Day: March 20, 2022

Contestants Samantha Johnson, left, and Pro’ fay Elizabeth Hall start their pasta as the Orange County School of the Arts held a benefit for the Mekjian Family Culinary Arts & Hospitality Conservatory Saturday night that featured a “Throwdown” cooking competition between three teams of chefs and students in Santa Ana on Saturday, March 19, 2022.…

Al-Quadin Muhammad provides the Chicago Bears a player familiar with the scheme and demands of the new coaching staff as the defense transitions to a 4-3 base front. Muhammad, who signed a two-year, $10 million contract, will play defensive end, effectively replacing Khalil Mack, whom the Bears traded Wednesday to the Los Angeles Chargers for…

Despite the lingering back injury delaying Ben Simmons’ Nets debut, head coach Steve Nash still believes the All-Star forward will suit up for his team before the end of this season. “I’m fully expecting to have him this year. That’s where my head’s at,” Nash said of Simmons after Sunday’s practice at the HSS Training…

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Sunday March 20, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department rescue helicopter crashed Saturday afternoon in the San Gabriel Mountains while traveling to a vehicle collision scene, officials said. A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter crashed Saturday in the San Gabriel Mountains above San Dimas and Glendora. (Image from ABC7 video) It went down around 4:30 p.m. near…

By BETH HARRIS INDIAN WELLS — Rafael Nadal faced down the future and emerged victorious, outlasting Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Saturday night to reach the BNP Paribas Open final and improve to 20-0 this year. The 21-time major champion threw his head back, smiled and raised both arms in triumph after escaping…

Some of the players still available during free agency might be just as good as those who got signed in last week’s first wave. Many are still available because of their age or injury history. But plenty of them can still be impactful NFL players. In fact, the quality and caliber of players still available…

Victor Oladipo’s reintegration into the Miami Heat rotation remains on hold, with the veteran guard to miss his second consecutive game when the Heat play Monday night, not on the trip for the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Held out of Friday night’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder due to lower-right back spasms, Oladipo…

Some behavioral changes in American society as a result of COVID-19 should persist after the current crisis passes, in order to lessen the possibility of spreading many kinds of respiratory diseases in the community. Mask wearing is one example. Japan and China regularly utilized this preventative practice before COVID-19. Having grown used to wearing masks…

The Chicago Bears signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse in September 2021, a move that takes the team a step closer toward securing property for a new stadium and leaving their longtime home at Soldier Field. The Bears on June 17 submitted one of multiple bids to purchase the Arlington Heights property, which…

By BETH HARRIS INDIAN WELLS — Rafael Nadal faced down the future and emerged victorious, outlasting Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Saturday night to reach the BNP Paribas Open final and improve to 20-0 this year. The 21-time major champion threw his head back, smiled and raised both arms in triumph after escaping…

Some behavioral changes in American society as a result of COVID-19 should persist after the current crisis passes, in order to lessen the possibility of spreading many kinds of respiratory diseases in the community. Mask wearing is one example. Japan and China regularly utilized this preventative practice before COVID-19. Having grown used to wearing masks…

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Sunday March 20, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…

The Chicago Bears signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse in September 2021, a move that takes the team a step closer toward securing property for a new stadium and leaving their longtime home at Soldier Field. The Bears on June 17 submitted one of multiple bids to purchase the Arlington Heights property, which…

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department rescue helicopter crashed Saturday afternoon in the San Gabriel Mountains while traveling to a vehicle collision scene, officials said. A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter crashed Saturday in the San Gabriel Mountains above San Dimas and Glendora. (Image from ABC7 video) It went down around 4:30 p.m. near…

The Orange County Register’s is proud to announce the 2022 nominees for the Artist of the Year program. Like athletes representing their countries at the Olympics, these high school students represent artistic excellence being cultivated in 72 Orange County high schools and arts organizations. This year, 646 juniors and seniors were nominated by arts teachers…

By The Associated Press ROME — Pope Francis has paid a visit to some of the Ukrainian children who escaped the Russian invasion and are currently being treated at the Vatican’s pediatric hospital in Rome. The Vatican says the Bambino Gesu hospital is currently tending to 19 Ukrainian refugees, and that overall some 50 have…

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards hug after an NBA game at Capital One Arena on March 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a loose ball against the Washington Wizards during the…

For the first time in at least 25 years, nine Orange County Superior Court judgeships are up for grabs in the June 7 primary. In most of the races, prosecutors at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office have the edge because of voter apathy and popular ballot designations. “I advise people, if you want to…

The COVID-19 pandemic’s corrosive effects on California’s public education system are obvious. The state’s nearly six-million K-12 students were forced into jerry-rigged remote classes for months and even when schools reopened they have been plagued by political conflicts over whether students should be compelled to wear masks and/or be vaccinated. These arguments continue but there’s…