By The Associated Press The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: __ NEW YORK — The Russian military has warned Ukraine’s neighboring countries from hosting its warplanes, saying Moscow may consider them a part of the conflict if Ukrainian aircraft fly combat missions from their territory. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov charged Sunday that…
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The annual Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano will go on without horses this year, as are many events in the region, because of a contagious equine virus that’s been reported throughout California, including in Orange County. In a letter to equestrian event organizers on Thursday, March 3, state veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones cautioned…
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The ninth-seeded Citrus College men’s basketball team beat top-seeded Fullerton College Saturday night, 84-72, to advance to the CCCAA State quarterfinals. Leonard Turner led Citrus (23-6) with 23 points and Anthony Tello added 19. For Fullerton (25-4), Ronnie Stapp had 18 points and Chazz Hutchison had 10 rebounds in the loss. Citrus will face West…
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GOP Rep. Michelle Steel is Korean American. Democrat Jay Chen is Taiwanese American. Both are trying to woo voters in the new CA-45, a House district now centered around the largest Vietnamese American community in the United States. And with three months until the primary, the topic that’s become maybe the biggest point of contention…
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California’s chronic housing shortage stems from specific shortfalls in several key elements needed to reach a level of construction that would relieve the crisis. The recent issuance of two documents pertaining to housing in Los Angeles, the state’s largest city and an epicenter of the housing conundrum, illustrate the corrosive effect of those shortcomings. The…
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FONTANA >> The La Quinta boys basketball team continues to defy the odds by collecting road wins in the CIF State playoffs, even with little to no cheering section. The Aztecs, who finished second in the Garden Grove League, are one win away from going to the CIF State Championships after defeating Fontana 66-59 in…
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Score from the CIF Southern California Regional boys and girls basketball playoffs Saturday, March 5, and the schedule for the regional finals Tuesday, March 8. BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS CIF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OPEN DIVISION Semifinals, Saturday Corona Centennial 76, Bishop Montgomery 55 Sierra Canyon 72, Harvard-Westlake 55 Regional final, Tuesday, 6 p.m. Sierra Canyon at…
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HACIENDA HEIGHTS >> CJ Bellamy knows that his cousin and teammate, Jazz Gardner, who is a 7-foot center on the Los Altos boys basketball team, will be heavily guarded every game. Bellamy stepped up and led the team Saturday night with 20 points and six assists as the Conquerors defeated Edison 57-41 in the CIF…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now GARDEN GROVE — Orangewood Academy’s season-long quest to build on-court chemistry reached new heights Saturday night. The Spartans hope their ascent isn’t over. Orangewood Academy unleashed several highlight-worthy assists, along with eight 3-pointers, to defeat visiting Bishop Montgomery 74-60 in the Division I…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Sage Hill’s girls basketball team still has Ontario Christian’s number. Sophomore forward Emily Eadie scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the sixth-seeded Lightning beat the host No. 2 Knights 61-56 in the Division II semifinals of the CIF State SoCal…
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