There was one thing about Mayor Karen Bass that always impressed me. She had a keen awareness of cameras and an uncanny ability to keep a pleasant smile on her face, continuously, for unusually long periods of time. That prevents photographers from capturing an instant of anger or awkwardness that can resurface forever as an…
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By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press The White House said Tuesday that its officials “will determine” which news outlets can regularly cover President Donald Trump up close — a sharp break from a century of tradition in which a pool of independently chosen news organizations go where the chief executive does and hold him accountable on…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Richard Yoon’s “farewell tour” as Rosary’s girls basketball coach will make a special stop in Ontario on Friday. For the fourth time in his storied career, Yoon will guide the Royals into a CIF-SS championship game. Rosary (18-12) plays Rolling Hills Prep (20-8)…
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Logan O’Hoppe did not hold back when describing the impact he believes Sal Fasano will have on the collaboration of Angels pitchers and catchers. “He has completely changed the game and made a night and day difference with how things have been going, with the game planning and the simplicity of it…
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Universal Creative has plans to bring the Land of Oz to life with theme park attractions that would let visitors skip down the Yellow Brick Road and step into the Emerald City, according to a published report. The New York Times reports Universal Destinations & Experiences Chairman Mark Woodbury has “secret plans” to create theme…
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Monday blocked immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations in houses of worship for Quakers and a handful of other religious groups. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chang found that the Trump administration policy could violate their religious freedom and should be blocked while…
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NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is making cuts to its menu, with some of the coffee giant’s “less popular beverages” set to take their final bow next week. In an announcement Monday, Starbucks outlined plans to remove a selection of its drinks — including several blended Frappuccino beverages, the Royal English Breakfast Latte and the…
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By ALAN SUDERMAN, Associated Press The price of bitcoin fell below $90,000 and other cryptocurrencies saw large drops Tuesday morning, erasing some of the gains digital assets have made since President Donald Trump took office on a pro-crypto agenda. Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, was trading at about $89,000 as the U.S. stock market…
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By SYLVIA HUI, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A former leader of the Church of England is among several members of the clergy facing potential disciplinary action over the way the institution handled sexual abuse allegations, church officials said Tuesday. Related Articles World News | Recipes: Comfort food can be healthy with these low-calorie dishes World…
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The fabric and craft retailer Joann, which had already announced the closure of hundreds of stores, this week said the chain will shut down completely. Related Articles National News | US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021 National News | Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists…
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