Were I to write another book about California politics — which is very unlikely — it would be entitled “Unintended Consequences,” detailing how political policy decrees mutate to have unforeseen effects. Examples of the syndrome are legion, but here are just two: —In the 1960s, newly elected Gov. Ronald Reagan signed two pieces of legislation…
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By Dr. Jeffrey Luther Contributing writer For many, Valentine’s Day, which the country marked last week, is a beloved tradition. But for some older adults who have lost their loved ones, the holiday may bring a sense of loneliness and feelings of isolation. Loneliness is an unpleasant emotion that we all feel from time to…
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By Bill Allison | Bloomberg Donald Trump’s Save America ended January with $108 million in the bank, yet the former president’s political action committee didn’t donate any of it last month to the dozens of candidates he’s backing. Though his name won’t appear on any ballot in November, Trump will have plenty of money to…
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By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, YURAS KARMANAU and LORNE COOK MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin convened top officials Monday to consider recognizing the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, a move that would ratchet up tensions with the West amid fears that the Kremlin could launch an invasion of Ukraine imminently. The meeting of…
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By Richard Tribou | Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — SpaceX took a couple weeks off, but is ready to send up another batch of Starlink satellites to add its expanding internet empire. The launch of the Falcon 9 rocket with 46 Starlinks on board is scheduled for 6:44 a.m. Pacific time from Cape Canaveral Space…
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Six weeks before the start of free agency, Eric DeCosta was confident that the Ravens could re-sign whichever player they needed to. He also conceded that the Ravens couldn’t re-sign everyone they wanted to. “We could pretty much sign anybody we want to sign if we could get a deal done,” DeCosta said at his…
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A fire broke out at an outdoor Republic Services trash-sorting facility in Anaheim Sunday evening, Feb. 20, fire officials said. Anaheim Fire Department crews were engaged with their second four-alarm fire of the day when a local waste and recycling center caught fire Sunday evening. https://t.co/nk6eWwUvrI — CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) February 21, 2022 The…
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Funny Car winner Robert Hight (right) speaks with runner up Ron Capps (left) as he looks at his timing slip after winning at the 62nd annual NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) all won event…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…
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By JENNA FRYER DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Roger Penske had one rule at the Daytona 500 for his drivers: Do Not Wreck Each Other. His orders were followed Sunday night when Austin Cindric worked with teammate Ryan Blaney over the closing laps to win the Daytona 500 as a celebration of Penske’s 85th birthday. It…
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