A dwindling offense has seen the Chicago Bulls drop down the standings. Here’s what’s behind their slide.

At one point the Chicago Bulls were a challenge even for the best defenses in the NBA, entering the All-Star break with the fourth-ranked offense in the league buoyed by efficient 3-point shooting and the playmaking of DeMar DeRozan. But that firepower has dwindled in recent weeks. Since the All-Stars returned from Cleveland in February,…

The real reason why Russia won’t be kicked out of the UN

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — flagrantly violating that country’s sovereignty and the rights of its people — has many wondering: Does Russia belong on the United Nations’ Security Council, or in the UN at all? There’s debate over whether the UN Charter could allow for Russia’s expulsion. Technically, a member can be expelled by a…

Summer Camp Guide 2022: Camps expect more ‘normal’ operations this year

Camp operators in Orange County — and nationwide — are feeling more optimistic this spring that they will be able to offer children a more “normal” camp experience this summer following two years of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “From what we are seeing there is incredible demand. We’re seeing off-the-charts enrollment for camps…

Open your mind to positive thoughts and you can change your life

Have you caught Wordle fever? This clever daily word puzzle in the New York Times became a fad very quickly. It is fun and easy and requires an open mind in order to see the possibilities for the daily word. Keeping a flexible mind is not always easy. Author Robert Ludlum wrote, “Blessed are the flexible…

Summer Camp Guide 2022: Arts camps

ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS ● Ages: 4-13 ● June 7-Aug. 13 ● 24196 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo; 14281 Chambers Road, Tustin; 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente ● 949-427-0072 ● www.actingacademyforkids.com Campers are guided through the production of a popular musical from start to finish. Students take daily classes in music, acting,…

Homeless man who knocked Anaheim library employee unconscious is arrested, police say

A homeless man accused of randomly knocking an Anaheim Central Library employee unconscious and shoving a Target customer earlier this month has been arrested, Anaheim Police Department officials said on Saturday, March 26. Police this week asked for the public’s help in locating the man after the two consecutive assaults on March 3. On Friday,…

Bold visions and strategies for California’s next century

“As California Goes, So Goes the Nation, Alas.” That was a headline from a Los Angeles Times opinion column from April 1989, which noted that, even though “Californians have long considered their state the cutting edge of social and political change… [it] no longer seems the vanguard of political innovation. Other states rarely look to…

Live updates: Erdogan urges cease-fire in call with Putin

By The Associated Press ISTANBUL – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed the need for a cease-fire in Ukraine in a telephone call Sunday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Erdogan’s office said. Erdogan also called for an improvement to the humanitarian situation in the region, according to the statement. The two leaders agreed the next…

Angel City FC falls to OL Reign in Challenge Cup after early mistakes

FULLERTON — The Angel City Football Club had a difficult first half in Saturday’s NWSL Challenge Cup game. In a five-minute span in the first half, Angel City allowed two goals. In the 31st minute, midfielder Savannah McCaskill was given a red card and sent off due to a reckless challenge on OL Reign’s Veronica…

How to Use the Grep Command in Linux

A utility to search content input that match with one or more RegEx patterns. The content input can be provided by either passing a file path or from a standard input (stdin). General syntax for grep command: $ grep [OPTIONS…] [PATTERN] [FILE…] Search for something within a file grep exp FileName.txt grep is a powerful…

How to Use the Grep Command in Linux

A utility to search content input that match with one or more RegEx patterns. The content input can be provided by either passing a file path or from a standard input (stdin). General syntax for grep command: $ grep [OPTIONS…] [PATTERN] [FILE…] Search for something within a file grep exp FileName.txt grep is a powerful…

Summer Camp Guide 2022: Arts camps

ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS ● Ages: 4-13 ● June 7-Aug. 13 ● 24196 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo; 14281 Chambers Road, Tustin; 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente ● 949-427-0072 ● www.actingacademyforkids.com Campers are guided through the production of a popular musical from start to finish. Students take daily classes in music, acting,…

Angel City FC falls to OL Reign in Challenge Cup after early mistakes

FULLERTON — The Angel City Football Club had a difficult first half in Saturday’s NWSL Challenge Cup game. In a five-minute span in the first half, Angel City allowed two goals. In the 31st minute, midfielder Savannah McCaskill was given a red card and sent off due to a reckless challenge on OL Reign’s Veronica…

Homeless man who knocked Anaheim library employee unconscious is arrested, police say

A homeless man accused of randomly knocking an Anaheim Central Library employee unconscious and shoving a Target customer earlier this month has been arrested, Anaheim Police Department officials said on Saturday, March 26. Police this week asked for the public’s help in locating the man after the two consecutive assaults on March 3. On Friday,…

Summer Camp Guide 2022: Camps expect more ‘normal’ operations this year

Camp operators in Orange County — and nationwide — are feeling more optimistic this spring that they will be able to offer children a more “normal” camp experience this summer following two years of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “From what we are seeing there is incredible demand. We’re seeing off-the-charts enrollment for camps…

Unsolicited offers abound in hot market with almost no supply

With the unprecedented shortage of industrial buildings to buy, abundant capital available and a steady drumbeat of increased demand from investors and occupants, we find ourselves in an acute seller’s market. Many of our clients have received unsolicited offers at eye-popping figures! By unsolicited, I mean this — no listing, no marketing, no real thought…

Southern California grocery workers vote to authorize a strike

After weeks of stalled labor negotiations, thousands of Southern California grocery workers employed by Ralphs and Vons, Pavilions and Albertsons have voted to authorize their union to call a strike. The United Food and Commercial Workers union, which represents about 47,000 workers from Central California to the Mexico border, announced the vote Saturday. The “yes”…

Summer Camp Guide 2022: Academic and STEM camps

ADVENTURES IN STEM SCIENCE CAMP ●  Ages: Junior Adventure Camp 6-10; Adventure Camp 11-17 ●  Dates: June 13-Aug. 19 ● The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, 2 Irvine Park Road, Orange ● 714-923-3191 ● www.outdooreducationcenter.org Activities include nature hikes, mining, sustainability, astronomy, zip lining, archery, swimming, and arts and crafts. Jocelyn, left, and her big…

Successful Aging: What you need to know for a fulfilling retirement experience

In last week’s column, K.M. had recently retired from her management job in Iowa and relocated to a retirement community in sunny Southern California. She’d given little thought about what she would do with her time: She finds pickleball, clubs and other activities in her complex less than satisfying. She asks, “How do I create…