My research into the socioeconomic factors that explain statewide differences in COVID death rates has shown that California’s broad-based use of mandates led to sharp losses in overall economic activity but had little to no impact in saving lives. The extent to which each state used mandates to control the spread of COVID can be…
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At a time when top combined federal and California state income tax rates approach nearly 50%, and many tax breaks are set to expire soon, understanding the basics of tax planning is crucial if you want to secure your financial future. Drawing from over three decades of experience, I have distilled the top five tips…
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<p>Tens of thousands were descending on Dodger Stadium this morning for the L.A. Marathon.</p><p>The annual spectacle — this is the 39th — includes more than 25,000 runners, who pound the pavement for a 26.2-mile trek from the stadium to Century City.</p><p>In between, L.A. goes by – from Little Tokyo to the Hollywood Sign, and from…
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LONG BEACH — A matchup between the top two men’s college volleyball teams in the country lived up to the billing Saturday night. With a crowd of 4,062 fans hanging on every point past the midway point of the fourth set, No. 2-ranked Long Beach State outlasted No. 1 Hawaii in a five-set thriller 25-20,…
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SEOUL, South Korea — The Kiwoom Heroes had a secret weapon. Right-hander Ariel Jurado started for the Korean team in Sunday’s exhibition game (Saturday night PT) against the Dodgers at their home stadium, Gocheok Sky Dome. The Heroes were overmatched, losing 14-3 and getting outhit 17-6. But Jurado faced Shohei Ohtani twice and struck him…
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — For American distance running star Grant Fisher and his coach Mike Scannell The Ten’s namesake event Saturday night was something of a checkpoint on the way to the Olympic Games in Paris later this summer. “We’re at the end of our first training block season so this was a report,” Scannell…
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THE GAME: Freddie Freeman had a home run and a double among his three hits and Jason Heyward drove in four runs as the Dodgers beat the Kiwoom Heroes, 14-3, in an exhibition game on Sunday afternoon (Saturday night PT) at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea. HITTING REPORT: Freeman was 3 for 5.…
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CARSON — Last week, the Galaxy showed resiliency in rallying from a two-goal deficit to earn a point in a draw with Nashville SC. Saturday, the Galaxy (1-0-3, six points) experienced another round of highs and lows, but again had to dig deep for what can probably be described as a frustrating 3-3 draw against…
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Los Angeles FC midfielder Mateusz Bogusz (19) makes a move past Minnesota United defender Miguel Tapias (4) and midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 16, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) Minnesota United defender Devin Padelford, left, and Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Olivera…
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Oregon head coach Dana Altman celebrates as he cuts down part of the net after Oregon defeated Colorado in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad (3) shoots over Colorado guard Luke O’Brien (0) during the…
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