In fairness to the California government, it does a remarkably good job analyzing and auditing the state’s policy programs and missteps. The Legislative Analyst’s Office, State Auditor, county civil grand juries, the Little Hoover Commission and inspector generals do yeoman’s work. The problem, of course, is the state’s leaders rarely do much to fix the identified…
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One of the best aspects of playing in the Big West Conference is it doesn’t really matter what happened during the regular season. If a program’s primary objective is to qualify for the NCAA Tournament, then the season really begins this week at the Big West Tournament in Henderson, Nevada. The UC Irvine women’s basketball team…
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If the Big West Tournament is anything like the recently concluded regular season, expect some memorable performances this week in Henderson, Nevada. The UC Irvine men’s basketball team won 17 times away from home this season, the most road/neutral-site victories by any team in the nation, Cal State Northridge tied a program record for victories in…
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By JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) — British police arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter as they searched for answers about why a cargo ship hit a tanker transporting jet fuel for the U.S. military off eastern England, setting both vessels ablaze. One sailor was presumed dead. Humberside Police said the 59-year-old was detained “on suspicion of…
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After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three years ago, Stacy Collins discovered a program that has helped to alleviate some symptoms of the movement disorder one graceful step at a time. Collins is enjoying the therapeutic benefits of ballroom dancing through the nonprofit RX Ballroom Dance, which tailors the rhythmic movements to help preserve and…
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By STEVEN HERBERT | City News Service USC pledged Tuesday to share “everything we have done to create a welcoming and non-discriminatory campus environment for all members of our community,” in a university statement responding to a letter from the Department of Education. USC, Pomona College, Santa Monica College and Chapman University were among 60…
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By DIDI TANG, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In only two decades, China has grown to be the dominant player in shipbuilding, claiming more than half of the world’s commercial shipbuilding market, while the U.S. share has fallen to just 0.1%, posing serious economic and national security challenges for the U.S. and its allies, according…
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By ELLEN KNICKMEYER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump overstepped his constitutional authority in freezing almost all spending on U.S. humanitarian and development work abroad, a federal judge ruled, saying the administration could no longer simply sit on the tens of billions of dollars that Congress has appropriated for foreign aid. But Judge Amir H.…
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Light rain began falling in parts of Southern California early Tuesday as the first of two storms made its way into the region. “Rain intensities are light, but enough to cause sudden slowdowns on the roads,” NWS Los Angeles said of Tuesday morning’s light rain. “Please allow extra time and patience for this morning’s commute.”…
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WHAT IS THE BEST WEED EATER? A well-manicured lawn catches the eye. Crisply cut grass without weeds encroaching on surrounding bushes and sidewalks gives every home curb appeal. Weed eaters make trimming weeds and landscaping easy and efficient. With many styles to choose from, there is a weed eater for every homeowner and yard. For…
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