By Tim Henderson, Stateline.org The millions of immigrants who have crossed the border with Mexico since 2020 could change the balance of political power in Congress — but in a way likely to boost Republican states that emphasize border security, at the expense of more welcoming Democratic states. That’s because many of the new immigrants…
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In looking over my past columns, I realize there is one particular topic that I address every year. It’s the celebration of National Caregivers Day, which occurs on the third Friday in February each year. It is dedicated to raising awareness of the important role of family caregivers, bringing caregiving to the attention of the…
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MILAN — For much of Sunday’s gold medal final every time the chant of “U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!” started it was quickly drowned out by “CAN-A-DA! CAN-A-DA! CAN-A-DA!” from largely Canadian crowd. Jack Hughes would give the Americans the last word. Hughes’ overtime goal gave Team USA a 2-1 victory and its first Olympic gold medal…
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2025 was a tough year for many people. Personally, I lost my father and two beloved dogs in the final quarter of 2025, capping off a truly awful year. My long-term significant other (we like the term “spouse-adjacent”) and I have adopted the motto “Reset, Rejuvenate and Redirect” for 2026. I don’t think we’re alone.…
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LONG BEACH — The Cal State Northridge men’s basketball team survived a wild comeback bid from Long Beach State for a 78-76 road win to move into a three-way tie atop the Big West Conference standings. Josiah Davis had 21 points and nine assists to pace CSUN (18-10 overall, 11-5 Big West), which won its…
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CIF-SS GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS SATURDAY’S GAMES OPEN DIVISION Quarterfinals Ontario Christian 114, Fairmont Prep 50 Sage Hill 59, Oak Park 56 Etiwanda 87, Rancho Christian 36 Sierra Canyon 79, Mater Dei 38 State play-in games JSerra 50, Redondo Union 43 Corona Centennial 66, Lakewood St. Joseph 55 SEMIFINALS (ALL OTHER DIVISIONS) DIVISION 1 Valencia 59,…
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BAKERSFIELD — Josh Ward scored 21 points and KJ Garris had 19 as the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team defeated Cal State Bakersfield, 88-80, on Saturday night, as the Titans won for the fifth time in six games to stay in the thick of a tightly packed Big West Conference race. Ward shot 7…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Freshman Cassie Jacoby scored on a header with about 18 minutes left in the second half to lift Newport Harbor’s girls soccer team past top-seeded Westlake 1-0 in the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinals Saturday night at Newport Harbor High. Jacoby scored off an…
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CIF-SS SOCCER PLAYOFFS SATURDAY’S BOYS SEMIFINALS OPEN DIVISION Orange Lutheran 3, Valencia 1 (Orange Lutheran advances on aggregate 4-1) Mater Dei 2, JSerra 0 (Mater Dei advances on aggregate 6-3) DIVISION 1 Santa Monica 2, Canyon 0 Fontana 2, Sultana 1 DIVISION 2 Newport Harbor 2, Downey 1 Bishop Amat 4, Citrus Hill 0 DIVISION…
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA — All teams are different, but Santa Margarita girls soccer coach Craig Bull admits that this year’s Eagles squad is unlike any other he has coached – and by a large margin. The Eagles are dominated by underclassmen, with seven sophomores and two freshmen in the starting lineup. There was only one…
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