SANTA ANA — Orange County sheriff’s deputies pursued a vehicle because of a vehicle code violation, and the fleeing motorist crashed into another vehicle, critically injuring a person in it Saturday night. The deputies began pursuing the vehicle, which allegedly had an undisclosed code violation, from the Orange area until it crashed into the victim’s…
Day: April 26, 2021
Oscars 2021: Chloé Zhao’s historic win for ‘Nomadland’ and plea for ‘goodness’ lights up Twitter
The 93rd Academy Awards presented a historic win for “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao. She won best director and received the award following a presentation by 2020’s winner, Bong Joon-ho. More Oscars Oscars 2021: Chloé Zhao wins best director for ‘Nomadland’ and makes history Oscars 2021: Daniel Kaluuya wins best supporting actor, thanks parents for conceiving…
As drought hits California, long-term issues loom
By the time this column is published, Northern California may be receiving some much-needed rain, and possibly some snow. However, late-season precipitation does not change the reality that California is in one of its periodic droughts after two dry years. Major Northern California reservoirs are only about half-full due to scanty runoff from mountain snowpacks,…
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scores a hat trick as Galaxy wins home opener
Los Angeles Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez (14) reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Red Bulls during the fist half of an MLS match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., Sunday, April 25, 2021. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Los Angeles Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez (14) reacts with teammates…
Oscars 2021: Chloé Zhao wins best director for ‘Nomadland’ and makes history
Chloé Zhao won best director for “Nomadland” at the Academy Awards on Sunday, and in doing so became the first woman of color — and only the second woman ever — to win the top directing honors. Zhao had been considered a frontrunner throughout awards season for her moving portrayal of the nomad culture, men…
Former Lakers point guards continue winning ways with Sparks and Clippers
Two Lakers point guards went to practice Sunday, their shared lifelong passion for their game inspiring both to continue cultivating L.A.’s winning basketball history. Granted, practice Sunday was in different cities, different leagues and for different teams, because Derek Fisher and Tyronn Lue are coaches now, 20 years removed from the pair of titles they…
Dodgers’ Stan Kasten says team hopes to add more sections for vaccinated fans
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers could make room for more fully-vaccinated fans when they open their next homestand on May 11. Two sections on the Loge Level were opened to vaccinated fans for Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres. The sections (approximately 500 seats) required fans to show proof they had been vaccinated and…
Artist of the Year 2021: Dance semifinalists
From a list of 94 nominees, the following 14 students have been named as semifinalists for the 2021 Artist of the Year in dance. The students were chosen by a panel of teachers based on written statements, performance videos and artistic résumés. Included are links to their work, the specialty in which they were nominated,…