Kelsey Plum, the accomplished WNBA star, is bringing more than just talent to the Los Angeles Sparks—she’s bringing vision, leadership, and a winning mentality. As a two-time WNBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and former NCAA scoring leader, Plum’s arrival symbolizes a pivotal moment for a franchise hungry for revival. A Legacy Demands Results Plum knows the expectations. With three WNBA titles in franchise history but no playoff appearance since 2020, the Sparks are overdue for a turnaround. Speaking candidly during the WNBA Media Day, Plum acknowledged the urgency. “Time is of the essence, and we know that,” she stated,…
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Trader Joe’s is coming to Yucaipa, located in a new retail center at 31545 Yucaipa Blvd. The Monrovia-based chain lists the location as “coming soon” on its website, though construction is ongoing, and the official opening date is yet to be announced. This new store will be Trader Joe’s 268th location, adding to the company’s strong presence in the Inland Empire, which spans from Chino Hills to Temecula and Redlands. Known for its wide selection of store-branded food and household items, many of which have earned fan-favorite status in the Trader Joe’s Annual Customer Choice Awards, the grocer continues to…
The New Mexico high school golf scene is buzzing with excitement as the 4A State Championship approaches, and all eyes are on Belen’s Rylee Eagle Salome. Having recently clinched the district title with ease, Salome is set to continue her dominance at the upcoming state tournament in Farmington, aiming for an unprecedented fourth straight state Golf Championship. Salome’s Road to History Salome, a standout athlete for Belen High School, is on the verge of making history in New Mexico high school golf. With a remarkable run of three consecutive state titles, she now stands poised to tie the record for…
Los Lunas and Belen secured spots in the state baseball playoffs, competing in this weekend’s best-of-three opening round. Valencia, finishing the season at 10-15, did not make the cut. Belen Eagles Belen secured the No. 4 seed in the 4A State Baseball Championships after an impressive 18-8 season and will host No. 13 Chaparral (15-11) in a best-of-three series beginning Friday. “We aimed not just to make the playoffs, but to host,” said first-year head coach Justin Miller, who is familiar with Chaparral from his coaching days in Silver City. “They’ve got solid pitching and can hit. They’re better than…
As the regular season wrapped up on Tuesday, all six Valencia County baseball and softball teams secured victories. The New Mexico Activities Association will unveil the postseason brackets on Sunday. Softball Los Lunas (18-6, 7-1), in white, secured the top seed in District 5-5A with an 8-3 victory over rival Albuquerque High (14-9, 4-3). In District 5-4A, BHS (13-12, 5-2) triumphed over Grants (14-10, 3-5) with an 18-6 win, while Valencia (9-13, 5-3) exploded for 20 first-inning runs to dominate Highland 35-2 (2-22, 0-7). Baseball Los Lunas (15-9, 7-1) defeated Albuquerque High (5-19, 1-6) 15-2, securing at least a tie…
The Wrestlers careers of Belen’s Josh Jaramillo and Tommy Freeman, along with Los Lunas’ James Bachicha, are set to continue at the collegiate level. Each athlete recently signed to compete for universities within the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, marking an exciting step in their athletic journeys. Notably, Freeman and Bachicha, who were once rivals, will now join forces as teammates. Jaramillo’s Commitment to Colorado State University-Pueblo Josh Jaramillo, a three-time state runner-up, will continue his wrestling career at Colorado State University-Pueblo. He expressed excitement over the opportunity, emphasizing the significance of receiving a scholarship to cover his college expenses. Jaramillo,…
Property owners across Valencia County will see an increase in their 2025 property tax bills due to the newly imposed mill levy. VCAFCD Board Approves New Mill Levy In a unanimous decision at the April 24 meeting, the board of directors for the Valencia County Arroyo Flood Control District (VCAFCD) approved a half mill levy via resolution. According to state law, the board is authorized to levy a tax of up to 50 cents per $1,000 of net assessed property value without voter approval. Any higher increases would require a public vote. Read More: Valencia County Arroyo Flood Control District…