By Curt Anderson and Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The “stand your ground” self-defense law had been in effect in Florida for more than six years when it became part of the national vocabulary with the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. When the 17-year-old was fatally shot, Florida was still…
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By Katelyn Polantz, Annie Grayer and Holmes Lybrand | CNN The chairman of the Republican Party in Georgia on Friday told the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot that the Trump campaign had directed the party in 2020 to put forward an alternate slate of electors after then-President Donald Trump lost the state’s…
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The world according to Jim: • That world? It’s a scarier place today than it was even a few days ago. The ramifications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have already been felt in sports, and we might have just scratched the surface. But maybe sports organizations and federations are more proactive at this point because…
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SATURDAY SCHEDULE CIF-SS CHAMPIONSHIPS GIRLS BASKETBALL All games start at 7 p.m. unless noted Division 2AA Sage Hill at Orange Lutheran Division 4A Pacifica Christian at Temple City Division 5AA Capistrano Valley Christian at Bermuda Dunes Desert Christian, 6 p.m. Division 5A Santa Ana at Price BOYS SOCCER Division 3 Sunny Hills vs. Norte Vista…
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An Irvine man accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $5 million in COVID-relief loans for three sham companies was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday Feb. 24, federal officials said. Reddy Raghav Budamala, 35 was arrested after fleeing his residence in Orange County, a day after authorities had conducted a search, according to a…
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After a two-year absence, the roar of NASCAR engines is making a welcome return to The Auto Club Speedway in Fontana for what may be the final 400-mile race at the track. Although not finalized, the track is anticipating a possible redevelopment project that would convert the 2-mile track to a high-banked short track later…
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A 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, both Orange County residents who had COVID-19, died this month, according to OC Health Care Agency officials. The news was mentioned in the first episode of “Your Health Matters OC,” a new program the health agency is producing and streaming on its YouTube channel and Facebook page. The father of…
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Among its disruptions to normal life, the pandemic has left many of us spending more time alone. For readers, that isn’t always entirely a bad thing, but still: Sometimes, you think, wouldn’t it be nice to hang out with other people – say, some fellow book nerds like yourself? Jhoanna Belfer, the owner of Bel…
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Rams coach Sean McVay has put an end to speculation he will walk away from trying to defend the Super Bowl championship and take a TV job. In a tweet Friday, ESPN reporter Adam Schefter said McVay told the network he isn’t pursuing broadcasting opportunities and is committed to coaching the Rams in 2022. This…
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The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have again postponed implementing a fee on companies whose import containers linger at marine terminals, with the assessment now potentially taking effect, if necessary, next week. The Container Dwell Fee has been delayed numerous times due to progress in reducing the number of containers at the terminals…
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