California is racing to combat deepfakes ahead of the election
Just days after Vice President Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for president, a video created with the help of artificial intelligence went viral. “Now that Joe Biden has finally shown his senility in the debates, I am the Democratic nominee for president,” a voice sounding like Harris said in a fake audio track used to […]
County-Fair Racing in Arizona Likely Dead – Horseracing Wrongs
In the latest sign that horse racing in Arizona is in danger, the Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association voted to cancel the 2024 Sonoita races, meaning the state will not have a single county fair this year (there were two last year). Patagonia Regional Times explain: “The financial burden of hosting the event, […]
Birmingham PD arrests 6 in latest effort against street racing, exhibition driving
The Birmingham Police Department continues to fight illegal racing and exhibition driving on the city's streets. Six men were detained on various charges as part of Operation Night Rider between May 31 and June 1, and over the weekend. The road policing operation, which began on April 12, is aimed at curbing illegal exhibition driving […]
Steve Garvey and Katie Porter are racing for second next month
Backers of Democratic Rep. Adam B. Schiff's Senate bid will spend millions of dollars in television ads focused solely on Republican candidate Steve Garvey ahead of the March 5 California primary. are planning to spend . The ad helped Mr. Garvey, a former All-Star first baseman with the Dodgers, garner enough support among California Republicans […]
RiverScene Magazine | Local Spotlight: Torey Matajcich Dominates Off-Road Racing Scene
Written by Claire Cornelius Tory Matajcic, an 8-year-old from Lake Havasu City, entered the world of off-road racing on a whim when he participated in his first race while camping with his family. “We were in last place,” Matajcic said. “I went off the track and wasn't very happy. It ignited in me the desire […]
Pima County says no racing for now at Rillito Racetrack
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — There will be no horse racing at Lilito Racetrack for the first period of the new year. The decision was made today by the Pima County Board of Supervisors. In a letter sent to racing organizations, the county cited delays in auditing as a reason for not approving this year's racing. […]
Prickly Pedal Race puts Maricopa County Parks on the racing map
Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race (posted photo) About 400 mountain bikers from across the country swept the Maricopa Trail on January 23rd in the inaugural Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race. The event, which began at Lake Pleasant, required riders to keep pace for over 40 miles ending at Cave Creek. In addition, after his first […]
Third Navy sailor sentenced for involuntary manslaughter in deadly street racing crash in Norfolk
Norfolk Circuit Court on Friday sentenced the third and final Navy sailor involved in a fatal street racing accident to manslaughter. Jamal Tyreke-Jones, 26, was sentenced to a year and a half in prison after pleading guilty to a role in the 2020 Chesapeake Boulevard accident that killed 59-year-old Lester Van Toliver. Co-defendants Kylan Treonte […]
Ongoing effort seeks to curb Tucson street racing
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said efforts to stop street hijacks and target aggressive driving remain a priority for local law enforcement. The department has received numerous complaints about occupied roads and intersections, and authorities are continuing to crack down. So far this year, investigators and detectives have arrested 38 drivers for reckless driving and […]
Western Midget Racing Kicks off Exciting Summer Stretch With Ocean and Petaluma This Weekend
Western Midget Racing kicks off an exciting summer marquee race this weekend, competing at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway on Friday night and heading to Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night. The NorCal doubleheader will feature his 360 sprint car on both nights, and the Petaluma event will feature his sprint car challenge tour. The Ocean Speedway event […]
