Day: February 22, 2021

By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — California’s death toll during the coronavirus pandemic has topped 49,000, even as the rates of new infections and hospitalizations continue to plummet across the state. California reported another 408 deaths Sunday, bringing the total since the outbreak began to 49,105 — the highest in the nation. Health officials…

A marine science experiment is underway in the Alamitos Bay, with boaters from the Long Beach Yacht Club giving a helping hand to the Orange County Coastkeeper for a project that hopes to boost spawning of the once-abundant Olympia oyster. The hope is oyster shells hanging from strings that the boaters helped distribute around the…

A marine science experiment is underway in the Alamitos Bay, with boaters from the Long Beach Yacht Club giving a helping hand to the Orange County Coastkeeper for a project that hopes to boost spawning of the once-abundant Olympia oyster. The hope is oyster shells hanging from strings that the boaters helped distribute around the…

Max Homa kisses his trophy on the practice green after winning the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang) Max Homa of the United States stands with the trophy and tournament host Tiger Woods after defeating Tony Finau of…

Max Homa kisses his trophy on the practice green after winning the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang) Max Homa of the United States stands with the trophy and tournament host Tiger Woods after defeating Tony Finau of…

Max Homa kisses his trophy on the practice green after winning the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang) Max Homa of the United States stands with the trophy and tournament host Tiger Woods after defeating Tony Finau of…

There’s a curious trend among Lakers opponents in the last two weeks: On defense, they’ve had trouble staying out of the paint. In five of the last seven games, opposing defenses have been penalized for 3-second violations, perhaps one of the least-called offenses in the NBA rule book relative to how often it occurs. But…

Today, we venture into the weeds to discuss an event that occurs this time of year. Nope. Not Chinese New Year – which is cool, by the way. Instead, we’ll discuss reconciling operating expenses including common area maintenance charges. Fun stuff – huh? Generally, reconciling expenses proceeds with commercial tenants who do not own their…

Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. battle for a rebound during the second half of their Pac-12 game on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball…

Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. battle for a rebound during the second half of their Pac-12 game on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball…

Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence, left, and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. battle for a rebound during the second half of their Pac-12 game on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) defends against UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball…