LOS ANGELES — Lakers All-Star big man Anthony Davis was a late scratch for Friday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets because of left plantar fasciitis – an injury designation that has lingered for the past two months. Davis started the day as probable to play before being downgraded to questionable a little less…
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Bubbly, happy, friendly — Annette Rossilli was known for her love of orchids, her pets and her purple hair. Rossilli, 85, was a longtime resident of the Pacific Palisades who died in the fire that raged through her community. The devoted pet owner stayed in her home after evacuation orders were issued on Tuesday, Jan.…
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Andrew Cedergren is the new head coach for Sonora’s football team, the school announced Friday. It is the first football head coaching assignment for Cedergren, 36. Last season he was an assistant coach at Orange Coast College. Cedergren previously was defensive coordinator at Ayala High and also has coached at Etiwanda and Glendora high schools.…
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One year after committing over $1 billion to two Japanese stars, the Dodgers have added a third at a bargain price. Right-hander Roki Sasaki ended the suspense about where he would make the jump to MLB by posting on Instagram on Friday afternoon that he had signed with the Dodgers. “I have signed a minor(-league) contract…
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LOS ANGELES — The Rams wrapped up their short week of practices Friday ahead of Sunday’s divisional-round matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Short because of the Monday night win over Minnesota, and short because of a coach’s decision not to practice Wednesday. Sean McVay leaned on his experience from the last time the Rams won…
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The January 20, 2025 presidential inauguration is the 60th. The theme for Trump’s inauguration is “Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise.” Trump’s inaugural committee said, “Throughout its history, the nation has been tested and has persevered because of the sacred American principles rooted in our founding documents. The Inaugural Ceremonies, a tradition since 1789, embodies…
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Some died protecting loved ones. Some died trying to protect their home with a garden hose. Some died waiting for help to arrive. As friends and families grieve the loss of their grandmothers, friends, neighbors and other loved ones to the Palisades and Eaton fires that tore through Los Angeles County in 2025, they told…
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As the son of a City of Orange firefighter, Ryan Thibert grew up around the fire station. But he never considered firefighting as a career – until his father suffered a cardiac arrest in 2020. Thibert’s father made a full recovery – largely thanks to the timely medical assistance provided by paramedics from Orange County…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter…
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Nikki Lewis and Anteres Anderson Turner greeted each other with a big embrace. These neighbors shared a sigh of relief: Their homes in the Meadows neighborhood of Altadena had survived the Eaton fire. “For us it was days of watching the fire climb and go back,” said Lewis, 48, a professor at Mt. San Antonio…
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