For the first time since erupting in a courtside argument with coach Erik Spoelstra and team captain Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler addressed last week’s spat amid the team’s humiliating loss to the shorthanded Golden State Warriors. In the wake of Monday night’s victory over the Sacramento Kings at FTX Arena that snapped…
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PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jets general manager Joe Douglas gave a clear overview of Gang Green’s offensive line plan going into 2022. “We are operating like Mekhi [Becton] is going to be one of our two tackles,” Douglas said at the NFL owners’ meeting on Tuesday morning. Head coach Robert Saleh had created some doubt…
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Gelson’s Markets is looking to fill hundreds of jobs in a variety of roles at all 27 of its Southern California grocery stores. The Encino-based company will host job fairs at all of its grocery stores from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. Available roles include chef, dishwasher, deli counter, kitchen manager, kitchen counter, assistant manager,…
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A little ritual plays itself out each month after federal and state governments release the latest data about employment. Gov. Gavin Newsom hails the latest job numbers as proof that California’s economy has been, to use one of his many buzzword slogans, “roaring back” from the recession that befell the state in 2020 as he…
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By NEBI QENA and YURAS KARMANAU KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia announced Tuesday it will “fundamentally” scale back military operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as talks to end the grinding war brought the outlines of a possible deal into view. Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said the change on the battlefield was…
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Pauly Shore didn’t have a traditional upbringing. The son of Mitzi Shore, who co-founded and managed The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, and comedian Sammy Shore, Pauly said he was basically raised by some of the biggest comedians in the business. He’d often stand in the back of the room, in awe as he watched…
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California today is built largely on a dream of the past. A century ago, when just 3.4 million people lived on plentiful and relatively cheap land, a sprawling landscape emerged enabled by the widespread ownership and use of cars. But now, nearly a dozen times as many people call the Golden State home, and the…
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Certain categories of crime have jumped in recent years. Our editorial board asked candidates for Orange County District Attorney the following question: “Crime rates are rising. What type of approaches do you propose to deal with that situation?” Presented here are their responses. Todd Spitzer: “According to the California Department of Justice, Orange County is…
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Q: We are members of a homeowner’s association. Our patio, which our dog frequents, has leaves and berries that fall from a nearby tree (part of the common area). Our dog became ill several times and we have now been informed by our veterinarian that the leaves and berries from the tree can be toxic…
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The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs. Concerned that the coin toss to begin the extra period has too much impact on postseason game results, the owners voted Tuesday to approve a proposal presented by the Colts and Eagles. Beginning this season, if…
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