The Kings have captured nine of their last 10 possible points in the standings and will put their five-game points streak on the line against the Pacific Division leader when they welcome the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. Vegas had won just two of 11 games before they entered the 4 Nations Face-Off break with…
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Home hardening means using fire-resistant building materials and landscaping to protect buildings from heat, flames and a blast of embers during a firestorm. Here’s a brief overview of what that involves: Roofs: “Class A” roofing, which provides the best fire protection, includes asphalt fiberglass composition shingles, concrete or clay tiles and some metal roofing materials.…
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A blizzard engulfed Michael Kovac’s house as the Palisades fire approached on Jan. 7 — “an absolute blizzard of embers,” he recalled. But by the time the smoke cleared, the 2 1/2-level, 3,500-square-foot residence was the only house on the block still standing. That wasn’t by chance. An architect, Kovac designed his ridge-top home with…
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One of the more specious arguments in the early weeks of the second presidency of Donald Trump was the question of whether or not he had a mandate to do whatever he wanted. Supporters of the president believed that because he overcame a lot to win decisively, and had with him a Republican-held Congress, he…
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To listen to Gavin Newsom tell it, California is “not only dominating but paving the way for the future of jobs and the American economy.” If only it were true. He continues to brush off bad press – and even worse data – that tells a much different story about the state of California. But…
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Special days are set aside for various reasons: Some are dedicated to honor, others to remember and others to raise public awareness. National Caregivers Day checks all the boxes. This special day is celebrated on the third Friday in February. This year it fell on February 21. It is a day to honor the individuals…
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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 Sunday, February 23, 2024. 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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Police and other local law enforcement agencies could for the first time tap into federal grant money to buy and operate unmanned drones under legislation recently introduced in Congress by a Southern California lawmaker. The plan aims to expand local law enforcement’s use of remotely operated aircraft, often equipped with cameras and other technology, to…
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In a prankish response to President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States buy Greenland, now an autonomous region aligned with Denmark, more than 200,000 Danish residents have signed a petition for Denmark to purchase California. Meanwhile, a congressman introduced a bill to authorize the president to enter negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename…
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The Dog Haus burger and hot dog chain is banking on some big appetites as it once again has partnered with social media food personality and podcast host Josh Elkin for a decadent new burger dubbed the Big Hac. Available through March 31, the double-layer burger is stacked with six ounces of Angus beef that’s…
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