The 2028 presidential election may be over three years away, but for Governor Gavin Newsom, it may as well have already started. Quite simply, Newsom’s political future almost certainly depends on how he manages the cleanup and recovery process following last month’s wildfires. Put another way, what’s at stake for Newsom right now is not…
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Readers of this column might recall the name Haywood Talcove, CEO of LexisNexis Special Services Inc. Along with yours truly, he co-authored two columns regarding the inexcusable waste of California tax dollars by the Employment Development Department. The first column, entitled Preventing Future Fraud, was published in February of 2021 while the state was deep…
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Which Seagate external hard drive is best? We have all heard hundreds of times how important it is to back up our data, yet the majority of us don’t do it often enough. If you have a Seagate external drive available for your computer or gaming console, the backup process is fast and easy, and you…
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Which steak knife set is best? Nothing ruins the chargrilled perfection of a beautifully seared steak faster than a dull knife. The blade grabs and shreds rather than slices, changing the texture of the steak and drying it out with a series of ragged cuts. Dull knives can also be dangerous, forcing you to apply…
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Which paella pan is best? Originally from Valencia, a rice-growing region in Spain, paella is a slow-cooked dish of meat, seafood and vegetables that are all simmered with saffron. This deeply flavored culinary masterpiece uses a pan that is wide and fairly shallow. This exposes as much of the rice as possible to the bottom, allowing…
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Those who have gone through a loss — whether it’s a fire, a bad car accident or a major theft — know that getting your life back on track can feel overwhelming. The IRS calls the damage, destruction or loss of property due to sudden, unexpected or unusual events a “casualty loss,” but that term…
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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Former Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Chairman’s Award onstage during the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Kerry Washington speaks onstage during the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic…
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Head coach Jim Hiller of the Kings looks on against the Utah Hockey Club during the third period of a NHL hockey game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG) Mikey Anderson #44 celebrates with teammates Drew Doughty #8 and goalie Darcy Kuemper…
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Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) celebrates with teammate Jackson LaCombe (2) after scoring as Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) Ducks right wing Frank Vatrano (77) scores past Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during…
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WALNUT — Anaheim’s players huddled near the edge of the pool after the CIF-SS Division 6 girls water polo final Saturday for a spirited cheer. “Did we do it?” the shouts began. “Did we do it?” Anaheim delivered an emphatic answer before leaping into the pool to celebrate a 5-3 victory against Nordhoff at Mt.…
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