PLACENTIA >> The Villa Park baseball team clinched a spot in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs with a 5-0 victory over El Dorado on Wednesday in a Crestview League game at El Dorado High School. The Spartans (19-2, 5-1), who are ranked No. 4 in Division 1 and No. 3 in Orange County,…
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Thomas Brown has been on the NFL coaching fast track, earning the title of Rams assistant head coach after one year in the league and receiving an interview for the Miami Dolphins’ head coaching job after two. But how far that track will take him, Brown isn’t sure. He was asked Wednesday if he’s optimistic…
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Orange County has launched a program to connect eligible people arrested for low-level crimes with mental health and substance abuse services before criminal charges are filed in an effort to curb reoffending, the District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. The FIRST (Focused Intervention Route to Services and Treatment) Point Diversion Program plans to target specific people…
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A 14-year-old student was arrested after several social media posts suggesting a school shooting would occur were posted online Tuesday, April 12, Irvine Police Department officials said in a news release Wednesday. The student attended Orchard Middle School where the posts said the attack would happen on Friday, April 15. The posts also included a…
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Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jiménez exited Wednesday’s 6-4 victory against the Seattle Mariners with left ankle soreness. After further evaluation, the Sox said X-rays were negative and he is day to day with a bruised ankle. Jiménez fouled a pitch off his ankle during a third-inning at-bat that ended in a strikeout. He…
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday after an advance on Wall Street that ended a three-day losing streak. Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai advanced while Seoul edged lower. Oil prices fell back and U.S. futures climbed. Investors appeared to brush aside fresh evidence that inflation remains widespread in the…
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All Gerrit Cole could do was literally tip his cap. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had his way with the Yankees ace Wednesday night, hitting two home runs and a double off Cole — and another homer off Jonathan Loaisiga — as the Blue Jays beat the Bombers, 6-4, at Yankee Stadium. “I mean, did you see…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Orange Lutheran has hired one of the greatest female water polo players to lead not only its girls team, but the school’s aquatics program. The Lancers on Wednesday announced the hiring of four-time Olympic medalist and USA Water Polo Hall of Fame member…
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EL SEGUNDO — Frank Vogel was fired. Russell Westbrook presented a list of gripes. LeBron James re-committed to the Lakers. Rob Pelinka said the roster falls on him. Monday was an eventful day in Lakerland, and the biggest figures on the beat made a ton of news. But down the roster, there were interesting insights…
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Orioles left-hander John Means exited Wednesday’s game after four innings and 51 pitches due to left forearm tightness, the club announced, ending his outing just as he had gotten into a groove against the Milwaukee Brewers. Means cruised through the fourth inning, needing just 12 pitches to retire the side in order. But midway through…
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