During the first year of Biden’s presidency, Democrats were engaged in a politically costly and ultimately vain effort to rally members of their caucus around progressive policies that the public either views as secondary priorities, or in some cases, opposes. Only 1 in 4 Americans (24%), including less than one-half of Democrats (44%), say that…
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The CIF Southern Section on Monday, Feb. 14, released the pre-flip results for the CIF-SS girls soccer playoff quarterfinals.
“Bubble Watch” digs into trends that may indicate economic and/or housing market troubles ahead. Buzz: Tenants are feeling pinched as Southern California rent hikes grow at a pace not seen since 1985. Source: My trusty spreadsheet analyzed a personal favorite benchmark for tracking what landlords are charging — the local Consumer Price Index’s “rent of…
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The Miami Dolphins found their offensive coordinator under first-time head coach Mike McDaniel. Los Angeles Chargers run game coordinator and offensive line coach Frank Smith landed the job on Monday, a league source confirmed to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The news was first reported by NFL Network. Smith interviewed for the job on Saturday…
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Orange County Transportation Authority bus drivers were picketing outside the agency’s headquarters Monday morning, the day before a possible strike of hundreds of the coach operators over stalled contract negotiations. About 50 people showed up to rally as the OCTA board meeting got started inside. Some elected officials, including District Attorney Todd Spitzer and Irvine…
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The Rams’ Super Bowl championship parade will be this Wednesday, Feb. 16. It will begin at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. at 665 W. Jefferson Blvd. It will travel to the plaza outside the Coliseum peristyle for a rally. The time and exact route of the parade have not been announced yet. This story will…
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The respect for Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay continues to grow. It’s not just because the Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20, to win Super Bowl 56 Sunday night, but the way he handled his team throughout the season and playoffs was admirable. Critics will say McVay, 36, should have won a title because…
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By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH When nurse Julia Buffo was told by her Montana hospital that she had to be vaccinated against COVID-19, she responded by filling out paperwork declaring that the shots run afoul of her religious beliefs. She cited various Old and New Testament verses including a passage from Revelations that vaccine opponents often quote…
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It was around noon on January 27 when Jemma E. Dunn’s cell phone rang. Dunn, an Orange County attorney, was driving in Utah on a family vacation. She didn’t recognize the number but answered the call. The caller identified herself as Amanda Waters, the former Mater Dei High School athletic director. Waters has been considered…
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Last year, I left my job as a public high school teacher in Salinas, California, after 5 years. I love helping students realize their vast potential. But it became clear to me that school officials were obsessed with left-wing indoctrination, and that dissenting voices—like my own—were not welcome. Right now, public education officials are doing…
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