TEMPE, Ariz. — Ryan Zeferjahn is living proof of the adage that a radar gun can get you into pro ball, but it can’t get you to the major leagues. An Angels right-handed reliever, Zeferjahn was a third-round pick in 2019, largely because of a 101-mph fastball, but his career had stalled in the minors…
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Ever approach a Costco gas station, see the long lines and glumly pull away? The big-box club in recent weeks finally did what members have sought for years: It expanded hours to pump gas. Pumps are now open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. On the weekends, the pump times are 6…
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The U.S. Department of Justice has contacted a federal district court in support of a Christian church suing Santa Ana with allegations the city violated religious land use rights when a zoning application to use space in the city’s professional district as a house of worship was denied. In 2022, the Chinese-American church Anchor Stone…
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By John Gittelsohn | Bloomberg Wedding rings, children’s school artwork, and even urns with cremated remains of loved ones. The wildfires that tore through the Los Angeles area this year reduced more than 16,000 structures to rubble and ash, causing as much as $131 billion in lost property and capital. But each day, a handful…
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The Orange County boys athlete of the week: Name: Ben Brown School: Corona del Mar Sport: Volleyball Year: Junior Noteworthy: He had 13 kills on 24 attempts as the Sea Kings swept rival Newport Harbor in a Sunset League match, 25-20, 25-15, 25-20. Brown had 15 kills on 36 attempts in a victory over Mater…
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The Rams have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with linebacker Nate Landman, the team announced on Tuesday. Landman, 26, spent the first three years of his career with the Atlanta Falcons. He had 81 tackles last season, which was spent under head coach Raheem Morris, the Rams’ former defensive coordinator, which should give…
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What is the best driver? Every round of golf begins the same way: the golfer stands on the first tee with a driver in hand. Drivers are the longest hitting clubs in a golfer’s bag and make a big impact on the final score. Hitting the ball far off the tee is an advantage, but hitting…
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By AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal he hopes can create a pathway to ending Russia’s devastating war on Ukraine. The White House is optimistic that peace is within reach even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
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By DAVID McHUGH, LORNE COOK and EMMA BURROWS, Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt, Kyiv’s European allies are weighing whether to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets and use the money to compensate Ukraine, support its military and help rebuild shattered homes and towns. For now, the…
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TOKYO — The Dodgers had few questions to resolve during their spring runup to the Tokyo Series. The decision that Hyeseong Kim was not ready for major-league pitching and would start the season in Triple-A actually created two – how would the Dodgers divide playing time at second base and in center field? Tommy Edman…
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