Here’s what the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series rings look like. The rings were presented during a pregame ceremony before Friday’s home opener against the Nationals. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers/Jostens) Here’s what the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series rings look like. The rings were presented during a pregame ceremony before Friday’s home opener against the…
Day: April 9, 2021
How Disneyland costumed characters will interact with guests after the park reopens
Disneyland will change the familiar meet-and-greet photo opportunities with princesses, superheroes and villains to socially distanced wave-and-play impromptu moments when the Anaheim theme parks return after a yearlong coronavirus closure. New physical distancing rules will mean that theme park visitors won’t be able to hug Mickey Mouse, high-five Goofy or dance with Cinderella when Disneyland…
Trinity Football Podcast: Mater Dei-Santa Margarita preview highlights Round 4
Get ready for the Mater Dei-Santa Margarita clash and the rest of Round 4 by listening to the latest Trinity League Football Podcast. Listen to the episode here, and subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts to get every episode as they publish. This week’s show is again divided…
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Friday, April 9
The consensus box of picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for Friday April 9 for horse racing at Santa Anita. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Related Articles Horse racing notes: Concert Tour headlines…
How to A/B Test Your Pricing (And Why It Might Be a Bad Idea)
Choosing the right pricing for your product is a little bit like Goldilocks. Too high, and you risk alienating a large majority of your potential customers. Too low, and you likely won’t have enough revenue to run a sustainable business. Plus, consumers might not value your product or brand as highly if they see a…
Pomona Fairplex to house unaccompanied children arriving at US-Mexico border
The Pomona Fairplex will serve as an emergency intake site to temporarily house unaccompanied minors arriving at U.S.-Mexico border, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis announced late Thursday. The county’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and Departments of Children and Family Services, Public Health, Health Services and Mental Health “will be activated…
Surfers’ Hall of Fame to induct Huntington Beach’s Casey Wheat
Well-known Huntington Beach surfer Casey Wheat was all about community – especially the tribe in the waters who shared his passion for the ocean. Wheat, co-founder of the West Coast Board Riders club, died last year at age 49. He will be honored June 4 by the community he loved, in the place he called…
Be careful — or you could pay more for vehicle registration than required
Q. Honk, I just received my annual registration paperwork and tag for my car from a third party: NEEDTAGS, based in Hollywood. It was postmarked in Sacramento, and the registration paperwork is almost like plastic on the surface. My wife thought it was junk and nearly threw it all away. When did the Department of…
Be careful — or you could pay more for vehicle registration than required
Q. Honk, I just received my annual registration paperwork and tag for my car from a third party: NEEDTAGS, based in Hollywood. It was postmarked in Sacramento, and the registration paperwork is almost like plastic on the surface. My wife thought it was junk and nearly threw it all away. When did the Department of…
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at 99
By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ | The Associated Press LONDON — Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99. His life spanned nearly…
Pomona Fairplex to house unaccompanied children arriving at US-Mexico border
The Pomona Fairplex will serve as an emergency intake site to temporarily house unaccompanied minors arriving at U.S.-Mexico border, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis announced late Thursday. The county’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and Departments of Children and Family Services, Public Health, Health Services and Mental Health “will be activated…
How to A/B Test Your Pricing (And Why It Might Be a Bad Idea)
Choosing the right pricing for your product is a little bit like Goldilocks. Too high, and you risk alienating a large majority of your potential customers. Too low, and you likely won’t have enough revenue to run a sustainable business. Plus, consumers might not value your product or brand as highly if they see a…
Be careful — or you could pay more for vehicle registration than required
Q. Honk, I just received my annual registration paperwork and tag for my car from a third party: NEEDTAGS, based in Hollywood. It was postmarked in Sacramento, and the registration paperwork is almost like plastic on the surface. My wife thought it was junk and nearly threw it all away. When did the Department of…
Be careful — or you could pay more for vehicle registration than required
Q. Honk, I just received my annual registration paperwork and tag for my car from a third party: NEEDTAGS, based in Hollywood. It was postmarked in Sacramento, and the registration paperwork is almost like plastic on the surface. My wife thought it was junk and nearly threw it all away. When did the Department of…
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at 99
By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ | The Associated Press LONDON — Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99. His life spanned nearly…
Disney teases Groot walking animatronic and ‘real’ Star Wars lightsaber
Disney theme park boss Josh D’Amaro offered a rare sneak peek at a pair of innovative blue-sky technologies that Walt Disney Imagineering is working on for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Avengers Campus and Disney theme parks around the globe. The Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman showed off a “real” Star Wars lightsaber and teased…
A Plain English Guide to Real Time Bidding
Since its inception in 2009, real-time bidding (RTB) has become one of the most popular ways to purchase ad inventory online. But even for experienced marketers, this type of programmatic advertising can be a very confusing concept. I, for one, get intimidated just by reading the word “programmatic.” So let’s break down what RTB is,…
The IRS has no plans to bring back a tool that helped low-income Americans get their stimulus checks. Here’s what to do instead
By Katie Lobosco | CNN About 8 million low-income people were eligible for stimulus payments last year but never received the money, raising concerns about getting the latest round of help to those most in need — yet there’s no sign the Internal Revenue Service plans to restore a tool that would make it easier.…
Pacifica beats Cypress to create tie for first place in Empire League
ANAHEIM – Pacifica’s youngest players performed like senior veterans. Sophomore Jeremiah Ingram scored the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter and later made an interception, sophomore quarterback Darius Cowens threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Jordan Ross returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and added a touchdown catch as the…
Pacifica beats Cypress to create tie for first place in Empire League
ANAHEIM – Pacifica’s youngest players performed like senior veterans. Sophomore Jeremiah Ingram scored the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter and later made an interception, sophomore quarterback Darius Cowens threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Jordan Ross returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and added a touchdown catch as the…