One of the most closely watched – and hotly contested – pieces of legislation now pending in the Capitol is a direct attack on Proposition 13. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13, until two weeks ago, was devoid of any substantive language. But it was subject to a “gut-and-amend” maneuver adding language that should alarm every California…
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Q. Who or what determines the number of disabled-person spaces in a parking lot? – Morris Victor, Alhambra A. It, in fact, is a what, Morris: The federal Americans with Disabilities Act. “It is based on ADA standards,” said Kassandra Cornejo, an assistant planner for Alhambra. “The ratio depends on the number (of spaces).” For…
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Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. Plant native milkweed now. Although fall planting of California native milkweed is acceptable, if you want to get a jump on next year’s growth, plant now. I was made aware of this recommendation when visiting the website of the Theodore Payne Foundation (theodorepayne.org) in Sun…
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LOS ANGELES — If this is how the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are going to have at it at the end of August and the start of September, trading haymakers and bringing huge and raucous crowds to full voice, just imagine what an October series between the National League’s two best teams would be like.…
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TUSTIN — Tustin’s football team continued its unblemished start to the season with a 47-37 victory over El Dorado Thursday night at Tustin High, but the postgame mood wasn’t as jubilant as might be expected. Tillers coach Anthony Lopez sees plenty of room for improvement despite the team’s 3-0 record. “We have a lot to…
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The scores from Thursday’s high school football games. THURSDAY’S RESULTS CIF-SS Nonleague Anaheim 41, Rancho Alamitos 14 Arlington 27, Lakeside 3 Schurr 21, Arroyo 7 Costa Mesa 22, Loara 7 Diamond Bar 17, Covina 14 Tustin 47, El Dorado 37 Cypress 31, El Modena 14 Vista del Lago 19, Elsinore 17 Placentia Valencia 40, Esperanza…
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LOS ANGELES — The Sparks whittled an eight-point deficit to one midway through the fourth quarter, but they could not overcome a cold-shooting night in a potentially costly 72-61 loss to the Seattle Storm on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Sparks dropped to 15-21 with their third straight loss and lost control of the…
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The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, left, celebrates with teammate David Peralta as he returns to the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) Dodgers starting pitcher Lance Lynn throws to the plate during…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now UPLAND — Villa Park’s football team signaled its status as a contender to watch. The Spartans used their ground attack and timely defensive stops in the fourth quarter to upset host Upland 35-23 on Thursday to improve to 3-0. Villa Park, ranked 14th…
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BUENA PARK — The Sunny Hills football team remained undefeated with a 21-13 victory over Woodbridge in a nonleague game Thursday at Buena Park High School. After scoring a total of 77 points in their first two victories the Lancers (3-0) needed to rely more on their defense in the victory over the Warriors (1-2).…
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