Actor Anson Williams, Potsie of TV comedy "Happy Days," seeks a nonfiction role as mayor of Ojai
dailynews.com...The Fonz was fishing in Idaho when he heard the news. Potsie Weber was thinking about running for mayor of Ojai. You've got my vote, Henry Winkler told him. Good luck. Richie Cunningham heard the news on social media and let his pal from "Happy Days" know he was in his corner.... ...And now, Williams, 72, -- lovably naïve Potsie Weber, Richie's best friend on the show -- was doing just that. He crossed out the last name on the list of the people he loved and trusted for advice, and walked over to City Hall to throw his hat in the ring....
Kenan Thompson star unveiled on Hollywood Walk of Fame
abc7.com...HOLLYWOOD (KABC) -- Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson saw his star unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His "Saturday Night Live'" cast mate Leslie Jones, "All That'" and "Good Burger'" cast mate Josh Server and former "Saturday Night Live'" writer and performer J.... ...Smoove helped Thompson celebrate the unveiling. He was also joined by his young daughters Georgia and Gianna. Thompson's star is located next to the star of longtime "Saturday Night Live'" producer Lorne Michaels....
Former OC coach accused of sexually assaulting underage girls arrested in Bakersfield
abc7.com...A prominent Southern California athletic trainer and a former coach at a sports and rehab facility in Orange County accused of sexually assaulting underage girls has been arrested, police say. ORANGE, Calif.... ...Flores was a former coach there and the gym used the Santiago Middle School campus and field to train in Orange. "That happened in the course of a year, multiple times," said Santa Ana PD Sgt. Maria Lopez....
Alleged killer of Monterey Park officer spent 1 day in jail after burglary, domestic violence conviction
dailynews.com...A 20-year-old man charged this week with killing an off-duty Monterey Park police officer during a botched robbery attempt in Downey spent just a day in custody following a March conviction for burglary and felony domestic violence, according to Los Angeles County court and jail records.... ...He remains in the Los Angeles County Jail without bail. A 17-year-old boy who allegedly was Delcid's getaway driver also has been charged with murder....
Former Inglewood middle school teacher accused of murder, sexual assault in cold cases
abc7.com...Former Inglewood middle school teacher accused of murder, sexual assault in cold cases. Detectives said Wright was a middle school teacher and worked for the Inglewood Unified School District when he was arrested.... ...Now, 17 years after she was killed, Wright has officially been connected to the murder, according to homicide detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department....
UC Admits Record-High Number of First-Year Students From California
nbclosangeles.com > education...The University of California has admitted a record number of California first-year students for the upcoming fall academic semester, narrowing down admissions from out-of- state and international applicants to preserve coveted seats for state residents.... ..."The University's enduring dedication to California's young people and its partnership with the state continue to attract unprecedented numbers of talented Golden State students," said UC President Michael V. Drake, in a statement....
Pray for my dying son, not me, father shot in Corona Costco in 2019 told bystander
dailynews.com...Russell French and his wife, Paola, were shouting in pain after they and their son Kenneth were shot by off-duty Los Angeles police Officer Salvador Alejandro Sanchez in the Costco in Corona on June 14, 2019.... ...Judge Samuel Diaz Jr. will decide whether there is sufficient evidence to hold Sanchez for trial on charges of voluntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon. Sanchez has pleaded not guilty. He is not in custody....
Dodger fan honors life of iconic broadcaster Vin Scully with tattoo
abc7.com...(KABC) -- Dodger superfan Valente Quintero showed his love for late iconic broadcaster Vin Scully with a permanent tattoo on his leg. "Vin Scully means everything not just to me, [but] for the city of L.A. We would hear him every day at our homes since we were kids," Quintero said.... ...Ever since I seen it I had my eyes on it," Quintero said. The tattoo was done at Madball Tattoos in Carson by artist Cyril Gomez, who is also known as Madball....
Horse racing notes: Tyler Baze removed from Del Mar mounts after failure to appear
dailynews.com...Juan Hernandez / 19. Umberto Rispoli / 12. Joe Bravo / 10. Ramon Vazquez / 8. Edwin Maldonado / 7. Bob Baffert / 8. Philip D"Amato / 8. Peter Miller / 7. Doug O"Neill / 7. George Papaprodromou / 7....
Secession backer says poll shows majority of San Bernardino County voters support the move
dailynews.com..."I think it's going to be a super-majority," real estate developer Jeff Burum said of the expected Nov. 8 vote on a ballot measure that would authorize the Board of Supervisors to investigate steps up to and including secession from the state as a means to improve the county's revenue... ...The county sheriff and district attorney also weighed in, saying Tuesday, Aug. 9, they believe the county has been deprived of needed state resources. To see if voters agree, Burum hired Wallin Opinion Research, which has offices in Washington, D.C. and Irvine....