Cal State Fullerton forward E.J. Anosike shields the ball from Long Beach State guard Jadon Jones during the first half of the Big West Tournament title game on Saturday night in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill) Long Beach State guard Joel Murray lines up a shot during the first half of the Big West Tournament…
Day: March 13, 2022
Susan Straight talks new novel ‘Mecca’ and the interconnected lives of Southern Californians
When Susan Straight and I agreed to meet for this interview she sent an email asking, “What about the Cabazon Dinosaurs?” The iconic roadside attraction was the perfect halfway point between us. It was also about a mile away from the San Gorgonio Pass, with its eponymous wind farm that boasts more than 3500 electricity-producing…
In a world of war and chaos, why this is still the best tax shelter
Most analysts expect that volatility in the stock market will continue amid concerns about inflation, rising interest rates, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the effect of possible virus variants. However, even when markets fluctuate, there can be an opportunity. Now is an excellent time to review and, perhaps change, your retirement plan. Here are some…
Orange County softball standings: Saturday, March 12
Orange County high school softball standings through Friday, March 11. TRINITY LEAGUE Overall Rosary Academy 7-3 Orange Lutheran 9-5 JSerra 8-5 Mater Dei 5-4 Santa Margarita 1-10 SUNSET SURF LEAGUE Overall Los Alamitos 8-3 Huntington Beach 5-3 Marina 4-4 Edison 3-7 SUNSET WAVE LEAGUE Overall Newport Harbor 8-0 Fountain Valley 7-3-1 Corona del Mar 0-2…
San Manuel commits $1 million to film denouncing American Indian mascots in pro sports
For more than half a century, American Indian tribes and their advocates tried in vain to persuade professional sports teams to drop names offensive to Native peoples. But the movement finally gained traction in recent years. Washington’s pro football team dropped its Redskins moniker in 2020 after decades of protest, and last month announced it…
California, Santa Anita see huge declines in horse deaths following reforms
Horse racing deaths in California have been cut in half in two years and plummeted to the lowest levels since 1990 as a result of reforms implemented after dozens of deaths at Santa Anita racetrack in 2019. The California Horse Racing Board’s annual report on the state of the sport, released this month, shows 72…
Hertl, Meier lead Sharks over Kings
San Jose Sharks defenseman Nicolas Meloche (53) battles for the puck against Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe) Los Angeles Kings center Blake Lizotte (46) battles against San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns…
These IE locations are targeted for renaming to eliminate s-word
Even before Assemblyman James Ramos introduced legislation to eliminate the word “squaw” from geographic features and public places across California, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland had already established a process for reviewing and renaming such locations. Haaland, who is of American Indian descent and a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, announced in November…
Centennial boys basketball pulls away late to capture CIF State Open Division title
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now SACRAMENTO — Centennial’s trek to the CIF State Open Division boys basketball final produced such dominance a popular question leading into the Huskies’ last challenge Saturday night was whether they deserved to be held in Southern California royalty with say, Chino Hills’…
Orange County softball standings: Saturday, March 12
Orange County high school softball standings through Friday, March 11. TRINITY LEAGUE Overall Rosary Academy 7-3 Orange Lutheran 9-5 JSerra 8-5 Mater Dei 5-4 Santa Margarita 1-10 SUNSET SURF LEAGUE Overall Los Alamitos 8-3 Huntington Beach 5-3 Marina 4-4 Edison 3-7 SUNSET WAVE LEAGUE Overall Newport Harbor 8-0 Fountain Valley 7-3-1 Corona del Mar 0-2…
Cal State Fullerton edges Long Beach State for Big West title, NCAA Tournament berth
Cal State Fullerton forward E.J. Anosike shields the ball from Long Beach State guard Jadon Jones during the first half of the Big West Tournament title game on Saturday night in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill) Long Beach State guard Joel Murray lines up a shot during the first half of the Big West Tournament…
Centennial boys basketball pulls away late to capture CIF State Open Division title
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now SACRAMENTO — Centennial’s trek to the CIF State Open Division boys basketball final produced such dominance a popular question leading into the Huskies’ last challenge Saturday night was whether they deserved to be held in Southern California royalty with say, Chino Hills’…
Hertl, Meier lead Sharks over Kings
San Jose Sharks defenseman Nicolas Meloche (53) battles for the puck against Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe) Los Angeles Kings center Blake Lizotte (46) battles against San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns…