Report: California needs to better track and test drugged drivers

Nearly five years after California voters legalized cannabis, a new state report is recommending a series of changes to better track and test for drivers impaired by marijuana and other drugs. Those recommendations from the California Highway Patrol’s Impaired Driving Task Force are expected to trigger a series of new and revived bills in the…

Recipes: Make these tempting appetizers for Passover

The week-long holiday of Passover, which begins on Saturday evening, March 27 is the most popular festival on the Jewish calendar. In spite of the restrictions on what foods are permitted, many people’s fondest food memories are of Passover meals. The challenge in Passover cooking is to make menus satisfying. Bread is not allowed, and…

Chargers continue to bolster offensive line with Oday Aboushi

Matt Feiler, the Chargers’ recent free-agent acquisition, wasn’t sure which offensive guard spot he’ll mandate this upcoming season. He might have a better idea Saturday morning after the Chargers announced they agreed to terms with offensive guard Oday Aboushi. Aboushi, a nine-year veteran, agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Mike…

Lawsuit may be game changer in battle against cities hostile to new housing

While there are differing opinions on how to best address California’s dire housing crisis, the fact remains that by any metric, the supply of housing has woefully failed to meet the overwhelming demand. This is particularly true in Southern California, where according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Los Angeles-Orange County area…

Why your ‘cash’ offer for a house might be a stinker

Last week, we explored the Love Letter, the emotional attempts to use a personal story to sway the sellers, and how they are now seen as ill-advised and should neither be submitted nor accepted as a part of an offer to buy a house. So, without such a personal missive, what can buyers do to…

The Latest: UK: Half adults received 1 dose of virus vaccine

By The Associated Press LONDON — The U.K. says half of the country’s adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service has put shots in the arms of 26.9 million people, or 51% of the adult population, according to the latest government statistics. The NHS passed the halfway point…

Jose Rojas continues to hit, but waits for opportunity to reach big leagues with Angels

TEMPE, Ariz. — Jose Rojas continues to fight to show that he’s more than the prototypical “Four-A player.” So far Rojas has proven that he’s too good — in the batter’s box, at least — for Triple-A, but he has yet to get the opportunity to show if he can hit in the major leagues.…

Dennis Schröder on Lakers extension talks: ‘I want to be a Laker for a long time’

Dennis Schröder is not one to hold back what he’s thinking. He once offered the blunt assessment of Dwight Howard, his former teammate, that the center only tried hard against his former team. He raised a few eyebrows when he first was traded to the Lakers and said he expected a starting role: “I did…

San Clemente takes control in second half to get past Capistrano Valley

SAN CLEMENTE – San Clemente overcame a surprising early deficit to beat Capistrano Valley 35-24 on Friday in a nonleague game at San Clemente High. The Tritons trailed by 14 in the second quarter and didn’t score until there were under two minutes remaining in the first half. Penalties were the story of the game…

Shortage of real estate inventory? No problem!

There is an acute lack of available buildings for lease and sale in Orange County and the Inland Empire. In most cities and size ranges, 98 to 99 of every 100 spaces is occupied. The culprits? Lack of new construction, exponential growth of industrial operations and increased competition from well-funded investors. In short, demand outstrips…

Shortage of real estate inventory? No problem!

There is an acute lack of available buildings for lease and sale in Orange County and the Inland Empire. In most cities and size ranges, 98 to 99 of every 100 spaces is occupied. The culprits? Lack of new construction, exponential growth of industrial operations and increased competition from well-funded investors. In short, demand outstrips…

Why your ‘cash’ offer for a house might be a stinker

Last week, we explored the Love Letter, the emotional attempts to use a personal story to sway the sellers, and how they are now seen as ill-advised and should neither be submitted nor accepted as a part of an offer to buy a house. So, without such a personal missive, what can buyers do to…

Report: California needs to better track and test drugged drivers

Nearly five years after California voters legalized cannabis, a new state report is recommending a series of changes to better track and test for drivers impaired by marijuana and other drugs. Those recommendations from the California Highway Patrol’s Impaired Driving Task Force are expected to trigger a series of new and revived bills in the…

Dennis Schröder on Lakers extension talks: ‘I want to be a Laker for a long time’

Dennis Schröder is not one to hold back what he’s thinking. He once offered the blunt assessment of Dwight Howard, his former teammate, that the center only tried hard against his former team. He raised a few eyebrows when he first was traded to the Lakers and said he expected a starting role: “I did…

San Clemente takes control in second half to get past Capistrano Valley

SAN CLEMENTE – San Clemente overcame a surprising early deficit to beat Capistrano Valley 35-24 on Friday in a nonleague game at San Clemente High. The Tritons trailed by 14 in the second quarter and didn’t score until there were under two minutes remaining in the first half. Penalties were the story of the game…

Shortage of real estate inventory? No problem!

There is an acute lack of available buildings for lease and sale in Orange County and the Inland Empire. In most cities and size ranges, 98 to 99 of every 100 spaces is occupied. The culprits? Lack of new construction, exponential growth of industrial operations and increased competition from well-funded investors. In short, demand outstrips…

Jimmy Nolan has family, team support as he rejoins Costa Mesa football team

COSTA MESA — Football coach Jimmy Nolan had been away from his Costa Mesa team since his wife and three children were involved in a car accident in September that killed his youngest daughter Micki and seriously injured his wife Taran. His wife, who sustained a spinal injury in the head-on collision, has been undergoing…

Jimmy Nolan has family, team support as he rejoins Costa Mesa football team

COSTA MESA — Football coach Jimmy Nolan had been away from his Costa Mesa team since his wife and three children were involved in a car accident in September that killed his youngest daughter Micki and seriously injured his wife Taran. His wife, who sustained a spinal injury in the head-on collision, has been undergoing…

Jimmy Nolan has family, team support as he rejoins Costa Mesa football team

COSTA MESA — Football coach Jimmy Nolan had been away from his Costa Mesa team since his wife and three children were involved in a car accident in September that killed his youngest daughter Micki and seriously injured his wife Taran. His wife, who sustained a spinal injury in the head-on collision, has been undergoing…

Servite piles up 69 points in resounding victory over Orange Lutheran

BELLFLOWER — Servite rolled to its second consecutive blowout win and opened Trinity League play with a resounding 69-13 thumping of Orange Lutheran on Friday night at St. John Bosco High. Noah Fifita went 17 for 19 passing for 290 yards and four touchdowns while also running for two scores. The prolific junior orchestrated the…