• Photos: CatCon World’s largest cat-centric culture event in Pasadena

    Photos: CatCon World’s largest cat-centric culture event in Pasadena
    CatCon, the world’s largest cat-centric culture event at the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Pasadena, California.
    Crystal Salcido of Santa Clarita poses for a picture during CatCon, the world’s largest cat-centric culture event at the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
    Robyn Ridgley of Burbank during CatCon, the world’s largest cat-centric culture event at
  • Ducks developmental camp leaves team excited about the future

    Ducks developmental camp leaves team excited about the future
    IRVINE — Trevor Zegras scored three highlight-worthy goals during a modified scrimmage in which players skated one-on-one, two-on-two and three-on-three for 20 minutes, entertaining an estimated crowd of 1,500 that watched the final day of the Ducks’ four-day developmental camp Saturday.
    The fans roared their approval after each goal, cheering the Ducks’ first-round draft pick after several slick moves with the puck. Zegras and the Ducks then saluted the crowd with upraised sti
  • Sen. Tom Umberg talks transportation, housing and the Port of Long Beach at Chamber of Commerce luncheon

    Sen. Tom Umberg talks transportation, housing and the Port of Long Beach at Chamber of Commerce luncheon
    By Kat Schuster, contributing writer
    Democratic state Sen. Tom Umberg told a room full of Long Beach and Southern California residents and officials that the state could be doing more to support the Port of Long Beach on Friday.
    “In terms of promotion, we don’t do a good enough job promoting all of the wonderful things California has to offer,” Umberg said.
    Umberg, who represents the 34th district, was this year’s keynote speaker at the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce&rsqu
  • OC’S 211RIDE provides mobility for seniors, veterans and those with disabilities

    OC’S 211RIDE provides mobility for seniors, veterans and those with disabilities
    A key part of solving homelessness is underway in Orange County, with new emergency shelters in place and the engagement of landlords and the community at large. One obstacle facing both those housed and unhoused is how to get from point A to point B in Orange County without a car.
    As 211RIDE program manager, 2-1-1 Orange County (211OC), has brought together the OC Transit Authority, 2-1-1 Los Angeles, 2-1-1 San Bernardino and 2-1-1 Riverside to provide a comprehensive, four-county solution.
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  • Megan Rapinoe at the World Cup – what you see is what you get

    Megan Rapinoe at the World Cup – what you see is what you get
    PARIS — With a colorful vocabulary and manner to match her pinkish-purple hair, Megan Rapinoe stands out simply by being Megan Rapinoe.
    She celebrated her two goals in the quarterfinal match against France at the Women’s World Cup by raising both arms in victory, reminiscent of Russell Crowe in “Gladiator.” Are you not entertained? She spawned many memes in the process.
    “She’s just a big personality both on and off the pitch,” coach Jill Ellis said. &ldq
  • La Habra, Cathedral of L.A. booted from Edison passing tournament after fight

    La Habra, Cathedral of L.A. booted from Edison passing tournament after fight
    HUNTINGTON BEACH La Habra’s stay at the Battle at the Beach on Saturday was cut short after the Highlanders and Cathedral of Los Angeles fought at the end of their morning game, leading to the removal of both teams from the prestigious 7-on-7 passing tournament.
    The brawl erupted moments after La Habra’s last-second, 28-24 victory in their tournament-opening game at Edison High School and escalated to include players, coaches and parents, according to officials.
    “It was just a
  • Sweden faces Netherlands in Women’s World Cup semifinal

    Sweden faces Netherlands in Women’s World Cup semifinal
    RENNES, France — Stina Blackstenius scored the go-ahead goal just minutes into the second half and Sweden surprised Germany with a 2-1 quarterfinal victory Saturday night at the Women’s World Cup.
    The second-ranked Germans, who won back-to-back World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007, were the presumptive favorites on their side of the bracket. Instead, they’ll head home.
    Ninth-ranked Sweden goes on to face the Netherlands in a semifinal match on Wednesday in Lyon. The Dutch defeated
  • Rapper Slim 400 shot multiple times in Compton

    Rapper Slim 400 shot multiple times in Compton
    COMPTON — Authorities are investigating a shooting attack against a man believed to be rapper and music producer Slim 400 that left him with gunshot wounds to his upper body.
    Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of West Spruce Street about 8:15 p.m. Friday in response to an “assault with a deadly weapon” call, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau reported.
    The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and was rushed to an are
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  • Heisler: How LeBron James rescued the seemingly doomed Lakers

    Heisler: How LeBron James rescued the seemingly doomed Lakers
    As Kurt Rambis once said, “The exhibition season has nothing to do with the regular season, and the regular season has nothing to do with the playoffs.”
    And none of it has anything to do with free agency which has a reality of its own … as the Lakers just learned to their immense relief after the warmup from hell.
    They couldn’t have had a worse season after the arrival of LeBron James, with Magic Johnson going off on Coach Luke Walton … Bron getting hurt at the te
  • Sparks rookies coping with sharp learning curve

    Sparks rookies coping with sharp learning curve
    LOS ANGELES — Sparks rookie center Kalani Brown spoke Thursday of another “welcome-to-the-league moment,” this one involving her tangle with Las Vegas Aces star Liz Cambage, which resulted in a flagrant foul for Cambage and a technical foul for Brown.
    “That’s what we’ve gotta do, bring that aggressiveness every game,” Brown said after the Sparks’ 86-74 victory. “I think that’s what Coach (Derek Fisher) has been wanting out of me –
  • How you can sit in Sheldon’s spot on set of ‘The Big Bang Theory’

    How you can sit in Sheldon’s spot on set of ‘The Big Bang Theory’
    Sheldon may have had “eternal dibs” on his spot on the couch inside the Pasadena apartment where the gang of brilliant nerds and Penny hung out during the long-running CBS comedy “The Big Bang Theory.”
    But now that the show has ended, his dibs are no longer valid, and the spot is up for grabs and yes, anyone can sit there while they hang out in Apartment 4A.
    Bazinga!
    Meticulously recreated parts of the set of the hit show, which ended this year after 279 episodes, are now
  • How to go inside the set of ‘The Big Bang Theory’

    How to go inside the set of ‘The Big Bang Theory’
    Sheldon may have had “eternal dibs” on his spot on the couch inside the Pasadena apartment where the gang of brilliant nerds and Penny hung out during the long-running CBS comedy “The Big Bang Theory.”
    But now that the show has ended, his dibs are no longer valid and the spot is up for grabs and yes, anyone can sit there while they hang out in apartment 4A.
    Bazinga!
    Meticulously recreated parts of the set of the hit show, which ended this year after 279 episodes, are now
  • Recipe: Add some salmon to the grill for your Fourth of July cookout

    Recipe: Add some salmon to the grill for your Fourth of July cookout
    Why not switch it up this Fourth of July? When firing up the grill for holiday burgers include some salmon fillets. Using skin-on fish, it takes just a few minutes over direct heat to create a flavorful crust and moist center.
    Serve it hot-off-the-grill topped with flavored butter, a tasty mix of butter augmented with orange zest and juice, chopped cilantro, garlic and a smidgen of cayenne pepper. If cilantro isn’t to your liking, substitute fresh parsley or basil. The butter mixture can b
  • Southern California theme parks pump up the pyrotechnics for Fourth of July celebrations

    Southern California theme parks pump up the pyrotechnics for Fourth of July celebrations
    Southern California theme parks will celebrate Independence Day with patriotic music, All-American foods, holiday-themed games and fireworks spectaculars.
    The festivities at Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld San Diego and Legoland California are included with the price of admission.
    Let’s take a closer look at Southern California theme parks for the Fourth of July weekend.
    Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out
  • Santa Ana police seek hit-and-run driver who collided with wheelchair, leaving victim lying in roadway

    Santa Ana police seek hit-and-run driver who collided with wheelchair, leaving victim lying in roadway
    Santa Ana police are seeking the driver of a dark Toyota Camry that collided with a pedestrian in a wheelchair on Friday night.
    The collision occurred at about 10:37 p.m. near the intersection of 1st and Townsend streets.
    The person was left lying the roadway with a faint pulse and shallow breathing, according to police. After “all signs of life ceased,” CPR was administered and the pedestrian was transported to a hospital in “extremely” critical condition, a news release
  • Santa Ana police seek hit-and-run driver who collided with wheelchair, leaving victim dying in roadway

    Santa Ana police seek hit-and-run driver who collided with wheelchair, leaving victim dying in roadway
    Santa Ana police are seeking the driver of a dark Toyota Camry that collided with a pedestrian in a wheelchair on Friday night.
    The collision occurred at about 10:37 p.m. near the intersection of 1st and Townsend streets.
    The person was left lying the roadway with a faint pulse and shallow breathing, according to police. After “all signs of life ceased,” CPR was administered and the pedestrian was transported to a hospital in “extremely” critical condition, a news release
  • Heisler: Lakers not the only team hoping to strike it rich as NBA free agency tips off

    Heisler: Lakers not the only team hoping to strike it rich as NBA free agency tips off
    At long last, crunch time.
    Years of preparation and months of speculation have led to Sunday’s start of free agency for the Class of 2019, which all but replaced the playoffs as the league-wide competition that obsessed everyone this season.
    The old July 1 starting date was moved up to Sunday’s 3 p.m. Pacific Time start, so team officials no longer ring stars’ doorbells at midnight.
    Imagine the logjam at the door of Kevin Durant, who’s still reportedly considering the War
  • Los Alamitos consensus picks for Saturday June 29

    Los Alamitos consensus picks for Saturday June 29
    The consensus box of picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for Saturday June 29 at Los Alamitos.
    Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks
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    Related Articles Los Alamitos starts thoroughbred meet with cautious optimism Breeders’ Cup will stay at Santa Anita this year Horse racing: Santa Anita leaders, notes Bob Baffert: ‘Racing needs Santa Anita to
  • Successful Aging: 6 tips to help a loved one in a skilled nursing facility

    Successful Aging: 6 tips to help a loved one in a skilled nursing facility
    Q. I enjoy your columns in the Sunday newspaper and appreciate your focus on the healthier philosophies on aging that include a positive quality of life. However, sometimes “life is life” and people find themselves in situations they never expected that often occur for those of a “special age.” We need advice to help cope with life in a roughly 10 x 12 foot dimly painted room shared with another person. So please, include a column on navigating skilled nursing facilities.
  • Torrance siblings with rare brain tumors on road to recovery

    Torrance siblings with rare brain tumors on road to recovery
    A year after receiving the devastating news — just two weeks apart — that both their young children had rare cancerous brain tumors, Torrance parents Duncan and Nohea Avery say the kids are recovering well. There are even signs they will both soon be in full remission.
    Both children, Kalea, 7, and her brother Noah, 5, responded to treatment extremely well, their parents said. Kalea returned to first grade in April, and the two siblings could be found riding bikes and playing in
  • Man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in Garden Grove after victim’s family detains him

    Man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in Garden Grove after victim’s family detains him
    A 33-year-old man, who police said was homeless, was arrested early Friday on suspicion of sexual assaulting an elderly woman.
    The Garden Grove Police department said officers responded to the 8500 block of Lampson Avenue at around 1:35 a.m. after a call about a sexual assault in progress.
    On arrival, police found a man who was detained by several family members of the victim, officials said. He was detained after a family member heard noises coming from the 87-year-old’s room and went to
  • On death and taxes: Necessary and tough family conversations

    On death and taxes: Necessary and tough family conversations
    During the past few weeks, our Women, Money & Mindset series has focused on who in your life needs to be informed about matters that belong to you which may affect them in the future.
    Items can include things like desires for oversight for fiscal and medical matters when you are no longer able to care for yourself, and inheritance decisions you have made about your estate holdings.
    Family dynamics and communication patterns, however, may keep you from readily addressing these critical decisi
  • Rapids hand LAFC just its 2nd loss of the season

    Rapids hand LAFC just its 2nd loss of the season
    COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Danny Wilson scored early in the second half and the Colorado Rapids handed LAFC its second loss of the season, 1-0 in an MLS match played in the rain on Friday night.
    Colorado (5-9-4, 19 points) extended its undefeated streak to seven matches. LAFC (11-2-4, 37 points) saw its undefeated run end at eight games.
    Wilson headed in a corner kick by Jack Price in the 49th minute. Colorado nearly made it 2-0 in the 84th, but Lee Nguyen cleared it off the line.
    LAFC’s
  • The truth about horse racing deaths

    The truth about horse racing deaths
    Each time a young horse stepped onto the Santa Anita racetrack this past season, all bets were off.
    The stakes were high and the horse’s survival was not guaranteed.
    By season’s end, 30 horses died at that racetrack.
    And although it was nowhere near Santa Anita’s deadliest season, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation allowing the California Horse Racing Board to suspend racing licenses to protect the health and safety of horses and riders.THE LOVELY BONES
    A horse has 205 bones
  • Angels can’t get the big hits, allow 3 home runs in loss to A’s

    Angels can’t get the big hits, allow 3 home runs in loss to A’s
    Angels starting pitcher Noe Ramirez throws to the plate during the first inning of Friday’s game at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
    Oakland Athletics’ Matt Olson hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 28, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsOakland Athletics’ Matt Olson runs the bases after his two-run home run against the Los Angeles An
  • Whicker: Ray Beltran, 38, can’t beat Father Time or the scales, and loses in 8 rounds to Commey

    Whicker: Ray Beltran, 38, can’t beat Father Time or the scales, and loses in 8 rounds to Commey
    TEMECULA — When it ended at Pechanga Resort on Friday night, the beaten Ray Beltran was consulting with Teofimo Lopez, the futuristic 21-year-old lightweight.
    If Lopez wins his next fight on July 19 against Masayoshi Nakatani, he will challenge Richard Commey for an IBF belt that the man from Ghana retained with an 8th-round stoppage of Beltran.
    It is hoped that Beltran told Lopez to make the 135-pound weight limit. Exceeding it did Beltran little good.
    Commey, 32 and now 29-3 with 26 knoc
  • Dodgers blunder through an 8-run inning, finally lose to Rockies

    Dodgers blunder through an 8-run inning, finally lose to Rockies
    The Dodgers’ Chris Taylor follows the flight of his RBI-single during the first inning of Friday’s game against the Rockies in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
    Los Angeles Dodgers’ Justin Turner singles off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 28, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsColorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela works against the Los Angeles
  • Former UCLA, Etiwanda standout Darren Collison retires from NBA

    Former UCLA, Etiwanda standout Darren Collison retires from NBA
    Etiwanda High alumnus Darren Collison has decided to retire from the NBA after a 10-year career to focus on his faith.
    Collison, who played college basketball at UCLA, made his announcement on The Undefeated:
    “Basketball has been my life since I was a child. I could never imagine finding anything that brings me more joy than I get from playing the game. While I still love basketball, I know there is something more important, which is my family and my faith. I am one of the Jehovah’s
  • NBA: Magic Johnson can’t be part of Lakers’ official pitches to free agents

    NBA: Magic Johnson can’t be part of Lakers’ official pitches to free agents
    Officially, Magic Johnson is off the clock. But his influence on pending free agency decisions is still being debated.
    Johnson told ESPN on Friday afternoon that star free agent Kawhi Leonard was interested in meeting with him. But the former Lakers team president – who memorably and dramatically quit his job in April – cannot formally stump on behalf of his team, which hopes to draw the 27-year-old to the sunny shores of Los Angeles.
    Johnson’s comments seem to leave room that
  • Dodgers’ Edwin Rios says big-league friends helped him get to the big leagues himself

    Dodgers’ Edwin Rios says big-league friends helped him get to the big leagues himself
    DENVER — Edwin Rios has friends in high places.
    The newest rookie in the Dodgers’ clubhouse, Rios works out during the offseason at the Wide World of Sports complex near Orlando. That has allowed him to make some major-league connections.
    “I went to train there my first offseason and Martin Prado, Luis Valbuena, Carlos Gonzalez – all these guys were there,” says Rios, a native of Puerto Rico who grew up in Florida and was drafted out of Florida International by the
  • SCNG wins breaking news award in real estate journalism contest

    SCNG wins breaking news award in real estate journalism contest
    A Southern California News Group report about California’s new solar mandate for new homes won a first-place award for Best Breaking Real Estate News Story in the National Association of Real Estate Editors’ annual journalism contest, the 90-year-old news organization announced Friday, June 28.
    Housing and real estate writer Jeff Collins received the “Gold Award” for his May 2018 story reporting state energy officials were about to make California the first state in the n
  • Defense rests in war crimes trial of Navy SEAL Edward ‘Eddie’ Gallagher; jury to deliberate July 1

    Defense rests in war crimes trial of Navy SEAL Edward ‘Eddie’ Gallagher; jury to deliberate July 1
    The fate of Navy SEAL Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, who is accused of multiple war crimes including the premeditated killing of a teen ISIS fighter, is expected to be in the hands of the jury on Monday, July 1, as attorneys representing the highly decorated serviceman rested their case on Friday.
    Gallagher’s defense team and the prosecution are scheduled to present closing arguments to begin the day Monday, in a San Diego courtroom, before the jury deliberates. The court-martial is
  • Angels pitcher Matt Harvey turns to tech to unlock missing fastball velocity

    Angels pitcher Matt Harvey turns to tech to unlock missing fastball velocity
    ANAHEIM — Outside of baseball circles, “kinematic sequence” and “rotational velocity” sound like biology buzzwords that hopefully, for most of us, will not be on the test. Even inside baseball circles, the popularity of these terms only spread recently and rapidly.
    They took center stage Friday in the Angels’ bullpen, where Matt Harvey was hooked up to a pair of 4D Motion sensors – a wireless system that uses a pair of wearable devices to produce a digit
  • Free agency guide: What the Lakers will look for in guards

    Free agency guide: What the Lakers will look for in guards
    With LeBron James and Anthony Davis as their headliners, the Lakers almost assuredly have the most intimidating frontcourt in the NBA next season.
    But how do they fill out the rest of the spots?
    That’s perhaps the biggest burning question for a team that really only has four roster spots figured out for next season. While boasting two stars already, the guard spots could help make the difference between a middle-of-the-road playoff team and a championship contender. After looking at wings,
  • The politics of redistricting and the U.S. Census

    The politics of redistricting and the U.S. Census
    The political playing field for the next decade or more was at stake this week as the Supreme Court handed down two critical decisions related to the Census and partisan redistricting. And the game is not over yet.
    On Thursday, the justices ruled that the federal courts have no power to step in and stop politicians from drawing district lines for future elections in a way that benefits one political party or the other. In a separate decision, the court said the Trump administration will have to
  • Democratic candidates mislead on economy to push socialist policies

    Democratic candidates mislead on economy to push socialist policies
    Last week’s Democratic presidential primary debates stuck mostly to the expected script.
    Candidates called for socialized healthcare, dramatically higher taxes, and vastly expanded government intervention in the economy.
    They also obsessed over identity politics, which was epitomized by Rep. Julian Castro’s call for taxpayer-funded abortions for transgender females. Let that one sink in for a moment.
    Perhaps the most revealing part of the two debates was the first question asked on t
  • Orange County Fire Authority gets help from SCE to try out helicopters that can fight fires at night

    Orange County Fire Authority gets help from SCE to try out helicopters that can fight fires at night
    Nighttime aerial firefighting equipment that helped knock down Australian wildfires last year will be tested in Orange County over the next five months.
    Starting July 1, the Orange County Fire Authority will run a pilot program with two special helicopters: one that does reconnaissance of ground conditions, any obstacles such as power lines, and where the nearest water sources are, and a second chopper that will be “the first-ever nighttime, hover-filling tanker in the U.S.,” authori
  • Lawmakers introduce amendment to legalize sports betting in California

    Lawmakers introduce amendment to legalize sports betting in California
    As one state after another embraces legalized sports betting in light of the Supreme Court’s decision last year to strike down a federal law banning it, America’s most populous state has largely avoided the subject altogether.
    A bill introduced by two California lawmakers this week aims to at least start that conversation. The bill would give California voters the opportunity to change the state constitution through a ballot referendum, which is a required step to legalize sports bet
  • Schwarzenegger goes undercover, terminates gas-powered cars in comedic video

    Schwarzenegger goes undercover, terminates gas-powered cars in comedic video
    Has the electric car industry lost its mind?
    You might be asking that question if you’ve seen the video “Kicking Gas,” starring none other than The Terminator himself, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, playing Howard Kleiner, a wacked out car salesman pushing polluting, gasoline-powered automobiles to environmentally concerned customers.In the first video, Kleiner greets potential EV buyers at a Burbank dealership with over-the-top antics and absurdities, like when he says hel
  • Mongols’ probation means headquarters of motorcycle club is subject to search, not riders on the street, judge says

    Mongols’ probation means headquarters of motorcycle club is subject to search, not riders on the street, judge says
    A federal judge on Friday, June 28, made clear that his decision to place the notorious Mongols motorcycle club on probation means the headquarters for the outlaw organizations mothership chapter is fair game for random search by probation officers, not individual bikers themselves.
    U.S. District Judge David O. Carter in May ordered the Mongols’ organization to pay a $500,000 fine, and to serve five years on supervised probation, after a Santa Ana jury found that the Southern California-ba
  • Young girls flying high during circus aerial summer camp

    Young girls flying high during circus aerial summer camp
     
    Molly Jensen, 6, is all smiles as she is wrapped in an aerial hammock during circus camp at The Ruby Karen Project in Costa Mesa, CA, on Thursday, June 27, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
    Behind a nondescript door in an industrial park in near the airport 11 girls are suspended from hoops, cubes and hammocks several feet off the ground. The young aerial artists are attending The Ruby Karen Project’s Aerial Circus Summer Camp in Costa Mesa.
    Once a professi
  • Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (June 21-28)

    Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (June 21-28)
    Restaurants and other food businesses closed by health inspectors in Orange County from June 21 to June 28.
    Carniceria Zaragoza’s, 1229 S. Main St., Santa AnaClosed: June 27
    Reason: Insufficient hot water
    Reopened: June 27Restaurant at Santa Ana Country Club, 20382 Newport Blvd., Santa AnaClosed: June 27
    Reason: Rodent/cockroach infestation
    Reopened: June 27The Bird, 912 Williamson Ave., FullertonPermit downgraded to prepackaged foods only: June 26 (report)
    Reason: Insufficient hot water/p
  • Travel: Eat like George Washington in one of Philadelphia’s historic restaurants

    Travel: Eat like George Washington in one of Philadelphia’s historic restaurants
    George Washington didn’t sleep here. But he ate and drank here, and met famous people at City Tavern, a dining establishment that served members of the Second Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention.
    The original structure caught fire in 1834 and was later razed, but the National Park Service recreated the building to coincide with the nation’s bicentennial in 1976. It is currently leased and operated by Chef Walter Staib, and has been seen on his PBS program, “A
  • Clippers make a qualifying offer to center Ivica Zubac

    Clippers make a qualifying offer to center Ivica Zubac
    The Clippers have made a qualifying offer to 22-year-old center Ivica Zubac, making him a restricted free agent, according to the Athletic’s Shams Charania. The team did not, however, extend a qualifying offer to Johnathan Motley, who becomes an unrestricted free agent, per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes.
    If Zubac agrees to a deal with another team, the Clippers can choose to match that offer, keeping him in Los Angeles. Motley is free to sign with any team.
    Drafted 32nd overall in 2016
  • San Bernardino County jail inmates describe sadistic ex-deputy who staged fights

    San Bernardino County jail inmates describe sadistic ex-deputy who staged fights
    Like many rookie deputies fresh out of the San Bernardino County sheriff’s training academy, 22-year-old Luke Van Ginkel began his law enforcement career at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.
    But unlike most deputies, Van Ginkel had a sadistic streak during his stint there, according to interviews with more than a half-dozen inmates at West Valley. Not only did Van Ginkel threaten some inmates, they said, but more often he provoked inmates to fight one another in the jai
  • Here’s why California needs a Master Plan on Aging

    Here’s why California needs a Master Plan on Aging
    California tops the nation for the number of people 60 or older, a figure expected to double by 2030.
    This month, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by Oct. 1, 2020. Newsom said the plan must address person-centered care, the patchwork of public services, social isolation, bedridden seniors in need of transportation, the nursing shortage and demand for in-home supportive services that far outpaces capacity.
    In Californi
  • Ducks first-round pick Trevor Zegras sets lofty goal

    Ducks first-round pick Trevor Zegras sets lofty goal
    IRVINE — Trevor Zegras has a plan, and it’s a pretty bold one.
    It’s one that made Ducks general manager Bob Murray chuckle when he heard about it on draft night last Friday. It’s also one that might make the decision makers in the admissions office at Boston University cringe.
    Zegras says he’d like to spend two semesters at BU, play one season for Terriers coach Albie O’Connell and then sign with the Ducks and challenge for a roster spot near the end of the 20

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