A 39-year-old Westminster man has been charged with murder after a man was found dead in a van at a Fountain Valley gas station last weekend, authorities said. Matthew Francisco Mattice was arrested by Westminster police at a Travelodge motel in the 1400 block of Bristol Street in Costa Mesa about 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.…
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Skylar Thompson had the distinction of being the only Miami Dolphins quarterback who hadn’t thrown an interception during the 11-on-11 periods of training camp entering the day. The rookie quarterback from Kansas State, who the team selected in the seventh-round of the 2022 NFL draft, had held onto that streak like a trophy until Saturday.…
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When the trade deadline came and went without the Mets shopping any of their premiere minor leaguers for immediate MLB help, many fans questioned what Billy Eppler’s vision was. The general manager was kind enough to explain his thinking over Zoom on deadline day. “There were a lot of inquiries at the front end of…
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Since the 1960s, crime has gone in waves. The 1960s civil unrest and especially the 1980s crack epidemic led to crackdowns, such as increases in incarceration and California’s 1994 Three Strikes law. A decade or so ago, the cycle flipped, leading to sentencing reforms, such as California’s Proposition 47 in 2014. And the reform atmosphere…
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We got a voyeuristic view into how the Miami Dolphins operate in recent weeks — operate, at least, pending Brian Flores’ lawsuit — and how did you like it? The good news is you can understand why the Dolphins haven’t won a playoff game in the 13 years of the Steve Ross Era. The bad…
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Q: Could you please explain climate zones and how important it is to select plants appropriate for your climate zone? When I shop for plants online, I make sure that the plant will grow in Zone 9 (my zone) but I’m wondering if that matters, as it seems that the zone pertains to cold hardiness…
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The Aberdeen IronBirds had a long, but good day Friday. The ‘Birds finished Thursday’s continuation with a win, 7-6, over the Wilmington Blue Rocks and then after a 1 hour, 22 minute weather delay, won again, 6-3, in a seven-inning, High-A South Atlantic League game at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. In the second game,…
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LOS ANGELES — Should we really be surprised? Little brother comes around looking sharp and acting bold. Big brother kicks dirt all over his shiny new shoes and walks away smirking. That’s basically the Dodgers vs. Padres storyline these days. San Diego arrived at Dodger Stadium on Friday with Juan Soto, Josh Bell, Brandon Drury…
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Chicago Bears offensive tackle Teven Jenkins returned to the field Saturday morning after missing seven practices with an undisclosed ailment. Jenkins’ absence was a big topic of conversation around Halas Hall over the last week after NFL Network reported Monday the Bears were holding trade talks centered around the 2021 second-round pick. Coach Matt Eberflus…
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It has been more than a year since President Joe Biden nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve as ambassador to India. In the year since, Garcetti’s nomination has devolved into nothing short of a political embarrassment for the Biden Administration. As mayor of a world-renowned city like Los Angeles, Garcetti should be a…
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