Next Sunday, French voters will decide on their next president. While most of the country and the rest of the world are united, for valid reasons, against populist Marine Le Pen, the truth of the matter is that voters have a choice between two shades of illiberalism: the aggressively populist one of Le Front National…
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A woman who accidentally dropped her phone into the hole of a vault toilet fell in while trying to retrieve it and was trapped for more than an hour. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon near the parking lot at the summit of Mount Walker, a 2,800-foot mountain at the east edge of Washington’s Olympic National…
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For generations, California’s community colleges have been a huge part of the legacy of higher education success that has helped define our state. Conveniently located, affordable to all, providing technical and continuing education courses as well as pure academics, they also have long been a go-between venue for those who want or need to…
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“Payment Pulse” deals with the hearth-wrenching reality of Southern California homebuying finances — it’s really about the size of the monthly check to the lender, not the enormity of price tag. Buzz: A typical Southern California homebuyer in March landed a house payment almost one-third higher than a year ago. Source: My trusty spreadsheet looked…
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This column is the second in a two-part series on selecting HOA management. The previous column discussed the different types of association management services. After selecting the management service type and candidate firm, carefully consider the proposed management contract. Price is NOT everything: Hiring a management firm solely on price is a mistake. Associations may…
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Erik Spoelstra had to move on with his rotation, because the Miami Heat coach was left with no choice, no option. But even with the decision to move past Markieff Morris in his initial playoff mix, Spoelstra acknowledges the inequity of it all when it comes to the veteran power forward. Although it is rare…
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Before entering an offseason of uncertainty, Mo Bamba made it known he wants to continue to be a part of what the Orlando Magic are building. Bamba used words such as “us”, “our” or “we” when reflecting on the growth the 2021-22 season brought the Magic and discussing what could lie ahead for the young…
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By KATHY GANNON ISLAMABAD (AP) — An Islamic State affiliate on Friday claimed a series of bombings a day earlier that targeted Afghanistan’s minority Shiite Muslims, while Pakistan issued a warning of IS threats in its eastern Punjab province. The deadliest of three bombings on Thursday in Afghanistan exploded inside a Shite mosque in northern…
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Hundreds of wave riders from beach towns along the California coast, and across the country, are battling for bragging right at Lower Trestles this weekend. The famed cobblestone surf break just south of San Clemente is host for three days of competition through Saturday, April 23, to crown the U.S. Board Riders Club national champions.…
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Q. Hi Honk: I enjoy reading your column, and I never thought that I would be writing to you, but here we go. I have an older car that I am going to sell. I believe that the state is considering issuing gas rebates for registered cars. What is the status of that plan, or…
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