California lawmakers continue to fret about the state’s overly expensive housing market—something causing many renters and homeowners to be “cost burdened,” as the jargon puts it. Per the Public Policy Institute of California, “More than half of the state’s renters—and four in 10 mortgaged homeowners—spend 30% or more of their household income on housing.” We…
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For years, fire prevention groups have pushed residents to harden homes in wildfire-prone areas. With the frequency and severity of such blazes on the rise, people need to replace old vents, roofs and windows with upgrades that protect their home against a whirlwind of heat and embers during a conflagration, they say. Yet limited incentives…
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ARCADIA — Trainer John Shirreffs won a big race Saturday, just not the biggest race. In the Kentucky Derby, Shirreffs’ 3-year-old Baeza ran well but settled for a close third behind winner Sovereignty and favorite Journalism as the place and show horses gave California fans a thrill. Meanwhile, at Santa Anita, Shirreffs’ 4-year-old Atitlan gave…
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Clippers guard James Harden, right, confers with head coach Tyronn Lue during the second half of Game 7 of their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Clippers center Ivica Zubac, front left, pulls down a rebound as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends during…
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The Angels’ Luis Rengifo, right, and Travis d’Arnaud celebrate after they scored on a single by Kyren Paris during the sixth inning of their game against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Angels starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws to the plate against the Detroit Tigers during the first…
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LAFC forward Nathan Ordaz, center, celebrates with teammates forward Denis Bouanga, left, and midfielder Ryan Hollingshead after Ordaz scores a goal against the Houston Dynamo FC during the first half of an MLS match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) LAFC forward Nathan…
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Canelo Alvarez beat William Scull in a unanimous points decision Sunday to become undisputed super middleweight champion again. Alvarez is a four-weight world champion and entered the fight with the WBA, WBC and WBO titles at 168 pounds. He was stripped of the IBF belt last July when he declined to…
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Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki throws to the plate during the second inning of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach throws to the plate against the Dodgers in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP…
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By Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate.com Homes are acutely unaffordable, a reality that’s pushing stressed-out buyers to consider fixer-uppers. While older homes might offer bargains upfront, there’s a catch: Aging properties saddle owners with maintenance costs that squeeze budgets and test patience. Homebuyers need nearly $117,000 in household income to afford a home, so buying an older…
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By Aneri Pattani, KFF Health News When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in COVID-era funds to states in late March, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses. Related Articles When hospitals ditch Medicare Advantage plans, thousands of members get to leave, too Why cameras are popping up in eldercare facilities Snakes have bitten…
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