By Collin Binkley | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has sent shockwaves through higher education with a landmark decision that struck down affirmative action and left colleges across the nation searching for new ways to promote student diversity. Leaders of scores of universities said Thursday that they were disappointed by what they see…
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The founder and chief executive officer of the defunct California Technical Academy in Riverside has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for scamming $105 million in the largest post-9/11 GI Bill fraud case at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Michael Bostock, 54, of Nampa, Idaho, was sentenced Monday, June 26, in U.S. District…
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The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, July 1, 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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ANAHEIM — David and Dominic Fletcher had dreamed about the moment they would share a major league field together. When it finally arrived on Friday, it was bittersweet. Their father, Tim, had died suddenly less than three weeks earlier. He was 60. “This would have been one of his proudest moments,” said Dominic, an Arizona…
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With NHL free agency set to open Saturday, the intrigue may be twofold for the Kings, whose effective salary-cap space might be measured in pocket lint or rusty coins rather than dollars even as they remain in need of a starting goaltender and a complete pro roster for the upcoming campaign. Given the Kings’ current…
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Catching on California has several unique fishing programs, including the Heritage Trout Challenge and two Free Fishing Days. For beginners Saturday, July 1, is one of two Free Fishing Days each year in California. If you didn’t plan for tomorrow, the next will be Sept. 2. On these days, you can fish without a sport…
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By JESSICA GRESKO WASHINGTON — In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled on Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. One of the court’s liberal justices wrote in a dissent that the decision’s effect is to “mark gays…
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One of my very favorite events to cover each year is the Surfer’s Hall of Fame inductions. This year’s ceremony is set for 9 a.m. on Aug. 4. The site is the Surfer’s Hall of Fame Plaza on the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street in Huntington Beach, directly across the street from…
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Well, it’s official. After 25 years in business in downtown San Juan Capistrano, Cedar Creek Inn changed its name Friday, June 30 to Tavern at the Mission. In addition to the new name and signage, owners David Wilhelm and Gregg Solomon have revamped the menu, with plans for an extensive renovation set to take place…
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It is rivalry week for the Galaxy. The Galaxy kicks off July against their Northern California and traditional rival San Jose on Saturday at Stanford Stadium (7:30 p.m., Apple TV+). Just three days later, it takes on city rival LAFC on Fourth of July at the Rose Bowl in front a crowd that is likely…
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