Gavin Newsom wants to be president of the United States. This has been apparent for some time now. What has also been apparent is that he’s been more distracted by these aspirations. It now appears that a majority of Californians have come to perceive this, too. A recent UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll…
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A man was killed and dozens of other people were injured, including two critically, when a tour bus rear-ended a stalled Nissan Pathfinder and the SUV caught fire on the 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights early Sunday, May 11, authorities said. The collision on the westbound freeway, west of Azusa Avenue, occurred shortly after 5…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, May 11, 2025. 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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HUNTINGTON BEACH — Natalie Nakase beat the sunrise. It’s not because she couldn’t sleep. It’s not because she didn’t have time to rest on this March morning. After all, the start of the WNBA season was two months away. And, yet, Nakase was tormenting herself – waking up at 5 a.m. one morning, and going…
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INDIANAPOLIS — Juliette Dhalluin score three goals on Sunday and the Stanford defense allowed just one second-half goal to help the Cardinal beat USC 11-7 to claim its 10th NCAA women’s water polo championship and third in the last four seasons. No. 1 Stanford (25-1) finished the season on a 10-game win streak, dating to…
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It’s a radio concert that’s so iconic, it was a key plot point in Disney’s 2003 remake of “Freaky Friday.” But with a new venue, new city and whole new vibe, it’s safe to say this isn’t your parents’ Wango Tango. KISS-FM’s Wango Tango returned to Orange County on Saturday, May 10, at Huntington City…
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ANAHEIM — Zach Neto has been back in the Angels lineup and at shortstop for three weeks, and his bat is clearly at peak form. His arm, however, remains a work in progress. Neto, who had shoulder surgery last fall, has been managing his throws, saving the 100% throws for when it’s necessary. When the…
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Vampire Weekend closed out Just Like Heaven on Saturday, with a terrific headlining set that underscored the band’s place at the top of the indie rock scene that the Pasadena festival celebrates. But let’s come back to them in a minute. Because the biggest moment of the day came just before Vampire Weekend, when Rilo…
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PHOENIX – It’s the basic advice given to any hitter – see the ball, hit the ball. Max Muncy figured if he could do the first better, the second would also improve. “Guys are throwing so hard now with so much movement. Sliders are coming in at 93, 94 mph. Even curveballs are coming in…
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA — Since the CIF Southern Section took over the boys lacrosse playoff system in 2021, Mater Dei has been eliminated by the eventual Division 1 champion every season before reaching the championship game. Mater Dei got over the hump and reached the championship game for the first time by beating Santa Margarita…
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