Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Sheehan pitched six no-hit innings in his major league debut. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan throws to the plate during…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, June 17, 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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The growing move toward unionization at USC continued this week when the school’s housing workers voted to join SEIU Local 721. The workers made the move to help them secure higher wages, better benefits and a stronger voice on the job. Angel Moreno, a general maintenance worker at the school, expects the latest union victory…
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Vanessa Bryant poses with a new mural of Kobe and Gianna Bryant at Compton’s Wilson Park. (Photo courtesy of BodyArmor) Vanessa Bryant speaks at the dedication of the basketball court at Wilson Park in Compton. (Photo courtesy of BodyArmor) Show Caption of Expand COMPTON — As Vanessa Bryant walked past the outside walls of the…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Angels only had to place one of their two ailing infielders on the injured list on Friday, but that one isn’t coming back anytime soon. Gio Urshela was diagnosed with a fractured pelvis, which is expected to keep him out for a matter of months. A more precise timeline will…
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By Nicole Gregory, contributing writer Facing challenges in the Southern California job market, people seeking employment, promotions or a change in career might improve their skills through Cal State Fullerton’s extension programs. Registration is open this summer. “It’s a great time to get ahead in the workplace while others may be on vacation,” said Debbie…
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Edwin and Irma Acosta, who have been married for 51 years, dance to the music played by a band during the Father’s Day vintage car show for the Adult Day Program at Mount of Olives Church in Mission Viejo on Friday, June 16, 2023. The enrichment event was for the clients of the program, which…
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UCLA hosted three main commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 16, inside Pauley Pavilion at the Westwood campus. Graduates celebrate after UCLA’s commencement ceremony in Pauley Pavilion on the Westwood campus on Friday, June 16, 2023. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Students look for family and friends during UCLA’s commencement ceremony in Pauley…
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Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from June 8 to June 15. Tropicana Grill, 622 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana Closed: June 14 Reason: Cockroach infestation Hennessey’s, 31761 Camino Capistrano, Suite 2, San Juan Capistrano Closed: June 14 Reason: Rodent infestation Reopened: June 14…
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I don’t exactly remember when it was that Jimi Hendrix boldly decreed, “You’ll never hear surf music again.” I am guessing it was the late 1960s, but in any case, the dude was wrong. It’s alive and well and rockin’ Surf City every Sunday afternoon, thanks to the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum’s Surfin’ Sundays…
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