• Leonard is giving Clippers an early offensive boost

    Leonard is giving Clippers an early offensive boost
    Yeah, but what about point guard?
    Just days ago, that was a question. Because for all of their enviable depth on the wing, the Clippers seemed not to have an obvious candidate to lead the offensive facilitating and organizing.
    Not that they ever seemed worried about it. A month before the season, Lawrence Frank, the team’s president of basketball operations, said he believed that coach Doc Rivers would puzzle together an effective strategy, with or without a traditional point guard at his
  • Patient Kyle Kuzma progressing toward return for Lakers

    Patient Kyle Kuzma progressing toward return for Lakers
    EL SEGUNDO — The process of recovery is slow, often frustrating work.
    On Friday, Kyle Kuzma was able to play his first, full-contact four-on-four scrimmage in more than two months. The session was all in half court and lasted 12 minutes at most.
    Two days later, it was the same scenario, just 25 minutes. And that’s the pattern it’s been throughout his rehab from a left ankle stress reaction — sometimes with steps forward, but sometimes just staying in place. Kuzma knew it
  • California declares state of emergency over wildfires, winds

    California declares state of emergency over wildfires, winds
    By TERENCE CHEA and DAISY NGUYEN
    SANTA ROSA, California (AP) — California’s governor declared a statewide emergency with nearly 200,000 people ordered to flee their homes because of wildfires fueled by historic winds, while millions were without electricity after the largest utility cut power in some areas as a precaution to prevent other fires.
    Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement that officials are deploying “every resource available” to respond to the wildfires, inclu
  • Chargers hang on for win when Chicago Bears miss last-second field goal

    Chargers hang on for win when Chicago Bears miss last-second field goal
    Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
    Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins celebrates after breaking up a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsLos Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (25)
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  • Rams, Cooper Kupp give London something to remember them by in win over Bengals

    Rams, Cooper Kupp give London something to remember them by in win over Bengals
    Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, left, catches a pass in front of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Tony McRae (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
    Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsCinci
  • Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, Oct. 27

    Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, Oct. 27
    The consensus box of picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for Sunday Oct. 27 at Santa Anita.
    Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks
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  • Whicker: Presenting baseball’s best (and worst) of 2019

    Whicker: Presenting baseball’s best (and worst) of 2019
    Presenting the Abners, for distinguished achievement with arm, glove or bat. In honor of the 2019 season we’ll have a 90-second replay after each announcement:
    MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Alex Bregman was the clutch-hitting, pitch-stealing, position-adjusting soul of the Astros. Anthony Rendon’s sensational year with runners in scoring position pulled the Nationals from the abyss. Christian Yelich? He was fabulous, but you can’t be MVP when your team gets hot without you.
    PLAYER OF T
  • Split roll can’t fix what ails California

    Split roll can’t fix what ails California
    After several fits and starts, the battle over the defense of Proposition 13 began in earnest last week as progressive interest groups began gathering signatures for their new and hardly improved ballot measure to impose a multi-billion dollar “split roll” property tax on Californians. These same tax-and-spend interests had already qualified a previous version of their initiative for the 2020 ballot until they realized that it was full of drafting errors and were forced to try to rep
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  • What’s next for USC? Battle with Pac-12 favorite Oregon

    What’s next for USC? Battle with Pac-12 favorite Oregon
    Oregon at USC
    When: 5 p.m. PT Saturday
    Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
    TV/Radio: Fox/AM 790
    Oregon’s last game: The Ducks improved to 7-1 and 5-0 in the Pac-12 with a 37-35 win over perpetual thorn-in-their-side Washington State on Saturday. Freshman kicker Camden Lewis kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired for Oregon to escape with its unblemished Pac-12 record in tact. … The Oregon offense was led by a 257-yard performance by running back CJ Ver
  • Mike Ness and Social Distortion throw a terrific 40th anniversary party in Irvine

    Mike Ness and Social Distortion throw a terrific 40th anniversary party in Irvine
    Before the final song, before all the guests at Social Distortion’s terrific 40th anniversary bash left FivePoint Amphitheatre for home, its founder Mike Ness paused to offer thanks to everyone who made his journey possible.
    Managers past and present. Families of band members who for four decades have watched them head out on the road for months on end. His wife and kids. And, most of all, Ness said, the fans who make the life in rock he dreamed of as a boy come true.
    Mike Ness of Social D
  • Chargers WR Keenan Allen active against Chicago Bears

    Chargers WR Keenan Allen active against Chicago Bears
    CHICAGO — Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was made active Sunday and will play against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
    Allen was a game-time decision with a hamstring injury. The Chargers wanted to wait until after Allen’s pre-game warm up to make a decision. Allen ran routes and caught passes three hours before kickoff.
    Allen injured his hamstring during Wednesday’s practice and didn’t participate in the final two practices of the week. Chargers coach Anthony Lyn
  • Kincade Fire: Thousands of firefighters battle blaze as it moves toward Healdsburg, evacuations ordered across Sonoma County

    Kincade Fire: Thousands of firefighters battle blaze as it moves toward Healdsburg, evacuations ordered across Sonoma County
    SANTA ROSA — Fierce winds drove across Sonoma County early Sunday morning, pushing the massive Kincade Fire further south into the wine region as authorities ordered thousands of additional residents to evacuate and get out of the path of the rapidly-moving wildfire.
    By 7 a.m. Sunday, the fire had consumed 30,000 acres and was 10 percent contained — growing more than 4,000 acres overnight as firefighters struggled to control the flames.
    In the largest evacuation issued in Sonoma Coun
  • As Santa Ana turns 150, locals tell their city’s stories

    As Santa Ana turns 150, locals tell their city’s stories
    Officially, Santa Ana turns 150 on Sunday, Oct. 27.
    Unofficially, the idea of Santa Ana is probably older.The city’s launch came Oct. 27, 1869 (a Wednesday, if you’re wondering) when William Spurgeon plunked down $594 for 74.25 acres of land. That land today is bordered by First Street on the south, Seventh Street on the north, Broadway on the west and Spurgeon Street on the east. It was the future center of a future town that, later, would be the center of a future county.
    But, at t
  • Tick fire crews prepare for new round of Santa Ana winds; 49 homes destroyed or damaged

    Tick fire crews prepare for new round of Santa Ana winds; 49 homes destroyed or damaged
    CANYON COUNTRY — More than 900 firefighters remained overnight clearing lines of vegetation around the Tick Fire in Canyon Country and Santa Clarita as assessment teams increased to 22 the number of structures destroyed in the blaze.
    The fire that started at 1:24 p.m. Thursday was 65% contained as of Sunday morning, with its size at 4,615 acres. In addition to the 22 structures destroyed, 27 were found to have been damaged, Los Angeles County Fire Department officials said.#TickFire off Ti
  • Man with handgun kills 2, injures 14 at off-campus Texas university party

    Man with handgun kills 2, injures 14 at off-campus Texas university party
    By JAMIE STENGLE, The  Associated Press
    GREENVILLE, Texas  — A gunman opened fire at an off-campus Texas A&M University-Commerce party, leaving two people dead and 14 injured before he escaped in the ensuing chaos, a sheriff said Sunday.
    Authorities were working under the theory that the shooter may have been targeting just one person at the party of about 750 people in Greenville, 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of the Commerce campus and that others were just randomly sh
  • Meals on Wheels Orange County executive wants to put a spotlight on rising hunger among older adults

    Meals on Wheels Orange County executive wants to put a spotlight on rising hunger among older adults
    Holly Hagler is intent on highlighting a startling fact about many of the 675,000 Orange County residents who are over 60.
    One out of every four low-income seniors struggles with hunger.
    And there’s a tandem statistic relating to an even broader swath of the aging population here: Regardless of income, 25% endure isolated and lonely lives.
    Not enough attention is being paid to either stark reality, said Hagler, president and chief executive officer of Meals on Wheels Orange County.
  • Scary leaders in Newsom and Trump: Doug McIntyre

    Scary leaders in Newsom and Trump: Doug McIntyre
    It’s Halloween week and there’s plenty to be scared of.
    Not the ghosts and goblins that will ring our doorbells extorting candy with the ominous “trick or treat” threat. The real world is infinitely more frightening. Continue reading at your own peril.
    Last week, the president of the United States spiked the football after winning a huge victory. Unfortunately, it was a huge victory for Russia and Turkey, who divvied up what had been the Kurdish buffer zone in Syria.
    Mean
  • Newport Harbor boys water polo captures Memorial Cup to stay hot

    Newport Harbor boys water polo captures Memorial Cup to stay hot
    Newport Harbor’s boys water polo team is playing its best as the playoffs approach.
    Senior goalie Blake Jackson made 13 saves and junior center Eli Liechty scored four goals as Orange County’s top-ranked team toppled The Bishop’s of La Jolla 14-7 in the championship of the Memorial Cup in San Jose on Saturday night.
    Center Ike Love and attacker Makoto Kenney each added three goals for the Sailors (22-3), who recently claimed their second consecutive Surf League title and beat p
  • CIF-SS girls volleyball playoffs: Saturday’s scores, updated schedule

    CIF-SS girls volleyball playoffs: Saturday’s scores, updated schedule
    Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowThe scores from Saturday’s CIF-SS girls volleyball playoff games and the updated schedule.
    GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
    DIVISION 1
    Quarterfinals
    Wednesday, 6 p.m.
    Aliso Niguel at Redondo
    Foothill at Sierra Canyon
    Mira Costa at Mater Dei
    Vista Murrieta at Marymount
    DIVISION 2
    Second round, Saturday
    Rancho Cucamonga def. Village Christian, 19-25, 25-17, 25-20, 16-25, 15-12
    Lakewood def. Beckman, 3-2 (scores not repor
  • Esperanza volleyball battles its way past Chaparral in Division 2 playoffs

    Esperanza volleyball battles its way past Chaparral in Division 2 playoffs
    Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowANAHEIM — Esperanza dropped the first set in its CIF SS Division 2 second-round playoff match against Chaparral on Saturday at Esperanza High School.
    The unseeded Aztecs were then on the verge of losing the second set to the No. 3 Pumas, but rallied back to win it, and then went on to win the match 22-25, 26-24, 25-22, 25-20.
    Esperanza (20-5) will visit Westlake in a quarterfinal match on Wednesday.
    Jul
  • Clippers suffer first loss, fall to Phoenix Suns

    Clippers suffer first loss, fall to Phoenix Suns
    PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 30 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 20 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 130-122 for their first win in the series in more than three years.
    Phoenix (2-1) snapped a 12-game losing streak to the Clippers and won for the first time since losing starting center Deandre Ayton to a 25-game suspension after he tested positive for a diuretic.
    The Suns had a 15-point lead midway through the fourth quarter before Los Angeles’ Lou Williams made
  • Alexander: What does this winning streak mean for UCLA?

    Alexander: What does this winning streak mean for UCLA?
    PASADENA — The whole scene was a contradiction in terms, wasn’t it?
    This was UCLA’s homecoming weekend, yet 39,811 was the announced attendance Saturday at the Rose Bowl for Arizona State’s visit. In other words, a lot of alumni – and students, for that matter – chose to exercise their school spirit by staying away from Pasadena. That is what the Chip Kelly Experiment seems to have wrought.
    And yet, while it’s obvious many outside the program still don&r
  • LA Kings fall to Wild, 5-1

    LA Kings fall to Wild, 5-1
    ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Eric Staal scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, Alex Stalock stopped 30 shots and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 Saturday night.
    Gerald Mayhew, Joel Eriksson Ek, Mikko Koivu and Jared Spurgeon also scored, and Matt Dumba added two assists for Minnesota, which has won three of four after beginning the year 1-6.
    Ben Hutton scored for Los Angeles, and Jonathan Quick made 22 saves for the Kings, who have lost two straight.
    With the game
  • U.S. forces believed to have killed Islamic State leader in raid in Syria

    U.S. forces believed to have killed Islamic State leader in raid in Syria
    WASHINGTON — Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world’s most wanted man, is believed dead after being targeted by a U.S. military raid in Syria.
    A U.S. official told The Associated Press late Saturday that al-Baghdadi was targeted in Syria’s Idlib province. The official said confirmation that the IS chief was killed in an explosion is pending. No other details were available.
    President D
  • Islamic State leader believed dead after U.S. raid in Syria

    Islamic State leader believed dead after U.S. raid in Syria
    WASHINGTON — Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world’s most wanted man, is believed dead after being targeted by a U.S. military raid in Syria.
    A U.S. official told The Associated Press late Saturday that al-Baghdadi was targeted in Syria’s Idlib province. The official said confirmation that the IS chief was killed in an explosion is pending. No other details were available.
    President D
  • Astros even World Series, beat Nationals, 8-1

    Astros even World Series, beat Nationals, 8-1
    WASHINGTON (AP) — José Urquidy outpitched all those big-name aces who preceded him, the unheralded Houston rookie quieting Washington’s bats and the Nationals Park crowd, too.
    Houston and Washington are all even in a World Series that has been one big road show.
    Alex Bregman busted out of his slump with a go-ahead single in the first inning and a grand slam in the seventh, and the resurgent Astros routed the Nationals 8-1 Saturday night to tie the Series at two games apiece.
    G
  • Investigation launched after man found dead in Dana Point apartment

    Investigation launched after man found dead in Dana Point apartment
    Homicide detectives began to investigate the death of a man after a neighbor found his body inside a Dana Point apartment on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
    The neighbor saw the man’s body through the man’s front door, which was left open, and then phoned authorities, said Orange County Sheriff’s Department Spokeswoman Carrie Braun.
    Deputies arrived at the apartment located in the 24000 block of La Cresta Drive at about 2:30 p.m., authorities said.
    Identified by authoriti
  • Ducks start fast and end strong in victory over Avalanche

    Ducks start fast and end strong in victory over Avalanche
    DENVER — The Ducks’ three-game losing streak died a noisy death Saturday. Unfazed by their first skid of the season, the presence of the sizzling Colorado Avalanche and the absence of two of their top players, the Ducks charged in front and stayed there en route to a 5-2 victory at Pepsi Center.
    Although the Ducks scored a couple of highlight reel-caliber goals, it was their steady play in the neutral zone and in front of their own net that enabled them to hand the Avalanche only the
  • ‘Racial’ signs at football game anger Segerstrom High School community

    ‘Racial’ signs at football game anger Segerstrom High School community
    The Segerstrom High School community was shocked and angered Friday after encountering racially offensive signs at its football game against Marina at Westminster High.
    A sign that reaHuntinHd “Segerstrom Favorite Color is Brown” was spotted at the Big 4 League game, which was won by Marina 25-14.
    A parent condemned the sign with a social media post Friday night. The post included a photo of the offensive sign.
    Segerstrom football coach Joseph Tagaloa, whose team is mostly comprised
  • Joshua Kelley scores 4 TDs as UCLA pulls away from ASU

    Joshua Kelley scores 4 TDs as UCLA pulls away from ASU
    UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, right, celebrates with wide receiver Kyle Philips after connecting on a touchdown pass during the first half of their football game against Arizona State at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
    UCLA celebrates a first half touchdown by running back Joshua Kelley (#27) against Arizona State at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange Coun
  • Orange County football: Week 9 rushing leaders

    Orange County football: Week 9 rushing leaders
    Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowWEEK 9: RUSHING LEADERS  | Weekly leaders published each Saturday. | Season leaders published each Monday.NAME, SCHOOL
    YDS
    ATT
    TD
    Galvan, Orange
    276
    15
    2
    Rosas, Valencia
    240
    29
    2
    Omolafe, Kennedy
    238
    29
    4
    Hurtado, Cypress
    188

    2
    Rogers, Savanna
    174
    16
    3
    Christner, Aliso Niguel
    164
    28
    1
    B. Yue, Portola
    156
    8
    1
    Rouly, Canyon
    155
    4
    2
    Bandy, Servite
    154
    17

    Ramirez, Ocean View
    123
    18
    1
    Dodd, St
  • Orange County football: Week 9 receiving leaders

    Orange County football: Week 9 receiving leaders
    Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowWEEK 9: RECEIVING LEADERS  | Weekly leaders published each Saturday. | Season leaders published each Monday.NAME, SCHOOL
    YDS
    REC.
    TD
    Koffler, Edison
    195
    5
    2
    Lacy, Esperanza
    185
    5

    Epps, Mater Dei
    175
    11
    3
    Kenner, St. Margaret’s
    157
    8
    3
    McCall, Villa Park
    155
    13

    Rouly, Canyon
    155
    4
    2
    Schafer, Tesoro
    138
    9
    1
    Fisher, Pacifica
    130
    3
    2
    Zimmerman, Irvine
    129
    9
    2
    Nenad, Mission Viejo
    104
    9
  • Orange County football: Week 9 passing leaders

    Orange County football: Week 9 passing leaders
    Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowWEEK 9: PASSING LEADERS  | Weekly leaders published each Saturday. | Season leaders published each Monday.NAME, SCHOOL
    YDS
    CMP-ATT
    TD
    Stupin, Villa Park
    332
    24-42
    1
    Kyckelhahn, Aliso Niguel
    291
    17-29
    3
    Hourigan, Canyon
    285
    11-25
    3
    Boyles, Edison
    281
    10-14
    2
    Lindgren, Tesoro
    280
    19-25
    2
    Moss, Irvine
    271
    24-39
    3
    Young, Mater Dei
    256
    19-32
    3
    Vega, Segerstrom
    246
    9-22
    1
    Moussiaux, Capistrano Valley
    208
    14-28
  • After 54 years, 81 unknown South Vietnamese airmen laid to rest in Westminster

    After 54 years, 81 unknown South Vietnamese airmen laid to rest in Westminster
    U.S. military members salute during the 81 Airborne Soldiers 72nd Company 7th Airborne Battalion Army of the Republic of Vietnam Interment Ceremony at Westminster Memorial Park & Mortuary on Saturday, October 26, 2019. (Photo byAna P. Garcia, Contributing Photographer)
    Se Thi Lee holds a photo of her husband, Nguyen Thao, as she honors him during the 81 Airborne Soldiers 72nd Company 7th Airborne Battalion Army of the Republic of Vietnam Interment Ceremony at Westminster Memorial Park &
  • What’s fair about the FPPC ignoring public comment?: Susan Shelley

    What’s fair about the FPPC ignoring public comment?: Susan Shelley
    I would to thank everyone who wrote a public comment letter to the California Fair Political Practices Commission about Case No. 15/003, in which the FPPC was seeking a $12,500 fine against me for some late-filed campaign finance reports during a 90-day period in 2013, when I was a first-time state candidate in a special election for the Assembly.
    There were so many public comments, all posted publicly on the FPPC’s website, that anyone would think an agency that professes to be representi
  • Faster winds, lower humidity to increase Southern California fire danger on Sunday

    Faster winds, lower humidity to increase Southern California fire danger on Sunday
    The danger of rapidly spreading brush fires will increase in Southern California on Sunday evening and well into Monday as wind speeds pick up and humidity drops.
    Even though high temperatures are expected to fall to the mid-70s on Sunday — 10-20 degrees lower than Saturday — strong Santa Ana winds combined with very dry vegetation could create extreme fire behavior, the National Weather Service said.
    Winds of 20 to 35 mph will generate gusts of between 40 and 50 mph in Los Angeles a
  • A clash of values: Joel Kotkin

    A clash of values: Joel Kotkin
    Most American concerns with China revolve around economic issues, and, for some, the threat posed by that country’s expanding military. But China’s real existential challenge is not over market shares or submarines, but in a battle of values. Right now, it does not seem we are certain to win.
    China presents the most profound challenge to liberal values since the end of the Cold War, a development that has caught our consistently lame political establishment by surprise. The leaders o
  • Crews stop growth of brush fire near 91 Freeway at Riverside, Orange county lines

    Crews stop growth of brush fire near 91 Freeway at Riverside, Orange county lines
    A 5-acre wildland fire broke out south of the 91 Freeway in an unincorporated part of Riverside County near Corona on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, according to fire officials.Fire 91 @ Coal Canyon: fires forward progress has been stopped. Air and ground crews are working on mop up. Fire is at 5 acres in rough terrain above the 91 fwy just east of Coal Canyon. pic.twitter.com/2U2v8h8lQo
    — OCFA PIO (@OCFA_PIO) October 26, 2019The fire was reported to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department
  • Orange County scores and player stats for Saturday (10-26-19)

    Orange County scores and player stats for Saturday (10-26-19)
    Scores and stats for the Orange County games on Saturday, Oct. 26.
    BOYS WATER POLO
    MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
    Bishop’s 11, Orange Lutheran 10
    NONLEAGUE
    Schurr 7, Edison 4
     
  • Breeders’ Cup: Bob Baffert brings quality, not quantity

    Breeders’ Cup: Bob Baffert brings quality, not quantity
    Bob Baffert started a personal-high 11 horses in the 2017 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, but he’ll have only four this year when the two-day event is held for a record 10th time at Santa Anita on Friday and Saturday.
    Baffert will send out McKinzie in the $6 million Classic, Improbable in the $1 million Dirt Mile, Eight Rings in the $2 million Juvenile and Bast in the $2 million Juvenile Fillies.
    The Hall of Fame trainer, who goes into this year’s Breeders’ Cup with 15 victorie
  • Skeletons on surfboards — and an inflatable squirrel too

    Skeletons on surfboards — and an inflatable squirrel too
    Surfers showed up decked out as superheroes, spooky goblins and characters of all kinds.
    The Blackies Halloween Surf Classic is the one time each year that surfers don’t mind riding party waves, with droves of them decked out Saturday, Oct. 26, smiling, hooting and hollering as they rode toward shore.
    A group of surfers take off on a tiny party wave during the annual Blackies surf costume contest in Newport Beach Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photograph
  • Chargers vs. Chicago Bears hinges on offensive line

    Chargers vs. Chicago Bears hinges on offensive line
    CHICAGO — Michael Schofield went through a roller coaster of emotions as he revisited his wife’s historic achievement while wrapping his hands in the Chargers’ locker room before practice Wednesday.
    Nine months have gone by since Kendall Coyne Schofield became the first woman to compete in an NHL All-Star skills event, but her husband was still a nervous wreck talking about it.
    “I got goosebumps just thinking about it,” the Chargers’ starting right guard said.
  • Orange County football standings: Through the Week 9 games

    Orange County football standings: Through the Week 9 games
    Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowThe Orange County high school football standings through Saturday, Oct. 26.Trinity League
    League
    Overall
    PF
    PA
    Mater Dei
    4-0
    9-0
    453
    131
    St. John Bosco
    3-1
    8-1
    376
    133
    Servite
    2-2
    6-3
    270
    196
    JSerra
    2-2
    6-3
    208
    172
    Orange Lutheran
    1-3
    4-5
    148
    293
    Santa Margarita
    0-4
    3-6
    125
    205
    South Coast League
    League
    Overall
    PF
    PA
    Mission Viejo
    3-0
    9-0
    399
    59
    San Clemente
    3-1
    8-2
    285
    178
    Tesoro
    2-1
    8-1
    363
    121
    Capistrano V
  • College journalists are the only ones left to cover some American cities

    College journalists are the only ones left to cover some American cities
    If the Olds — as our 30ish goddaughter fairly affectionately terms my generation — can’t do it, how on Earth can the Youngs? Don’t know. Born with caffeine in the veins, perhaps. Because somehow, they do. It’s enough to give a person some small bit of hope.
    Here it’s saving daily medium-town journalism that I am speaking of. In several American cities, it’s been left to 20-year-olds to cover City Hall and the school board, the former bread and butter of

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