<p>TEMPE, Ariz. — Taylor Ward has gone from having no position to having five of them.</p><p>Ward was in the Angels starting lineup at catcher for Sunday’s game, the first time he started a big league exhibition behind the plate since before the Angels moved him off the position prior to the 2018 season.</p><p>It’s a sign…
Month: March 2021
The Latest: Italy offers vaccination for all by summer’s end
By The Associated Press ROME — Italy’s health minister says that all Italians who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to do so by summer’s end. Minister Roberto Speranza told state TV on Sunday that Italy expects to receive delivery of more than 50 million doses in the second quarter of this…
California’s embarrassment of tax riches
California politicians, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and majority party legislators, practically break their arms trying to pat themselves on the back for the fact that California has a large and unexpected budget surplus. According to last month’s report from the California Department of Finance, general fund receipts for the first seven months of the current…
Greeting cards that joke about getting older: What readers are saying
Dear readers, This week, the focus is on the emails I received in response to the column on ageism and birthday cards. Here are some of our readers’ perspectives. I’ll follow with some of my own thoughts: “Rarely am I driven to a column immediately but your column on ‘ageist’ birthday cards really pushed my…
Greeting cards that joke about getting older: What readers are saying
Dear readers, This week, the focus is on the emails I received in response to the column on ageism and birthday cards. Here are some of our readers’ perspectives. I’ll follow with some of my own thoughts: “Rarely am I driven to a column immediately but your column on ‘ageist’ birthday cards really pushed my…
Taylor Ward tries to squeeze onto the Angels roster by adding defensive versatility, including a return to catcher
<p>TEMPE, Ariz. — Taylor Ward has gone from having no position to having five of them.</p><p>Ward was in the Angels starting lineup at catcher for Sunday’s game, the first time he started a big league exhibition behind the plate since before the Angels moved him off the position prior to the 2018 season.</p><p>It’s a sign…
Your son is irresponsible. Do you leave the estate to him or the kids?
Family conflict can complicate financial and estate planning when we work with multi-generational and blended families. This can lead to emotional decision-making. How can you remain tethered and grounded in special situations as you plan for the future? Here are some scenarios we often see in estate affairs … Case #1: Honoring values and stewardship…
Tray Maddox Jr. has career night in Cal State Fullerton’s loss at UCSD
Junior guard Tray Maddox Jr. scored a career-high 30 points, but Cal State Fullerton dropped an 85-78 decision against UC San Diego in the regular-season finale for both teams on Saturday night at UCSD’s RIMAC Arena. Fullerton, which was swept in the two-game series, now heads to the 10-team Big West Conference Tournament in Las…
How to safely release a bird that’s trapped in your house, according to experts
Interior designers have popularized the notion of bringing the outside in. Folding and disappearing doors can create a seamless transition to the great outdoors. The connection to nature adds a sense of calm and serenity to the home, they say. But what happens when the connection gets a little too close and nature actually comes…
UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz, Amanda Nunes keep belts; Aljamain Sterling wins on DQ
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jan Blachowicz defended his UFC light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 on Saturday night, thwarting Adesanya’s bid to hold two championship belts simultaneously. Aljamain Sterling also won the UFC’s bantamweight title when Petr Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee strike in…
UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz, Amanda Nunes keep belts; Aljamain Sterling wins on DQ
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jan Blachowicz defended his UFC light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 on Saturday night, thwarting Adesanya’s bid to hold two championship belts simultaneously. Aljamain Sterling also won the UFC’s bantamweight title when Petr Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee strike in…
UC Irvine tops Long Beach State, which dismisses Michael Carter III
Long Beach State on Saturday afternoon announced it had dismissed junior guard Michael Carter III from its men’s basketball program. Two hours later, LBSU tipped off against UC Irvine and hung tough for a half, but the Anteaters started the second half on a 12-2 run on their way to a 73-58 Big West Conference…
Tray Maddox Jr. has career night in Cal State Fullerton’s loss at UCSD
Junior guard Tray Maddox Jr. scored a career-high 30 points, but Cal State Fullerton dropped an 85-78 decision against UC San Diego in the regular-season finale for both teams on Saturday night at UCSD’s RIMAC Arena. Fullerton, which was swept in the two-game series, now heads to the 10-team Big West Conference Tournament in Las…
Your son is irresponsible. Do you leave the estate to him or the kids?
Family conflict can complicate financial and estate planning when we work with multi-generational and blended families. This can lead to emotional decision-making. How can you remain tethered and grounded in special situations as you plan for the future? Here are some scenarios we often see in estate affairs … Case #1: Honoring values and stewardship…
UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz, Amanda Nunes keep belts; Aljamain Sterling wins on DQ
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jan Blachowicz defended his UFC light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 on Saturday night, thwarting Adesanya’s bid to hold two championship belts simultaneously. Aljamain Sterling also won the UFC’s bantamweight title when Petr Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee strike in…
UFC 259: Jan Blachowicz, Amanda Nunes keep belts; Aljamain Sterling wins on DQ
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jan Blachowicz defended his UFC light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 on Saturday night, thwarting Adesanya’s bid to hold two championship belts simultaneously. Aljamain Sterling also won the UFC’s bantamweight title when Petr Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee strike in…
UC Irvine tops Long Beach State, which dismisses Michael Carter III
Long Beach State on Saturday afternoon announced it had dismissed junior guard Michael Carter III from its men’s basketball program. Two hours later, LBSU tipped off against UC Irvine and hung tough for a half, but the Anteaters started the second half on a 12-2 run on their way to a 73-58 Big West Conference…
Why did Vietnamese voters in Orange County swing toward Trump in 2020?
Few places in Orange County saw a bigger political flip last year, from Democrat to Republican, than a dense neighborhood along Brookhurst Street, near the heart of Little Saigon. While Asian American voters nationwide have for decades tended to vote Democrat, Vietnamese American voters – in Orange County and elsewhere – have, for a confluence…
Laguna Beach girls water polo defeats Newport Harbor to extend league winning streak
Emma Lineback and Molly Renner each scored three goals Saturday, March 6 to help Laguna Beach’s girls water polo team defeat Newport Harbor 14-8 for its 62nd consecutive league victory. The Breakers (2-0) lead the Surf League match 9-7 at halftime and outscored the Sailors 5-1 in the second half. Jessie Rose, Ava Houlahan and…
Tray Maddox Jr. has career night in Cal State Fullerton’s loss at UCSD
Junior guard Tray Maddox Jr. scored a career-high 30 points, but Cal State Fullerton dropped an 85-78 decision against UC San Diego in the regular-season finale for both teams on Saturday night at UCSD’s RIMAC Arena. Fullerton, which was swept in the two-game series, now heads to the 10-team Big West Conference Tournament in Las…