A new trail network is being planned connecting Nevada City and Truckee in the Sierra Nevada. Tahoe National Forest recently announced construction of a new trail, called the Pines to Mines Trail, which will begin this year. The mixed-use trail network, which will allow Class 1 e-bikes, will include roughly 50 miles of existing trails…
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LOS ANGELES — Selena Harris scored two perfect 10s in UCLA gymnastics’ home finale Saturday afternoon, boosting the Bruins to a 198.550-196.825 win over Clemson – a season-best score and the third-best in program history. The sophomore won the all-around with a 39.900 to tie for the second-highest all-around score for a Bruin as UCLA…
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Alex Glenn-Camden, an Army infantryman injured in Afghanistan, stood next to President George Bush looking at a portrait the former president had painted of him. Though the Temecula resident has met “43” before at other openings of “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors,” Glenn-Camden never before had the opportunity to…
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In the latest volley of policy proposals that seem more rooted in populist rhetoric than economic knowledge, President Joe Biden’s budget plan to hike the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28% strikes me as particularly misguided. This move, ostensibly aimed at ensuring a “fair share” of contributions from corporate America, is a glaring…
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Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. With the heavy rainfall we experienced this winter, weeds are now a major concern. Interestingly enough, in a poll taken regarding the popularity of gardening tasks, weeding came in number 4 (behind planting, watering, and mowing the lawn). There is an obsessive element to the…
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Taco Bell will introduce its new Cantina Chicken Menu on March 21, but loyalty members can start trying it out a week early. The menu was part of Taco Bell’s big reveal on Feb. 9, when the Irvine-based fast food giant previewed its plans for 2024 at a fan event in Las Vegas. Related Articles…
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Lakers forward Anthony Davis shoots against Sacramento Kings forwards Harrison Barnes (40) and Domantas Sabonis (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) Lakers forward LeBron James shoots against Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball…
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ANAHEIM – If a book is ever written about the history of the Mater Dei-Servite sports rivalry, their volleyball match Wednesday deserves a page or two. Mater Dei won the first two sets. Servite won the next two sets. In the decisive fifth set, Servite and Mater Dei traded match-point chances before Mater Dei took…
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By JOE HARRIS The Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Be it the postseason or the race for a postseason berth, a hot goaltender is often the difference-maker. Jordan Binnington made 40 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Kings, 3-1, on Wednesday night in a key game in the race for the final wild-card…
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Dodgers beat reporter Bill Plunkett and assistant sports editor James H. Williams provide a preview of the upcoming season and what the expectations are for the team this year. Plunkett shares some insight on the offseason and what he’s already noticed about the impact of high-priced international superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the…
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