How times, and terms, have changed. Up until a few years ago, the term “raised bed” referred to a garden bed that consisted of rich soil perfect for growing vegetables. Such a bed included plenty of compost and provided optimal conditions for root growth due to its fluffy texture. The ultimate raised bed required double-digging,…
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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 Saturday, April 26, 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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President Donald Trump might be the deal-making genius he and his supporters claim he is, but so far genius and chaos look similar. Trump’s tearing up trade deals and slapping tariffs onto most of the countries in the world. He’s trying to pressure the Federal Reserve chairman to lower interest rates. And he’s imposing massive…
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Once again, Sacramento is trying to force high-density living down the throats of people who have worked their whole lives to own a single-family home in a low-density neighborhood. You may remember that in 2021, Sen. Toni Atkins, now a candidate for governor, abolished single-family zoning throughout California with her Senate Bill 9, which required…
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — From some of the world’s most powerful leaders to those on society’s margins whom Pope Francis always made a point to minister to, hundreds of thousands of people were expected at the Vatican Saturday for the funeral rites for the late pontiff. Related Articles What to know about the funeral and…
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Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper, left, makes a save on the Edmonton Oilers’ Zach Hyman during the second period of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) The Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) celebrates after a goal against the Kings during the first period…
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The Stagecoach Country Music Festival has returned to Indio, California for 2025. The festival will include headliners Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll and Luke Combs, as well as other notable artists such as Lana Del Rey, Nelly and the Backstreet Boys. Related: Day 1 brings in glitter, guitars, and genre-bending energy at Stagecoach 2025 There’s also…
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The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office announced Friday that it has declined to file charges against hundreds of people arrested in pro-Palestinian and counter protests on the UCLA and USC campuses last year, citing insufficient evidence. In a statement, the City Attorney’s Office stated that after reviewing more than 300 arrests from the mass protests…
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SANTA ANA — The St. John Bosco baseball team earned a share of its first Trinity League title since 2017 with an 8-1 victory at Mater Dei on Friday. Bosco swept this week’s three-game series against the Monarchs, winning the first two games in extra innings on Tuesday and Wednesday. “Our guys have been grinding…
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By LUIS ANDRES HENAO, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican. Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the…
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