DuSable African American Museum celebrates 65th anniversary

Posted on 16/02/2026 by admin

CHICAGO (WLS) — Monday is the DuSable African American Museum’s 65th anniversary. As the oldest African American museum in the country, they don’t want to stop at 65 years. And the key to keeping Black history alive is getting young people through the door. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Whether it’s the first slice of celebratory cake or busing a new group in, the message is clear: It’s time for the next generation to continue the legacy. “It was valuable for me to learn it, you know, and it gives you a sense of who you are,” museum visitor Allfred Anderson said. Anderson took his 9-year-old granddaughter, Faith Bayliss, to the museum’s 65th anniversary. It was her first time there. But for him, it’s been a piece of the journey. “My dad took me to the museum when it was in the house of Dr. Burroughs,” Anderson said. Sixty five years ago, the museum was founded in the house of Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs. It was then known as the Ebony Museum of Negro History and Art, before being rebranded in 1968, and today becoming a place that rivals museums across the country. “In 1961, there wasn’t a place for African Americans to go see themselves in a positive light,” said Dilla Thomas, DuSable Museum brand ambassador. “The purpose of this institution is to show us that we’ve always had everything that we needed.” The new “Paris in Black” exhibit is just the latest installation doing just that, in the hopes it will reinspire families to support its mission. “We are in a time where people are not really excited about Black history, and I think that having our 65th birthday on Presidents Day just speaks volumes as to the strength and the support and the magnitude of the museum,” Wendy Williams said. And if the museum isn’t quite enough to remind young Black kids of that strength, Bayliss has some advice. “Listen to the song by James Brown, ‘I’m Black and I’m Proud,'” Bayliss said. The “Paris in Black” exhibit is open for at least another 18 months.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/dusable-african-american-museum-celebrates-65th-anniversary-presidents-day-2026-chicago/18609548/

Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads help make Carnival season more sustainable

Posted on 15/02/2026 by admin

NEW ORLEANS — It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads. Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough to catch them, today cheap plastic beaded necklaces from overseas are tossed from floats by the handful. Spectators sometimes pile dozens around their necks, but many are trashed or left on the ground. A few years ago after heavy flooding, the city found more than 46 tons of them clogging its storm drains. The beads are increasingly viewed as a problem, but a Mardi Gras without beads also seems unfathomable. That is why it was a radical step when the Krewe of Freret made the decision last year to ban plastic beads from their parade. “Our riders loved it because the spectators don’t value this anymore,” Freret co-founder Greg Rhoades said. “It’s become so prolific that they dodge out of the way when they see cheap plastic beads coming at them.” This year, beads are back, but not the cheap plastic ones. Freret is one of three krewes throwing biodegradable beads developed at Louisiana State University. The “PlantMe Beads” are 3D-printed from a starch-based, commercially available material called polylactic acid, or PLA, graduate student Alexis Strain said. The individual beads are large hollow spheres containing okra seeds. That is because the necklaces can actually be planted, and the okra attracts bacteria that help them decompose. Kristi Trail, executive director of the Pontchartrain Conservancy, said plastic beads are a twofold problem. First, they clog the storm drains, leading to flooding. Then those that aren’t caught in the drains are washed directly into Lake Pontchartrain, where they can harm marine life. The group is currently preparing to study microplastics in the lake. The trend toward a more sustainable Mardi Gras has been growing for years and includes a small but growing variety of more thoughtful throws like food, soaps and sunglasses. Trail said there is no good data right now to say if those efforts are having an impact, but the group recently got a grant that should help them answer the question in the future. “Beads are obviously a problem, but we generate about 2. 5 million pounds of trash from Mardi Gras,” Trail said. Strain works in the lab of Professor Naohiro Kato, an associate professor of biology at LSU. He first got the idea to develop biodegradable beads in 2013 after talking to people concerned about the celebration’s environmental impact. As a plant biologist, Kato knew that bioplastics could be made from plants and got curious about the possibilities. The first iteration of the lab’s biodegradable beads came in 2018, when they produced beads made from a bioplastic derived from microalgae. However, production costs were too high for the algae-based beads to offer a practical alternative to petroleum-based beads. Then Strain started experimenting with 3D printing, and the PlantMe Bead was born. For the 2026 Carnival season, LSU students have produced 3, 000 PlantMe Bead necklaces that they are giving to three krewes in exchange for feedback on the design and on how well they are received by spectators. One funny thing, Kato said, is that people have told him they love how unique the PlantMe Beads are and want to keep them. “So wait a minute, if you want to keep it, the petroleum-plastic Mardi Gras bead is the best, because this won’t last,” he said. The lab is still working on ideas for a more sustainable Mardi Gras. Strain is experimenting with a different 3D printer material that biodegrades quickly without needing to be planted. Kato is talking with local schools about turning Mardi Gras bead-making into a community project. He envisions students 3D printing necklaces while learning about bioplastics and plant biology. Ultimately, however, Kato said, the goal should not be to replace one plastic bead with a less harmful one. He hopes Mardi Gras embraces the idea of less waste. Rhoades said Freret is moving in the same direction. “In 2025, we were the first krewe major parading organization to say, ‘No more. No more cheap beads. Let’s throw things that people value, that people appreciate, that can be used year-round,’ Rhoades said. One of the most coveted items they throw is baseball hats with the Freret logo. He sees people wearing the hats around the city, and he says other krewes have noticed. “I really believe that we, and other krewes, are able to inspire your larger krewes,” he said. “They want people to like their stuff. They want people take their stuff home, and use it, and talk about it, and post it on social media, and say, ‘Look what I just caught!’ ” ___ Loller reported from Nashville, Tennessee.
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/biodegradable-mardi-gras-beads-make-carnival-season-sustainable-130195385

A London beat framed by colonial history

Posted on 14/02/2026 by admin

Listen · 9: 04 9: 04 NPR’s Lauren Frayer arrived in London after years in India, and she’s been covering Britain with the legacy of empire in view.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/14/nx-s1-5696542/a-london-beat-framed-by-colonial-history

These DHS employees will be impacted by the government shutdown

Posted on 13/02/2026 by admin

Lawmakers are locked in a standoff over the way ICE is carrying out immigration enforcement. Nicole Sganga has details about who will be impacted by the shutdown.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/these-dhs-employees-will-be-impacted-by-the-government-shutdown/

Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan’s tariff barriers

Posted on 12/02/2026 by admin

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration reached a significant trade deal with Taiwan on Thursday, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced.

The agreement comes as the U.S. remains heavily reliant on Taiwan for its production of computer chips. Chip exports contributed to a trade imbalance of nearly $127 billion during the first 11 months of 2025, according to the Census Bureau. Under the new deal, most of Taiwan’s exports to the U.S. will be taxed at a 15% rate, which aligns with tariffs levied on other U.S. trading partners in the Asia-Pacific region, such as Japan and South Korea.

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attended the signing of the reciprocal agreement. The ceremony took place under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. Taiwan’s Vice Premier Li-chiun Cheng and government minister Jen-ni Yang were also present.

“President Trump’s leadership in the Asia-Pacific region continues to generate prosperous trade ties for the United States with important partners across Asia, while further advancing the economic and national security interests of the American people,” Greer said in a statement.

The Taiwanese government emphasized that the tariff rate set in the agreement allows its companies to compete on a level playing field with counterparts in Japan, South Korea, and the European Union. Taiwan also stated that the agreement “eliminated” the disadvantage caused by the absence of a formal free trade agreement between Taiwan and the U.S.

This deal comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China in April, signaling a deepening economic relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan. It’s important to note that Taiwan is a self-ruled democracy claimed by China as its own territory — which Beijing has vowed to annex by force if necessary. China also prohibits countries with which it has diplomatic relations, including the U.S., from maintaining formal ties with Taipei.

Under the terms of the deal, Taiwan will invest $250 billion in U.S. industries such as computer chips, artificial intelligence applications, and energy. Additionally, the Taiwanese government plans to provide up to $250 billion in credit guarantees to assist smaller businesses in making investments in the U.S.

The agreement also aims to make it easier for the U.S. to sell autos, pharmaceutical drugs, and food products in Taiwan. However, the most critical component may be Taiwanese investment in domestic U.S. computer chip production, which could help reduce the trade imbalance.

These substantial investments helped the U.S. reduce its initially planned tariffs from as high as 32% to 15%. Taiwan’s government will submit the deal and investment plans to its legislature for approval.

From the U.S. perspective, the agreement is expected to facilitate the creation of several “world-class” industrial parks designed to bolster domestic manufacturing of advanced technologies, including semiconductors. In January, the Commerce Department described the deal as “a historic trade agreement that will drive a massive reshoring of America’s semiconductor sector.”

In return, the U.S. will give preferential treatment to Taiwan regarding potential tariffs stemming from a Section 232 investigation into the importation of computer chips and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

TSMC, the Taiwanese chip-making giant, is expected to be the key investor in this initiative. The company has committed $165 billion towards investments in the U.S., which include fabrication plants and a major research and development center. This R&D center will help build a supply chain to support U.S. ambitions in artificial intelligence.

Major U.S. tech companies such as Nvidia and AMD rely on TSMC for manufacturing highly advanced chips. The investment agreement also envisions two-way investments, with U.S. companies investing in key Taiwanese industries.

For example, Nvidia recently signed a land deal in Taipei to build its new headquarters office there, highlighting the growing economic ties between the two partners.
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/trump-administration-reaches-trade-deal-lower-taiwans-tariff-130120134

Man suspected of killing 6 people at 2 residences in Florida: Authorities

Posted on 11/02/2026 by admin

A man is suspected of killing two people, including a person he was previously in a relationship with, and then gunning down four more at another home hundreds of miles away in what authorities are calling connected homicides in Florida.

Law enforcement officials in Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota County identified 51-year-old Russell Kot as the suspect in the homicides on Wednesday. Kot died of apparent self-inflicted wounds on Tuesday following the alleged killing spree, authorities said.

### Sarasota County Shootings

Deputies in Sarasota County initially responded midday Tuesday to a shooting at a residence located in a gated community. Four people were killed, including a man who was shot while approaching the front door, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Two women and another man were found dead inside the home, which is situated in the Amberlea neighborhood. The suspect, Kot, was also found dead in the residence, the sheriff’s office reported.

Video footage showed Kot’s vehicle entering the neighborhood around 11 a.m. Tuesday. Shortly afterward, a neighbor’s Ring camera captured the sound of gunfire. The man who was shot outside was seen entering the neighborhood in his vehicle approximately 37 minutes prior. Deputies found neighbors performing CPR on him in the front yard upon arrival.

### Fort Lauderdale Double Homicide

Later that same day, over 200 miles away on Florida’s east coast, police conducted a well-being check at a home in the Victoria Park section of Fort Lauderdale. Inside, two people were found dead, police said.

While Sarasota County authorities worked to identify the victims and suspect in their case, the Fort Lauderdale police contacted them, indicating that the double homicide and the Sarasota County shooting might be related.

Following the Fort Lauderdale homicide, the suspect’s vehicle was captured on camera traveling near Sarasota County before the quadruple homicide in Amberlea occurred.

### Suspect and Victim Connections

Russell Kot, who lived in Fort Lauderdale, had a “previous romantic relationship” with one of the Fort Lauderdale victims, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. That victim was connected to the Sarasota County victims, officials said, though they declined to provide further details.

On Wednesday, police identified the victims in Fort Lauderdale as Larisa Blyudaya, 46, and Ben Azivov, 18. The Sarasota County victims were named as Olga Greinert, 49; Florita Stolyar, 66; Anatoly Ioffe, 61; and Yaroslav Blyudoy, 39.

### Investigation and Motive

The homicides remain under investigation. As of Wednesday, a motive in the Sarasota County incident is still unknown.

“Based on our preliminary investigation, it appears that the suspect died of self-inflicted wounds, and there are no known documented mental health crises nor history of violence associated with him,” the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office stated.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-suspected-killing-6-people-2-residences-florida/story?id=130078998

Flawed drug tests wrongfully sending new mothers to police: “Scope of this is massive”

Posted on 10/02/2026 by admin

Over the past six years, tens of thousands of mothers have been referred to law enforcement for alleged drug use during pregnancy. However, in many cases, these allegations were based on flawed drug tests.

CBS News partnered with The Marshall Project to investigate and report on this troubling issue. To discuss their findings, Shoshana Walter and Jill Castellano from The Marshall Project joined “The Daily Report.”

Their insights shed light on the implications of relying on inaccurate drug testing and its impact on mothers and families across the country.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flawed-drug-tests-wrongfully-sending-new-mothers-police-way-larger-than-we-ever-thought/

Federal judge blocks California law banning law enforcement agents from wearing masks

Posted on 09/02/2026 by admin

A federal judge on Monday blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces. However, the agents will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.

California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings under a bill signed in September. The legislation followed a summer marked by high-profile raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Los Angeles.

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit in November challenging the laws, arguing they threatened the safety of officers who faced harassment, doxing, and violence. The administration also claimed the laws violated the Constitution because the state was directly regulating the federal government.

Judge Christina Snyder issued the initial ruling because the mask ban, as enacted, did not apply to state law enforcement authorities, thereby discriminating against the federal government. This ruling could have national implications as states grapple with how to handle federal agents enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Despite blocking the law for federal agents, Judge Snyder left open the possibility of future legislation banning federal agents from wearing masks if applied universally to all law enforcement agencies. She wrote, “the Court finds that federal officers can perform their federal functions without wearing masks.”

The ruling is set to take effect on February 19.

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### Background on the California Law

Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill in September, banning some law enforcement officers from wearing masks, neck gaiters, and other facial coverings. Originally slated to go into effect on January 1, the law was put on hold due to the lawsuit.

In addition to exempting state law enforcement officers, the bill included exceptions for undercover agents, protective equipment like N95 respirators or tactical gear, and other situations where not wearing a mask would jeopardize an operation. Judge Snyder sided with the federal government, which argued that these exemptions were discriminatory against federal agents.

Governor Newsom also signed into law a separate measure requiring law enforcement to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number while on duty. This measure was also challenged by the federal government but was upheld by the judge.

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### Reactions and Next Steps

California State Senator Scott Wiener, who proposed the original bill to ban facial coverings, announced on Monday that he would immediately introduce new legislation to include state police in the law.

“ICE and Border Patrol are covering their faces to maximize their terror campaign and to insulate themselves from accountability,” Wiener said in a news release. “We will ensure our mask ban can be enforced.”

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### Court Hearing Details

At a January 14 hearing, Judge Snyder repeatedly asked the government’s lawyer, Tiberius Davis, to explain why banning masks would impede federal law enforcement if officers rarely wore masks before 2025.

Davis cited claims from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security indicating a multifold increase in assaults and threats against federal officers. He also referred to an incident in Los Angeles where three women allegedly livestreamed while following an ICE agent home and posted the address on Instagram.

“There is real deterrence on the officer’s safety and ability to perform their duties,” Davis said.

In response, Cameron Bell, an attorney with the California Department of Justice, challenged these claims, stating there was no concrete evidence that federal agents could not perform their duties without facial coverings. Bell referenced accounts from U.S. citizens who, upon detention by federal agents, believed they were being kidnapped.

“It’s obvious why these laws are in the public interest,” Bell said.

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### Broader Legal Implications

The federal government also argued in legal briefs that allowing California’s legislation could embolden other states to impose similar unconstitutional restraints.

Davis cited a July 2025 statement from Governor Newsom during an online interview discussing the mask ban bill: “It appears that we don’t have the legal authority for federal agents but we do for other law enforcement authorities.”

In December, Los Angeles County supervisors voted to enact a local ordinance banning law enforcement from wearing masks, which went into effect January 8. However, the sheriff’s department stated it would not enforce the ordinance until after the court ruled on the statewide mask ban. The Los Angeles Police Department also announced it would not enforce the mask ban.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-blocks-californias-ban-on-federal-agents-wearing-masks-but-requires-badges-be-clearly-seen/

Super Bowl 2026: Watch Charlie Puth perform the National Anthem

Posted on 08/02/2026 by admin

The Grammy-nominated singer and Berklee graduate, Charlie Puth, delivered a heartfelt rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner before Super Bowl LX. Standing in front of a Rhodes keyboard, Puth’s soulful performance kicked off the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks in style.

The crowd at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara responded with loud applause and cheers, appreciating the musician’s passionate delivery. Charlie Puth began his musical journey at a young age, launching a YouTube channel at 17 where he gained recognition for his acoustic covers. He later attended Berklee College of Music, graduating in 2013 with a degree in music production and engineering.

Puth’s National Anthem performance was the highlight of a packed pregame schedule. Earlier, singer Coco Jones delivered a beautiful rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” followed by Brandi Carlile’s performance of “America the Beautiful.” The pregame festivities also included a brief concert from Green Day.

Watch Charlie Puth perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl LX below:
https://www.boston.com/culture/super-bowl/2026/02/08/super-bowl-2026-charlie-puth-national-anthem/

High school basketball: Southern Section playoff pairings

Posted on 07/02/2026 by admin

High School Basketball Southern Section Playoffs

Boys First Round – Wednesday

All games at 7 p.m. unless noted.

Open Division

Pool A: #9 Crespi at #1 Sierra Canyon
Pool B: #10 Damien at #2 Santa Margarita
Pool C: #11 Etiwanda at #3 Redondo Union
Pool D: #12 La Mirada at #4 Sherman Oaks Notre Dame
Other seeds: #5 St. John Bosco, #6 Corona Centennial, #7 Harvard-Westlake, #8 Corona del Mar

Note: Second-round pool-play games Friday; Third-round games Feb. 17

Division 1

Santa Barbara at #1 Crean Lutheran
Corona Santiago at #16 Heritage Christian
Newport Beach Pacifica Christian at #9 Village Christian
Oaks Christian at #8 Mira Costa
Windward at #5 Bishop Montgomery
Thousand Oaks at #12 Millikan
Cypress at #13 San Gabriel Academy
Rancho Christian at #4 St. Francis
Tesoro at #3 Inglewood
St. Bernard at #14 La Habra
Fairmont Prep at #11 Crossroads
Long Beach Poly at #6 Brentwood
St. Monica at #7 Rolling Hills Prep
Orange Lutheran at #10 Arcadia
Loyola at #15 Los Alamitos
Pasadena at #2 JSerra

Division 2

La Serna at #1 Bishop Amat
Mayfair at #16 Chino Hills
Oxnard at #9 North Torrance
Silverado at #8 Anaheim Canyon
Santa Monica at #5 Eastvale Roosevelt
Maranatha at #12 Servite
Edison at #13 Esperanza
Valencia at #4 Beverly Hills
Providence at #3 Mater Dei
Burbank at #14 Westlake
Fountain Valley at #11 El Dorado
Leuzinger at #6 St. Anthony
Great Oak at #7 Rancho Verde
Calabasas at #10 San Marcos
Sonora at #15 Elsinore
San Clemente at #2 Hesperia

Division 3

an Marino at #1 Milken

Villa Park at #16 Ontario Christian
Oak Park at #9 Temecula Valley
Viewpoint at #8 Murrieta Mesa
Long Beach Wilson at #5 Riverside King
Warren at #12 Camarillo
Los Altos at #13 Palos Verdes
Golden Valley at #4 Oak Hills
Santa Monica Pacifica Christian at #3 Alta Loma
Ayala at #14 Crescenta Valley
Portola at #11 Glendora
Aliso Niguel at #6 Newport Harbor
Knight at #7 Aquinas La Salle
La Canada at #10 Gahr
La Canada at #15 Woodbridge
Eastside at #2 Redlands East Valley

Division 4

Malibu at #1 Bonita
Palm Desert at #16 Blair
Chino at #9 Trabuco Hills
Culver City at #8 Saugus
Godinez at #5 Moorpark
Downey at #12 Norte Vista
Flintridge Prep at Cathedral
Holy Martyrs at #4 Summit
Capistrano Valley Christian at #3 Shalhevet
Pioneer at #14 Palm Springs
Long Beach Jordan at #11 Los Amigos
Cantwell-Sacred Heart at #6 Torrance
Beckman at #7 Colony
Citrus Hill at #10 South Torrance
Santa Paula at #15 Corona
Hart at #2 Walnut

Division 5

Diamond Ranch at #1 Gardena Serra
Valley Torah at #16 Northwood
Temescal Canyon at #9 California
Rancho Mirage at #8 Bishop Diego
Beaumont at #5 Keppel
Oakwood at #12 San Bernardino
Adelanto at #13 Cerritos
Vasquez at #4 Sierra Vista
Pilibos at #3 Tustin
Charter Oak at #14 Quartz Hill
Temple City at #11 Hacienda Heights
Wilson
Indian Springs at #6 Brea Olinda
Arrowhead Christian at #7 San Juan Hills
Diamond Bar at #10 Verbum Dei
Apple Valley at #15 San Juan Hills
Irvine at #2 Calvary Baptist

Division 6

Palmdale Aerospace at #1 Hemet
Placentia Valencia at #16 Vistamar
Western at #9 St. Bonaventure
Highland at #8 Paloma Valley
Grace at #5 Pasadena Poly
Fillmore at #12 Ramona
Ontario at #13 Fontana
Oxford Academy at #4 Montclair
Laguna Hills at #3 Temecula Prep
Foothill Tech at #14 Carter
Cajon at #11 Orange Vista
Valley View at #6 Chadwick
Eisenhower at #7 Santa Clara
Santa Fe at #10 Buckley
La Palma Kennedy at #15 Moreno Valley
Ocean View at #2 Troy

Division 7

Azusa at #1 Tahquitz
Summit Leadership at #16 Vista del Lago
Anaheim at #9 Gabrielino
Bell Gardens at #8 Canyon Country Canyon
Thousand Oaks Hillcrest Christian at #5 Salesian
Westminster La Quinta at #12 CSDR
Channel Islands at #13 YULA
Webb at #4 Thacher
Riverside Notre Dame at #3 Garden Grove
Faith Baptist at #14 San Fernando Valley Academy
La Puente at #11 Norwalk
Arroyo at #6 Rowland
Rosemead at #7 Desert Chapel
Santa Rosa Academy at #10 CAMS
Estancia at #15 Segerstrom
Schurr at #2 Rialto

Division 8

Newport Christian at #1 Excelsior Charter
Redlands Adventist at #16 Hawthorne
MSA Banning at #9 Bolsa Grande
Twentynine Palms at #8 Riverside Prep
Rubidoux at #5 Victor Valley
Sequoyah at #12 Trinity Classical Academy
Loara at #13 Palm Valley
Santa Ana at #4 Barstow
Desert Hot Springs at #3 Desert Christian Academy
Tarbut V’ Torah at #14 South El Monte
Rancho Alamitos at #11 Silver Valley
Packinghouse Christian at #6 Coastal Christian
Western Christian at #7 Big Bear
Duarte at #10 Edgewood
Dunn at #15 Animo Leadership
Rim of the World at #2 San Gabriel

Division 9

Coast Union at #1 Bassett
Sherman Indian at #16 Maricopa
Public Safety Academy at #9 Newbury Park Adventist
Hesperia Christian at #8 Colton
Glendale Adventist at #5 Santa Maria Valley Christian
Mesa Grande at #12 Long Beach First Baptist
Crossroads Christian at #13 Loma Linda Academy
Coachella Valley at #4 San Jacinto
Valley Grove School at #3 Joshua Springs
Samueli Academy at #14 Lakeview Academy
Magnolia Science at #11 Santa Ana Valley
NOVA Academy at #6 Santa Barbara Providence
New Covenant at #7 Cal Lutheran Pacific
Pacific at #10 Acaciawood Academy
Ambassador Christian at #15 Mesrobian
Compton Early College at #2 ACE

Second-round games Friday

Girls First Round – Thursday