Lawmakers like to introduce big-picture bills that attempt to solve some giant, unsolvable problem but often just make matters worse — or get so watered down that they end up making a statement rather than improving anything. As a rule, we’d like to see less lawmaking but take solace in targeted bills that reduce regulations…
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Has aging changed the way we eat? The topic came up at a recent lunch with friends. As I took a bite of my baked salmon, my mind snapped back to another lifetime. A teenaged me, sporting the requisite pony tail and saddle shoes of the era, was sitting on a round, red, faux leather…
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Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter announced her run for governor last week, touting a message of “grit and hope.” Porter, who served in the House from 2019 to 2024, did not have many notable legislative accomplishments but she did make a name for herself as a major Democratic fundraiser. She often went viral on…
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A man allegedly armed with a knife — and what turned out to be a pellet gun resembling a Smith and Wesson handgun — was shot to death during a confrontation with police officers in Fullerton, authorities said Sunday, March 16. Officers were dispatched at 11:50 p.m. Saturday to a home in the 700 block…
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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 Sunday, March 16, 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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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — UCLA’s nine-meet winning streak ended on the road as the No. 4 Bruins fell to No. 5 Utah, 198.100-197.425 on Saturday. The Bruins opened with a 49.425 on uneven bars, matching Utah’s score on vault. Frida Esparza led the way with a 9.950, while Jordan Chiles scored 9.925 and Macy…
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Head coach Stan Delus of Etiwanda Eagles celebrates after defeating the Archbishop Mitty Monarchs 75-59 to win a girls CIF State Open Division championship basketball game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG) SACRAMENTO — Etiwanda’s increasingly regular appearance in the CIF…
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WALNUT — The San Bernardino Valley College men’s basketball team was moving full speed ahead late in the second half. Fullerton College sophomore forward Darvelle Wyatt threw up a roadblock and halted all of the momentum the Wolverines had gained. Wyatt scored 10 consecutive points over a span of 2 1/2 minutes and finished with…
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Brayden Burries #5 of Roosevelt Mustangs holding the trophy hugs his mother Hannah as the Roosevelt Mustangs defeated Archbishop Riordan Crusaders 80-60 to win a boys CIF State Open Division championship basketball game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG) SACRAMENTO –…
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Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell throws to the plate during the first inning of their exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers on Sunday (Saturday night PT) in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae) Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hiroto Saiki works against the Dodgers during the first inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16,…
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