California’s proposed ban on the sale of filtered cigarettes, which was heard by the State Assembly Health Committee on March 29, would be a terrible mistake. I support reasonable efforts to remove litter from California’s streets, parks, and beaches, but Assembly Bill 1690 simply goes too far. This bill will not stop cigarette litter, but it will…
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“What will you do to build public confidence in Orange County’s justice system?” That’s what our editorial board asked of the candidates for Orange County district attorney. Here are their responses. Todd Spitzer: “I will continue to implement common sense reforms to fix the mess left by my predecessor and to make our criminal justice…
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In mid-January, Ravens coach John Harbaugh held a four-hour meeting with his sports performance staff. The team was coming off maybe the most injury-marred year in recent NFL history, sabotaging a season with Super Bowl ambitions. Everything was up for review. “From practice schedules, from training camp schedules, from [organized team activities], from how we…
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By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed a bill capping the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients, part of an election-year push by Democrats for price curbs on prescription drugs at a time of rising inflation. Experts say the legislation, which passed 232-193 Thursday, would provide significant relief for…
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DeMar DeRozan was fuming inside. Fouled on a 3-point attempt with 3.5 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Chicago Bulls star went to the line with a chance to give them the lead. After clawing back all night long only to fall back again, hitting three free throws…
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Ryan Rizk did not take many game snaps in his four years on the Hurricanes’ roster, but he has found other ways to help his teammates. On Wednesday, he was the one tossing footballs to the Hurricanes’ participants at their Pro Day in Coral Gables. “It was a dream come true,” Rizk said. “It was…
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Q: Do the Heat have tiebreakers over Bucks and Sixers? If so, I thought I heard they would lose tiebreaker if those three teams finished in a tie. How is that possible? — Jeffrey, Miami. A: It is true, and they would. While the Heat split their four-game season series with both the 76ers and…
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When Michael Weisshaar enrolled at Archbishop Spalding as a freshman in 2018, the lacrosse star brought a hefty goal: Fulfilling his longstanding dream of winning a coveted Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference championship. Back then, most would have deemed it unrealistic as the Cavaliers had never won a league playoff game, let alone a…
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One of the many experiences that has been lost to the pandemic for the past two years are festivals of all kinds. With many festivals drawing a crowd of thousands, it simply was not safe to hold such an event while the virus ran rampant. During the hiatus, many cities and towns were prevented from…
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By JOHN NICHOLSON AP Sports Writer RANCHO MIRAGE — Jennifer Kupcho shared the lead Thursday in The Chevron Championship in her second – and last – start at Mission Hills, the tree-lined layout she has quickly fallen in love with. “Honestly, I think it’s just being comfortable on this golf course,” Kupcho said. “I get…
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