By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred canceled 93 more games Wednesday, appearing to close the remaining chance to play a full 162-game schedule and threatening locked out players with loss of salary and service time. After the sides narrowed many economic differences and became bogged down over management’s…
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A first-of-its-kind Quinjet E-ticket attraction announced with much fanfare for the second phase of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure has been put on hold due to pandemic-related financial constraints, according to Disney officials. Disney CEO Bob Chapek said during an annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, March 9 that the Quinjet E-ticket attraction planned for…
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As the state releases a seventh round of grants to help with climate resiliency, San Clemente is set to get more than half a million dollars to study were its sand erosion is the worst and how it can be addressed. The California Coastal Commission on Wednesday, March 9, approved $570,000 for the seaside town,…
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By Dianne Gallagher | CNN North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn is facing a charge of driving with a revoked license for the second time since 2017. The Class 3 misdemeanor charge, which could carry a maximum penalty of up to 20 days in jail, is one of three pending traffic citations against the Republican congressman…
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DALLAS — Reggie Bullock was labeled the “unsung hero” of the Knicks’ surge to the fourth seed last season, and, according to a source, Tom Thibodeau was keen on bringing him back. But as free agency unfolded, team president Leon Rose devoted cap space to two other wings — Evan Fournier and Alec Burks —…
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Bob Chapek, Disney’s CEO, was criticized Monday for speaking out about — but not directly condemning — Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill, with some feeling that Disney’s statement fell short. On Wednesday, Chapek agreed with the criticism. “I understand our original approach, no matter how well intended, didn’t quite get the job done,” he…
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With designs on extending their win streak to four games after wedging a shutout between two comeback victories, the Kings returned home to face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Most recently, they blanked Buffalo on Sunday and then rallied to topple Boston, sweeping the season series from the Sabres and salvaging a split with…
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The sign changers have been busy at local gas stations. Prices on Wednesday jumped again, rising 13.3 cents in Los Angeles County to $5.65. The Orange County average price rose 13 cents to $5.644, its 30th record in 35 days Similar increases were seen in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. In Riverside, gas prices leaped…
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A suspect in the fatal shooting of a father of two in Anaheim in December remained at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, police said Wednesday, March 9. Authorities identified Franky Mejia Echeverria, 20, of Anaheim as one of two men who had been sought in connection with the killing of David Gutierrez…
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The Los Amigos baseball team is 11-0. The Lobos are not playing against teams that would be found high in the Orange County top 25, or against teams in the lower regions of the county rankings. “We’re a Division 7 team,” said Los Amigos coach Aaron Pines, “so we’re playing Division 7 teams.” Pines and…
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