By Kim Chandler | Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Families with transgender teens sued the state of Alabama in federal court on Monday to overturn a law that makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans youth under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones to help affirm their gender identity. The two lawsuits —…
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ANAHEIM — The Angels are taking no chances with Mike Trout. The three-time American League MVP was in the lineup on Monday, but after Manager Joe Maddon talked to him about the stomach bug that continues to bother him, he decided to scratch his star center fielder from the lineup. “It’s Game 5,” Maddon said.…
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State regulators, investigating complaints by the American Civil Liberties Union and community activists, have concluded after a surprise visit in March that Orange County jails are not serving spoiled food to inmates. The ACLU of Southern California contacted the California Board of State and Community Corrections on March 10 after a coalition of activist groups…
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This week’s CIF-SS boys volleyball polls, released Monday, April 11. CIF-SS BOYS VOLLEYBALL POLLS (Selected by the CIF-SS Boys Volleyball Advisory Committee) DIVISION 1/2 1 Loyola 2 Mater Dei 3 Newport Harbor 4 Beckman 5 Corona del Mar 6 Santa Barbara 7 Mira Costa 8 Los Alamitos 9 Servite 10 Huntington Beach 11 Long Beach…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Dan Albano’s Diamond Club outstanding softball players last week, April 11: Justice Alcaraz, Mater Dei, Jr., P: Alcaraz struck out 12 in a 2-1 victory in 10 innings against Orange Lutheran and struck out four in a 5-1 win against Santa Margarita…
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EL SEGUNDO — Throughout the season, Russell Westbrook heard his teammates and coaches echo a refrain: “Let Russ be Russ.” It was their way of encouraging the 2017 MVP to find his groove in his first season with the Lakers – to attack the rim, to play with force and passion. But in time, Westbrook…
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PHILADELPHIA — The Mets were without their starting pitcher after just two innings against the Phillies, spelling disaster for the bullpen to cover the remaining seven frames. Despite David Peterson carrying the load, his strong effort in relief went from a turning point to a spoiled performance. Taijuan Walker exited his first start of the…
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Southern California residents may be more supportive of higher-density housing than in the past as a way to control soaring housing costs, a Zillow survey shows. The poll shows a majority in Los Angeles and Orange counties support increased construction of backyard cottages, duplexes, triplexes and even apartments in their neighborhoods. The survey comes just…
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DENVER — When the Dodgers traded for Craig Kimbrel, they got themselves a “turn-key” closer, ready to move right in. “I mean, he’s been doing it for a long time so there’s not much to do,” Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior said. “Just give him the ball and get out of the way.” Kimbrel has…
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The USC men’s basketball roster could be facing another major shakeup, as guard Drew Peterson announced that he will be entering the NBA Draft. Peterson added in his declaration on Twitter that he will still maintain his college eligibility, leaving open the possibility that he returns for a final season at USC. By entering the…
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