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The Chimes

Tornado, heavy storms and flooding pummel California

A rare tornado touched down in Los Angeles County on March 22.
California weathers mudslides, hail and rain.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2023

California has been facing the effects of extreme winter storms — rain, floods, snow and mudslides. According to the Los Angeles Times, Montebello, a city in Los Angeles County, was hit by a tornado on March 22, the strongest to touch down in the county since 1983.  Though spring has arrived and...

Women’s softball steals another victory

Women’s softball steals another victory
The Eagles scrapped for a win in the final inning, 6-4.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2022

On Feb. 5, women’s softball secured their second consecutive win against the San Francisco State University Gators at home. The Eagles were on the outs for the first three innings due to the Gators’ early three-point lead. Biola began their fight in the fourth inning, steadily depleting the point...

Coronavirus variant arrives in California

Coronavirus variant arrives in California
State officials respond to a new variant in the country.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor December 1, 2021

As flu season approaches and students prepare to return home, a new coronavirus variant spread to California. According to the Los Angeles Times, health officials detected the first U.S. case of the omicron variant on Nov. 22 from an individual returning to their home in the Bay Area from South Africa.  CALIFORNIA...

Proposition 47’s approach to theft and drug crime needs reform

Proposition 47’s approach to theft and drug crime needs reform
Issues with theft and drug abuse are plaguing the Golden State.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 14, 2020

Of all the controversial topics in America, criminal justice reform might be one of the most difficult issues to address. Mass incarceration has recently been a problem in the United States, with around 1.5 million people being held in state and federal prisons at the end of 2016, according to the US...

Time to say farewell to California’s high-speed rail project

Time to say farewell to California’s high-speed rail project
There is a time for everything under heaven—even putting to rest California’s high-speed rail.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor March 22, 2019

One of Gavin Newsom’s first decisions as California’s governor was to cut the $77 billion high-speed rail project to a 120-mile trek connecting Merced to Bakersfield. However, despite shrinking the massive expectations of linking San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles, the budget remains entirely...

Spring trips localize missions

Courtesy of Stephen Fredericks
The leaders of this semester’s local trips continue their intention of following Acts 1:8.
Jessica Goddard, Writer May 2, 2017
The leaders of this semester’s local trips continue their intention of following Acts 1:8.

LA Pro Sports Update

Rams win first game of the year by surprising Seahawks, Dodgers keep San Francisco at bay.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 21, 2016
Rams win first game of the year by surprising Seahawks, Dodgers keep San Francisco at bay.

Pro Sports Update

Rams blanked in L.A. Debut, Kershaw chased early in his first game back from back injury.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 14, 2016
Rams blanked in L.A. Debut, Kershaw chased early in his first game back from back injury.

Beach to bridge

Photo Collage by Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
The ultimate summer road trip guide from San Diego to San Francisco.
Elise Kelly, Writer May 11, 2015
The ultimate summer road trip guide from San Diego to San Francisco.