and civilian, in exchange for establishing President Trump’s “space force” initiative. The agreement would trade a major expansion of benefits to federal workers for a legacy…
Chayden Peery is on the mark in lifting Sierra Canyon to state final
LA MESA — Before Chatsworth Sierra Canyon trekked south to face La Mesa Helix in the Division 1-AA Southern California Regional playoff game, Trailblazers coach Jon Ellinghouse shared a couple of thoughts about his quarterback, Chayden Peery. “He’s a smart kid,” Ellinghouse said. “He just leads our team, doesn’t take unnecessary risks.” Ellinghouse could have added…
Racing! CHRB recommendations to the Governor
Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as we get ready for a great day of racing at Los Alamitos. Remembering back a couple weeks at the California Horse Racing Board meeting that would never end, executive director Rick Baedeker announced several recommendations the board was making to…
The Sports Report: Lakers' road winning streak goes to 11
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. LAKERS The Lakers continued their stampede through the Northwest Division with a 136-111 win in Portland. They finished 3-0 on their trip with wins over the Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz and the Trail Blazers, and have won 11 consecutive road games. Only two…
Column: Blowout loss to Bucks shows that the Clippers have a long way to go
Early in the fourth quarter, the Milwaukee Bucks’ fans gave the Clippers a standing ovation. With his team down 34 points, Clippers coach Doc Rivers had seen everything he needed to and decided to end the night for Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Lou Williams, Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell. And as the five walked toward…