Lifeguards, cameras, all that water: 6 things to know about Idaho’s Roaring Springs Waterpark - Anaheim news - NewsLocker (2024)

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A giant tipping potato bucket called Tippin’ Tater that contains 750 gallons of water. A grumpy ram lifeguard keeping an eye on everyone. Two baby bears sliding down a log. Blue birds on a diving board.
Camp IdaH2O, the latest expansion ofRoaring Springs Waterpark, is a celebration of life in the Pacific Northwest, says Tiffany Quilici, the water park’s chief marketing officer.
Meridian is the home of the Northwest’s largest wate

Gabriel Pec lifts the Galaxy to win over Minnesota United with his 90th-minute goal

LA Galaxy defender Maya Yoshida, center top, vies for the ball with Minnesota United FC forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Sunday, July 7, 2024.(Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Minnesota United FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Sunday, July 7, 2024.LA Galaxy won 2

Garden Grove hit-and-run driver injures cyclists, including 3 kids, police say

A driver suspected of hit-and-run was arrested in Garden Grove on Sunday, July 7, on suspicion of striking and injuring a group of cyclists, including three children, authorities said.
Two adults and three kids were riding bicycles in the area near Haster Street and Twintree Lane around 7:30 p.m. when they were all struck by a vehicle, according to Garden Grove Police Sgt. Nick Jensen. It was not immediately clear whether they were crossing the road, or in a protected bike lane.
All five victims

Weather forces postponement of match between LAFC, Dynamo in Houston

HOUSTON — LAFC’s match against the Houston Dynamo has been postponed because of continuous inclement weather surrounding Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday.
The league moved the start time ahead two hours before deciding there wouldn’t be a long enough break in the weather to get the match in.
No makeup date has been announced.
LAFC (13-4-4) returns home to play the Columbus Crew on Saturday. The Dynamo (8-7-6) will host Minnesota United on Saturday.

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Rickea Jackson’s career-high not enough, Sparks fall to Mercury 84-78

LOS ANGELES — When looking at the game statistics, Dearica Hamby thought it was possible for someone to think the Sparks might have won the game.
“If you looked at the numbers, you might’ve thought we won,” Hamby said after the game.
The Sparks (5-16) had another low-turnover outing with nine giveaways to the Mercury’s 16. They also secured three more offensive rebounds, had nine more assists, double the steals and 16 more shot attempts than the Mercury.
But the fin

Rickea Jackson’s career-high not enough, Sparks fall to Mercury

LOS ANGELES — When looking at the game statistics, Dearica Hamby thought it was possible for someone to think the Sparks might have won the game.
“If you looked at the numbers, you might’ve thought we won,” Hamby said after the game.
The Sparks (5-16) had another low-turnover outing with nine giveaways to the Mercury’s 16. They also secured three more offensive rebounds, had nine more assists, double the steals and 16 more shot attempts than the Mercury.
But the fin

Bronny James (knee) sits out Lakers’ 2nd California Classic game

SAN FRANISCO — Bronny James was scratched from the Lakers’ second California Classic game on Sunday because of a swelling in his left knee, a day after scoring four points in his Summer League debut.
Lakers Summer League coach Dane Johnson didn’t provide many details after the team’s 92-68 loss to Golden State, but shared that “we’re taking it day-by-day.”
“Just being precautionary about it,” Johnson said. “The hope is (and) the plan is

Brewers pick on Dodgers rookie starter Justin Wrobleski

Milwaukee Brewers’ Brice Turang, right, is forced out at second as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor, left, throws out Vinny Capra at first while shortstop Miguel Rojas watches during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, below, slides into second in an attempt to steal as Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang jumps over him during the third inning of a baseball ga

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Dodgers have five more players selected for All-Star Game

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ stars have played as such all season long. Accordingly, they will be well represented in the All-Star Game on July 16.
Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández and Will Smith were named as National League reserves and Tyler Glasnow was chosen as a pitcher on Sunday. Those five join Shohei Ohtani, who had already been named a starter to the game, which will be held in Arlington, Texas.
“When you got over 20 percent of the team on an All-

Angels’ Tyler Anderson selected for All-Star Game

CHICAGO — Tyler Anderson’s miserable season in 2023 has turned so emphatically in 2024 that he’s been more than simply a successful pitcher.
He’s an All-Star.
The Angels left-hander was named to his second All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon, the only member of the Angels to be selected.
Anderson, a 34-year-old in the second year of a three-year, $39-million deal, earned the nod with a 2.81 ERA in 18 starts. Last season he had a 5.43 ERA, which was so bad that the Angels br

Clippers like the talent and enthusiasm they see in Cam Christie, their youngest, newest player

PLAYA VISTA — At 18 years old, Cam Christie is the youngest player on the Clippers. But his age or the way he talks (everything is “super’ this or “super” that) isn’t the only way he stands out.
First, he has an older brother who plays across town for the Lakers, which has given him an edge to life in the NBA. Christie’s parents also played basketball, making his still-improving talent a family legacy.
And though viewed as a long-term project for t

Tour de France: Frenchman Anthony Turgis wins tough stage on gravel roads; Pogacar keeps the lead

TROYES, France (AP) — Frenchman Anthony Turgis emerged victorious from a long breakaway through the dust of gravel roads to claim the ninth stage of the Tour de France after a hectic day of racing, marked by relentless attacks on Sunday.
Behind the breakaway, race leader Tadej Pogacar tried to set the race on fire as the fight between the main contenders raged but could not gain time on his main rivals for the yellow jersey.
Turgis, who rides for the Total Energies team, posted the biggest

Slumping Angels held to three singles in shutout loss to Cubs

Los Angeles Angels starter Jose Soriano delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Chicago Cubs’ Miles Mastrobuoni, left, slides safely into home plate on a Nico ho*rner sacrifice fly while Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe, right, waits for a throw during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Chicago Cubs starter Hayden Wesne

Wimbledon: Alcaraz and Sinner advance to quarterfinals; Coco Gauff falls

LONDON (AP) — ThereCarlos Alcarazwas, down on his backside at a baseline belowthe Royal Box, briefly taking a seat in the grass after doing the splits when he slipped while running to hit a forehand during his fourth-round match Sunday.
So now what? Give up on the point and get ready for the next? Ha. Not this kid. Alcaraz popped to his feet, sprinted to his left to get to a backhand wide of the doubles alley, then raced forward to reach a short shot and, eventually, watc

Wimbledon: Alcaraz and Sinner advance to quarterfinals

LONDON (AP) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and top-ranked Jannik Sinner are one match away from another high-stakes meeting in theWimbledonsemifinals.
Both men reached the quarterfinals on Sunday as Alcaraz held off an attempted comeback by Ugo Humbert to win 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 on Centre Court. Sinner then beat Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (9) on No. 1 Court after saving four set points in the third set.
Alcaraz beat Sinner in five setsin the French Open semifinals&nbsp

Anthony Rendon on the verge of return to Angels lineup

CHICAGO — Anthony Rendon could be back in the Angels lineup as soon as Monday.
Rendon faced live pitching on Friday and Saturday at Angel Stadium, so now he will be activated as soon as he says he’s ready.
“Our intention was for him to be ready when we get back,” manager Ron Washington said on Sunday, the final day of the Angels trip. “When we get back, we’ll assess that. And if he’s ready to go, he’ll be in there tomorrow. If he’s not ready

Summertime blues over bad bills out of Sacramento

The California Legislature continues raining down on us hundreds of bills we don’t need.Here are four, all signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Last year the Legislature passed Senate Bill 478, by state Sen. Bill Dodd, R-Napa. It banned charges revealed only when you get the bill from restaurants, lodging, event ticket sellers, etc.
This year Senate Bill 1524, also by Dodd, modified SB 478 to allow such fees at restaurants, provided the levies are disclosed on menus and other displa

Dems can redeem themselves on crime

The surge in retail theft has unexpectedly become Sacramento’s hottest political issue. Last week, Democratic lawmakers attempted to place a measure on the ballot to compete with a tougher anti-crime measure backed by district attorneys and retail stores. After contentious negotiations brought unwanted publicity, Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies pulled their alternative measure.
The Legislature is, however, moving forward a package of anti-theft bills designed to win back public confidence

When you need help caring for an aging parent or family member, read this

Q. My parents are living with significant limitations from severe arthritis, recent surgeries plus the beginning of cognitive problems. My brother and I have been alternating weekdays and weekends tending to their needs and managing their care providers – some of whom are not great. The stress, wear and tear on us is huge. We need some help. S.L
Indeed, you are facing a problem and are not alone in assuming responsibility for your parent’s well-being. Almost five million family careg

California employers pay the price for state negligence

As a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner, one consistent piece of advice I would give to my clients was never to cosign on a loan. When doing so, you agree to be responsible for the debt should the original borrower miss a payment or stop paying altogether. It’s awkward. And I’ve seen sincere people who wanted to help a friend or a relative find themselves in a financial bind because they were kind to someone who has now fallen into hard times, or turned out t

Pepper spray still used every day in LA County juvenile halls, despite supervisors’ orders to stop

When Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall reopened in July 2023, probation officers arriving for their first shifts were forced to surrender the pepper spray canisters they had relied on to combat fights and unruly youth at other juvenile facilities.
“There will be no pepper spray at this location,” Felicia Cotton, then-acting chief deputy of the Los Angeles Probation Department, had plainly vowed during a July 13 presentation to the Probation Oversight Commission.
The agency saw Los Padrinos

Murder by suicide: Linda Cummings’ family, advocates gather to commemorate a major change

El Toro Memorial Park
June 6, 2020
Paul and I agreed to meet the following Saturday at Linda’s gravesite. I invited a few others who had shared the journey.
Editor’s note
Former Orange County Register reporter Larry Welborn covered Linda Cummings’ story from 1974 until his retirement in 2014 and still pursued the truth in the following years. He wrote about it in the new book “Murder by Suicide: A reporter unravels a true case of rape, betrayal and lies,” which is a

Southern California organizations condemn hate, as attacks against LGBTQ+, Jewish and Muslim communities rise

Something as simple as walking down the street can become a much more tense moment if you are LGBTQ+, or a person of color.
Because of this, new California data about anti-LGBTQ+ attacks — along with hateful acts against diverse, religious groups — being on the rise is “not surprising,” said Khloe Rios-Wyatt, president and CEO of Alianza Translatinx. The Orange County-based nonprofit supports and provides resources for transgender and gender non-conforming communities.
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Senior Moments: Finding a metaphor for living a life of action

I’ve always thought of myself as being an adjective or sometimes an adverb. But last week that changed.
Sitting in my aisle seat at the A Noise Within Theatre in Pasadena, I heard something that would affect my entire future. The words were spoken by the high-spirited young woman who George Bernard Shaw wrote into the character of Hypatia Tarleton in his play “Misalliance.”
Lamenting the boredom of her privileged life, she declares with great vigor, “I want to

Recently married? Here are answers to tax questions for newlyweds

With the flurry of June weddings behind us, newlyweds now turn to the practical aspects of managing their new lives together, including taxes. Let’s address the tax questions newly married couples (and their family members) often have on their minds.
Now that we are married, how do we file our taxes?
Your filing status for the year is determined by your marital status as of Dec. 31. If you were married by that date, your two choices are to file either as Married Filing Jointly or Married F

Los Alamitos horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, July 7, 2024

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Terry Turrell, Eddie Wilson and Kevin Modesti. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
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Nate Diaz earns majority decision victory over Jorge Masvidal

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal during round seven of their cruiserweights fight at Honda Center on July 06, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal during round four of their cruiserweights fight at Honda Center on July 06, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal during round ten of their cruiserweights fight at Honda Center on July 06, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald M

Colombia cruises past Panama in Copa America to advance to the semifinals

Colombia’s Jhon Cordoba, center, celebrates scoring his side’s opening goal against Panama during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Glendale, Ariz., Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colombia’s James Rodriguez scores his side’s 2nd goal from the penalty spot against Panama during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Glendale, Ariz., Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Uruguay beats Brazil on penalties after scoreless draw, advances to Copa America semifinals

Brazil’s Endrick reacts during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Uruguay in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brazil’s Endrick is fouled by Uruguay’s Mathias Olivera during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Brazil’s Rodrygo grimaces in pain during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Uruguay in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo

LeBron officially re-signs with Lakers for less than max contract

LeBron James officially re-signed with the Lakers on Saturday on a two-year, $101.35 million contract – around a $2.6 million discount that’ll keep the franchise below the second-apron threshold entering the 2024-25 season.
The deal, which was first reported by The Athletic, will include a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause.
The deal pays James a $48.73 million salary in 2024-25, which is $1.26 million less than the $49.99 million max salary James could’