Ravens draft preview: Why Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning might be too good a fit to pass up at No. 14

The Ravens’ plan at offensive tackle did not work in 2021. Ronnie Stanley’s ankle did not heal sufficiently. Alejandro Villanueva could not deliver reliably above-average performance at age 33. They did not have a young starter waiting in the wings, though utility man Patrick Mekari did his best. As a result, the Ravens allowed 57…

Ben Simmons hopeful for long-awaited return next week, but will it be too late?

Ben Simmons is on the brink of returning but it won’t matter if his teammates don’t handle business in Game 3. Simmons’ recovery plan includes one more pain-free workout Saturday before he’s cleared from his back injury, leaving Monday’s Game 4 as a strong possibility for the 25-year-old’s Nets debut. However, the Nets also need…

Hard work, spirituality, familial support are keys to resiliency in APIDA community, experts say

By Nicole Gregory, contributing writer Resiliency in the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community was highlighted in an April 13 Titan Table Talk in honor of APIDA Heritage Month. After a welcome from CSUF President Fram Virjee, panelists told personal stories of resiliency and described how the characteristic is demonstrated in the many Asian American…

Stocks stumble 2.8% as worries about interest rates worsen

By STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slumped on Wall Street Friday, leaving the S&P 500 with its biggest one-day loss in almost seven weeks, as worries deepen about a surge in interest rates and the U.S. central bank’s efforts to fight inflation. The S&P 500 sank 2.8% and marked its…

Coronavirus: Orange County is reported 71.3% fully vaccinated, April 21

The OC Health Care Agency reported 2,300,191 county residents were fully vaccinated as of Thursday, April 21. This represents about 71.3% of Orange County’s total population. There have been 1,269,169 booster doses administered. According to the OC Health Care Agency dashboard, the percentage of population by age (eligibility is now open to children as young…

5 tips to improve your home-cooking skills for a healthy diet

There’s no doubt that learning how to cook is an important life skill. Plus, cooking at home offers surprising benefits for home cooks of all skill levels. While cooking skills can be taught from a young age, it’s never too late to start cooking or advance your culinary skills. Having confidence in the kitchen can…

Coronavirus: Orange County is reported 71.3% fully vaccinated, April 21

The OC Health Care Agency reported 2,300,191 county residents were fully vaccinated as of Thursday, April 21. This represents about 71.3% of Orange County’s total population. There have been 1,269,169 booster doses administered. According to the OC Health Care Agency dashboard, the percentage of population by age (eligibility is now open to children as young…

The Chicago Bulls returned to the best of themselves in their Game 2 win. Will it be enough to swing the series?

The Chicago Bulls knew what was coming when they exited the Fiserv Forum locker room for the second half of Game 2. With a 63-49 lead in their pocket, the Bulls were more confident than they’d been in a game in weeks. But a double-digit lead means only so much when two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo…

5 tips to improve your home-cooking skills for a healthy diet

There’s no doubt that learning how to cook is an important life skill. Plus, cooking at home offers surprising benefits for home cooks of all skill levels. While cooking skills can be taught from a young age, it’s never too late to start cooking or advance your culinary skills. Having confidence in the kitchen can…

Elections 2022: Get to know Bob Archuleta, three more candidates in 30th District State Senate primary

State Sen. Bob Archuleta, a Democrat from Pico Rivera, is favored to win a second term this year in the newly drawn 30th District. But to do so, he’ll have to defeat two fellow Democrats and a Republican challenger. Both Democratic challengers have some local name recognition and political experience. Henry Bouchot is a Whittier…

Hard work, spirituality, familial support are keys to resiliency in APIDA community, experts say

By Nicole Gregory, contributing writer Resiliency in the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community was highlighted in an April 13 Titan Table Talk in honor of APIDA Heritage Month. After a welcome from CSUF President Fram Virjee, panelists told personal stories of resiliency and described how the characteristic is demonstrated in the many Asian American…

Laguna Niguel man arrested on suspicion of setting string of fires along Ortega Highway

A Laguna Niguel man was arrested after arson investigators determined a string of fires along Ortega Highway were set intentionally, officials said. A joint investigation between the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Orange County Fire Authority, Cal Fire, and U.S. Forest Service lead detectives to Homayon Farnoodymeher, 46, after evidence was found. The sheriff’s department declined…

JSerra baseball shuts down Orange Lutheran for spot in Boras Classic final

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – JJ Hollis did it again for JSerra’s baseball team. Hollis pitched a complete game for the Lions in a 4-1 win over Orange Lutheran on Thursday in a Boras Classic South semifinal at JSerra High. Hollis, a junior right-hander, pitched a complete game in a 2-1 win over Orange Lutheran on…

Chicken Fire owner spreads wings with new restaurant south of downtown

After taking his popular Chicken Fire eatery from a food trailer to a brick-and-mortar restaurant near downtown Orlando, Kwame Boakye is expanding again with a new wing restaurant opening Friday. That Wing Spot is opening at 4777 S. Orange Ave. south of downtown Orlando and will offer takeout and delivery only. Hours will be 11…

Possible mass graves near Mariupol as Russia attacks in east

By DAVID KEYTON and YESICA FISCH KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Satellite photos of what appeared to be rows upon rows of freshly dug mass graves on the outskirts of Mariupol brought the horrors of the war increasingly into focus, as Russia pounded away Friday at Ukrainian holdouts in the city’s steel mill and other targets…

Coronavirus: Orange County is reported 71.3% fully vaccinated, April 21

The OC Health Care Agency reported 2,300,191 county residents were fully vaccinated as of Thursday, April 21. This represents about 71.3% of Orange County’s total population. There have been 1,269,169 booster doses administered. According to the OC Health Care Agency dashboard, the percentage of population by age (eligibility is now open to children as young…

Laguna Niguel man arrested on suspicion of setting string of fires along Ortega Highway

A Laguna Niguel man was arrested after arson investigators determined a string of fires along Ortega Highway were set intentionally, officials said. A joint investigation between the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Orange County Fire Authority, Cal Fire, and U.S. Forest Service lead detectives to Homayon Farnoodymeher, 46, after evidence was found. The sheriff’s department declined…

The Chicago Bulls returned to the best of themselves in their Game 2 win. Will it be enough to swing the series?

The Chicago Bulls knew what was coming when they exited the Fiserv Forum locker room for the second half of Game 2. With a 63-49 lead in their pocket, the Bulls were more confident than they’d been in a game in weeks. But a double-digit lead means only so much when two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo…