THE GAME: The Dodgers let a five-run lead slip away and played to a 6-6 tie with the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Tony Gonsolin cruised through three perfect innings, retiring all nine Rockies batters he faced on only 23 pitches. Gonsolin struck out four…
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The Eat Index: OC is a weekly newsletter that lands in your inbox on Wednesdays. Subscribe here. Main Course Quesadillas fritas at Los Dorados BBQ in Santa Ana (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG) Brad A. Johnson found mind-blowing quesadillas fritas at Los Dorados BBQ in Santa Ana. Brad says these unique fried quesadillas…
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It’s well known that Joe Biden — who regularly rode the Amtrak train between Wilmington and Washington as a senator and to his 2021 presidential inauguration — loves trains, always touting their environmental efficiency and value to the U.S. economy. Yet the Biden White House has been noticeably hostile to the variety of trains that…
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Disney’s use of corporate influence to further “left-wing legislative goals” like opposing Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill has left conservative workers feeling invisible and in fear of professional reprisal, according to a new Disney employee petition. An open letter penned by conservative Disney employees asks the company to remain neutral on issues that have…
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The “paradox of luck and skill,” as explained by Pomona College economics professor Gary Smith, could be as good an explanation as any for your busted NCAA tournament bracket. The premise is that the more skilled the athletes – and the more even the skill level between individuals or teams – the greater the influence…
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When rummaging through the contents of an unclaimed storage locker in San Bernardino purchased at auction in February, Bob Blank came upon an unusual discovery: A sealed box with human cremated remains. Attached were a death certificate, discharge papers from the U.S. Army dating back to World War II, two war medals and a letter…
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In the months since Ayo Dosunmu’s first start in December, the Chicago Bulls rookie became a regular feature in the primary rotation. But in the final weeks of the regular season, coach Billy Donovan has moved Alex Caruso into the starting lineup, bringing Dosunmu back into a reserve role. Donovan hopes the shift will help…
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A 20-year-old San Diego man was arrested this week on suspicion of fighting with another man at a Dana Point Harbor pizza parlor and inflicting injuries that led to the man’s death, authorities said. The fight occurred at Beach Harbor Pizza in the 34400 block of Golden Lantern about 7 p.m., March 17, Orange County…
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Walker Buehler has been the Dodgers’ choice to start big games for the past four seasons. Now he will also be their choice to start first games. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Buehler will start the team’s season opener April 8 in Colorado. The Dodgers will open with five games…
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The Miami Heat confirmed Thursday to the Sun Sentinel that it was the team’s decision, and not the decision of broadcast-rights holder Bally Sports Sun, to elect not to show the third-quarter altercation on the team’s bench during Wednesday night’s loss to the Golden State Warriors at FTX Arena. Lorrie-Ann Diaz, the Heat’s vice president…
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