Simi Valley holds off upset bid by Notre Dame in playoff opener

There’s little room for error in dealing with the arm and legs of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame’s Steele Pizzella, the fastest quarterback in California. There was an 80-yard touchdown run Friday night in which his 10.64-second 100-meter speed was electrifying. There were four touchdown passes, three to Luc Weaver. And yet, top-seeded Simi Valley was…

Why some Thanksgiving meals will be more expensive this year

The price of this year’s Thanksgiving feast for cost-conscious shoppers who buy store-brand products will be more expensive than last year, according to a report released Tuesday.  A meal consisting of store labeled turkey, stuffing, salad, cranberries, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie that feeds 10 people will cost $73 — a 2.7% increase from last…

Scenes from a Nursery Trade Show – MANTS

The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show is happening in Baltimore this week, and garden communicators (formerly “writers”) were there in droves! Here we all are at the breakfast event for media. Well, here they all are – I’d already started canvassing the vendor booths for familiar faces and interesting stuff to post about. GardenRanter Scott Beuerlein…

DOC NYC documentary film festival showcases real life on screen

DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary film festival, returns Wednesday for its 14th edition in New York City, with films available for viewing both in-person and online. The festival showcases an international lineup of more than 200 feature-length and short films, including many world, North American and NYC premieres. Held in-person Nov. 13-21 at venues in…

USC football placed on probation for violating NCAA coaching rules

The USC football program has been placed on probation and will pay a $50,000 fine after the NCAA found the program violated rules regarding the number of coaches allowed to be engaged in on- and off-field coaching activities during the 2022 season and spring of 2023. The NCAA found that eight football analysts at USC,…