10 questions with Elvira’s Cassandra Peterson on returning to Knott’s Scary Farm - Anaheim news - NewsLocker (2024)

Elvira star Cassandra Peterson misses all the Knott’s Scary Farm fans even if she doesn’t miss the grueling three times a night shows that she performed as her alter ego over the past four decades at the Buena Park theme park.
Peterson will be back at Knott’s this Halloween season even if the Mistress of the Dark won’t be making personal appearances.
The “Yours Cruelly Elvira XXperience” will celebrate the Queen of Halloween’s 20 shows over the past 40 y

Court gives Huntington Beach one year to update housing plans

Huntington Beach will get a year to create new citywide housing plans, a judge ordered this month after finding city leaders had violated state law with their refusal to plan for more housing.
The city has been in a long fight with the state to bypass requirements it allow developers to build at least 13,368 housing units this decade.
San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal, who’s overseen the case, gave the city a year to pass an updated housing element, which lays out where new de

KFI radio launched a ‘Meet the Press’-type show. Local students are its voices.

KFI (640 AM) has a new weekend show that sounds quite exciting. It’s a roundtable discussion of issues in the vein of television’s “Meet the Press” and other such shows. But unlike the typical show that includes a bunch of old dudes sitting around pontificating, this panel is made up of student journalists.
Called “Studio 64,” the program airs Sundays from 2-4 p.m. and is available immediately following the broadcast on the iHeart app. Two to three guest panel

California’s High-Risk Dashboard is gone without a trace but should not be forgotten

Last October, California’s State Auditor took down a dashboard that had been tracking the financial health of high-risk cities in California since 2019.
Just another loss for transparency in the Golden State.
Providing important public data and key financial metrics for over 470 California cities, the dashboard was an essential tool for holding local governments accountable for their substantial financial problems. Now all evidence of the dashboard’s existence has been scrubbed from

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State commissions pressure Newport Beach to hold off on plan for mooring rates

A plan to grandfather mooring permits and rates in Newport Harbor for current boaters is on hold until the end of the year.
A new letter from the California State Lands Commission asks the Newport Beach City Council to hold off on its plan, which was to be implemented next month. The commission also wants the California Coastal Commission to weigh in on leasing opportunities for moorings and how those fall under regulations of the Coastal Act.
“The city will be working diligently with Stat

Teen groped by unruly passenger aboard LAX flight sues Delta for negligence

A teenage girl groped by an Altadena man aboard a redeye flight from Los Angeles to Orlando in 2022 is suing Delta Airlines, alleging flight attendants served him alcohol even though he already was intoxicated when he boarded the plane and failed to restrain him after the assault.
The suit, which was moved from state to federal court last week, was filed on behalf of the girl — who was 13 at the time and living in Los Angeles County — her mother and brother. It alleges the girl, iden

Newport Beach council decides not to put city’s housing element out to voters

The City Council has decided Newport Beach voters will not weigh in on changes to the city’s housing element, which outlines how and where more than 4,800 homes mandated by the state could be built this decade, though there is a law on the books requiring a citywide vote on projects adding significant traffic and density.
The council, amidst opposition from dozens of residents who wanted the topic on the November ballot, argued the citywide vote is “preempted” by state law and

Johannes passes key test in Sunday’s Eddie Read Stakes at Del Mar

DEL MAR — On a weekend of upsets, jockey Umberto Rispoli and the 4-year-old colt Johannes dodged the biggest one.
Johannes won the Grade II Eddie Read Stakes Sunday by 2½ lengths over 70-1 long shot Dicey Mo Chara.
During the second weekend of Del Mar’s 85th summer meeting, Johannes was one of eight winning favorites over 38 races.
But the son of Nyquist was pretty much in control of the turf test for older horses over the entire 11/8 miles.
Johannes ($4.20) never trailed earl

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What to watch at the Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29

Monday’s slate for the Paris Olympics includes a blockbuster tennis match, a handful of the world’s biggest basketball stars, a couple of compelling swimming finals and a gymnastics showdown. Here’s a guide of what to look out for:
Nadal faces Djokovic at Roland Garros
The biggest highlight of the Roland Garros schedule isRafael Nadaltaking on Novak Djokovic in the second match of the day on Court Philippe Chatrier. It is the 60th meeting of the longtime tennis riva

A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners

PARIS (AP) — The2024 Olympicsare underway. Australia led the medal standings afterthe first day of competition, but more winners will join the list every day fromJuly 27-Aug. 11.See whichcountries lead the medal count. Below is a list of all the medal winners, day by day.
Sunday, July 28
ARCHERY
WOMEN’S TEAM
Gold: South Korea
Silver: China
Bronze: Mexico
CANOE SLALOM
WOMEN’S KAYAK SINGLE
Australia’s Jessica Fox gold medalist in the wome

Simone Biles competes in Olympics with a calf injury: What we know

PARIS (AP) —Simone Biles dominatedduring qualifying with the U.S. women’s gymnastics team at theParis OlympicsonSundaydespite limping on her left leg and saying she had an issue with her calf.
Here’s what we know about Biles’ status:
What’s the latest on Simone Biles’ calf injury?
Simone Biles, of United States, prepares to compete on the vault during a women’s artistic gymnastics qualification round at Bercy Arena at

Paris Olympics Day 2: Simone Biles, LeBron James shine as Americans step up

By JENNA FRYER, AP National Writer
PARIS (AP) — On the first sunny day of theParis Olympics, the stars from the United States shined bright.
Simone Biles and LeBron James dazzled, so did the U.S. women’s soccer team. Torri Huske grabbed some of the spotlight, and Haley Batten made a name for herself by earning a silver medal in mountain biking for the best finish ever by an American rider.
Although it was French swimmer Léon Marchand who received the most boisterous chee

Almost a year after USC firing, Alex Grinch isn’t ‘trying to be Batman’ at Wisconsin

LOS ANGELES — Before he ever actually knew the man, Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney would see Alex Grinch’s name spewed across Twitter.
“‘Alex Grinch,’ this, that, this, that,” as Chaney put it succinctly, sitting at a podium at Tuesday’s Big Ten Media Day.
Indeed, such was a weekly occurrence within USC’s defensive doldrums for two seasons, defensive coordinator Grinch assigned the blame for USC’s late-season 2022 sag and eviscerated as the

Angels’ Mike Trout hasn’t started running again after setback with knee

ANAHEIM — Angels star Mike Trout had yet to resume running as of Sunday, two days after an MRI on his left knee showed no new injury.
Trout had surgery on May 3 to repair a torn meniscus in the knee.
The three-time MVP began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, but exited after just two innings because of soreness in the knee. Trout said Friday that turned out to be some scar tissue that broke up while he was jogging on the field.
He said then he hoped to resume running &

Angels’ Mike Trout hasn’t started running again after setback in rehab from knee injury

ANAHEIM — Angels star Mike Trout had yet to resume running as of Sunday, two days after an MRI on his left knee showed no new injury.
Trout had surgery on May 3 to repair a torn meniscus in the knee.
The three-time MVP began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, but exited after just two innings because of soreness in the knee. Trout said Friday that turned out to be some scar tissue that broke up while he was jogging on the field.
He said then he hoped to resume running &

The Democratic elites have spoken: Kamala Harris for President.

The Democratic elites have spoken: Kamala Harris for President.
The California Democratic Party apparatus has coalesced behind the Vice President. National Party leaders have as well.
But as I wrote earlier this month: If Harris is the answer, you’re asking the wrong question.
I get it. In the wake of President Joe Biden announcing he won’t seek a second term, Democratic leaders are trying to head off a nasty fight at the upcoming convention, continue fundraising and wage a campaign.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre maze returns to Universal’s Horror Nights

The terrifying sounds of chainsaws and the revolting stench of exhaust will once again be floating through the air over Universal’s Horror Nights as Leatherface wields his weapon of choice during the annual Halloween fright fest at the Hollywood theme park.
A Texas Chainsaw Massacre maze will return to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood in honor of the classic slasher film’s 50th anniversary.
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 will feature eight new haunted mazes along

SpaceX moving Dragon recovery to Long Beach in 2025, city declares

SpaceX is moving its Dragon spacecraft splashdowns from off the coast of Florida to the West Coast starting next year, Long Beach city officials said Sunday.
Related: How SpaceX’s headquarters move affects South Bay
“Excited to share a Space Beach update! Long Beach will be the new home to @SpaceX’s Dragon recovery vessel as their West Coast Recovery Operations team based out of the @portoflongbeach will welcome back both @NASA and other private astronauts who are returning to

Taylor Ward’s grand slam helps Angels beat Athletics and avoid 4-game sweep

Los Angeles Angels’ Taylor Ward tosses his bat after hitting a single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Los Angeles Angels’ Nolan Schanuel, left, celebrates after hitting a single next to Oakland Athletics first baseman Seth Brown, right, during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Brandon

Olympic swimming: Torri Huske edges U.S. teammate Gretchen Walsh for butterfly gold

Torri Huske, left, of the United States reacts after winning gold as Gretchen Walsh of the United States won silver in the women’s 100m butterfly during the swimming competition at the Paris La Defense Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Naterre, France on Sunday, July 28, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Leon Marchand of France reacts after winning gold in the men’s 400m individual medley during the swimming competition at the Paris La Defense

Dodgers avoid sweep, pull away to win in Houston

HOUSTON – Not again. But almost.
Saturday night, rookie starter Justin Wrobleski took a shutout into the sixth inning. It was his first time pitching into the sixth inning in a major-league start and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled him after 82 pitches with two outs and Yainer Diaz coming up for the Astros.
Even Roberts admitted afterward that the game turned on that decision. The Dodgers’ bullpen blew a five-run lead and they lost.
Change only a few of the details. Sunday aftern

Olympic soccer: U.S. women dominate Germany

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Sophia Smith scored a pair of goals to help the United States beat Germany 4-1 andadvance to the quarterfinalsat the Paris Olympics on Sunday night.
Mallory Swanson and Lynn Williams also scored for the Americans, who defeated Zambia 3-0 in the opener.
The Americans are playing their first major tournament under new coach EmmaHayes, who took over the U.S. team in late May.
Hayes is tasked with leading the Americans as they seek to distance themsel

The Book Pages: Women Who Submit prepare for a day of panels, workshops and more

Sometimes the most difficult part of writing is just getting started.
Fortunately, help is available.
The 2024 Women Who Submit Submission Conference, dubbed “Beyond the Writing: Building Community, Advocacy, and a Literary Career,” is an all-day event on Saturday, Aug. 10 that aims to help woman-identifyingand nonbinary writers achieve their goals.
“A conference like this is such a great opportunity to establish and reinforce community,” says Luivette Resto, a poet

Olympic fencing: Lee Kiefer earns 2nd gold for Team USA

PARIS (AP) — Lee Kiefer won back-to-back gold medals in foil fencing and her teammate Lauren Scruggs took the silver Sunday to make history as the first Black fencer to win an Olympic medal in an individual women’s event for the United States.
Kiefer won 15-6 in the final against Scruggs and celebrated by pirouetting down the piste in joy.
The vocal crowd in the cavernous Grand Palais was a huge contrast to the hushed, empty venue in Chiba, Japan, where Kiefer won her first Olympic g

Blood test accurately diagnosed Alzheimer’s 90% of the time, study finds

Scientists have made another major stride toward the long-sought goal of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease with a simple blood test. On Sunday, a team of researchers reported that a blood test was significantly more accurate than doctors’ interpretation of cognitive tests and CT scans in signaling the condition.
The study, published Sunday in the journal JAMA, found that about 90% of the time the blood test correctly identified whether patients with memory problems had Alzheimer’s

Dodgers in market for ‘impact-type’ acquisition at trade deadline

HOUSTON – As the hours wind down before this year’s in-season trade deadline Tuesday, the Dodgers could be either buyers or sellers.
As buyers, they would like to add an “impact-type” player and are “targeting starting pitching,” as GM Brandon Gomes acknowledged earlier this week.
But if they can’t, be prepared for them to sell the idea of the injured players they have working their way back as the equivalent of mid-season acquisitions.
“Everything

Fires in West are becoming ever bigger, consuming. Why and what can be done?

Decades of snuffing out fires at the first sign of smoke combined with climate change have laid the groundwork for a massive wildfire in northern California and scores of smaller ones across the western U.S. and Canada, experts say.
These fires are moving faster and are harder to fight than those in the past. The only way to stop future wildfires from becoming so ferocious is to use smaller controlled fires, as indigenous people did for centuries, experts say. But they acknowledge that change wo

‘Maybe I’ve gotten worse’: In Minnesota speech, Trump makes clear that unity is over

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Early in his speech in Minnesota on Saturday night, former President Donald Trump made clear just how quickly he has jettisoned the appeal for national unity that he made after he survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania two weeks ago.
“I want to be nice,” Trump said. “They all say, ‘I think he’s changed. I think he’s changed since two weeks ago. Something affected him.’”
But to a cheering crowd of thousands, Trump

“Deadpool & Wolverine” barreled through the $200 million benchmark, cementing the blockbuster as the record holder for the highest-grossing opening weekend for an R-rated movie.
According to studio estimates, “Deadpool & Wolverine” — the 34th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe lineup — has grossed $205 million dollars in domestic sales and $438.3 million globally in its debut.
The first Deadpool movie set the record for the highest-grossing opening

Harris campaign says it has raised $200 million since Biden dropped out

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign said Sunday that it had raised $200 million in the week since President Joe Biden withdrew from the race — more than Biden’s haul in the first three months of the year.
Roughly two-thirds of that amount came from first-time donors, according to the campaign, offering another sign that Harris’ ascent to the top of the party’s ticket has invigorated Democrats. The campaign also said it had signed up more than 170,000 new voluntee