LOS ANGELES ― Left-hander Scott Alexander snagged the Dodgers’ final bullpen spot, the only outstanding question as the Dodgers prepare their Opening Day roster. The regular season begins Thursday in Denver against the Colorado Rockies. Manager Dave Roberts called the choice “a very, very difficult decision.” “We thought Dennis (Santana) had a great spring, really…
Day: March 31, 2021
CHP K-9 Sam recovering after being stabbed during arrest
California Highway Patrol K-9 Sam was recovering — and showing a healthy appetite — on Tuesday, March 30, a day after being stabbed while helping authorities apprehend a man wanted in a kidnapping investigation. Sam, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, had surgery Monday at Inland Valley Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Upland, said Officer Ramon…
Now we can’t scream on roller coasters? Ask the lawyer
Q: Amusement parks are reopening, subject to various conditions, one of which apparently is we can’t scream on a roller coaster. Is that legitimate? We have to ride in silence? -B.W, Anaheim Ron Sokol A: As of early April, theme parks in California can reopen, subject to various conditions. Face coverings, for example, will be…
USC’s NCAA Tournament run ends at hands of undefeated Gonzaga
INDIANAPOLIS — The cracks showed early, followed by a trickle, then a gush, then the whole dam breaking. By the time sixth-seeded USC recovered enough to plug some of the holes, there was no catching Gonzaga. And the Trojans’ magical March run came to an end in the Elite Eight with an 85-66 loss to…
New survey shows Asian Americans perceived as ‘perpetual foreigners’ in U.S.
Asian Americans are perceived as “perpetual foreigners” regardless of how long they or their families have lived in the United States, according to results of a survey released by AAPI Data and SurveyMonkey on Tuesday, March 30. AAPI Data, which publishes demographic data and policy research about the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community,…
Now we can’t scream on roller coasters? Ask the lawyer
Q: Amusement parks are reopening, subject to various conditions, one of which apparently is we can’t scream on a roller coaster. Is that legitimate? We have to ride in silence? -B.W, Anaheim Ron Sokol A: As of early April, theme parks in California can reopen, subject to various conditions. Face coverings, for example, will be…
Here are the bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores
The SoCal Indie Bestseller List for the sales week ended March 28, is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Klara and the Sun: Kazuo Ishiguro 2. The Midnight Library: Matt Haig 3. The Committed: Viet Thanh…
Rested Kings can’t conquer Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 29: Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights goes after the puck against Blake Lizotte #46 and Carl Grundstrom #91 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 29, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) LAS…
Rested Kings can’t conquer Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 29: Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights goes after the puck against Blake Lizotte #46 and Carl Grundstrom #91 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 29, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) LAS…
Rested Kings can’t conquer Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 29: Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights goes after the puck against Blake Lizotte #46 and Carl Grundstrom #91 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 29, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) LAS…
Super Bowl LVI date set for SoFi Stadium
The first Super Bowl in the Los Angeles area since 1993 officially has a date. Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium will take place Feb. 13, 2022. The date became official Tuesday after NFL owners voted in approval of expanding the upcoming 2021 season to 17 games per team. The 2021 season is scheduled to…
What is Comparative Advertising? [+ Examples]
Advertising is the process of creating messages that raise awareness of your brand. These messages can have various purposes like attracting potential customers, promoting upcoming sales, and introducing new products to market. Most advertisements center around one business, but a unique type, called comparative advertising, centers around two. When done right, comparative ads can successfully convince…
Now we can’t scream on roller coasters? Ask the lawyer
Q: Amusement parks are reopening, subject to various conditions, one of which apparently is we can’t scream on a roller coaster. Is that legitimate? We have to ride in silence? -B.W, Anaheim Ron Sokol A: As of early April, theme parks in California can reopen, subject to various conditions. Face coverings, for example, will be…
Now we can’t scream on roller coasters? Ask the lawyer
Q: Amusement parks are reopening, subject to various conditions, one of which apparently is we can’t scream on a roller coaster. Is that legitimate? We have to ride in silence? -B.W, Anaheim Ron Sokol A: As of early April, theme parks in California can reopen, subject to various conditions. Face coverings, for example, will be…
Rested Kings can’t conquer Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 29: Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights goes after the puck against Blake Lizotte #46 and Carl Grundstrom #91 of the Los Angeles Kings in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 29, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) LAS…
Super Bowl LVI date set for SoFi Stadium
The first Super Bowl in the Los Angeles area since 1993 officially has a date. Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium will take place Feb. 13, 2022. The date became official Tuesday after NFL owners voted in approval of expanding the upcoming 2021 season to 17 games per team. The 2021 season is scheduled to…
What is Comparative Advertising? [+ Examples]
Advertising is the process of creating messages that raise awareness of your brand. These messages can have various purposes like attracting potential customers, promoting upcoming sales, and introducing new products to market. Most advertisements center around one business, but a unique type, called comparative advertising, centers around two. When done right, comparative ads can successfully convince…
Video shows vicious attack of Asian American woman in NYC
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and KAREN MATTHEWS NEW YORK (AP) — A vicious attack on an Asian American woman near New York City’s Times Square is drawing widespread condemnation and raising alarms about the failure of bystanders to intervene amid a rash of anti-Asian violence across the U.S. A lone assailant was seen on surveillance…
Video shows vicious attack of Asian American woman in NYC
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and KAREN MATTHEWS NEW YORK (AP) — A vicious attack on an Asian American woman near New York City’s Times Square is drawing widespread condemnation and raising alarms about the failure of bystanders to intervene amid a rash of anti-Asian violence across the U.S. A lone assailant was seen on surveillance…