With a habitat that covers much of Southern California and extends into Baja California, white sage is essential to the region. The fragrant shrub attracts pollinators. Its seeds provide sustenance for some birds and its foliage can help shelter small animals. It’s also deeply significant to many Native American people in Southern California, where it…
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By DARKO BANDIC and DUSAN STOJANOVIC BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic returned home Monday after being thwarted from defending his Australian Open title only to face a new predicament: He could be barred from the French Open this year, too, if he’s still not vaccinated against COVID-19. A plane carrying the No. 1-ranked player…
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The Chicago Bears have reached out to at least 13 general manager and 10 coaching candidates for interviews. As they go through the process, we’re looking at each of the prospects. Matt Eberflus will interview for the head coaching position Monday, according to NFL Network. <mark class=”hl_orange”>Matt Eberflus</mark> Age: 51 Title: Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator…
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The Chicago Bears have reached out to 13 general manager and 10 coaching candidates for interviews. As they go through the process, we’re looking at each of the prospects. Ed Dodds will interview for the general manager position Monday, according to NFL Network. <mark class=”hl_orange”>Ed Dodds</mark> Title: Indianapolis Colts assistant general manager Age: 41 Experience…
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By ILAN BEN ZION JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian residents of a flashpoint east Jerusalem neighborhood were locked in a tense standoff with Israeli authorities on Monday as police came to evict them from a disputed property. Several residents of a home in Sheikh Jarrah climbed onto the roof of the building with gas tanks and…
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Orange County officials are hiring more recruiters, studying their pay scale and looking to partner with educational institutions such as UC Irvine in an effort to fill hundreds of vacancies in the OC Health Care Agency. But staffing positions in the agency may continue to be a challenge in the next few years, Director Dr.…
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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 Jan. 17, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Related Articles Fast Draw Munnings surprises in California…
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The Miami Dolphins didn’t play a wild-card round playoff game, but they still found a way to lose over the weekend. The Dolphins’ first-round draft pick took another blow with the San Francisco 49ers’ upset win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday evening. Now, Miami will be selecting No. 25, at best, in the draft’s…
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Hundreds of people convinced they can hold a pose for exactly 90 seconds came out to be a cast member in the upcoming Pageant of the Master’s production “Wonderful World.” The show uses two casts of 150 people who rotate each week. The volunteers, wearing costumes, makeup and headpieces, pose in the artworks known as…
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Versatile receiver Deebo Samuel ran 26 yards for a touchdown the play after an interception by Dak Prescott, and the San Francisco 49ers held on for a 23-17 wild-card victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Cowboys had a final chance with 32 seconds remaining and were at the San Francisco…
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