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The last time the Chargers advanced to the playoffs (and lost), the coach and general manager decided it was best to simply run it back for the following season. Minimal changes. Almost all the same starters. Mostly key personnel returning. A couple of changes on the coaching staff. The Chargers then went ker-plunk in the…
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Snuggling a pair of eggs in her nest overlooking Big Bear Lake, Jackie, one of the area’s resident bald eagles, seemed unphased by the stormy skies Monday, Jan. 27. The second egg arrived late Saturday afternoon, Jan. 25, just before the weekend storm descended on the San Bernardino Mountains, bringing up to 10 inches of…
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I agree with your editorial “Rule by edict isn’t what the founders had in mind.” When President Obama’s party lost control of Congress, he said “I’ve got a pen and I’ve got a phone” and governed largely by executive orders for the remainder of his tenure. One of those orders created the DACA program. President Trump…
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Certain questions plagued the Rams offense on nearly a weekly basis during the 2024 season. Red-zone efficiency. Third-down conversions. Slow starts. Varying levels of execution from quarter to quarter. This wasn’t how the Rams drew it up last offseason. The expectation was that the group — infused with talent along the offensive line and with…
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Federal agents seeking to deport undocumented immigrants conducted “immigration enforcement efforts” in Los Angeles over the weekend, just days after newly reinstalled President Donald Trump issued executive orders to crack down on illegal immigration. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s L.A. division shared images on social media of DEA personnel participating in the “enforcement efforts” on…
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Laughter has seemed in short supply this January. La Mirada Theatre, with its new production of the non-musical “The Play That Goes Wrong,” offers a vigorous antidote. Not scattered audience chuckles, but buckets of guffawing and rolling gales of belly-bending convulsions. For instance, on opening night the guy to my left, nursing a bum shoulder…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump Justice Department said Monday that it had fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal investigations into President Donald Trump. Related Articles National Politics | Free speech organizations denounce Education Department’s calling book bans a ‘hoax’ National Politics | Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, turn to faith amid…
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Beans are high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Important attributes, but there is more to say about their surge in popularity. Beans, especially those contained in cans, are easy to use. Plus, with just a little bit of effort they can be delicious. Throw frugality into the mix, and you have a winning ingredient.…
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A new VIP lounge for Disneyland Hotel high rollers with concierge level access will offer killer views of the Anaheim theme park’s fireworks with the musical soundtrack for the show synced up to the nighttime spectacular. The new High Key Club concierge lounge debuting this summer at the Disneyland Hotel will double as a fireworks…
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The future of automotive transportation is electric or at least electrified. In 2024, Americans bought a record 1.3 million electric cars, according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. Several carmakers sold more EVs than ever. At the same time, several automakers are adding more hybrid vehicles to meet buyer demand and respond to the evolving…
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