Month: May 2022

By DOUG FERGUSON TULSA, Okla. — Justin Thomas didn’t pay attention to any score but his own Sunday in the PGA Championship, knowing he was seven shots behind but with only six players ahead of him on a Southern Hills course where anything could happen. He never could have dreamed how it all played out,…

On an uncomfortably hot and sticky day for the Yankees’ and White Sox’s Sunday doubleheader in the Bronx, the home team played two fittingly lethargic games. The Yankees dropped both of them, losing back-to-back games for the first time since April 10 and 11, their third and fourth games of the year. “They were able…

Johnny Cueto was terrific in Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Michael Kopech was even better in Game 2 as the Chicago White Sox swept the twinbill, beating the Yankees 3-1 and 5-0. “What a day,” Sox manager Tony La Russa said. Cueto allowed six hits in six-plus scoreless innings at…

Democrats have super-dooper majorities in both houses of the California Legislature, which means its few Republican members are completely irrelevant. However, the Capitol still seethes with political intrigue as left-leaning Democrats vie with moderates for control of the legislative agenda. This year’s elections, beginning with the June 7 primary, are a particularly yeasty venue for…

Johnny Cueto was terrific in Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Michael Kopech was even better in Game 2 as the Chicago White Sox swept the twinbill, beating the Yankees 3-1 and 5-0. “What a day,” Sox manager Tony La Russa said. Cueto allowed six hits in six-plus scoreless innings at…

By DOUG FERGUSON TULSA, Okla. — Justin Thomas didn’t pay attention to any score but his own Sunday in the PGA Championship, knowing he was seven shots behind but with only six players ahead of him on a Southern Hills course where anything could happen. He never could have dreamed how it all played out,…

Melahat Rafiei on Sunday night resigned from her elected leadership roles as a state representative for the Democratic National Committee and as secretary for the California Democratic Party, as fallout from the corruption investigation in Anaheim continues. She told the Register that she also resigned Saturday from her appointed roles on the OC Fair Board…

On an uncomfortably hot and sticky day for the Yankees’ and White Sox’s Sunday doubleheader in the Bronx, the home team played two fittingly lethargic games. The Yankees dropped both of them, losing back-to-back games for the first time since April 10 and 11, their third and fourth games of the year. “They were able…

Laguna Woods’ Third Laguna Hills Mutual members will soon vote whether to recall two board members, Robert Mutchnick and Lynn Jarrett, and at the same time, answer who should replace them as directors if the recall is successful. Jarrett’s term ends later this year, and Mutchnick’s term ends in 2023. Four candidates have put their…

Houston Dynamo players celebrate with forward Tyler Pasher, second from right, after he scored during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Carson, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Houston Dynamo midfielder Darwin Cerén, left, and Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Marky Delgado (8) head the ball during…

Examples of hypocrisy and double standards in California politics are too numerous to count. But some stand out more than others. Two bills, both designated as “job killers” by the California Chamber of Commerce, would require companies to hand over to the government more data about pay and internal practices. Under Assembly Bill 2095, introduced…

Over ceviche and margaritas at a family lunch last Saturday, the conversation turning, as conversations will, to the rise of authoritarian leaders around the world, and thus to to the rebirth of the Ferdinand Marcos dynasty in the Philippines, my cousin reminded me that Marcos’ lover Dovie Breams Villagran used to live across the street…

Johnny Cueto was terrific in Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Michael Kopech was even better in Game 2 as the Chicago White Sox swept the twinbill, beating the Yankees 3-1 and 5-0. “What a day,” Sox manager Tony La Russa said. Cueto allowed six hits in six-plus scoreless innings at…

Over ceviche and margaritas at a family lunch last Saturday, the conversation turning, as conversations will, to the rise of authoritarian leaders around the world, and thus to to the rebirth of the Ferdinand Marcos dynasty in the Philippines, my cousin reminded me that Marcos’ lover Dovie Breams Villagran used to live across the street…

Examples of hypocrisy and double standards in California politics are too numerous to count. But some stand out more than others. Two bills, both designated as “job killers” by the California Chamber of Commerce, would require companies to hand over to the government more data about pay and internal practices. Under Assembly Bill 2095, introduced…

Laguna Woods’ Third Laguna Hills Mutual members will soon vote whether to recall two board members, Robert Mutchnick and Lynn Jarrett, and at the same time, answer who should replace them as directors if the recall is successful. Jarrett’s term ends later this year, and Mutchnick’s term ends in 2023. Four candidates have put their…

On an uncomfortably hot and sticky day for the Yankees’ and White Sox’s Sunday doubleheader in the Bronx, the home team played two fittingly lethargic games. The Yankees dropped both of them, losing back-to-back games for the first time since April 10 and 11, their third and fourth games of the year. “They were able…

A call to recall two directors on the Third Laguna Hills Mutual board is in motion. Third Mutual members in Laguna Woods will soon vote whether to recall board members Robert Mutchnick and Lynn Jarrett, and at the same time, answer who should replace them as directors if the recall is successful. Jarrett’s term ends…

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 May 22, 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…

LONG BEACH — Cal State Fullerton showed fans Sunday a nice slice of how good the program once was and a preview that things will get better sooner than later. Junior Fynn Chester tossed a complete game three-hitter against Long Beach State at Blair Field in a 3-0 win. It was an overwhelming performance, the…