In the last two elections, the number of eligible Asian American and Latino voters in California increased while the amount of eligible White voters throughout the state decreased. But despite the increase in those eligible minority voters, they remain underrepresented at the ballot box. According to new research from the University of Southern California’s Center…
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This time of even-numbered years is always a flurry of activity. Beyond the yearly back-to-school activities, candidates are making their rounds, raising money, and jockeying for visibility in front of voters on various issues of concern. As cofounder and director of Orange County’s YIMBY organization, it is my self-appointed mission to make sure that housing–…
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Southern California’s housing market gained momentum in July, with prices holding steady at all-time highs and sales hitting the second-highest level of the past two years. Lower mortgage rates and an increased number of homes for sale boosted transactions, although homes now are taking longer to sell due to increased competition among homeowners. “The market’s…
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U.S. women’s national soccer team legend and Diamond Bar native Alex Morgan announced Thursday that she is retiring. Morgan, 35, made the announcement in a social media video, which she also announced that she’s pregnant with her second child. Morgan’s last game will be Sunday as the San Diego Wave FC hosts the North Carolina…
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Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) shoots over Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith (1) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) grabs a rebound in front of Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) in the first half of a WNBA…
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By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK — The questions wouldn’t stop for Jessica Pegula: Why was she 0-6 in Grand Slam quarterfinals heading into her U.S. Open matchup against top-ranked Iga Swiatek? What could Pegula do about it? Came up during her on-court interview after winning in the previous round. And again at…
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ANAHEIM — Ready or not, Yoshinobu Yamamoto will rejoin the Dodgers’ starting rotation next week. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Yamamoto will come off the injured list and start Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs. It will be Yamamoto’s first major-league start since he left after two innings against the Kansas City Royals on June…
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By GAVIN DORSEY The Associated Press CHICAGO — Shota Imanaga wasn’t disappointed when he was removed after seven hitless innings and 95 pitches. “He actually didn’t know he had a no-hitter going at all, which is funny,” Chicago Cubs manager Counsell said. Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge each followed with a perfect inning to finish…
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Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller shows his frustration after giving up five runs during the first inning of their game against the Angels on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Dodgers on…
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LOS ANGELES — Eric Gentry lined up on the edge, kicking up turf in his stance, and in a blink LSU’s third-down formation appeared to him just as he had seen on tape. The Tigers, USC and Gentry knew, went tight in short-yardage situations. Receiver backside. And knowing exactly what was coming, in an utterly…
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