By Sarah Marsh and Nelson Acosta | Reuters HAVANA – Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over the leadership of the all-powerful Cuban Communist Party to a younger generation at its congress that kicked off on Friday, ending six decades of rule by himself and older brother Fidel. In a speech opening the four-day event,…
Day: April 16, 2021
Kings games postponed after 3rd member of Avalanche franchise tests positive for COVID-19
The Avalanche is shutting down operations through Tuesday after after a third member of the franchise tested positive for COVID-19. Following the third positive test, Colorado canceled its morning skate Friday ahead of the night’s scheduled game against the Kings at Ball Arena. The NHL later announced the Avs will be on hiatus through Tuesday,…
Expired registration tags are irritating — but the offenders likely will pay
Q. On my morning walk I see license plate tags that expired in 2020 and a few in 2019. I can see forgetting to put a registration tag on for a month or two. But I guess luck just lets the ones with tags that expired six, 12, 18 months ago avoid getting a ticket.…
$16 billion in limbo for shuttered entertainment venues, but they can still get in line
Billions of dollars are coming online to help entertainment and cultural venues long-shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic. In all, $16 billion is available from two relief packages, one enacted last December included $15 billion in the Save Our Stages Act, and the other $1 billion coming from the American Rescue Plan, signed by President Joe…
Ducks’ Josh Manson and Jamie Drysdale pairing benefits everyone
ANAHEIM — When veteran defenseman John Manson returned to the Ducks’ lineup from an injury March 22, it seemed natural to pair him with teenager Jamie Drysdale to serve as mentor, protector, teacher and general guide through the NHL. But then a funny thing happened during their union. Make no mistake, Manson has helped Drysdale’s…
Southern California still down 753,900 workers in pandemic era
Southern California bosses added 64,500 jobs in March as pandemic-related business limitations left the region 753,900 workers short of pre-coronavirus employment. My trusty spreadsheet, filled with state job figures released Friday, found local bosses had 7.14 million employees last month in the four counties covered by the Southern California News Group. This staffing level, derived…
Expired registration tags are irritating — but the offenders likely will pay
Q. On my morning walk I see license plate tags that expired in 2020 and a few in 2019. I can see forgetting to put a registration tag on for a month or two. But I guess luck just lets the ones with tags that expired six, 12, 18 months ago avoid getting a ticket.…
Mayson Hitchens has 3 interceptions as El Modena defense shuts down Foothill
ORANGE – The El Modena underclassmen wanted their seniors to end the season with a victory. Vanguards sophomore safety Mayson Hitchens did his part. He had three interceptions as the El Modena defense carried the Vanguards to a 14-3 win over Foothill in the final game of the spring football season that was delayed and…
Mayson Hitchens has 3 interceptions as El Modena defense shuts down Foothill
ORANGE – The El Modena underclassmen wanted their seniors to end the season with a victory. Vanguards sophomore safety Mayson Hitchens did his part. He had three interceptions as the El Modena defense carried the Vanguards to a 14-3 win over Foothill in the final game of the spring football season that was delayed and…
Lakers welcome fans back to Staples Center, rally late in loss to Celtics
The Celtics’ Marcus Smart drives to the basket during the first half of Thursday’s game against the Lakers at Staples Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics in the second half of a NBA basketball game at the…
Lakers welcome fans back to Staples Center, rally late in loss to Celtics
The Celtics’ Marcus Smart drives to the basket during the first half of Thursday’s game against the Lakers at Staples Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics in the second half of a NBA basketball game at the…
The Most Annoying Advertisement Types & What to Do Instead [Research]
A 2019 Edelman study found that three out of four consumers avoid ads. In fact, 47% said they have changed their media habits to see fewer ads while others use ad blockers to prevent them altogether. The reasons why vary. Personally, I hate repetitive ads. For about a month straight, every time I would watch…
Expired registration tags are irritating — but the offenders likely will pay
Q. On my morning walk I see license plate tags that expired in 2020 and a few in 2019. I can see forgetting to put a registration tag on for a month or two. But I guess luck just lets the ones with tags that expired six, 12, 18 months ago avoid getting a ticket.…
Expired registration tags are irritating — but the offenders likely will pay
Q. On my morning walk I see license plate tags that expired in 2020 and a few in 2019. I can see forgetting to put a registration tag on for a month or two. But I guess luck just lets the ones with tags that expired six, 12, 18 months ago avoid getting a ticket.…
Mayson Hitchens has 3 interceptions as El Modena defense shuts down Foothill
ORANGE – The El Modena underclassmen wanted their seniors to end the season with a victory. Vanguards sophomore safety Mayson Hitchens did his part. He had three interceptions as the El Modena defense carried the Vanguards to a 14-3 win over Foothill in the final game of the spring football season that was delayed and…
Lakers welcome fans back to Staples Center, rally late in loss to Celtics
The Celtics’ Marcus Smart drives to the basket during the first half of Thursday’s game against the Lakers at Staples Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics in the second half of a NBA basketball game at the…
Lakers welcome fans back to Staples Center, rally late in loss to Celtics
The Celtics’ Marcus Smart drives to the basket during the first half of Thursday’s game against the Lakers at Staples Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics in the second half of a NBA basketball game at the…
Lakers welcome fans back to Staples Center, rally late in loss to Celtics
The Celtics’ Marcus Smart drives to the basket during the first half of Thursday’s game against the Lakers at Staples Center. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics in the second half of a NBA basketball game at the…
‘Your Own Backyard’: Podcast helped in hunt for 1996 killer of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart
By BRIAN MELLEY | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Chris Lambert would like to get back to making music but he can’t seem to stop chasing a ghost that has haunted him for nearly 25 years. A billboard on the side of the road on California’s Central Coast led him on a detour three…
Mayson Hitchens has 3 interceptions as El Modena defense shuts down Foothill
ORANGE – The El Modena underclassmen wanted their seniors to end the season with a victory. Vanguards sophomore safety Mayson Hitchens did his part. He had three interceptions as the El Modena defense carried the Vanguards to a 14-3 win over Foothill in the final game of the spring football season that was delayed and…