By Matt O’Brien | Associated Press In better times, Ukrainian drone enthusiasts flew their gadgets into the sky to photograph weddings, fertilize soybean fields or race other drones for fun. Now some are risking their lives by forming a volunteer drone force to help their country repel the Russian invasion. “Kyiv needs you and your…
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Poet Divya Victor was named the 2022 winner of the Kingsley Tufts Award on Wednesday for her book “Curb,” a collection that blends poetry, prose, memoir and history, according to a release from Claremont Graduate University, which hosts the award. The award, which is said to be the largest monetary prize in the world for…
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They came to the NFL scouting combine from Greece, from Cameroon, from Nigeria by way of Scotland, talented pass rushers who’d found football by accident in the United States and were now making it their purpose. If the 2022 draft is indeed a showcase of a “strong class” of edge defenders, as Ravens general manager…
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By Gabby Orr | CNN Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to condemn Republican “apologists” who have complimented Russian President Vladimir Putin amid his invasion of Ukraine, according to excerpts of a Friday speech to top GOP donors, obtained by CNN. “There is no room in this party for apologists for Putin. There is…
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CIF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS Saturday DIVISION I Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks (20-7) at Crean Lutheran (24-6), 6 p.m. Outlook: Notre Dame and Crean Lutheran went 0-3 in pool play in the CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs. Notre Dame, seeded third in the SoCal Division I regional, defeated San Marcos 75-50…
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By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters Millions of Californians could lose or transition into new health coverage as two federal programs that helped many keep or afford insurance are set to expire this year. Two to three million Californians could lose their Medi-Cal coverage, some as soon as this summer, after the federal government’s COVID-19…
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As he finished singing the praises of new Ravens defensive assistant Ryan Osborn, Michigan inside linebacker Joshua Ross caught himself. “The Ravens definitely got a good addition with Coach ‘Oz,’ for sure,” he said Friday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. Then he remembered something and corrected himself: “Analyst ‘Oz.’ ” Technically, Osborn was…
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Pasadena City College Honor Band color guard performs in the 133rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Saturday, January 1, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday…
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Boots in the Park has announced its second country music festival at SilverLakes Equestrian and Sports Park in Norco. Country superstar and “The Voice” judge Blake Shelton will headline the summer kickoff party on June 17 along with Chris Young, Justin Moore, Frank Ray and more to be announced in the coming months. The daylong…
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INDIANAPOLIS — The buzz surrounding the Jets is they will add a wide receiver, and the way the market at the position is shaping up, there will be an abundance of options. That’s a good thing, because it’s imperative that Gang Green provides weapons for Zach Wilson in the second year of his development. Amari…
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