Hello, dear readers. I am back after taking a brief sabbatical from my column, a first in 22 years. Several weeks ago, my column featured five areas that highlighted the subject of aging as reflected in digital and print media, podcasts, webinars, research reports and more. Here are five more areas that indicate the pervasiveness…
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As “free Palestine” protests spread across campuses – complete with 1960s-style sit-ins and takeovers of classrooms and quads – university officials throughout the country have struggled to handle the disruptive mess. Risk averse administrators have been loath to use a firm hand, even when protesters have intimidated Jewish students and created a hostile campus atmosphere. It’s not…
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SAN CLEMENTE — The last time the San Clemente boys volleyball team played in a CIF-SS championship match, none of the players on the current team had been born. San Clemente swept El Dorado 25-20, 25-17, 25-16 at home Saturday in the Division 3 semifinals to advance to its first championship game since 2003. The…
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Seven people were wounded in a Long Beach shooting, authorities said. The shooting occurred about 11:15 p.m. Saturday in the area of South Street and Paramount Boulevard, according to Long Beach Police Department spokeswoman Alexis Lauro. Four of the victims were in critical condition and three had non-life-threatening injuries, Lauro said. Some of the victims…
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When is an estate plan not a plan? When is an estate plan worse than no plan at all? I wish this was the opening to a fun riddle, but sadly, when estate plans (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives) are unclear or out of date, it’s never funny, and can often be…
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Max Muncy celebrates with Mookie Betts (50) after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani doubles during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Eddie Wilson and Kevin Modesti. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, May 5, 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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ANAHEIM – Ethan Saint had a team-high 25 kills for Santa Margarita on Saturday as the Eagles swept Servite in three sets, 27-25, 25-18, 25-22, in a CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinal at Servite High. Santa Margarita (24-4) will play Redondo (24-6) in the final on Saturday, May 11 The two teams have not…
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Jaime Munguia lands a left to Canelo Alvarez in a super middleweight title fight Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Canelo Alvarez hits Jaime Munguia in a super middleweight title fight Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Canelo Alvarez hits Jaime Munguia in a super middleweight title…
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Corona del Mar lost to Mira Costa in four sets, 25-12, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22, Saturday at Mira Costa High in a CIF Southern Section Division 1 pool-play match that decided which team would play in the final. Sterling Foley led Corona del Mar with 19 kills. Brady Gant added seven kills and Daniel Booker had…
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