“Through confidential sources, undercover agents, and clandestine recordings,” the Justice Department announced in October 2020, “law enforcement learned particular individuals were planning to kidnap” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and “acting in furtherance of that plan.” But it turned out those individuals included the government’s “confidential sources,” who pushed the half-baked scheme and orchestrated acts “in…
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According to the latest statewide survey from the Public Policy Institute of California, 64% of all adults say homelessness is a big problem in their part of the state. Among likely voters, it’s 67%. So it’s no surprise that in an election year, less than a month before ballots mail out to voters for the…
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The Inland Empire has lost an important scholar and activist. Armando Navarro, a retired UC Riverside ethnic studies professor, passed away from a heart attack on March 25, 2022. He was 80. Navarro, professor emeritus in the Department of Ethnic Studies at UCR, was a trained political scientist — he obtained a Ph.D. in political…
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Breed: Boxer mix Age: 1 year Gender: Neutered male Size: 40 pounds Henry’s story: Henry came from a crowded animal shelter to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, which stepped up and brought some of the dogs to its facility. Henry is small for a boxer mix, but he has all of a boxer’s traits.…
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Huntington Beach is dubbed Surf City. Dana Point has its rich surf history. San Clemente is known for its buffet of world-class waves. But could Orange County’s next hot surf spot be inland in a town known for its agricultural and equestrian heritage? A proposal was presented on Friday, April 15, for what would be…
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The Miami Dolphins lack the type of draft assets the organization has had the past three years because of multiple trades that have left the team with just four picks in the 2022 NFL draft — with only one of those selections (No. 102) in the first three rounds. But that shouldn’t prevent the organization…
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel continues its 10-part series looking at the top prospects in the upcoming NFL draft (April 28-30) with receivers. This is one of the deepest positions in the 2022 draft, but the caliber of the top-end receivers doesn’t match last year’s class, which was highlighted by Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle and…
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Gov. Larry Hogan signed legislation Tuesday that could help secure long-term commitments from the Orioles and Ravens to remain in their current Baltimore stadiums, allowing the Maryland Stadium Authority to borrow up to $1.2 billion for upgrades to the decades-old structures. The Ravens have five years left on their lease at M&T Bank Stadium, while…
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The Yankees and Aaron Judge cannot agree on what the slugger is worth, in terms of moolah and years. Yet the Bombers’ bottom line does not include what his value is to the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network. When Brian Cashman and his crew are crunching the numbers on Judge, they don’t quantify how he…
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Voluntary minicamp is next week. But before players head to Halas Hall, Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly. I know free agency signings don’t all happen in March and there’s plenty of time for the Bears to keep making additions. But given the lack of signings at offensive tackle, is that a vote…
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