When the Palisades fire raged and winds whipped ash and debris into the Pacific Ocean, scientists with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration — already out in boats doing water-quality surveys — quickly gathered tainted saltwater samples, knowing the data would be vital to understand the impacts the wildfires would have on the ocean. When word…
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No MLS team has ever overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit in CONCACAF competition. This is less a statement about the quality of MLS clubs than the stacked deck teams around the world face after lopsided defeats in the opening game of a two-leg series. By snatching a sizable lead against the Columbus Crew last week…
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By CHRIS MEGERIAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk pushed debunked theories about Social Security on Monday while describing federal benefit programs as rife with fraud, suggesting they will be a primary target in his crusade to reduce government spending. Related Articles National Politics | Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump’s labor secretary National Politics |…
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THE GAME: The Dodgers guaranteed themselves a winning record in Cactus League play with a 6-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. PITCHING REPORT: Yoshinobu Yamamoto became the first Dodgers starter this spring to pitch into the fifth inning, recording seven strikeouts in five innings while allowing one…
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“The Antidote,” Karen Russell’s first novel in 14 years, is framed by two real-life events in Nebraska back in 1935 – a devastating dust storm and a Biblical-level flood that was accompanied by a tornado. But on the pages in between, the story focuses on the town locals. These include some you might expect, a…
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THE GAME: The Angels used two of their three candidates for the No. 5 starter spot and busted the game open with eight runs in the seventh on their way to a 12-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies in a Cactus League game on Monday in Tempe, Arizona. PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Chase Silseth gave up…
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By CATHY BUSSEWITZ The Senate voted Monday to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labor secretary, a Cabinet position that puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections at a time when the White House is trying to eliminate thousands of government employees. Related Articles National Politics | Musk eyes Social Security…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now A preview of Tuesday’s CIF Southern California Regional Division I girls basketball championship game: DIVISION I FINAL Windward (21-10) at Sage Hill (22-11), 7 p.m. Outlook: The No. 2 seeded Lightning carry a 2-0 record against No. 4 Windward this season as they…
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Los Angeles County is included in a flood watch issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 12:33 p.m. The watch is valid from Wednesday 6 p.m. until Thursday, Mar. 13 at 6 p.m. The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA said, “Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible.” “Potential for heavy…
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5 Freeway through Grapevine, Piute Walker Basin, Tehachapi and Frazier Mountain Communities are the focus of a winter weather advisory issued at 12:32 p.m. on Monday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is valid from Wednesday 5 p.m. until Friday, Mar. 14 at 5 a.m. The NWS Hanford CA says to expect, “Total snow…
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