To listen to Gavin Newsom tell it, California is “not only dominating but paving the way for the future of jobs and the American economy.” If only it were true. He continues to brush off bad press – and even worse data – that tells a much different story about the state of California. But…
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Special days are set aside for various reasons: Some are dedicated to honor, others to remember and others to raise public awareness. National Caregivers Day checks all the boxes. This special day is celebrated on the third Friday in February. This year it fell on February 21. It is a day to honor the individuals…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, February 23, 2024. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter…
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Police and other local law enforcement agencies could for the first time tap into federal grant money to buy and operate unmanned drones under legislation recently introduced in Congress by a Southern California lawmaker. The plan aims to expand local law enforcement’s use of remotely operated aircraft, often equipped with cameras and other technology, to…
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In a prankish response to President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States buy Greenland, now an autonomous region aligned with Denmark, more than 200,000 Danish residents have signed a petition for Denmark to purchase California. Meanwhile, a congressman introduced a bill to authorize the president to enter negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename…
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The Dog Haus burger and hot dog chain is banking on some big appetites as it once again has partnered with social media food personality and podcast host Josh Elkin for a decadent new burger dubbed the Big Hac. Available through March 31, the double-layer burger is stacked with six ounces of Angus beef that’s…
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Just over a decade ago, parents and students trapped in failing schools had a way out, known as the Parent Empowerment Law. Unfortunately, the law was murdered in the dark and has been almost entirely forgotten. Under this bipartisan law, authored by then-Sen. Gloria Romero, parents meeting certain requirements could pull the “trigger,” which could…
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Kate Duarte had 18 points and 12 rebounds and Isabella Holmes added 13 points to lead Rosary’s girls basketball team past visiting Oak Hills 53-47 in the CIF-SS Division 2A semifinals on Saturday. The Royals (18-11) advanced to their first section final since 2017. Second-seeded Rosary will play Rolling Hills Prep (21-8) in the finals…
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CIF-SS BOYS SOCCER PLAYOFFS OPEN DIVISION JSerra 3, Santa Monica 2 (2OT) (JSerra wins series on aggregate score, 3-2) Loyola 1, Hart 0 (Loyola wins series on aggregate score, 2-0) Championship game TBA: Feb. 28 or March 1, site JSerra vs. Loyola DIVISION 2 Semifinals, Saturday Harvard-Westlake 2, Edison 1 (OT) Jurupa Hills 1, Valley…
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CIF-SS GIRLS SOCCER PLAYOFFS OPEN DIVISION Saturday, semifinals (2-game series) Corona Santiago 4, Harvard-Westlake 0 (Santiago wins on aggregate score, 5-0) Santa Margarita 3, Oaks Christian 2 (Santa Margarita wins on aggregate score, 6-2) Championship game TBA: Feb. 28 or March 1, site Santa Margarita vs. Corona Santiago DIVISION 1 Semifinals, Saturday Troy 0, Westlake…
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