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Photo Contest Winners

May 2019 Winners

January 11, 2020Khai Le

Entertainment

1st Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

2nd Place

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post

3rd Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

Feature

1st Place

Ringo Chiu / Los Angeles Business Journal / Freelance

2nd Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

3rd Place

Ed Crisostomo / Freelance

General News

1st Place

Ringo Chiu / Los Angeles Business Journal / Freelance

2nd Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

3rd Place

Ringo Chiu / Los Angeles Business Journal / Freelance

Portrait

1st Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

2nd Place

Keith Birmingham / Pasadena Star News

3rd Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

Photo Essay

1st Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

Korean War veteran and Redlands resident Pete Zavala leads the three-volley rifle salute during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Vietnam veteran 67-68, James Aguilar, 73, holds his Purple Heart hat over his heart as the Marine Corp hymn is played during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24,

Redlands Police Department Honor Guard and Public Safety Academy Honor Guard present the colors during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Hosea Taylor, Chief Master Sgt. Ret USAF salutes during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Camp Carleton Cornet Band performs during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts at Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Women cheer after a song played by the Camp Carleton Cornet Band during the Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts at Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Alexis Cox dances with her son Noa Home, 2, to the sounds of Highland Music Company as they perform on the Redlands Bowl stage during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

A USAF veteran stands Service Songs Medley during the Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Vietnam veteran 67-68, James Aguilar, 73, raises his Purple Heart hat as the Marine Corp hymn is played during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Korean War veteran and Redlands resident Pete Zavala leads the three-volley rifle salute during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Vietnam veteran 67-68, James Aguilar, 73, holds his Purple Heart hat over his heart as the Marine Corp hymn is played during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24,

Redlands Police Department Honor Guard and Public Safety Academy Honor Guard present the colors during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Hosea Taylor, Chief Master Sgt. Ret USAF salutes during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Camp Carleton Cornet Band performs during Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts at Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Women cheer after a song played by the Camp Carleton Cornet Band during the Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts at Redlands Bowl in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

A USAF veteran stands Service Songs Medley during the Festival Concert Salute to the Troops as part of the Redlands Festival of Arts in Redlands on Friday, May 24, 2019.

2nd and 3rd place not awarded

Sport Action

1st Place

Keith Birmingham / Pasadena Star News

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2nd Place

Michael Coons / The Acorn Newspapers

3rd Place

Keith Birmingham / Pasadena Star News

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Sport Feature

1st Place

Keith Birmingham / Pasadena Star News

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2nd Place

Libby Cline Birmingham / Freelance

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3rd Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

Spot News

1st Place

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post

2nd and 3rd place not awarded

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise - 635

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - 475

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post - 350

Ringo Chiu / Los Angeles Business Journal / Freelance - 305

Keith Birmingham / Pasadena Star News - 210

Mindy Schauer / Orange County Register - 125

Michael Coons / The Acorns Newspapers - 85

Joe Fanaselle / Freelance - 60

Ed Crisostomo / Freelance - 60

Jennifer Cappuccio Maher / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - 45

Watchara Phomicinda / The Press-Enterprise - 30

Ronen Tivony / Freelance - 30

Dan Watson / Santa Clarita Valley Signal - 30

Libby Cline Birmingham / Freelance - 30

Cindy Yamanaka / The Press Enterprise - 10

Jeff Gritchen / Orange County Register - 05

Judged by Don Bartletti

April 2019 Winners

December 26, 2019Khai Le

Entertainment

1st Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

2nd Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

3rd Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Feature

1st Place

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post

2nd Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

3rd Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

General News

1st Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

HM

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

2nd Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

3rd Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Portrait

1st Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

2nd Place

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post

3rd Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

Photo Essay

1st Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Christy Brescia, from Poway, and Vicki Coffee, from Lemon Grove, pose for a picture at their campsite in the RV Resort at the Stagecoach country music festival in Indio Thursday, April 25, 2019. Thousands of campers began to arrive Thursday in their

Tyler Vulcano, from Irvine, is twirled in the air by friend Brett Howard, from Lakewood, during the final day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Sunday night April 28, 2019.

Country music fans cheer as Joe Diffie performs on the Palomino Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Friday, April 26, 2019.

Country music fan Stefanie Sonico, from Cathedral City, gets sprayed with some cool water from Adrian Andres as she enter the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturday, April 27, 2019. Temperatures were expected to

Sam Hunt performs as he headlines the Mane Stage during the second day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Festival goers take part in "Country Strong," a song and dance honoring the country fan community and celebrating those who dance on despite tragedy, took place in the Honky Tonk Dance Hall at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo

Country music fan Stefanie Sonico, from Cathedral City, gets sprayed with some cool water from Adrian Andres as she enter the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturday, April 27, 2019. Temperatures were expected to

Old Dominion's Brad Tursi (left) and Matthew Ramsey (right) perform on the Mane Stage during the final night of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Sunday night April 28, 2019.

Festival goers take part in "Country Strong," a song and dance honoring the country fan community and celebrating those who dance on despite tragedy, took place in the Honky Tonk Dance Hall at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo

Sam Hunt fans watch as he performs on the Mane Stage during the second day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Country music fans Haley Myerly, 17, and her sister Tyler, 23, both from Corona, wave their lighted cell phones as Cam performs on the Mane Stage during the second day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturda

Bret Michaels acknowledges an enthusiastic crowd as veterans and service members watch from on the Palomino Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Friday, April 26, 2019.

Christy Brescia, from Poway, and Vicki Coffee, from Lemon Grove, pose for a picture at their campsite in the RV Resort at the Stagecoach country music festival in Indio Thursday, April 25, 2019. Thousands of campers began to arrive Thursday in their

Tyler Vulcano, from Irvine, is twirled in the air by friend Brett Howard, from Lakewood, during the final day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Sunday night April 28, 2019.

Country music fans cheer as Joe Diffie performs on the Palomino Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Friday, April 26, 2019.

Country music fan Stefanie Sonico, from Cathedral City, gets sprayed with some cool water from Adrian Andres as she enter the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturday, April 27, 2019. Temperatures were expected to

Sam Hunt performs as he headlines the Mane Stage during the second day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Festival goers take part in "Country Strong," a song and dance honoring the country fan community and celebrating those who dance on despite tragedy, took place in the Honky Tonk Dance Hall at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo

Country music fan Stefanie Sonico, from Cathedral City, gets sprayed with some cool water from Adrian Andres as she enter the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturday, April 27, 2019. Temperatures were expected to

Old Dominion's Brad Tursi (left) and Matthew Ramsey (right) perform on the Mane Stage during the final night of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Sunday night April 28, 2019.

Festival goers take part in "Country Strong," a song and dance honoring the country fan community and celebrating those who dance on despite tragedy, took place in the Honky Tonk Dance Hall at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo

Sam Hunt fans watch as he performs on the Mane Stage during the second day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Country music fans Haley Myerly, 17, and her sister Tyler, 23, both from Corona, wave their lighted cell phones as Cam performs on the Mane Stage during the second day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Saturda

Bret Michaels acknowledges an enthusiastic crowd as veterans and service members watch from on the Palomino Stage on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio Friday, April 26, 2019.

2nd Place

Michael Coons / The Acorn Newspapers

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV lays out clipboards for coaches before the Musketeers game with Oak Park on April 5, 2019. As manager, Yaspelkis is responsible for getting the field prepared, setting up the dugout and

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV sprays down the dirt infield before their game with Oak Park on April 5, 2019.

Moorparks Daniel Reyes, left, and Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV joke around before their game on April 5, 2019.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV helps warm up Robbie Ayers before their game with Oak Park on April 5, 2019.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV, left, and Connor Scofield laugh before their game with Oak Park on April 5, 2019.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV, third from left, stands with his teammates during the playing of the national anthem on April 5, 2019.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV customized baseball mitt.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV, right, high-fives each teammate running off the field following each inning on April 5, 2019.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV, center, hands out new defensive cards to players at the end of the inning on April 5, 2019.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV lays out clipboards for coaches before the Musketeers game with Oak Park on April 5, 2019. As manager, Yaspelkis is responsible for getting the field prepared, setting up the dugout and

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV sprays down the dirt infield before their game with Oak Park on April 5, 2019.

Moorparks Daniel Reyes, left, and Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV joke around before their game on April 5, 2019.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV, left, and Connor Scofield laugh before their game with Oak Park on April 5, 2019.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV, third from left, stands with his teammates during the playing of the national anthem on April 5, 2019.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV customized baseball mitt.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV, right, high-fives each teammate running off the field following each inning on April 5, 2019.

Moorpark High baseball's student manager Benedict Yaspelkis IV, center, hands out new defensive cards to players at the end of the inning on April 5, 2019.

3rd Place

Keith Birmingham / Pasadena Star News

Chris Johnson speaks to the crowd with the bull horn prior to a during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

The National Anthem pair to a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game between Crestline and the Riverside Smudge Pots at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game between Crestline and the Riverside Smudge Pots at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game between Crestline and the Riverside Smudge Pots at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Carlos ÒPopeyeÓ Moreno reaches for a ground ball against Crestline during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game between Crestline and the Riverside Smudge Pots at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Ruben Avila of the Riverside Smudge Pots against Crestline during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Fans pose for pictures during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game between the Crestline Highlanders and the Riverside Smudge Pots at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won

Crestline tags Carlos ÒPopeyeÓ Moreno, left, out at the plate during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Crestline and Riverside Smudge Pots salute the crowd as Crestline Highlanders defeated the Riverside Smudge Pots 7-5 during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Rivers

Chris Johnson speaks to the crowd with the bull horn prior to a during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

The National Anthem pair to a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game between Crestline and the Riverside Smudge Pots at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game between Crestline and the Riverside Smudge Pots at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game between Crestline and the Riverside Smudge Pots at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Carlos ÒPopeyeÓ Moreno reaches for a ground ball against Crestline during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game between Crestline and the Riverside Smudge Pots at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Ruben Avila of the Riverside Smudge Pots against Crestline during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Fans pose for pictures during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game between the Crestline Highlanders and the Riverside Smudge Pots at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won

Crestline tags Carlos ÒPopeyeÓ Moreno, left, out at the plate during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Riverside, California. Crestline won 7-5.

Crestline and Riverside Smudge Pots salute the crowd as Crestline Highlanders defeated the Riverside Smudge Pots 7-5 during a Southern California Vintage Base Ball League game at the Riverside School of the Deaf on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Rivers

Sport Action

1st Place

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post

2nd Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

3rd Place

Keith Birmingham / Pasadena Star News

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Sport Feature

1st Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

HM

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

2nd Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

HM

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

3rd Place

Libby Cline Birmingham / Freelance

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Spot News

1st Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

2nd Place

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post

3rd Place

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise - 495

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - 475

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post - 280

Ringo Chiu / Los Angeles Business Journal / Freelance - 235

Mindy Schauer / Orange County Register - 125

Keith Birmingham / Pasadena Star News - 120

Michael Coons / The Acorns Newspapers - 65

Joe Fanaselle / Freelance - 60

Ed Crisostomo / Freelance - 50

Jennifer Cappuccio Maher / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - 45

Watchara Phomicinda / The Press-Enterprise - 30

Ronen Tivony / Freelance - 30

Dan Watson / Santa Clarita Valley Signal - 30

Libby Cline Birmingham / Freelance - 10

Cindy Yamanaka / The Press Enterprise - 10

Jeff Gritchen / Orange County Register - 05

March 2019 Winners

November 14, 2019Khai Le

Entertainment

1st Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

2nd Place

Mindy Schauer / Orange County Register

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3rd Place

Mindy Schauer / Orange County Register

Feature

1st Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

2nd Place

Ed Crisostomo / Freelance

3rd Place

Mindy Schauer / Orange County Register

General News

1st Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

2nd Place

Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise

3rd Place

Ringo Chiu / Los Angeles Business Journal / Freelance

Portrait

1st Place

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post

2nd Place

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post

3rd Place

Ringo Chiu / Los Angeles Business Journal / Freelance

Photo Essay

1st Place

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post

Mariah Holmes, 27 of Riverside, studies as two heavyweight sumo wrestlers taken it to the mat in Carson Sunday, Feb.24, 2019. "Right now its big heavyweight men that's what sumo is to everybody of anybody that thinks of sumo and I hope the future is

Mariah Holmes, 27 of Riverside, studies as two heavyweight sumo wrestlers taken it to the mat in Carson Sunday, Feb.24, 2019. "Right now its big heavyweight men that's what sumo is to everybody of anybody that thinks of sumo and I hope the future is

Mariah Holmes helps fellow sumo wrestler Jee Kim with her mawashi before practice in Carson Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. “I have been an athlete for a very long time and I know that to keep a group going you have to be supportive and I know for me to get

Mariah Holme wrestles against two-time World Sumo Champion Yamamotoyama (“Yama”), of Japan, in Carson Jan. 14, 2019. Yama helps train Holmes in her sumo skills as she advances as one of the top female sumo wrestlers in the country. “I always look fo

Mariah Holmes charges toward Takeshi Amitani, of Japan, who coaches and trains with Holmes in Carson. “The hardest part of training has been the mental part. When you go from doing so much to so little, it’s a real battle to keep going,” Homes said

Mariah Holmes charges toward Takeshi Amitani, of Japan, who coaches and trains with Holmes in Carson. ÒThe hardest part of training has been the mental part. When you go from doing so much to so little, itÕs a real battle to keep going,Ó Homes said

Mariah Holmes collides with Takeshi Amitani of Japan as the two prepare for the U.S. Sumo Open in Carson Sunday, March 3, 2019. “Sumo is not just a physical sport—it’s really a lot of mental,” Holmes said.

Mariah Holmes collides with Takeshi Amitani of Japan as the two prepare for the U.S. Sumo Open in Carson Sunday, March 3, 2019. ÒSumo is not just a physical sportÑitÕs really a lot of mental,Ó Holmes said.

Mariah Holmes sits on a mat as she watches her fellow sumo wrestlers practice in Carson Jan. 27, 2019. “As a woman, you walk in unsure, in a man’s world,” Holmes said.

Mariah Holmes observes Jee Kim and Nicole Casares as they wrestle in Carson Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. “About 50 to 60 percent of this group are women and we are all close-knit. We are all friends—we come here, we talk, we gab, we know what we are doing

Mariah Holmes observes Jee Kim and Nicole Casares as they wrestle in Carson Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. ÒAbout 50 to 60 percent of this group are women and we are all close-knit. We are all friendsÑwe come here, we talk, we gab, we know what we are doing

Mariah Holmes watches a take-down In Carson Jan. 27, 2019. “I happened to meet a guy in rugby who did this and invited me out. I think of anybody who does sumo, it’s like rugby—you instantly fall in love with the sport and you just want everybody to

Mariah Holmes, left, and Donna Engelberg, right, practice their sumo wrestling stance in Carson Jan. 27, 2019. Holmes said that Engelberg is her best sumo friend: “I’m so grateful to have her because she is in the same mind frame as me as a competit

Mariah Holmes, left, and Donna Engelberg, right, practice their sumo wrestling stance in Carson Jan. 27, 2019. Holmes said that Engelberg is her best sumo friend: ÒIÕm so grateful to have her because she is in the same mind frame as me as a competit

Mariah Holmes sits with fellow sumo wrestlers Jee Kim, left, and Vanessa Flanders, right, on the edge of the mat during a recent practice in Carson. The sumo practice is about half women and half men. “I came into this sport with very (few) women: f

Mariah Holmes sits with fellow sumo wrestlers Jee Kim, left, and Vanessa Flanders, right, on the edge of the mat during a recent practice in Carson. The sumo practice is about half women and half men. “I came into this sport with very (few) women: f

Mariah Holmes, 27 of Riverside, studies as two heavyweight sumo wrestlers taken it to the mat in Carson Sunday, Feb.24, 2019. "Right now its big heavyweight men that's what sumo is to everybody of anybody that thinks of sumo and I hope the future is

Mariah Holmes, 27 of Riverside, studies as two heavyweight sumo wrestlers taken it to the mat in Carson Sunday, Feb.24, 2019. "Right now its big heavyweight men that's what sumo is to everybody of anybody that thinks of sumo and I hope the future is

Mariah Holmes helps fellow sumo wrestler Jee Kim with her mawashi before practice in Carson Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. “I have been an athlete for a very long time and I know that to keep a group going you have to be supportive and I know for me to get

Mariah Holme wrestles against two-time World Sumo Champion Yamamotoyama (“Yama”), of Japan, in Carson Jan. 14, 2019. Yama helps train Holmes in her sumo skills as she advances as one of the top female sumo wrestlers in the country. “I always look fo

Mariah Holmes charges toward Takeshi Amitani, of Japan, who coaches and trains with Holmes in Carson. “The hardest part of training has been the mental part. When you go from doing so much to so little, it’s a real battle to keep going,” Homes said

Mariah Holmes charges toward Takeshi Amitani, of Japan, who coaches and trains with Holmes in Carson. ÒThe hardest part of training has been the mental part. When you go from doing so much to so little, itÕs a real battle to keep going,Ó Homes said

Mariah Holmes collides with Takeshi Amitani of Japan as the two prepare for the U.S. Sumo Open in Carson Sunday, March 3, 2019. “Sumo is not just a physical sport—it’s really a lot of mental,” Holmes said.

Mariah Holmes collides with Takeshi Amitani of Japan as the two prepare for the U.S. Sumo Open in Carson Sunday, March 3, 2019. ÒSumo is not just a physical sportÑitÕs really a lot of mental,Ó Holmes said.

Mariah Holmes sits on a mat as she watches her fellow sumo wrestlers practice in Carson Jan. 27, 2019. “As a woman, you walk in unsure, in a man’s world,” Holmes said.

Mariah Holmes observes Jee Kim and Nicole Casares as they wrestle in Carson Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. “About 50 to 60 percent of this group are women and we are all close-knit. We are all friends—we come here, we talk, we gab, we know what we are doing

Mariah Holmes observes Jee Kim and Nicole Casares as they wrestle in Carson Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. ÒAbout 50 to 60 percent of this group are women and we are all close-knit. We are all friendsÑwe come here, we talk, we gab, we know what we are doing

Mariah Holmes watches a take-down In Carson Jan. 27, 2019. “I happened to meet a guy in rugby who did this and invited me out. I think of anybody who does sumo, it’s like rugby—you instantly fall in love with the sport and you just want everybody to

Mariah Holmes, left, and Donna Engelberg, right, practice their sumo wrestling stance in Carson Jan. 27, 2019. Holmes said that Engelberg is her best sumo friend: “I’m so grateful to have her because she is in the same mind frame as me as a competit

Mariah Holmes, left, and Donna Engelberg, right, practice their sumo wrestling stance in Carson Jan. 27, 2019. Holmes said that Engelberg is her best sumo friend: ÒIÕm so grateful to have her because she is in the same mind frame as me as a competit

Mariah Holmes sits with fellow sumo wrestlers Jee Kim, left, and Vanessa Flanders, right, on the edge of the mat during a recent practice in Carson. The sumo practice is about half women and half men. “I came into this sport with very (few) women: f

Mariah Holmes sits with fellow sumo wrestlers Jee Kim, left, and Vanessa Flanders, right, on the edge of the mat during a recent practice in Carson. The sumo practice is about half women and half men. “I came into this sport with very (few) women: f

HM

Mindy Schauer / Orange County Register

Fernando Escobar is overcome with emotion after finishing his first half marathon in Tustin on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Nine months ago Escobar was living under a bridge in Redlands, addicted to methamphetamine and alcohol. "I feel like I defeated a m

Tustin Hangar Half Marathon runners get ready for their 13-mile pavement pounding through Tustin on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Juno peeks over a fence to witness the action during the Tustin Hangar Half Marathon and 5k on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Women dress as old-fashioned flight attendants of the defunct Pan Am airlines, during the Tustin Hangar Half Marathon on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

A runner stops to take a picture inside the Tustin Blimp Hangar on Sunday, March 3, 2019. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Half marathon and 5k runners breeze through the historic Tustin Blimp Hangar on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

About 3,000 early-morning runners take part in the Tustin Hangar Half Marathon and 5k on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Participants got a rare opportunity of running through the historic Hangar that was built in 1942 after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Fernando Escobar is overcome with emotion after finishing his first half marathon in Tustin on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Nine months ago Escobar was living under a bridge in Redlands, addicted to methamphetamine and alcohol. "I feel like I defeated a m

Angelina Cabrera gets a kiss from her boyfriend Joseph Leckliter after finishing the Tustin Hangar Half Marathon onSunday, March 3, 2019. Both, formally homeless, met at mile 11 of a previous run.

After finishing his first Tustin Hangar Half Marathon, Fernando Escobar gets a much-needed massage on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Nine months ago Escobar was living under a bridge in Redlands, addicted to methamphetamine and alcohol. "I feel like I defea

Fernando Escobar is overcome with emotion after finishing his first half marathon in Tustin on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Nine months ago Escobar was living under a bridge in Redlands, addicted to methamphetamine and alcohol. "I feel like I defeated a m

Tustin Hangar Half Marathon runners get ready for their 13-mile pavement pounding through Tustin on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Juno peeks over a fence to witness the action during the Tustin Hangar Half Marathon and 5k on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Women dress as old-fashioned flight attendants of the defunct Pan Am airlines, during the Tustin Hangar Half Marathon on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

A runner stops to take a picture inside the Tustin Blimp Hangar on Sunday, March 3, 2019. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Half marathon and 5k runners breeze through the historic Tustin Blimp Hangar on Sunday, March 3, 2019.

About 3,000 early-morning runners take part in the Tustin Hangar Half Marathon and 5k on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Participants got a rare opportunity of running through the historic Hangar that was built in 1942 after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Angelina Cabrera gets a kiss from her boyfriend Joseph Leckliter after finishing the Tustin Hangar Half Marathon onSunday, March 3, 2019. Both, formally homeless, met at mile 11 of a previous run.

After finishing his first Tustin Hangar Half Marathon, Fernando Escobar gets a much-needed massage on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Nine months ago Escobar was living under a bridge in Redlands, addicted to methamphetamine and alcohol. "I feel like I defea

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ILLUSIONSKylah Jaeger, 10, from left to right, Daphne Mohammed, 9, Keira Mohammed, 13, Landon Jaeger, 8, and Tylen Jaeger, 13, have some fun while Sian Jaeger takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions

ILLUSIONSKeira Mohammed, 13, has some fun while her aunt Sian Jaeger takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

ILLUSIONSConnie Ortiz, left, of Littlerock, and Hope Pandolfi, of Palmdale, have some fun at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

ILLUSIONSNidya Anaya, of Palmdale, has some fun while her daughter Samantha, 14, takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

ILLUSIONSCriss Anaya, 11, left, of Palmdale, and his sister Samantha, 14, have some fun while their mother Nidya Anaya takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 201

ILLUSIONSWilson Dayrit, left, of San Bernardino, and his sister Rayzza have some fun while their brother Kristoffer takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

ILLUSIONSYaseen Ali, 5, of Orange County, has some fun while his mother Mehjabeen Ali takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

ILLUSIONSSkye Heard, 15, left, of La Puente, and her sister Rena Heard, 18, have some fun while their mother Lisa Rogers takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2

ILLUSIONSKylah Jaeger, 10, from left to right, Daphne Mohammed, 9, Keira Mohammed, 13, Landon Jaeger, 8, and Tylen Jaeger, 13, have some fun while Sian Jaeger takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions

ILLUSIONSKeira Mohammed, 13, has some fun while her aunt Sian Jaeger takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

ILLUSIONSConnie Ortiz, left, of Littlerock, and Hope Pandolfi, of Palmdale, have some fun at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

ILLUSIONSCriss Anaya, 11, left, of Palmdale, and his sister Samantha, 14, have some fun while their mother Nidya Anaya takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 201

ILLUSIONSWilson Dayrit, left, of San Bernardino, and his sister Rayzza have some fun while their brother Kristoffer takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

ILLUSIONSYaseen Ali, 5, of Orange County, has some fun while his mother Mehjabeen Ali takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

ILLUSIONSSkye Heard, 15, left, of La Puente, and her sister Rena Heard, 18, have some fun while their mother Lisa Rogers takes photographs at an entirely new exhibition of 3D illusions at the Museum Of Illusions in Hollywood on Thursday, March 28, 2

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Mindy Schauer / Orange County Register

Marines Nicole Tretto and Jason Pacheco rally with teammates against Georgia during the Marine Corps Trials gold medal game at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

Marines Carnell Martin (10) and Steve McKay (7) keep control of the ball against Georgia players in the Marine Corps Trials gold medal game at Camp Pendleton onWednesday, March 6, 2019.

A player on the Defense Forces of Georgia hits the ground in the game against the Marines during the Marine Corps Trials gold medal game at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

The Marines take on the Defense Forces of Georgia during the Marine Corps Trials gold medal game at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. 165 wounded and sick Marine veterans and international athletes competed in the 8-day event.

Players with the Defense Forces of Georgia celebrate their 27-19 gold medal victory against the Marines during the Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

Marine Issac Blunt, a double amputee who is missing his left eye and four fingers from stepping on a improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, holds the colors while celebrating his team's bronze win. He was at the Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pend

Trisha Knickerbocker's therapy dog, Cuse, happily greets Knickerbocker after her team wins the bronze medal during the Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

The Marines take on the Defense Forces of Georgia during the Marine Corps Trials gold medal game at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. 165 wounded and sick Marine veterans and international athletes competed in the 8-day event.

Marines Nicole Tretto and Jason Pacheco rally with teammates against Georgia during the Marine Corps Trials gold medal game at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

Marines Carnell Martin (10) and Steve McKay (7) keep control of the ball against Georgia players in the Marine Corps Trials gold medal game at Camp Pendleton onWednesday, March 6, 2019.

A player on the Defense Forces of Georgia hits the ground in the game against the Marines during the Marine Corps Trials gold medal game at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

The Marines take on the Defense Forces of Georgia during the Marine Corps Trials gold medal game at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. 165 wounded and sick Marine veterans and international athletes competed in the 8-day event.

Players with the Defense Forces of Georgia celebrate their 27-19 gold medal victory against the Marines during the Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

Marine Issac Blunt, a double amputee who is missing his left eye and four fingers from stepping on a improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, holds the colors while celebrating his team's bronze win. He was at the Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pend

Trisha Knickerbocker's therapy dog, Cuse, happily greets Knickerbocker after her team wins the bronze medal during the Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

The Marines take on the Defense Forces of Georgia during the Marine Corps Trials gold medal game at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. 165 wounded and sick Marine veterans and international athletes competed in the 8-day event.

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Terry Pierson / The Press Enterprise - 370

Will Lester / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - 245

Ringo Chiu / Los Angeles Business Journal / Freelance - 235

Thomas R Cordova / Long Beach Post - 180

Keith Birmingham / Pasadena Star News - 100

Mindy Schauer / Orange County Register - 125

Joe Fanaselle / Freelance - 60

Ed Crisostomo / Freelance - 50

Michael Coons / The Acorns Newspapers - 45

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Dan Watson / Santa Clarita Valley Signal - 30

Cindy Yamanaka / The Press Enterprise - 10

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