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Sports
News Observer

Texans Hire Ryans For Head Coach

By Earl Heath, Contributing Sports Writer The Houston Texans have hired San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans as their new head coach,…

Sports
News Observer

Rams Hire LaFleur as Offensive Coordinator

By Earl Heath, Contributing Sports Writer Los Angeles Rams hired Mike LaFleur as offensive coordinator LaFleur replaces Liam Coen, who departed at…

Sports
News Observer

Stars come out for Busch Light Clash

By Earl Heath Contributing Sports Writer Rob Lowe only has one line to deliver this Sunday, The world-renowned actor, author…

Los Angeles
News Observer

Los Angeles Lakers Acquire Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.

Benjamin Chavis
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Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Named National Co-Chair of No Labels

No Labels, a nonprofit think tank that describes itself as a national movement of Democrats, Republicans, and independents working to solve the country’s most complex problems, has named Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. as its national co-chair.

Education
News Observer

Department of Education Announces $63 Million in School Grants

The U.S. Department of Education announced $63 million in new five-year Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grants to support 42 local educational agencies, non-profits, and other public or private organizations and institutions of higher education working to expand existing community schools or to establish new programs in eight new states and territories.
Those locations include Alabama, Alaska, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico.

Environment
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“A Culture of Preparedness”: Get Need-to-Know Storm Safety and Insurance Advice

At least 20 people lost their lives due to the “Parade of atmospheric rivers” drenching California landscapes. The historic storm system, which has caused flooding, mudslides, levee breaches, heavy snow, hurricane force winds, and even a tornado, began late last year and has continued into the new year. 

Sports
News Observer

USC Williams named Busch Light Starter 

USC Quarterback Caleb Williams will continue his off the field activities as he will have his first Coliseum highlight of 2023.The 6-1 sophomore will be waving the green flag for NASCAR’s first race of its 75th anniversary season. He has been named the Honorary Starter for the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 5. He’s the latest addition to a star-studded event that includes racing from the top drivers and cars of the NASCAR Cup Series, and performances by hip hop icons Cypress Hill and Wiz Khalifa. NASCARS season-opening exhibition airs live on FOX, with the main event beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.