There will be a COVID-19 version of scoreboard watching done by a lot of Orange County high school football teams on Tuesday, Feb. 22. What’s at stake? The green light that says they can finally start their season. The scoreboard they’ll be watching is actually the state’s website that will post the updated COVID-19 statistics…
Year: 2021
How to Download and Read Websites Offline
Internet might be a blessing, but like every other blessing, it’s not available to everyone or all the time. There are many places where there’s no WiFi or internet connection. But, what if you want to access a certain website in a no-internet zone? Well, don’t fret my friend, as they’re a lot of ways…
How to Use Clubhouse: A Step-by-Step Guide
Recently, Clubhouse — an invite-only, audio social media app — has gained viral levels of awareness. In just a few weeks, Clubhouse, which allows members to host and join audio chat rooms, has jumped from 600,000 to 2 million active users, gained a $100-million valuation, and hosted some of the world’s top thought leaders. Because of…
Tiny red crabs are close to the coast — but will they wash up on local beaches again?
On the sonar screen that shows the bottom of the ocean from the Dana Wharf fishing boat above, the masses of tiny crabs packed close together look like big red clouds. Countless pelagic crabs, tiny critters also called tuna crabs, are hanging out just a few miles from the Orange County coastline. Last time these…
Tax hike on employers isn’t necessary as state enjoys revenue windfall
California’s state government has so much money it could be constitutionally required to give taxpayers a rebate, so it’s somewhat surprising that a group of lawmakers continues to push for a multibillion-dollar tax hike on employers. Assembly Bill 71 would impose a $2.4 billion-a-year tax increase on businesses, including a corporate income tax rate increase that equates…
How to Use Clubhouse: A Step-by-Step Guide
Recently, Clubhouse — an invite-only, audio social media app — has gained viral levels of awareness. In just a few weeks, Clubhouse, which allows members to host and join audio chat rooms, has jumped from 600,000 to 2 million active users, gained a $100-million valuation, and hosted some of the world’s top thought leaders. Because of…
Lakers fall to Wizards in OT for 3rd straight loss
The Lakers Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) shoots as Wizards’ Bradley Beal (3) and Russell Westbrook (4) defend during their NBA game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Monday, February 22, 2021. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) The Wizards’ Moe Wagner (21) gets a hand on the ball as the Lakers’ Alex Caruso…
Riverside man admits guilt in fatal Santa Ana shooting, trying to kill a deputy while in custody; gets 25-year sentence
SANTA ANA — A 37-year-old Riverside man who took part in a fatal vehicle-to-vehicle shooting in Santa Ana and tried to kill a sheriff’s deputy while in custody pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 25 years in prison, according to court records obtained Monday. Emmanuel Vega pleaded guilty Friday to voluntary manslaughter, shooting at a…
Alexander: Dodgers set their sights on a parade, too
Maybe the T-shirts the Dodgers were given on the field after winning a long-awaited championship last October should have said the following: “I won the World Series, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt.” The reasons were understandable and unavoidable, but the champs had reason to feel a little cheated. There was no parade…
UCLA athlete dismissed from team after racist comments, outcry among students
UCLA athlete Chris Weiland was dismissed Monday from the cross country and track & field team after video of him making racist, sexist and homophobic comments surfaced across social media platforms Sunday. Weiland, a Rancho Cucamonga High graduate, was heard talking to his mother on the phone during the video while making the remarks. “When…
Ducks squander 3-goal lead in Trevor Zegras’ NHL debut, lose to Coyotes
Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse, left, and Ducks center Derek Grant fight during the first period of Monday’s game in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Comtois (53) and center Ryan Getzlaf (15) fight with Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) and goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) in the first period…
Jonathan Quick blanks Blues as Kings’ win streak reaches 5 games
The Kings’ Gabriel Vilardi, left, scores a goal against the Blues during the first period of Monday’s 3-0 victory in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane) Los Angeles Kings’ Gabriel Vilardi (13) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Monday, Feb.…
Tax hike on employers isn’t necessary as state enjoys revenue windfall
California’s state government has so much money it could be constitutionally required to give taxpayers a rebate, so it’s somewhat surprising that a group of lawmakers continues to push for a multibillion-dollar tax hike on employers. Assembly Bill 71 would impose a $2.4 billion-a-year tax increase on businesses, including a corporate income tax rate increase that equates…
Alexander: Dodgers set their sights on a parade, too
Maybe the T-shirts the Dodgers were given on the field after winning a long-awaited championship last October should have said the following: “I won the World Series, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt.” The reasons were understandable and unavoidable, but the champs had reason to feel a little cheated. There was no parade…
Tiny red crabs are close to the coast — but will they wash up on local beaches again?
On the sonar screen that shows the bottom of the ocean from the Dana Wharf fishing boat above, the masses of tiny crabs packed close together look like big red clouds. Countless pelagic crabs, tiny critters also called tuna crabs, are hanging out just a few miles from the Orange County coastline. Last time these…
How to Use Clubhouse: A Step-by-Step Guide
Recently, Clubhouse — an invite-only, audio social media app — has gained viral levels of awareness. In just a few weeks, Clubhouse, which allows members to host and join audio chat rooms, has jumped from 600,000 to 2 million active users, gained a $100-million valuation, and hosted some of the world’s top thought leaders. Because of…
How to Use Clubhouse: A Step-by-Step Guide
Recently, Clubhouse — an invite-only, audio social media app — has gained viral levels of awareness. In just a few weeks, Clubhouse, which allows members to host and join audio chat rooms, has jumped from 600,000 to 2 million active users, gained a $100-million valuation, and hosted some of the world’s top thought leaders. Because of…
Coronavirus tracker: California reported 3,495 new cases, 228 new deaths and 149 fewer hospitalizations Feb. 21
The end-of-day totals from California public health websites for Sunday, Feb. 21, reported 3,495 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases there have been in the state to 3,509,219. The 14-day total of new cases, 8,188, is down 80.6% from the Jan. 1 high of 42,268. There were 228 new deaths…
Coronavirus tracker: California reported 3,495 new cases, 228 new deaths and 149 fewer hospitalizations Feb. 21
The end-of-day totals from California public health websites for Sunday, Feb. 21, reported 3,495 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases there have been in the state to 3,509,219. The 14-day total of new cases, 8,188, is down 80.6% from the Jan. 1 high of 42,268. There were 228 new deaths…
Pickup driver arrested after rollover crash injuring 2 in Costa Mesa
A violent, rollover crash in Costa Mesa early Sunday morning left two people in a hospital and a Maywood man arrested on suspicion of impaired driving, police said. The crash occurred immediately after a pickup truck ran a red light at Newport and Harbor boulevards at around 2:07 a.m., Costa Mesa police said in a…