IRVINE — The Ducks were back on the ice Tuesday at practice after a three-day holiday break but not all were compelled to take a complete break from the sport. Trevor Zegras caught a bit of the televised action from the World Junior Hockey Championship, which included some of the Czech Republic’s 5-2 victory over…
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Once the government hands out a privilege, it becomes almost impossible to wrench it away – even if it is wreaking widespread havoc. That’s because of the economic theory of diffused costs and concentrated benefits: The public doesn’t notice the spread-out costs, but beneficiaries have an intense incentive to protect their special favor. That concept…
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Early morning Metrolink train service on Monday, Jan. 2, will be available during the Rose Parade for the first time since 2020. Agency leaders intend to make early-morning service available on five Metrolink lines starting Monday for the 104th Rose Parade, so spectators can go leave home knowing they have a reliable connection to the…
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Jurors in the Los Angeles trial of Harvey Weinstein were released and allowed to speak with the media last week. We learned why they convicted the one-time movie mogul on charges related to just one of the four women he was accused of raping or sexually assaulting. The “subsequent action” of the women, said one…
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The SoCal Indie Bestseller List, as brought to you by IndieBound and CALIBA, for the sales week ended Dec. 25 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Demon Copperhead: Barbara Kingsolver 2. Tomorrow, and…
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ORLANDO, Fla. — After the week they’ve had, the Lakers needed anything to start going right. About an hour-and-a-half before tip-off on Tuesday night, Coach Darvin Ham hoped that they would find something within themselves to end a four-game losing streak. “We haven’t had a lot of success here recently,” he said. “But just coming out…
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Each week, publications from the Southern California News Group’s 11 properties (Orange County Register, L.A. Daily News, Press-Enterprise, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Daily Breeze, San Bernardino Sun, Daily Bulletin, Redlands Daily Facts, Whittier Daily News and Pasadena-Star News) select the Athletes of the Week for their respective region. Each athlete is…
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By IAN HARRISON The Associated Press TORONTO — On the second night of a back-to-back set, despite arriving in Canada in the wee hours the night before, the Clippers put together one of their best performances of the season. Paul George scored 23 points, Ivica Zubac had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Clippers…
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Each week, publications from the Southern California News Group’s 11 properties (Orange County Register, L.A. Daily News, Press-Enterprise, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Daily Breeze, San Bernardino Sun, Daily Bulletin, Redlands Daily Facts, Whittier Daily News and Pasadena-Star News) select the Athletes of the Week for their respective region. Each athlete is…
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Behind thick, black frames, Russell Westbrook looked puzzled for a moment. What memories or thoughts does Detlef Schrempf conjure up? “Anything come to mind? No,” Westbrook said, breaking into a laugh. “Other than he played for the Sonics. That’s about it.” Besides playing for the franchise that Westbrook used to play for (albeit…
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