Day: March 19, 2022

GREENVILLE, S.C. — In the end, the NCAA Tournament story of Cal State Fullerton was not that of a Cinderella. Though the 15th-seeded Titans hung tough for much of the first half on Friday, eventually the size, speed and athleticism of second-seeded Duke proved too much in the first-round matchup as Fullerton fell, 78-61, at…

LOS ANGELES — Natalie Chou scored a game-high 19 points and made five 3-pointers as the UCLA women’s basketball team defeated UC Irvine, 61-48, in a first round of the WNIT on Friday night at Pauley Pavilion. Chou, a senior, finished 6 for 9 from the field, going 5 for 7 from behind the arc. IImar’I…

A Black crew member for the television show “Grey’s Anatomy” is accusing a pair of Los Angeles Police Department officers of racially profiling him when they forced him out of the production van he was driving and attempted to arrest him in front of his coworkers, apparently believing he had stolen the vehicle. In a…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer INDIAN WELLS — Iga Swiatek rallied from a break down in each set to beat Simona Halep, 7-6 (6), 6-4, on Friday night and reach the final of the BNP Paribas Open. Maria Sakkari outlasted defending champion Paula Badosa, 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, and will play Swiatek in Sunday’s final.…

By Jo Constantz | Bloomberg Rising mortgage rates are already pricing out first-time homebuyers, but it’s not enough to extinguish the U.S. real estate frenzy. U.S. mortgage rates crossed 4% this week for the first time in nearly three years, a rapid ascent that has taken some industry experts by surprise. While higher borrowing costs…

Doc Rivers envisioned rookie Terance Mann as an NBA point guard, even though he hadn’t played the position in his four years at Florida State, where he was a shooting guard or small forward. Three NBA seasons later, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s staff has Mann filling a whole new role: “We say he plays the…

Florida Panthers left wing Mason Marchment, left, controls the puck against Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler during the first period on Friday night at Honda Center. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) is helped off the ice after an injury during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks…

The new Apple iOS 15.4 is available that comes with many features that are much-needed in the current times. For instance, the new OS allows you to unlock your phone with Face ID even with your mask on. There’s also a Universal Control between MacOS and iPadOS and much more. Likewise, Apple Health now allows…

The whole notion about cryptocurrencies appears overly complicated and dubious to the masses. Thus, creating skepticism and fear that holds back its inevitable world adaptation. A few decades ago, people thought the internet itself was a scam because they couldn’t fully comprehend its potential and usage. Everything has changed since then, and almost everything is…

Virtual real estate is a booming industry. It’s one of the few industries that has continued to grow amid a recession. And with good reason: people are realizing that owning virtual property is a great investment. It’s easy to get into as well. All you need is money and a lot of it. Several thousands…

A single Idyllwild trapper caught 5,255 raccoons and 435 coyotes in Riverside County during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, according to state Department of Fish and Wildlife filings. Most of those were killed, the trapper said. Those astronomical numbers are more than the annual catch by all of California’s other 603 licensed trapping…

The Chicago Bulls returned home empty-handed from a three-game West Coast trip after a 129-102 blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns, sending the team to its third straight loss and eighth in 10 games. The Bulls threw in the towel with four minutes left on the clock as both teams subbed out their starters in…

HUNTINGTON BEACH — Senior pitcher Matt Lopez put together a strong pitching performance for 6 1/3 innings and played a role in two of Huntington Beach’s runs in a 3-1 victory over rival Edison in a Surf League game Friday at Edison High School. The Oilers, who are ranked No. 5 in Orange County and…

By Jo Constantz | Bloomberg Rising mortgage rates are already pricing out first-time homebuyers, but it’s not enough to extinguish the U.S. real estate frenzy. U.S. mortgage rates crossed 4% this week for the first time in nearly three years, a rapid ascent that has taken some industry experts by surprise. While higher borrowing costs…

A single Idyllwild trapper caught 5,255 raccoons and 435 coyotes in Riverside County during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, according to state Department of Fish and Wildlife filings. Most of those were killed, the trapper said. Those astronomical numbers are more than the annual catch by all of California’s other 603 licensed trapping…

GREENVILLE, S.C. — In the end, the NCAA Tournament story of Cal State Fullerton was not that of a Cinderella. Though the 15th-seeded Titans hung tough for much of the first half on Friday, eventually the size, speed and athleticism of second-seeded Duke proved too much in the first-round matchup as Fullerton fell, 78-61, at…

A Black crew member for the television show “Grey’s Anatomy” is accusing a pair of Los Angeles Police Department officers of racially profiling him when they forced him out of the production van he was driving and attempted to arrest him in front of his coworkers, apparently believing he had stolen the vehicle. In a…

Doc Rivers envisioned rookie Terance Mann as an NBA point guard, even though he hadn’t played the position in his four years at Florida State, where he was a shooting guard or small forward. Three NBA seasons later, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s staff has Mann filling a whole new role: “We say he plays the…

The world according to Jim: • This observation is in no way intended to take the situation lightly, but consider: When is the last time a professional athlete was a prisoner of war? That, in effect, is Brittney Griner’s status in Russia. The WNBA All-Star is currently imprisoned and will remain so at least through May…

A 38-year-old probationer pleaded guilty Friday and was immediately sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for jumping into an idling car and kidnapping the 67-year-old woman seated inside. Jaime Arechiga Magana pleaded guilty to carjacking and kidnapping. As part of his plea deal, charges of kidnapping for carjacking, false imprisonment of an…