INDIANAPOLIS — Chip Ganassi skipped his 1982 graduation ceremony at Duquesne to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. The Pittsburgh native made the field but turned out to be just an OK race car driver. His strengths were outside the car and inside the boardroom. In the 40 years since, Ganassi has built one of the…
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UVALDE, Texas — Living in a rural Texas town renowned for white-tailed deer hunting, where rifles are a regular prize at school raffles, Desirae Garza never thought much about gun laws. That changed after her 10-year-old niece, Amerie Jo, was fatally shot inside Robb Elementary School. “You can’t purchase a beer, and yet you can…
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The Orlando Magic, owners of the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, took a step forward in their pre-draft evaluations during the mid-May NBA draft combine in Chicago. Now the Magic, who also have the Nos. 32 and 35 picks in the second round, are hosting prospects for workouts in Orlando ahead of the…
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“President Biden,” Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike said Friday evening, pausing and then raising her voice: “President Biden! “Please,” she said. “Use all available resources to get Brittney Griner home.” Ogwumike’s direct appeal to President Joe Biden came toward the end of a four-minute statement she delivered jointly with Sparks teammate Katie Lou Samuelson after their…
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Memorial Day here in Southern California typically marks the unofficial start of summer, a chance to dust off the swim suits, hang with friends over a beach barbecue or bonfire and enjoy what the region is best known for – the beach. Here’s some need-to-know info you’re hitting the coast this weekend. Mild weather Weather…
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Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from May 19 to May 26. Tacos & Carnitas Pepe’s, 899 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa Closed: May 25 Reason: Cockroach infestation Reopened: May 26 Kitchen at The Hills Post Acute, 1800 Old Tustin Ave., Santa Ana Closed:…
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Like much of the country, the Angel City Football Club has tried its best to focus on its job after Tuesday’s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. During their weekly media calls, no players were made available. Coach Freya Coombe took time to chat with the media Thursday afternoon. “It’s devastating,” Coombe said. “I think I…
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In Mexican cuisine, “escabeche” most often refers to an appealing mix of pickled vegetables. Used as a topping, it adds big-time pizzazz to everything from grilled fish to tacos to tostadas. Even nachos. This cabbage-centric version adds the spicy punch of chilies, as well as the sweetness of carrots and fresh herbs. Make it at…
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Breed: Miniature pinscher mix Rosita is a total Velcro baby and loves being petted. (Courtesy of Lovebugs Rescue) Age: 4 years Gender: Spayed female Size: 16 pounds Rosita’s story: We have no idea who let go of this perfect gal, she was found in rain and cold weather. Rosita is the sweetest dog and she…
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Yes, the Miami Heat have been here before. Ten times to be exact. Making Sunday’s 8:30 p.m. showdown at FTX Arena against the Boston Celtics in these Eastern Conference finals the 11th Game 7 in the franchise’s 34 seasons. For many on the roster, though, it also will be something new, requiring, perhaps, some sage…
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