So how goes the war between the state and many — but not all — California cities over housing policy? The war broke out a couple of years ago when the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) ramped up pressure on local governments to accommodate more housing construction, citing “decades of underproduction underscored…
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Despite an offer of free tuition, Californians are shying away from community colleges. Although public investments in two-year public institutions have animated many political leaders at the state and federal levels, it may be time for California’s 73 community college districts to downsize and adapt to an environment where there’s reduced demand for their services.…
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ANAHEIM — Shohei Ohtani had been gradually warming up for more than a week, and he officially exploded on Monday night. Ohtani hit a pair of home runs, including his first grand slam on either side of the globe, in the Angels’ 11-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Angels also got homers from…
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SANTA ANA — A 30-year-old man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 14 years in prison for breaking into an Anaheim woman’s home and assaulting her, according to court records obtained Monday. Daniel Earl Pendlebury pleaded guilty Friday to assault with the intent to commit a sex offense, burglary and assault with force likely to…
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Three weeks after the position came open, UCLA has already found the new leader for its decorated gymnastics program. Former Cal assistant coach Janelle McDonald, who holds two decades of coaching experience, has been named the Bruins’ new head coach. “Janelle has been exemplary at connecting with and developing young people at every level of…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Makenzie Butt, Fountain Valley, So., 1B: Butt hit two home runs in the fifth inning to lead the top-seeded Barons to an 11-2 triumph against Barstow in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 5 playoffs. Kylie Loertscher, El Toro, So., P: Loertscher…
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A win on Tuesday night would ensure that May will be the busiest stretch of the year for the Los Angeles Football Club. And with the way the Major League Soccer points leaders have played so far, getting in as many games as they can right now is fine by them. After working nine matches…
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A Mater Dei High School football player told the Santa Ana Police Department that he was sexually assaulted by teammates in the school’s locker room last August, according to a police report. The report is the latest revelation of alleged hazing and sexual harassment and assault by Mater Dei football players within the school’s locker…
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Scores from the CIF Southern Section boys tennis playoff matches Monday, and the schedule for Wednesday’s semifinals. CIF-SS BOYS TENNIS PLAYOFFS OPEN DIVISION Semifinals, Wednesday, 3 p.m. Woodbridge at University Calabasas at Corona del Mar DIVISION 1 Quarterfinals, Monday Arcadia 11, San Marcos 7 Loyola 12, San Marino 6 Mira Costa 12, Northwood 6 Portola…
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ANAHEIM — Griffin Canning took a significant step toward returning to the Angels’ rotation on Monday. Canning, who has been rehabbing from a lower back stress reaction, faced hitters for the equivalent of two innings. Afterward, the right-hander said he was “excited” about the latest step in his rehab. “I wasn’t as crisp as I’d…
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