Q. Hi Honk. In the northern part of Los Angeles County, the I-5 is being widened to add HOV lanes through the Santa Clarita Valley. What is the orange, temporary fencing marking off? I have noticed the mesh fencing on off-ramps and on-ramps and on the side of the freeway in the brush. My first…
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Erik Spoelstra said the following about how his Miami Heat should react to their looking outmatched and overcome in their staggering playoff loss: “Don’t listen to the noise,’ he said. “There’s no excuses, no blame, inside our room. This is what happens when you’re in great competition. They got the better of us. Now we…
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An adventurous young mountain lion that escaped the recent Coastal fire and has successfully crossed through cities and the 91 Freeway has lived a “charmed life” so far, but researchers tracking him worry his future holds many dangers giving him only a 50% to 60% survival rate. For the last few weeks, the approximately 20-month-old…
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Chicago Bears offensive assistants spoke to the media Tuesday for the first time this offseason after the second day of organized team activities at Halas Hall. Here are four things we heard as the new coaches continue to get to know their players. 1. Quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko has been impressed with the work Justin…
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Anthony Santander had a hunch. With so few left-handed pitchers to face in 2016, when Santander played in High-A in Cleveland’s organization, the few at-bats the switch hitter took from his natural right-handed side of the plate began to feel more unnatural. He swing timing was off, his movements felt clunky and he felt uncomfortable…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now A second significant rules violation this week in boys golf occurred Thursday but Edison addressed it properly and advanced to compete another day. The Chargers appeared to have won the CIF-SS qualifying tournament in Oxnard for the SCGA SoCal regional finals but one…
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Observations and other notes of interest from Thursday night’s 127-102 NBA playoff loss to the Boston Celtics: – Yes, the Celtics hit 3-pointers as if they were layups. – Yes, they excelled when getting out in transition. – Yes, the offensive numbers were overwhelming in the first half, with 70 (70!) points at intermission. –…
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The Cal State Fullerton softball team accomplished its mission of reclaiming the Big West Conference title. Now, the Titans take on a stiffer challenge. Fullerton is headed to the Tempe Regional of the NCAA tournament, which is being hosted by No. 8 national seed and reigning Pac-12 champion Arizona State. The Titans (36-20 overall, 20-7 Big…
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So what do the Boston Celtics look like when mostly whole? Like a whole lot of trouble for the Miami Heat. With Marcus Smart and Al Horford back in their mix after missing Tuesday night’s series-opening loss in these best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals, the Celtics during one first-half stretch outscored the Heat by 40 points…
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The Circus Vargas big top has taken up residence at the Laguna Hills Mall, with performances planned daily through May 23. The circus is featuring a new show for this tour. “This year’s storyline follows an international cast of characters, who board the Circus Vargas Express train to travel the country bringing their special circus…
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