LOS ANGELES — The Kings were down two more players before the game even started and were trailing by three goals by the first intermission of a lackluster 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Already without wingers Arthur Kaliyev and Trevor Moore, another top flanker, Gabe Vilardi, missed Thursday’s game due to…
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By JACK MAGRUDER The Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. — Tyger Campbell matched a season high with 22 points, David Singleton had a season-high 21 and No. 5 UCLA extended its winning streak to 14 games, beating Arizona State, 74-62, on Thursday night. Jamie Jaquez, bothered by foul trouble, scored five of his 12 points in…
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The body of Orange County lawyer Elliot Blair was embalmed in Mexico before his family could have his blood drawn for an independent toxicology test, an attorney said Thursday, Jan. 19. Case Barnett, representing Blair’s family, said their investigator was told by the mortuary in Baja California that the body was embalmed despite the family’s…
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The Department of Justice on Thursday released a plea deal that says political consultant Melahat Rafiei attempted to defraud a cannabis dispensary client associated with her firm. Rafiei also admitted to agreeing to bribe two Irvine City Council members, according to court documents. Rafiei, 45, of Anaheim, has agreed to plead guilty to one felony…
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The Biden administration’s announcement Thursday, Jan. 19, that $930 million would be allocated to 10 Western states to reduce wildfire dangers was welcome news to U.S. Forest Service officials in Southern California. Nathan Judy, spokesman for the Cleveland National Forest — the southernmost national forest in California, consisting of 460,000 acres — said it has…
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EL SEGUNDO — The common thread between the last two games between the Lakers and the Sacramento Kings is De’Aaron Fox – and what is or isn’t a foul. Earlier this month, the Kings felt the sting of a tight whistle when Fox, the 25-year-old franchise star, hip-checked Dennis Schröder and sent him to the line…
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The Ducks’ Dmitry Kulikov, left, tries to clear the puck as the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Eric Robinson defends during the second period on Thursday night in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Erik Gudbranson, left, clears the puck past the Ducks’ Trevor Zegras during the first period on Thursday night in Columbus,…
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Los Angeles is no stranger to scandal, but the case of Jose Huizar proved to be as complex as they come. A series of other recent allegations and accusations also haven’t done much for confidence in City Hall. When FBI agents walked into then-Los Angeles City Councilman Huizar’s office and carried out boxes of evidence…
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The 135th Rose Parade hopes to hit a high note in 2024 with its latest theme, “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language.” Alex Aghajanian made the announcement on Thursday, Jan. 19, the night he officially picked up the mantle as incoming president of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Pasadena Tournament of Roses incoming…
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SANTA ANITA LEADERS (Through Thursday) JOCKEYS / WINS Juan Hernandez / 17 Edwin Maldonado / 6 Four tied / 5 TRAINERS / WINS Bob Baffert / 11 Mark Glatt / 7 Doug O’Neill / 6 John Sadler / 5 Two tied / 4 WEEKEND STAKES AT SANTA ANITA Saturday • $100,000 Astra Stakes, fillies and…
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