Day: March 6, 2021

You may not want to hear this, but rising prices at the gas pump are actually a sign of economic recovery. Gasoline prices in California reached a 14-month high in the week ending March 1, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. A gallon of regular gas cost an average $3.56, up 11 cents in…

By ALAN FRAM WASHINGTON (AP) — An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums. After laboring all night on a mountain of amendments — nearly all…

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate has passed a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition, moving closer to a milestone political victory for President Joe Biden. The $1.9 trillion bill approved Saturday carries direct payments of up to $1,400 for most Americans, extended emergency unemployment benefits and spending for COVID-19 vaccines and…

This might have been an example of either amazing hustle or amazing optimism. With pandemic-related shutdowns affecting sports events both large and small for most of the last 12 months, the Orange County Sports Commission still booked 16 events large and small for 2021, events that were projected to draw 155,000 attendees and pump $53…

It’s almost tomato time! In Southern California, mid-March is when you’ll see tomato plants pop up in local nurseries. We want to help you grow great tomatoes this year so we’ve put together a tomato-growing cheat sheet in the form of a weekly newsletter. It’s called Garden Party and for eight weeks we’ll guide you…

Here’s an easy and tasty approach to roasting butternut squash, a method that intensifies the flavor. You can serve it as a side dish, toss it with cooked pasta or use it as a base for soup. Many supermarkets now sell ready-to-use butternut squash that is cut into peeled cubes. Look for a whole squash…

Never have we seen such staggering prices being paid these days. And, never is a long time! So, when will prices return to normal? And what is normal? Bear with me as we dissect the topic. Think of prices as a conveyor belt or a motorized sidewalk, like the ones at giant airports. You hop…

Never have we seen such staggering prices being paid these days. And, never is a long time! So, when will prices return to normal? And what is normal? Bear with me as we dissect the topic. Think of prices as a conveyor belt or a motorized sidewalk, like the ones at giant airports. You hop…

Arizona guard Aari McDonald dives for a loose ball as UCLA guard Charisma Osborne, left, and forward Michaela Onyenwere defend during the first half of Friday night’s Pac-12 Tournament semifinal in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) UCLA forward Emily Bessoir (11) shoots as Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) defends during the second half of an…

CIF State executive director Ron Nocetti knows keeping up with the latest guidance for high school sports is challenging for coaches and athletic directors, and may seem to be getting tougher. “There’s no question that it’s a difficult experience for them,” he said Friday, March 5. “That’s why we’re trying at least provide them some…

CIF State executive director Ron Nocetti knows keeping up with the latest guidance for high school sports is challenging for coaches and athletic directors, and may seem to be getting tougher. “There’s no question that it’s a difficult experience for them,” he said Friday, March 5. “That’s why we’re trying at least provide them some…

Never have we seen such staggering prices being paid these days. And, never is a long time! So, when will prices return to normal? And what is normal? Bear with me as we dissect the topic. Think of prices as a conveyor belt or a motorized sidewalk, like the ones at giant airports. You hop…

You may not want to hear this, but rising prices at the gas pump are actually a sign of economic recovery. Gasoline prices in California reached a 14-month high in the week ending March 1, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. A gallon of regular gas cost an average $3.56, up 11 cents in…

Arizona guard Aari McDonald dives for a loose ball as UCLA guard Charisma Osborne, left, and forward Michaela Onyenwere defend during the first half of Friday night’s Pac-12 Tournament semifinal in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) UCLA forward Emily Bessoir (11) shoots as Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) defends during the second half of an…

CIF State executive director Ron Nocetti knows keeping up with the latest guidance for high school sports is challenging for coaches and athletic directors, and may seem to be getting tougher. “There’s no question that it’s a difficult experience for them,” he said Friday, March 5. “That’s why we’re trying at least provide them some…

CIF State executive director Ron Nocetti knows keeping up with the latest guidance for high school sports is challenging for coaches and athletic directors, and may seem to be getting tougher. “There’s no question that it’s a difficult experience for them,” he said Friday, March 5. “That’s why we’re trying at least provide them some…

St. Louis Blues goaltender Ville Husso, bottom, stops a shot under Kings right wing Dustin Brown during the first period of Friday night’s game at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk, left, collides with Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown during the first period of an NHL hockey…

St. Louis Blues goaltender Ville Husso, bottom, stops a shot under Kings right wing Dustin Brown during the first period of Friday night’s game at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk, left, collides with Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown during the first period of an NHL hockey…

A stolen-vehicle suspect led Orange County sheriff’s deputies on a chase until he hit a dead end in San Clemente and then held them at bay for several hours Friday, March 5, before being taken into custody. Deputies attempted to stop the driver of a Cadillac Escalade about 1 p.m. in Laguna Hills, said Carrie…

Arizona guard Aari McDonald dives for a loose ball as UCLA guard Charisma Osborne, left, and forward Michaela Onyenwere defend during the first half of Friday night’s Pac-12 Tournament semifinal in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) UCLA forward Emily Bessoir (11) shoots as Arizona guard Aari McDonald (2) defends during the second half of an…