WASHINGTON — Two of Congress’ staunchest conservatives repelled centrist alternatives to lock up Republican nominations on Tuesday, even as the party’s voters chose to turn out a six-term incumbent in Mississippi. Illinois Republican Rep. Mary Miller won her primary over fellow incumbent Rep. Rodney Davis just days after she called the Supreme Court’s decision to…
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The unforgiving Astros continued their tour of New York City. After they split a four-game series in the Bronx over the weekend, they stepped on the Amazin’s necks in Flushing on Tuesday night. The Mets were shellacked, 9-1, by the Astros in front of 36,673 at Citi Field. President Barack Obama was still roaming the…
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Q: Chuck Call of Menifee asked if he can legally park beside a fire hydrant if there is no red curb there. He said some fire hydrants in residential areas in Menifee are not alongside red-painted curbs. A: Nope, it’s illegal to park in front of a fire hydrant regardless of whether the curb is…
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The California Assembly on Monday voted to approve legislation authorizing lawsuits to be filed over the sale of certain weapons. Specifically, according to the Associated Press, the bill “would allow people to sue anyone who distributes illegal assault weapons, parts that can be used to build weapons, guns without serial numbers, or .50 caliber…
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An Orange man was arrested on suspicion of murder after police say he struck and killed another driver in Orange in May while driving impaired on narcotics, police said Tuesday, June 28. On May 20, 31-year-old Tyler Pitchford was driving a Kia Soul north on Tustin Street at 10:29 p.m. when he did not stop…
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Angels starting pitcher Chase Silseth throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesdayat Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto throws against the Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif.…
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Keegan Thompson’s self-assessment, shortly after pitching the deepest into a start in his big-league career, took on a big-picture vibe. The right-hander threw a career-high 6⅓ innings in the Chicago Cubs’ 5-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, relying on early-innings efficiency. However, he wasn’t satisfied with how his outing…
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U.S. midfielder Ashley Sanchez plays the ball during the first half of their exhibition match against Colombia on Tuesday night in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) U.S. defender Sofia Huerta follows through on a shot against Colombia during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Sandy, Utah. (AP…
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SAN FRANCISCO — Hate crimes driven by homophobia and racism resulted in a 33% surge in reported incidents in California last year, following a similar spike in hate-driven attacks the year prior and confirming what officials have been hearing anecdotally since the pandemic began, the state’s attorney general said Tuesday. Attorney General Rob Bonta said…
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It was the definition of a no-doubter. Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert crushed Oliver Ortega’s fifth-inning fastball, sending it 448 feet for a two-run home run. The blast gave the Sox the lead on the way to an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in front of 23,979 at Angel Stadium. “It…
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