Historically, telling LeBron James to stop speaking his mind does not have the desired effect. Soccer iconoclast and former L.A. Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the latest to question the outspokenness of the 36-year-old Lakers star, calling his involvement in politics and other social issues a “mistake.” “That is the first mistake people do when…
Month: February 2021
Dennis Schröder returns as Lakers beat Blazers to end skid
Lakers forward LeBron James shoots as Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony defends during the first half of Friday’s game at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris (88) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in…
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Feb. 18-26)
Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from Feb. 18 to Feb. 26: Azinoya Teriyaki at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite G-2, Anaheim Closed: Feb. 25 Reason: Rodent infestation Zombie Chicken & Sushi, 2937 W. Ball Road, Anaheim Closed: Feb. 24 Reason: Insufficient…
Alexander: UCLA’s Michaela Onyenwere delivers on emotional Senior Night
Michaela Onyenwere tried her best not to let her emotions get the best of her Friday night. It was Senior Night for the UCLA women’s basketball program, albeit a virtual one – parents and family members celebrated with their daughters via the video board at Pauley Pavilion, rather than in person – but it was…
6 new business rules from an epic (pandemic) year
By now, we’ve all seen plenty of retrospectives summarizing 2020, and can agree it was an epic year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, social justice riots and political insurrection brought many lessons and new rules for businesses as they regroup and move forward. All of these events and situations, which seemed unheard…
Hawaii edges Long Beach State in Big West series opener
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Chance Hunter had 23 points, nine rebounds and four steals and had a great look to be the hero for Long Beach State, but the final shot didn’t fall and Hawaii handed LBSU a 78-76 defeat late Friday night in the opener of their two-game Big West Conference series. Long Beach (5-8…
Osborne, Onyenwere lead way as UCLA women dominate USC
UCLA sophomore Charisma Osborne recorded the ninth triple-double in program history on Friday night, collecting 18 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 93-51 rout of USC at Pauley Pavilion. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Lauryn Miller #33 of the UCLA Bruins drives to the basket between Kyra White #22 and Shalexxus…
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Feb. 18-26)
Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from Feb. 18 to Feb. 26: Azinoya Teriyaki at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite G-2, Anaheim Closed: Feb. 25 Reason: Rodent infestation Zombie Chicken & Sushi, 2937 W. Ball Road, Anaheim Closed: Feb. 24 Reason: Insufficient…
Russian diplomats push their way out of North Korea
[vemba-video id=”world/2021/02/26/russian-diplomats-exit-north-korea-handcar-intl-hnk-vpx.cnn”] By Paula Hancock | CNN Eight employees of Russia’s Embassy in Pyongyang and their families spent more than 34 hours trying to leave North Korea this week, a grueling trip that ended with at least one diplomat pushing his luggage and young children on a railway trolley into Russian territory. North Korea’s borders…
Dennis Schröder returns as Lakers beat Blazers to end skid
Lakers forward LeBron James shoots as Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony defends during the first half of Friday’s game at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris (88) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in…
Alexander: UCLA’s Michaela Onyenwere delivers on emotional Senior Night
Michaela Onyenwere tried her best not to let her emotions get the best of her Friday night. It was Senior Night for the UCLA women’s basketball program, albeit a virtual one – parents and family members celebrated with their daughters via the video board at Pauley Pavilion, rather than in person – but it was…
Russian diplomats push their way out of North Korea
[vemba-video id=”world/2021/02/26/russian-diplomats-exit-north-korea-handcar-intl-hnk-vpx.cnn”] By Paula Hancock | CNN Eight employees of Russia’s Embassy in Pyongyang and their families spent more than 34 hours trying to leave North Korea this week, a grueling trip that ended with at least one diplomat pushing his luggage and young children on a railway trolley into Russian territory. North Korea’s borders…
USC’s loss to Colorado hurts conference title hopes
Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, left, looks to pass the ball as USC guard Ethan Anderson defends during the first half of Thursday’s game in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) USC forward Max Agbonkpolo, left, and Colorado forward Jeriah Horne watch the ball get away during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game…
USC’s loss to Colorado hurts conference title hopes
Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, left, looks to pass the ball as USC guard Ethan Anderson defends during the first half of Thursday’s game in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) USC forward Max Agbonkpolo, left, and Colorado forward Jeriah Horne watch the ball get away during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game…
Wild’s first-period flurry ends Kings’ 6-game win streak
Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) is cut off from the puck by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) in the first period during an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King) Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) beats Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty…
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers bounce back for split with Grizzlies
Clippers guard Terance Mann evades Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman on his way to the basket during the second half of Friday’s game in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard drives against Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane during the first half of Friday’s game in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon…
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Feb. 18-26)
Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from Feb. 18 to Feb. 26: Azinoya Teriyaki at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite G-2, Anaheim Closed: Feb. 25 Reason: Rodent infestation Zombie Chicken & Sushi, 2937 W. Ball Road, Anaheim Closed: Feb. 24 Reason: Insufficient…
Russian diplomats push their way out of North Korea
[vemba-video id=”world/2021/02/26/russian-diplomats-exit-north-korea-handcar-intl-hnk-vpx.cnn”] By Paula Hancock | CNN Eight employees of Russia’s Embassy in Pyongyang and their families spent more than 34 hours trying to leave North Korea this week, a grueling trip that ended with at least one diplomat pushing his luggage and young children on a railway trolley into Russian territory. North Korea’s borders…
Russian diplomats push their way out of North Korea
[vemba-video id=”world/2021/02/26/russian-diplomats-exit-north-korea-handcar-intl-hnk-vpx.cnn”] By Paula Hancock | CNN Eight employees of Russia’s Embassy in Pyongyang and their families spent more than 34 hours trying to leave North Korea this week, a grueling trip that ended with at least one diplomat pushing his luggage and young children on a railway trolley into Russian territory. North Korea’s borders…
USC’s loss to Colorado hurts conference title hopes
Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, left, looks to pass the ball as USC guard Ethan Anderson defends during the first half of Thursday’s game in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) USC forward Max Agbonkpolo, left, and Colorado forward Jeriah Horne watch the ball get away during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game…