This November, California voters will decide whether they want people convicted of third-time drug possession and petty theft to be treated as felons and sent to state prison for years. Opponents of Prop. 36 have suggested this cruel and counterproductive ballot measure represents a “return” to the war on drugs that most Americans now oppose. …
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If you tuned in to Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, you are now deeply familiar with the life stories of Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. It was as if they could not help but lull us to sleep with long and boring prologues about their childhoods before answering any question. By the time they…
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Jack Flaherty’s story has so many elements of a classic coming-of-age sports movie that you almost feel like you should be able to predict the ending. The best player on the “Sandlot” growing up to play for the Dodgers? It being set in the Valley, a la “Karate Kid” and “Bad News Bears”? The backdrop…
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LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers announced their roster for their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres and it includes four rookies. Pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Landon Knack and Edgardo Henriquez are included on the 13-man staff. Yamamoto will start Game 1 on Saturday. Rookie outfielder Andy Pages also made the team. Not on…
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Facing the offseason after a franchise-record 99 losses, Arte Moreno had specific instructions for general manager Perry Minasian. “We have a plan to try to add players that are going to help us compete,” the Angels owner said. “Perry’s marching orders are we need to build a team that can compete for a playoff spot.…
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Newport Harbor overcame a 17-point deficit to beat Tesoro 34-31 in a Bravo League game Friday at Newport Harbor High. Jake Meer ran for a 3-yard game-winning touchdown with 1:16 remaining in the game for Newport Harbor (2-4, 1-0). Tesoro (3-3, 0-1) attempted a game-tying field goal as time expired, but the kick sailed to…
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The UCLA football team traveled all the way to Happy Valley in Pennsylvania, with many expecting it to be a sad state of affairs. And while the Bruins did lose 27-11 to No. 7 Penn State on Saturday to remain winless in the Big Ten Conference, they can come away with some positives. UCLA (1-4,…
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LOS ANGELES — Perhaps it’s fitting that the Rams find themselves facing the Green Bay Packers this week. Last season, the Packers game represented the Rams’ rock bottom. The 20-3 road loss in which the offense failed to score a touchdown or surpass 200 total yards was the second straight “humbling” performance in head coach…
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CLEVELAND — Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer in a five-run outburst before Detroit got an out, and the Cleveland Guardians unleashed their lights-out bullpen to complete a four-hitter in a 7-0 win over the Tigers in an AL Division Series opener Saturday. Thomas’ shot – on his first career postseason swing – helped the…
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Breed: Great Pyrenees Age: 4 years Sex: Spayed female Chloe’s story: Chloe is a charming girl who loves people of all ages. She adores children and gets along well with dogs of all sizes. She is well-mannered inside the house. Outside, she walks well on a leash and enjoys her morning walks. She really loves…
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