Two incumbent state legislators, Republican Assemblyman Steven Choi and Democratic Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, are seeking election to the redrawn 73rd Assembly District. Democrats have a noteworthy voter registration advantage in the district, with the GOP taking third place after voters with no party preference. But the state law that gave California an open primary also…
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The statewide primary is a month away, but voting starts as soon as Monday, when the Orange County Registrar of Voters will mail ballots to the county’s 1.8 million registered voters (and there’s still time for anyone eligible to register). Because of once-a-decade redistricting, boundaries of every political subdivision from congressional offices to school board…
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One of my favorite non-radio ways to waste time, somewhat productively, is to watch videos of “LA In a Minute” on TikTok, in which Evan Lovett gives inside stories and information on attractions in and around Los Angeles. You can access his main page at https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdgFpy8v/. But a recent posting combined that with radio when…
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Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News Something strange happened between the time Linda Griffith signed up for a new Medicare prescription drug plan during last fall’s enrollment period and when she tried to fill her first prescription in January. She picked a Humana drug plan for its low prices, with help from her longtime insurance agent…
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By AAMER MADHANI | Associated Press The Biden administration announced on Monday that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes, a program that could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service through an already existing federal subsidy. The $1 trillion infrastructure package passed by…
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The Heat have been here before, clock ticking, playoff fate in the balance, all eyes on the training room. This time it is Kyle Lowry and the hamstring strain that remains an issue 2 1/2 weeks after the fact, amid an Eastern Conference semifinal best-of-seven playoff series that is tied 2-2 heading into Tuesday’s 7:30…
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Today, we’re again going to go with Jeopardy! style, providing an answer, then letting your questions follow, since there was a common theme. Got it. You’re angry, with the ease of 2-0 turning into the discomfort of 2-2. And, yes, it is difficult to remember a time when the 3-point shooting was this inconsistent. Gotcha.…
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The Chicago Bulls ended the 2021-22 season on a frustrating note when the Milwaukee Bucks eliminated them from the first round of the playoffs in five games. Next up is a critical period of recruitment and roster management for executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas and the rest of the front office as the Bulls aim…
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For all the feet added to the dimensions of the new left field wall at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, it came down to a matter of inches Sunday. The drive off the bat of first baseman Ryan Mountcastle struck 13 feet high, onto the tippy top of the green padding. And instead of bouncing…
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For weeks, the Ravens wondered how the NFL draft would unfold: Who would be available, and when? Which teams could be trade partners? Where would the greatest value be? Now, with rookie minicamp over, the Ravens can turn their attention to less abstract and perhaps more fun questions: Who from a much-lauded draft class can…
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