• CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Division 3AA breakdown

    CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Division 3AA breakdown
    OCVarsity breaks down Division 3AA of the CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs:
    Top seeded teams: 1. St. Anthony (24-2); 2. Laguna Beach (25-3); 3. Saddleback Valley Christian (23-5); 4. Ocean View (23-4)
    O.C. teams in this division: Beckman (13-13); Brea Olinda (10-15); Crean Lutheran (18-10); Laguna Beach; Mission Viejo (14-13); Ocean View (23-4); Saddleback Valley Christian; Troy (20-6); Tustin (13-12); University 16-10); Whittier Christian (12-15).
    Analysis: St. Anthony is top-seeded for a reason
  • CIF-SS girls basketball playoffs: Division 5A pairings

    CIF-SS girls basketball playoffs: Division 5A pairings
    The CIF-Southern Section girls basketball playoff pairings:
    GIRLS BASKETBALL
    Division 5A
    First round Thursday, Feb. 15Oakwood byeLake Arrowhead Christian byeCSDR at Nuview BridgeCobalt byeEastside Christian at New Harvest ChristianNewbury Park Adventist, byeCate at Santa Maria Valley ChristianPublic Safety Academy at Victor Valley ChristianCrossroads Christian at GareySequoyah at Hillcrest ChristianPalm Valley at Tarbut V’TorahPacifica Christian/Santa Monica byeLancaster Baptist byeHighlan
  • CIF-SS girls basketball playoffs: Division 3-AA breakdown

    CIF-SS girls basketball playoffs: Division 3-AA breakdown
    OCVarsity breaks down the Division 3-AA of the CIF-SS girls basketball playoffs:
    Top seeded teams: 1. Lancaster, 2. Cabrillo/Lompoc, 3. Rancho Verde, 4. Culver City
    O.C. teams in this division: Trabuco Hills, Corona del Mar, Sunny Hills, Ocean View, San Clemente
    Analysis: This division offers two county matchups in the first round Thursday: Corona del Mar at Trabuco Hills and San Clemente at Ocean View. San Clemente returns to Division 3-AA after reaching the quarterfinals last season. Last seas
  • CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Pairings and analysis

    CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Pairings and analysis
    OCVarsity has complete coverage of the CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs.
    Below are the links to the pairings and Steve Fryer’s analysis of each division.
    BOYS BASKETBALLAt-large selections: LinkOpen Division: Pairings | BreakdownDivision 1: Pairings | BreakdownDivision 2AA: Pairings | BreakdownDivision 2A: Pairings | BreakdownDivision 3AA: Pairings | BreakdownDivision 3A: Pairings | BreakdownDivision 4AA: Pairings | BreakdownDivision 4A: Pairings | BreakdownDiv
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  • CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Division 2AA breakdown

    CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Division 2AA breakdown
    OCVarsity breaks down Division 2AA of the CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs:
    Top seeded teams: 1. Los Altos (24-3); 2. Canyon (25-3); 3. Mayfair (20-7); 4. Capistrano Valley (22-5).
    O.C. teams in this division: Aliso Niguel (21-3); Buena Park (15-12); Canyon; Capistrano Valley (22-6); Corona del Mar (17-10); El Toro (13-14); San Clemente (17-10); Sonora (14-14).
    Analysis: Canyon lost to Esperanza in the final game of the season, but don’t put too much stock into a game in which a team places
  • Ducks Gameday: Victory over Sharks could mean move into playoff position

    Ducks Gameday: Victory over Sharks could mean move into playoff position
    ANAHEIM – The Ducks have the opportunity to move into playoff position Sunday night when they host the San Jose Sharks at Honda Center to close out a brief two-game homestand.
    Even with an inability to string together a series of victories this season, the Ducks (27-19-10) have gained points in 15 of their last 21 games and can jump over the idle Kings into third place in the Pacific Division with a victory, as long as Calgary is unable to win at the New York Islanders.
    A 3-2 home win over
  • CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Division 2A pairings

    CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Division 2A pairings
    The CIF-Southern Section boys basketball playoff pairings:
    BOYS BASKETBALL
    Division 2A
    First round Wednesday, Feb. 14St. Bernard at Mission College PrepValencia at OxnardCompton at Diamond RanchVista Murrieta at HesperiaRiverside Poly at BeaumontCrescenta Valley at FoothillSanta Maria/St. Joseph at Oaks ChristianLos Osos at ClaremontWest Ranch at San MarcosWestlake at HighlandTesoro at Great OakBurbank at CypressLa Salle at Trabuco HillsWalnut at Newport HarborValley Christian/Cerritos at La Ser
  • Girls basketball playoffs: Division 2A pairings

    Girls basketball playoffs: Division 2A pairings
    The CIF-Southern Section girls basketball playoff pairings:
    GIRLS BASKETBALL
    Division 2A
    First roundThursday, Feb. 15Glendora byePatriot at SegerstromThousand Oaks at UniversityUpland at Victor ValleyVillage Christian byeCarter at Twentynine PalmsAntelope Valley at Bishop AmatKennedy byeMurrieta Valley at DowneyWestminster byeTustin at EdisonArroyo Valley byeDana Hills byeArcadia at SummitHart at DuarteLompoc at Righetti
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  • CIF-SS girls basketball playoffs: Division 2-A breakdown

    CIF-SS girls basketball playoffs: Division 2-A breakdown
    OCVarsity breaks down Division 2-A of the CIF-SS girls basketball playoffs:
    Top seeded teams: 1. Glendora, 2. Righetti, 3. Downey, 4. Kennedy
    O.C. teams in this division: Kennedy, Dana Hills, University, Edison, Westminster, Segerstrom, Tustin,
    Analysis: The top county game features Tustin at Edison on Thursday. Ribet Academy was considered a heavy favorite in the division but earned the No. 6 seed for the Open Division. The Fighting Frogs were the only non-Division 1 team selected to the Open D
  • CIF-SS girls basketball playoffs: Open Division pairings

    CIF-SS girls basketball playoffs: Open Division pairings
    The CIF-Southern Section girls basketball playoff pairings:
    GIRLS BASKETBALL
    Open Division 
    QuarterfinalsSaturday, Feb. 17Serra/Gardena at Harvard-WestlakeSierra Canyon at EtiwandaRibet Academy at Mater DeiBishop Montgomery at Windward
  • CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Open Division pairings

    CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Open Division pairings
    The CIF-Southern Section boys basketball playoff pairings:
    BOYS BASKETBALL
    Open Division 
    QuarterfinalsFriday, Feb. 16St. John Bosco at Bishop MontgomerySierra Canyon at Rancho ChristianCrespi at Mater DeiSanta Margarita at Etiwanda
  • CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Division 2AA pairings

    CIF-SS boys basketball playoffs: Division 2AA pairings
    The CIF-Southern Section boys basketball playoff pairings:
    BOYS BASKETBALL
    Division 2AA
    First round Wednesday, Feb. 14Los Altos/Hacienda Heights byeNotre Dame/Sherman Oaks at HartRancho Cucamonga at BonitaCamarillo at CrossroadsEl Toro at CajonCorona del Mar at CathedralBuena Park at Beverly HillsViewpoint at Capistrano ValleySonor at MayfairCampbell Hall at La CanadaTahquitz at Aliso NiguelUpland at ColonyML King at CalabasasBrentwood at Redlands East ValleySan Clemente at NorthwoodCanyon/Anahe
  • Miranda Lambert celebrates life, love and heartbreak at the Forum before heading to Ontario

    Miranda Lambert celebrates life, love and heartbreak at the Forum before heading to Ontario
    It’s no secret that country star Miranda Lambert has suffered a bit of heartache lately. The 34-year-old Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter endured a very public split from her husband and fellow country artist Blake Shelton back in 2015.
    Instead of letting the gossip headlines and rumors get the best of her, Lambert did what she does best and headed into the studio with her trusted team of songwriters to turn heartache into a slew of well-crafted, snarky and at times tear-jerking trac
  • Shaun White in search of third Olympic gold and so much more

    Shaun White in search of third Olympic gold and so much more
    U.S. halfpipe snowboarder Shaun White takes a practice run Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. (Anna Stonehouse/The Aspen Times via AP)Shaun White celebrates on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at Snowmass, Colo., after his perfect 100-point score in the snowboard halfpipe was announced at the U.S. Grand Prix. He secured his fourth trip to the Olympics. (Anna Stonehouse/The Aspen Times via AP)FILE – In this Jan. 24, 2018, file photo, U.S. halfpipe snowboarder Shaun Whit
  • There are times it’s OK for vehicles to park in front of a fire hydrant

    There are times it’s OK for vehicles to park in front of a fire hydrant
    Q. Hi. At about 2:10 p.m. on Monday, I picked up my granddaughter from school in Garden Grove. Parked in the red zone and in front of a fire hydrant was the pictured car. Can you tell me why, and is this legal?– Guadalupe Torres, Anaheim
    A. Guadalupe sent Honk some photos, showing a plain, white sedan with “FIRE” in black, block letters low on the passenger door. He reached out to the Garden Grove Fire Department, and Capt. Brad Spell exp
  • Los Angeles Rams offseason analysis: Running backs

    Los Angeles Rams offseason analysis: Running backs
    Todd Gurley is not a bust. That word had been whispered after a dreadful 2016 season in which the Rams’ running back failed to gain more than 85 yards in a game.
    No Rams player had more to prove in 2017 than Gurley, who had a fantastic season and led the NFL in yards from scrimmage and touchdowns. Gurley finished second to New England quarterback Tom Brady in voting for the NFL’s MVP award.
    Now, Gurley’s challenge is to maintain a high level in 2018, and the Rams’ depth c
  • Laguna Beach woman killed on 405 Freeway in Westwood

    Laguna Beach woman killed on 405 Freeway in Westwood
    WESTWOOD – A 29-year-old woman from Laguna Beach was killed early today after the Mini Cooper she was riding in was slammed from behind by a car going freeway speed in the Sepulveda Pass.
    The woman, whose name was not released, died at the nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
    She had been a passenger in a Mini Cooper that had come to a stop for unknown reasons on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway at Moraga Drive, north of Sunset Boulevard.
    The small car was stopped in the number
  • Passenger plane crashes near Moscow after takeoff; 71 dead

    Passenger plane crashes near Moscow after takeoff; 71 dead
    MOSCOW — A Russian passenger plane carrying 71 people crashed near Moscow shortly after taking off from one of the city’s airports Sunday. The country’s transportation minister said there were no survivors.
    The Saratov Airlines regional jet disappeared from radar screens a few minutes after departing from Domodedovo Airport en route to Orsk, a city some 1,000 miles southeast of Moscow.
    Fragments from the Antonov An-148 airliner were found in the Ramenskoye area, about 25 miles
  • Did you feel it? 3.6 quake near Lake Elsinore shook San Clemente

    Did you feel it? 3.6 quake near Lake Elsinore shook San Clemente
    LAKELAND VILLAGE – A 3.6-magnitude earthquake about a mile north-northeast of Lakeland Village near Lake Elsinore shook parts of Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties early today.
    .
    Light shaking could be felt in the San Clemente area as well as San Bernardino to Murrieta and Lakeland Village to Hemet, according to reports received by the U.S. Geological Survey.
    No damages were reported.Any other seismo-philes tracking the weird little earthquake swarm at Lake Elsinore and wonderin
  • Did you feel it? 3.6 quake near Lake Elsinore shook San Bernardino to San Clemente

    Did you feel it? 3.6 quake near Lake Elsinore shook San Bernardino to San Clemente
    A 3.6-magnitude earthquake about a mile north-northeast of Lakeland Village near Lake Elsinore shook parts of Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties early Sunday, Feb. 11.
    .
    The epicenter was two miles south of Lake Elsinore, five miles west-southwest of Canyon Lake,  and 20 miles southeast of Corona.
    The temblor, shortly after 1 a.m., had a depth of about 2.5 miles.
    Light shaking could be felt in the San Clemente area as well as San Bernardino to Murrieta and Lakeland Village to Hem
  • After a big offseason, Angels bring improved roster to spring training

    After a big offseason, Angels bring improved roster to spring training
    The Angels are about to emerge from a winter in which they were clearly one of the sport’s biggest “winners.”
    Don’t tell that to Billy Eppler.
    “I sit back and look at what we want to accomplish and try to stay focused on the process, and not get too wrapped up in anything else,” the Angels general manager said. “We’re in the division with the reigning world champs. They’re the best team in baseball, and we’re going to play them a lot.&r
  • Angels offseason roster moves: who’s new and who’s gone?

    Angels offseason roster moves: who’s new and who’s gone?
    As the Angels arrive for spring training, here’s a reminder of what roster changes have taken place …WHO’S IN …
    3B Zack Cozart, free agent, from Reds
    RHP Jim Johnson, acquired in trade from Braves for minor league LHP Justin Kelly and international pool space.
    2B Ian Kinsler, acquired in trade from Tigers for minor league OF Troy Montgomery, minor league RHP Wilkel Hernandez
    RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani, minor league free agent, from Japan
    Other additions: IF Emmanuel Burriss,
  • Angels key spring training dates

    Angels key spring training dates
    ANGELS KEY DATES (all times Pacific)
    Tuesday: Pitchers and catchers report
    Wednesday: First workout, pitchers and catchers
    Feb. 18: Full squad reporting day
    Feb. 19: First full-squad workout
    Feb. 23: First Cactus League game, Angels vs. A’s, Mesa, Hohokam Stadium, noon
    Feb. 24: First home Cactus League game, Angels vs. Brewers, Tempe Diablo Stadium, Tempe, noon
    March 7: Angels vs. Dodgers, Tempe Diablo Stadium, noon
    March 22: Angels vs. Dodgers, Camelback Ranch, Glendale, 7 p.m.
    March 25:
  • Privacy, massage rooms and 20,000 square feet: A rich millennial’s home shopping list

    Privacy, massage rooms and 20,000 square feet: A rich millennial’s home shopping list
    Outdoor living space: 35 Tide Watch, Newport Coast;Ocean view, 6,832 square feet, 5 bedrooms;Asking price: $9.99 million;Listing agents: Tim Smith, Coldwell BankerHome gym: 33 Strand Beach Drive, Dana Point: Oceanfront, 9,844 square feet, 5 bedrooms: Asking price: $28.95 million Listing agents: Tim Smith, Matthew Blashaw, Coldwell BankerHome office: 11 Pelican Vista Drive, Newport Coast; Ocean view, 7,644 square feet, 4 bedrooms; Asking price: $15.8 million; Listing agents: Rex McKown and Marcy
  • See oceanfront Dana Point ‘beach cottage’ for $4.2 million with a Dean Martin tie

    See oceanfront Dana Point ‘beach cottage’ for $4.2 million with a Dean Martin tie
    The 2,192-square-foot Monarch Bay home is for sale at $4.2 million. (Photo by BMB Dezines)The 2,192-square-foot Monarch Bay home is for sale at $4.2 million. (Photo by BMB Dezines)The 2,192-square-foot Monarch Bay home is for sale at $4.2 million. (Photo by BMB Dezines)The 2,192-square-foot Monarch Bay home is for sale at $4.2 million. (Photo by BMB Dezines)The 2,192-square-foot Monarch Bay home is for sale at $4.2 million. (Photo by BMB Dezines)Show Caption of Expand
    A Monarch Bay home on the m
  • Increased prices at Disney parks in Florida, California

    Starting Sunday, "value" days for Magic Kingdom will cost $109 for adults and $103 for children, which represent a $2 increase. During "regular" time, park visitors will pay $4 more with prices jumping to $119 for adults and $113 for children.
  • Real estate briefly: Courtyard Mira Mesa acquires Oceanside center for $12.75 million

    Real estate briefly: Courtyard Mira Mesa acquires Oceanside center for $12.75 million
    Courtyard Mira Mesa, an Irvine-based investor, has acquired Rancho Del Oro Commerce Center in Oceanside for $12.75 million. The multi-tenant industrial project includes four single-story buildings. The seller was MAJ Investors. The transaction represented the up-leg of the buyer’s 1031 Exchange. Mark Avilla of Cushman & Wakefield’s San Diego office represented the buyer in the sale, with Josh McFadyen of Colliers International representing the seller.
    JLL has negotiated a lease w
  • Disneyland raises prices on most tickets and all annual passes

    Disneyland raises prices on most tickets and all annual passes
    Disneyland is raising prices for most admissions today, a move that was widely expected as the park prepares for the 2019 opening of its much-anticipated “Star Wars” land.
    Anaheim resort officials have been struggling for years to balance their desire to keep the parks full against the reality that they’re crowded on a daily basis, even during the winter renovation season when attendance used to be light.
    The easiest way to reduce overcrowding while still keeping revenue h
  • Albatross Ridge winery soars with pinot noir and chardonnay Former healthcare CEO Brad Bowlus finds his second act with vintner son Garret

    Albatross Ridge winery soars with pinot noir and chardonnay Former healthcare CEO Brad Bowlus finds his second act with vintner son Garret
    Brad Bowlus is a numbers guy. For three decades he climbed the ladder at the health care company PacifiCare to become CEO and transformed it into a billion-dollar organization.
    Just as he was set to retire, life gave him an unexpected second act. Bowlus, who lives part time in Orange County with his wife, Jill, discovered he shared a passion for wines with his son, Garrett.
    “So we ended up, the two of us, in Burgundy,” recalls Bowlus. “We discussed an approach to coming up with
  • 5 free things to do in Orange County, Feb. 11-17

    5 free things to do in Orange County, Feb. 11-17
    Sunday, Feb. 11
    Welcome the Year of the Dog and experience Chinese culture and tradition first-hand. Play a traditional game, make a Chinese lantern, join in a dragon dance, and add your New Year’s wish to a wishing tree and make 2018 a lucky year. Visit a traveling exhibit, The Children of Hangzhou, where you’ll see the homes of four Chinese children and learn about their everyday lives. 1 and 3:15 p.m. Children’s Museum at La Habra, 301 South Euclid Street, La Habra.
    Monday,
  • Long Beach State men’s basketball bounces back, beats Cal Poly

    Long Beach State men’s basketball bounces back, beats Cal Poly
    LONG BEACH — After two thrilling but tough losses at home, Long Beach State wasn’t concerned that Saturday night’s 73-54 victory over Cal Poly was a bit rough around the edges.
    The 49ers had the upper hand on the Mustangs from the opening tip at the Walter Pyramid, but they didn’t shoot particularly well and were severely outrebounded in the first half. It was a two-point game four minutes into the second half when the 49ers went on an 11-2 run on the strength of a Bryan
  • Elderly La Mirada man with dementia missing since Wednesday; car last seen in Compton, Torrance

    Elderly La Mirada man with dementia missing since Wednesday; car last seen in Compton, Torrance
    Authorities reached out to the the public Sunday for help in finding an 86-year-old La Mirada man with dementia who’s been missing for four days.
    Carlos Holguin was last seen about 2 p.m. Wednesday as he left his home in the 11600 block of Toerge Drive in La Mirada, according to Deputy Wally Bracks of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
    Carlos Holguin, 86, of La Mirada, went missing on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
    His car was last spotted Thursday in Torrance and Compton
  • Jorgen Skjelvik settling in with the Galaxy as the club gears up for new season

    Jorgen Skjelvik settling in with the Galaxy as the club gears up for new season
    CARSON – Jorgen Skjelvik is a long way from home, but he’s fitting in just comfortably on the Galaxy defensive backline.
    Skjelvik, 26, spent the past five years at Rosenborg in Norway.
    Looking for a new challenge, he decided to head the U.S., joining the Galaxy this season and was signed on a free transfer last month.
    “I’ve adjusted to the weather, time difference,” he said. “I’ve been to the U.S. before this is my first time to L.A.
    “I didn’
  • Evgenia Medvedeva answers doubters with world record skate

    Evgenia Medvedeva answers doubters with world record skate
    PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — Perhaps only one person at the Gangneung Ice Arena was less than impressed by Evgenia Medvedeva’s world record-setting Olympic debut Sunday morning (Saturday night PDT).
    Medvedeva.
    “I know what I can do better,” Medvedeva, Russia’s 18-year-old World champion, said after the women’s short program portion the team competition . “On a scale of five, I’d give myself a four, maybe a bit less, a four minus a quarter.”
    A s
  • Why digital keyboards are the hot buy

    Gabriel Aldort shows the EW300 digital keyboard in the Yamaha room during the NAMM Show 2018 at the Anaheim Convention Center on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. The six digital keyboards shown range in price from $99 to $399.
  • UC Irvine wins, spoils Dikymbe Martin’s return for UC Riverside

    UC Irvine wins, spoils Dikymbe Martin’s return for UC Riverside
    RIVERSIDE — Dikymbe Martin was back for UC Riverside, sprung from a six-game suspension for a violation of team rules. Alex Larsson was back for the Highlanders, sprung from three games on the sidelines as a byproduct of an ankle injury suffered the last time he went up against UC Irvine and its conga line of big men.
    But also returning Saturday night to the Student Recreation Center at UCR were the Anteaters and their stiflingdefense, which took much of the buzz out of Martin&rs
  • ‘Attacking’ the FBI is an unalienable American right

    ‘Attacking’ the FBI is an unalienable American right
    Republicans, we are being told, should be ashamed of themselves for verbally trashing an iconic American institution, namely the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Historically speaking, this is a strange talking point for Democrats to espouse. It’s odder still to see it parroted by the mainstream media. Most discordant of all is when leftists act shocked, shocked that anybody would dare criticize the FBI.
    Questioning the competence and honesty of the bureau, The Nation magazine asserted rec
  • USC men’s basketball falls to No. 13 Arizona

    USC men’s basketball falls to No. 13 Arizona
    TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona fans rained boos into the court at McKale Center. A late free throw from Chimezie Metu would only be delaying the inevitable.
    USC lost its ninth consecutive game at McKale Center, falling 81-67 to No. 13 Arizona on Saturday.
    Instead of rising into a tie for first place in the Pac-12, the Trojans lost their third straight, a February skid that has marred a nearly flawless January. USC hasn’t beaten Arizona in Tucson since 2008, a victory that was later vacated
  • Heisler: Lakers setting themselves up to be relevant again

    Heisler: Lakers setting themselves up to be relevant again
    This just in: Not only are the Lakers the NBA’s most tampering-prone team, they still actually do stuff!As in days of yore, they became headliners this week, pulling off the trade deadline blockbuster that stunned everyone.
    Not that it was any surprise locally, where even grade-school kids knew Magic Johnson wanted to move young players to create two maximum contract salary cap slots.
    Nor was there any mystery as to who the Lakers want — LeBron James and Paul George, with DeMarcus Co
  • Khalil Ahmad, Kyle Allman help Cal State Fullerton outlast UC Davis

    Khalil Ahmad, Kyle Allman help Cal State Fullerton outlast UC Davis
    DAVIS — Khalil Ahmad had 31 points, Kyle Allman added 21 and Cal State Fullerton made five free throws down the stretch to seal a 68-66 win over UC Davis on Saturday night.
    Fullerton extended a seven-point halftime lead to 11 early in the second half, but a 16-5 UC Davis run knotted the score at 46 with 10:23 left. The game was tight the rest of the way, but six unanswered points by former Tustin High and Saddleback College standout TJ Shorts II gave the Aggies their first lead at 59-
  • The state of California should give taxpayers their money back

    The state of California should give taxpayers their money back
    With the state of California projecting a large budget surplus for the next fiscal year, lawmakers have serious choices to make.
    Assuming continued economic growth, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office had projected surpluses of as much as $5-6 billion a year through 2021-22 back in November.
    While it is a significant amount of money, California lawmakers have proven more than capable of blowing through large wads of cash.
    Since fiscal year 2011-12, California’s general fund
  • Whicker: Om and Kanthaka bring inner peace (and victory) to Santa Anita

    Whicker: Om and Kanthaka bring inner peace (and victory) to Santa Anita
    Jockey Flavien Prat (5) riding Kanthaka wins the San Vicente Stakes (Grade II) race at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Jockey Flavien Prat (5) riding Kanthaka wins the San Vicente Stakes (Grade II) race at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)A outrider takes a break in the tunnel under the grandstands at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia,
  • 3 dead in crash of Grand Canyon tour helicopter

    3 dead in crash of Grand Canyon tour helicopter
    GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Authorities say a tour helicopter has crashed in the Grand Canyon, killing three people.
    Hualapai Nation Police Chief Francis Bradley said six passengers and a pilot were on board the Papillion helicopter when it crashed around 5:20 p.m. The other four people were injured and were still being treated at the scene.
    An after-hours phone call to aerial tour company Papillion was not immediately returned Saturday. The company’s website says it fli
  • Lakers can’t stay with Mavericks in Isaiah Thomas’ debut

    Lakers can’t stay with Mavericks in Isaiah Thomas’ debut
    Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas (7) loses the ball as he drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) during an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/ Richard W. Rodriguez)Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez (11) gets fouled by Dallas Mavericks center Salah Mejri during an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/ Richard W. Rodriguez)Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton reacts to a foul call during an NB
  • All the recent political investigations come down to an abuse of power

    All the recent political investigations come down to an abuse of power
    If you take the politics out of it, all the current investigations in politics are about just one thing.
    Abuse of power.
    Forget whether crimes can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. It’s not illegal to use a private server for government email. It’s not illegal to talk to Russians. It’s not illegal to dig for political dirt or to use that information to try to win an election.
    What should concern us most is the abuse of power for personal gain, followed by the abuse of power
  • Incumbents have enough advantages, they shouldn’t be campaigning with taxpayer dollars

    Incumbents have enough advantages, they shouldn’t be campaigning with taxpayer dollars
    Incumbents have an advantage when it comes to elections. Their ballot designation, or job title, give them a huge leg up and they are able to garner earned media simply by fulfilling the duties of their office. And although it is supposed to be heavily regulated, county supervisors also have access to taxpayer money for sending out invitations featuring their names and titles for “constituent events.” The rules on what is allowed to appear on event mailers and whom they can be sent t
  • Arizona State beats UCLA to complete weekend sweep of So. Cal teams

    Arizona State beats UCLA to complete weekend sweep of So. Cal teams
    Arizona State guard Kodi Justice reacts after scoring against UCLA in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)UCLA forward Gyorgy Goloman (14) dunks over Arizona State forward Vitaliy Shibel in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)UCLA guard Aaron Holiday (3) drives on Arizona State guard Tra Holder in the first half during an NCAA colle
  • USA’s Red Gerard wins Olympic gold in the men’s snowboard slopestyle, first gold for U.S. in 2018

    USA’s Red Gerard wins Olympic gold in the men’s snowboard slopestyle, first gold for U.S. in 2018
    17-year old Redmond Gerard of the United States has won the gold medal in the men’s snowboard slopestyle at the Winter Olympics.
    It is the first gold medal for Team USA at the Games in 2018. Gerard is the youngest American to medal in a Olympic snowboard event.That podium feeling. #WinterOlympics #BestOfUS pic.twitter.com/c6L9ZruSQL
    — NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 11, 2018
    El estadounidense Redmond Gerard bordó su actuación en la final de Slopestyle para adj
  • Here’s to your health, Orange County

    Here’s to your health, Orange County
    Did you know that years before Walt Disney cut the ribbon on Disneyland and placed Orange County on the global tourism map, the groundwork was being laid for this county’s emergence as an international leader in a far different industry?
    It’s true. Orange County is today a heavyweight player in the global life sciences industry because of two game-changing inventors who preceded Disney.
    In 1935, Dr. Arnold Beckman began commercial sales of his groundbreaking invention, the pH meter,
  • Highlights: Isaiah Thomas comes off the bench for the Lakers, hits a 3-pointer against Mavericks

    Highlights: Isaiah Thomas comes off the bench for the Lakers, hits a 3-pointer against Mavericks
    In his first game as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Isaiah Thomas comes off the bench and hits a shot from beyond the arch..@isaiahthomas‘ first points as a Laker! 👌#NBALeaguePass pic.twitter.com/lXlgm5hM36
    — NBA TV (@NBATV) February 11, 2018Related Articles Isaiah Thomas says he’ll play any role Lakers ask of him, including coming off bench Video: Los Angeles Lakers’ Isaiah Thomas and Channing Frye meet with new teammates Lakers’ Julius Randle has thri

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