An ethnic studies professor at UC Riverside whose claims of Cherokee heritage have been in question for 15 years and stirred public outcry has agreed to resign following a complaint by 13 faculty members. Under a separation agreement signed in January, Andrea Smith will be allowed to continue her employment as a full-time faculty member…
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The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter…
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By THALIA BEATY NEW YORK — Shawn Batey was sweating in the August sun on the 100th day of the writers strike, carrying her “IATSE Solidarity” sign on the picket line outside Netflix’s New York offices, but she was glad to be there. A props assistant and documentary filmmaker, Batey is a member of the…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, Aug. 30 Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. WEDNESDAY’S SCORES BOYS WATER POLO NONLEAGUE El Dorado 16, Troy 9 GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL NONLEAGUE Villa Park 12,…
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The man believed to be behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz that plowed into an Uber in South Los Angeles over the weekend, killing two Orange County sisters and their lifelong friend, was on probation tied to a 2020 murder case in Compton, according to court records. Gregory James Black, Jr. was arrested quickly after…
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Editor’s note: SCNG prohibits the use of bots and any other artificial methods of voting. Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates. Welcome to the Southern California News Group’s Girls Athlete of the Week poll. Throughout the high school sports year, SCNG will provide a list of candidates — selected by our 11…
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State Sen. Dave Min was sentenced to three years of informal probation on Tuesday for his misdemeanor drunk driving charge, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. Min’s sentence includes having to enroll in a state-licensed alcohol and drug education program for individuals convicted of a first DUI offense, said Shelly Orio, a spokesperson…
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GAME OF THE WEEK NO. 12 YORBA LINDA (1-1) VS. NO. 16 TESORO (1-1) Where, when: Tesoro High, Friday, 1 p.m. Analysis: Yorba Linda is not as good as it was last year when it went 14-1 and won the CIF Southern Section Division 3 championship, at least it hasn’t been so far. The Mustangs…
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The massive new Baymax character coming to San Fransokyo Square will put the “big” in Big Hero 6 when the inflatable healthcare robot joins his pal Hiro Hamada at the rethemed land at Disney California Adventure. Baymax will make meet-and-greet appearances in San Fransokyo Square on Thursday, Aug. 31 when the full transformation of the…
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LOS ANGELES — Until a recent six-game winning streak, it has been a brutal season for the Sparks, losses layered on injuries layered on losses. And Tuesday night’s game ended unhappily, a chance to move closer to an unlikely WNBA playoff spot foiled when they couldn’t close the deal against their closest pursuer, Chicago. But…
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