TOKYO — Shohei Ohtani gave the people just what they came to see. Should we be surprised that he was able to rise to the moment, playing in his home country for the first time since the 2023 World Baseball Classic? “Nope,” Dodgers catcher Will Smith said. “I’m surprised it took until his second at-bat,…
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Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from March 6 to March 13. Ok Food Mart, 8230 Commonwealth Ave., Buena Park Closed: March 13 Reason: Insufficient hot water Reopened: March 13 Teppanyaki Grill Supreme Buffet, 1630 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim Closed: March 11 Reason: None…
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Airport fire liability claims continue to roll in six months since the start of the wildfire; the county’s risk management department is sifting through more than 2,000 submissions. Claims filed with Orange County seek reimbursement for a variety of physical damages and other expenses, from food and shelter to injuries and the cost of rebuilding,…
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When Lauren Betts struggled to find the words to describe how she felt after the UCLA women’s basketball team won the Big Ten Conference Tournament, Kiki Rice took the reins of the press conference. “Excited and proud of this group and how we fought today. It hasn’t been easy,” Rice said calmly, wearing a Big…
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Breed: Cairn terrier Age: 5 years Sex: Neutered male Dodger’s story: Dodger is a spirited, happy boy who loves to play, explore and share his joyful energy with everyone he meets. Whether he’s walking around the neighborhood or snuggling on the couch, Dodger is always up for an adventure or quality time. He’s ready for…
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Breed: Chihuahua-Pomeranian Age: 3.5 years Sex: Neutered male Size: 12 pounds Freddie’s story: Freddie’s senior owner died recently. This adorable boy is used to being someone’s little shadow and would love that again. Freddie is OK with nice, small dogs. He loves toys and is house-trained and crate-trained. He has a little short tail; when…
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Yosemite was placed under a winter weather advisory by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 10:08 a.m. The advisory is valid from Sunday 11 p.m. until Monday, Mar. 17 at 11 p.m. The NWS Hanford CA said, “Snow expected at elevations mainly above 6,000 feet Sunday night lowering to around 5,000 feet by Monday…
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By DEVNA BOSE, Associated Press Chances are, if you’re reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say it’s an important question to consider. Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. The number of…
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By Sarah Jane Tribble and Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health News BOLIGEE, Ala. — Green lights flickered on the wireless router in Barbara Williams’ kitchen. Just one bar lit up — a weak signal connecting her to the world beyond her home in the Alabama Black Belt. Next to the router sat medications, vitamin D…
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By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org Among the thousands of federal workers who’ve been forced out or taken buyouts in the past month, surely some would be perfect fits for the many vacancies in Pennsylvania’s state government. That, at least, is the thinking of Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, who recently directed his state to not only offer…
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