• Letters: Liberal hypocrisy

    Letters: Liberal hypocrisy
    James Comey’s firing was long in coming. He has had a long history of questionable judgement as director of the FBI. He had to go.
    For all the hypocrisy expressed by the Democrats, this one has to be at the top. They have been calling for his scalp since October, accusing him of single-handedly costing Hillary the election.
    Now they feign shock, disbelief, cry conspiracy and cover-up on the non-existent and baseless Russian dealings with Trump and his campaign. The Russian excuse has been
  • Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump’s Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?

    Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump’s Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?
    By STEPHEN GROVES
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump’s threats of taking possession of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to almost anything the Trump administration has done since taking office.
    They gave floor speeches on the importance of NATO last week. They introduced bills meant to prevent the U.S. from attacking Denmark. And several traveled to Copenhagen to meet with Danish counterparts.
    But it’
  • More countries confirm invites to Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza. $1 billion buys a permanent seat

    More countries confirm invites to Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza. $1 billion buys a permanent seat
    By CARA ANNA and JOSH BOAK
    At least six more countries said Sunday the United States has invited them to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a new body of world leaders meant to oversee next steps in Gaza that’s showing ambitions for a broader mandate in global affairs.
    A $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership on the Trump-led board instead of a three-year appointment, which has no contribution requirement, according to a U.S. official who s
  • Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say

    Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
    By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN
    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday.
    The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans, said two infantry battalions of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division have been given prepare-to-deploy orders. The unit
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  • Car cruise brings In-N-Out Burger’s owner to Redondo Beach

    Car cruise brings In-N-Out Burger’s owner to Redondo Beach
    An annual car cruise backed by In-N-Out Burger made its Los Angeles County debut in the South Bay on Saturday, Jan. 17.
    It’s called Cruisin’ 2 Freedom, and it took up a large portion of the Redondo Beach Marina parking lot. It drew crowds to look at the cars under a blue sky with wispy clouds with temperatures reaching the mid-70s.
    Hundreds gather for a car show and cruise at Redondo Beach on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)
    The event w
  • UCLA football breakdown: How the Bruins look at quarterback

    UCLA football breakdown: How the Bruins look at quarterback
    LOS ANGELES — Bob Chesney’s first roster as UCLA football coach was always going to dramatically look different.
    And if going by Nico Iamaleava’s collegiate-career experience alone, the Bruins may have been searching in the transfer portal for a new starting quarterback. A year ago, UCLA thought Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar was its transfer portal signal caller.
    A few months later, at the end of spring camp, Iamaleava trotted into town – ridding himself of t
  • As you age, it’s not your looks, it’s how you wear yourself

    As you age, it’s not your looks, it’s how you wear yourself
    By Shaun Tumpane
    Laguna Woods Globe columnist
    Vanity doesn’t dissipate with age. And neither does gravity.
    Some contend that the older we get, it isn’t just our veins that become more pronounced; becoming vainglorious is also a distinct possibility. Being proud of one’s accomplishments isn’t in and of itself a bad thing. And there are those who misconstrue a factual anecdote for boastfulness.
    It’s self-image that takes center stage in the Vanity Olympics, and w
  • It’s time to reflect on special moments that made 2025 memorable

    It’s time to reflect on special moments that made 2025 memorable
    Resolutions aside, January can be a perfect opportunity to reflect and look back.
    When you think about the year that just ended, what truly stands out? Did 2025 bring its share of surprises?
    Maybe it was the unexpected conversation that triggered a new pursuit or a quiet decision that didn’t seem like much at the time but ended up changing everything.
    Perhaps it was the people who showed up when it mattered most – proof that timing really is everything.
    What made you laugh the hardes
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  • Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026

    Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
    The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
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  • What to consider when helping an older person to age in place

    What to consider when helping an older person to age in place
    Q. I am in despair and exhausted regarding my 99-year-old mother. My father, while he lived, did not encourage her to learn anything about electronics or the Internet. She cannot even manage her hearing aids and refuses to use a cellphone. Despite being fairly capable in her 99th year, she is completely cut off from the world. I have to manage everything to keep her at home. Our part-time caregiver speaks little English. Would moving my mother to an assisted living residence increase her chances
  • Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers

    Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers
    By Shalina Chatlani, Stateline.org
    As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal data from voter rolls, driver’s license records and programs such as Medicaid and food stamps.
    Related Articles Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters Trump issues a flurry of pardons, including for a woman whose sentence he commuted in his first term Trump offers to restart US mediation in
  • Solving the home care quandary

    Solving the home care quandary
    By Paula Span, KFF Health News
    You’re ready to leave the hospital, but you don’t feel able to care for yourself at home yet.
    Or, you’ve completed a couple of weeks in rehab. Can you handle your complicated medication regimen, along with shopping and cooking?
    Perhaps you fell in the shower, and now your family wants you to arrange help with bathing and getting dressed.
    There are facilities that provide such help, of course, but most older people don’t want to go there. The
  • How California governor candidates say they will tackle homelessness

    How California governor candidates say they will tackle homelessness
    Homelessness — and affordability, housing availability and myriad other issues tangential to a very visible problem in California — is among the many concerns Californians have that the bevy of gubernatorial candidates will be asked to address as the campaign for governor continues this year.
    In fact, a recent Public Policy Institute survey found 8 in 10 Californians are at least somewhat concerned about homelessness in their area.
    So what are the candidates’ plans? The officia
  • As EPA ponders Clean Water Act, activists say business eclipsing environment

    As EPA ponders Clean Water Act, activists say business eclipsing environment
    The long-term health of the ocean off the coast of Southern California, and the health of the region’s freshwater streams and rivers and lakes, soon could hinge on the Trump administration’s definition of a single word: ditch.
    The Environmental Protection Agency is in the midst of sorting out which of the “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS – the creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, wetlands, oceans, and, yes, in a few cases, ditches – should still be pr
  • Revisiting the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center site after the Eaton Fire

    Revisiting the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center site after the Eaton Fire
    Growing up in Virginia, where Jewish people were a minority, I sometimes daydreamed about what it would be like to be Christian, like most of my schoolmates. Perhaps life would be simpler if I were observing Christmas and Easter, which everyone knew about, instead of trying to explain Passover and the High Holy Days.I often felt a sense of being on the outside looking in to a world that didn’t include me.
    And yet I would see my Orthodox Grandma Sarah sitting in her wheelchair, reading from
  • Lucy Dunn: We’re about to undo what works on homelessness – at everyone’s expense

    Lucy Dunn: We’re about to undo what works on homelessness – at everyone’s expense
    In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, most of us end the day with a warm meal and a secure roof over our heads. Even as affordability tightens, we stretch our budgets to make it work.
    But there is a quieter, often invisible group of families, seniors, and veterans in Orange County who are barely hanging on – struggling to pay rent, buy groceries, afford medicine, and keep the lights on. They are one paycheck away from losing housing.
    That’s housing insecurity. It’s one ste
  • Jon Coupal: Why even bother with a state budget?

    Jon Coupal: Why even bother with a state budget?
    Understandably, very few citizens of California follow closely the state budget process which, for the 2026-27 fiscal year, just kicked off with the release of the Governor’s proposal. Of course, part of that may be due to the complexity of public finance issues, but the reality is that since 2010 with the passage of Proposition 25, the state has no discernible annual spending plan. 
    Technically, the timing of passing a budget hasn’t changed. It’s merely that the deadlines
  • Financial planning, and sometimes a prenup, for engaged couples

    Financial planning, and sometimes a prenup, for engaged couples
    An engagement to be married is often a time of joy, excitement and stress.
    Couples must balance their anticipation with the practical realities of preparing for marriage and building a shared future.
    During this period, couples should discuss their money beliefs and financial status. These conversations may feel difficult, but they are essential for building a strong foundation for a successful marriage.
    There are many topics couples may need to address before marriage.
    Conversations about money
  • Short-handed Lakers fall to Blazers for 5th loss in 6 games

    Short-handed Lakers fall to Blazers for 5th loss in 6 games
    Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
    Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant reacts after a basket against the Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
    Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against the Portland Tr
  • Short-handed Lakers fall to Blazers

    Short-handed Lakers fall to Blazers
    Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
    Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant reacts after a basket against the Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
    Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against the Portland Tr
  • Ducks edge Kings in OT, complete weekend sweep

    Ducks edge Kings in OT, complete weekend sweep
    ANAHEIM — The Ducks took consecutive games and the season series from the Kings with a 2-1 win in overtime at Honda Center on Saturday night, less than 24 hours after knocking off their archenemies in Downtown L.A.
    Three of the four crosstown clashes went beyond 60 minutes this season, including both bouts this weekend.
    The Ducks won their third straight game to further distance themselves from a putrid stretch that included just two victories in 15 opportunities. They have ceded just four
  • Seahawks dominate 49ers, advance to NFC title game

    Seahawks dominate 49ers, advance to NFC title game
    Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams (99) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
    Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen
  • UC Riverside men pull away in 2nd half to beat Cal State Fullerton

    UC Riverside men pull away in 2nd half to beat Cal State Fullerton
    RIVERSIDE — The UC Riverside men’s basketball team used a balanced effort and efficient shooting to defeat Cal State Fullerton, 82-71, and snap a six-game losing streak on Saturday night.
    Marqui Worthy Jr. had a game-high 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting to go with three steals, and Andrew Henderson had 17 points and 10 rebounds as UCR (7-12 overall, 2-5 Big West) took control with an early second-half run and held on. BJ Kolly added 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds
  • Gavin Sykes takes over in 2nd half as Long Beach State tops CSUN

    Gavin Sykes takes over in 2nd half as Long Beach State tops CSUN
    NORTHRIDGE — Long Beach State freshman Gavin Sykes is already one of the top young scorers in the nation, but he took things to a new level on Saturday night.
    Sykes scored a career-high 34 points on Saturday to lead LBSU to an 87-80 victory over Cal State Northridge at the Matadome. Sykes, who shot 8 for 18 from the field (3 for 9 from 3-point range), scored 24 of his points in the second half and made all but one of his 16 free throws as Long Beach (8-11 overall, 4-3 Big West) won its thi
  • Santa Anita’s slot-style machines seized in state crackdown

    Santa Anita’s slot-style machines seized in state crackdown
    ARCADIA — As suddenly as Santa Anita installed slot-style gaming machines, California Department of Justice agents swept in and removed them Saturday, leaving serious doubt about California horse racing’s hope for a revenue lifeline.
    Uniformed agents were seen late Saturday afternoon wheeling machines away from the area of the grandstand where more than two dozen “Racing On Demand” terminals had been unveiled Thursday.
    A DOJ spokesperson said the action was taken under a
  • Horse racing: Vodka Vodka’s Cal Cup win is trainer’s latest sip of success

    Horse racing: Vodka Vodka’s Cal Cup win is trainer’s latest sip of success
    ARCADIA — Many fans here had to look up the name Aggie Ordonez when the trainer from Northern California came south and won her first stakes race and then her first graded stakes race last year with the filly Om N Joy. They’re less confused about who Ordonez is now that she continues to win big races this year with the gelding Vodka Vodka.
    “I feel like a mini-celebrity within the walls of Santa Anita,” Ordonez said with seeming astonishment in the Santa Anita winner&rsquo
  • Vigil honors woman, teen killed in Lakewood murder-suicide

    Vigil honors woman, teen killed in Lakewood murder-suicide
    LAKEWOOD — A candlelight vigil was held in Lakewood on Friday night to honor the memory of two victims of a murder/suicide in which a man is accused of shooting his wife and one of his daughters to death before turning the gun on himself.
    Deputies responded around 8 a.m. Thursday to the 5800 block of Lorelei Avenue, near South Street, to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. They were met outside the home by a “dis
  • UCLA’s Jordan Chiles earns 1st career perfect 10 in vault

    UCLA’s Jordan Chiles earns 1st career perfect 10 in vault
    Teammates look on as Madisyn Anyimi of the UCLA Bruins competes on the vault during a NCAA gymnastics meet against Nebraska at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 17, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
    Jordan Chiles of the UCLA Bruins reacts with teammates after scoring a 10 on the vault during a NCAA gymnastics meet against Nebraska at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 17, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
    Ma
  • Three Fountain Valley wrestlers win championships at Five Counties

    Three Fountain Valley wrestlers win championships at Five Counties
    FOUNTAIN VALLEY – Three Fountain Valley wrestlers won championships in their weight divisions in the Five Counties Tournament that was held Saturday in their home gym.
    One of the three barely made it through his match in the finals.
    Isaac Torres of Fountain Valley won by decision over Servite’s Massimo Ortiz at 126 pounds. Fountain Valley’s Mikel David Uyemura won by decision at 150 pounds.
    It might be more accurate to describe what Fountain Valley’s Kavi Garvey did as su
  • Broncos advance to AFC title game after overtime win over Bills

    Broncos advance to AFC title game after overtime win over Bills
    Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’quan McMillian (29) intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks (18) during overtime of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
    Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrates with offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) after kicking a filed goal during overtime of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, i

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