I don’t know if you’ve ever been involved in a wedding, but it can be a complicated and stressful affair that makes climbing Mt. Everest look like an afternoon stroll. Some of that oxygen that mountain climbers use might be useful right now, because my 23-year-old daughter, Curly Girl, is shortly to be married and…
Month: May 2022
A 5 a.m. phone call, a cross-country flight and a baseball game: How Kyle Bradish’s Orioles debut played out for his parents
At that hour, John Bradish figured the phone call from his son, Kyle, could only deliver one of two extremes — relaying good or bad news that couldn’t wait — and both possibilities played through his mind. That’s the role of a parent, hoping for the best yet tensing for the worst. So when the…
A Guide to Buying Your First Crypto With SpectroCoin
Cryptocurrencies are still in their infancy stage, which is also the perfect time to hop in and enjoy the benefits while everyone is still hesitant and skeptical about it. Because by the time the crypto space explodes, it’ll be too late to earn a significant amount. Unfortunately, buying your first crypto is not as easy…
After pandemic worsened financial troubles, Fullerton’s budget is ‘stabilizing,’ officials say
Two years ago, facing a $9 million budget shortfall, Fullerton leaders were tasked with combing through the city’s expenses to decide where best to make tough cuts to balance the budget while navigating the pandemic. Senior staffers took 10% pay cuts, part-time employees were laid off and library hours were pared down, among other cost…
Julio Urias, Dodgers take series opener against Giants
From left, the Dodgers’ Will Smith, Justin Turner, Craig Kimbrel and Freddie Freeman celebrate after their 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the…
Mira Costa boys volleyball stuns Mater Dei with amazing comeback in CIF-SS quarterfinals
SANTA ANA >> In their first meeting earlier this season, the Mater Dei boys volleyball team edged Mira Costa in five sets after dropping the first two games. The Mustangs returned the favor Tuesday night in similar fashion, but this time a trip to the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinals was on the line. Mira Costa…
Dave Hyde: The difference in Miami Heat’s Game 1 was the star no one talks about
James Harden casually listened as reporters suggested the Miami Heat defense got to him. Could there be a more apropos ending to Monday’s Game 1 than this? And could there be a more fitting ending than Harden dismissing the idea. Did he think the Heat’s P.J. Tucker, his one-time teammate in Houston, knew how to…
Aaron Judge, Yankees jump all over Blue Jays bullpen to extend winning streak to 11 games with victory in Toronto
TORONTO — Everything’s coming up Yankees these days. After being mowed down for five innings by Alek Manoah, the Bombers jumped on the Blue Jays bullpen and took advantage of their defense to beat Toronto 9-1. The Yankees extended their winning streak to 11 behind a home run and two-run double by Aaron Judge at…
After Ryan Ramsey’s perfect game, ‘fun ride’ continues for Maryland baseball with visit to Camden Yards
For everyone involved, the realization of what was possible occurred at different times. Maryland left-hander Ryan Ramsey first turned toward the scoreboard in the sixth inning, a habit he wishes he didn’t have, and saw the slew of zeros side by side. Catcher Luke Shliger realized something special was brewing in the seventh, but he…
Dave Chappelle rushed and tackled by man during performance at the Hollywood Bowl
Comedian Dave Chappelle was rushed onstage and tackled while performing at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday night, with the attacker taken away by paramedics after security and onlookers intervened against him, ABC7 reported. A witness said Chappelle had earlier commented he needed more security because of his controversial remarks about the transgender community. It appeared…
Dodgers unveil All-Star Game plans spanning Santa Monica Pier to downtown
LOS ANGELES — The All-Star Game has grown a lot in the 42 years since the Dodgers last hosted it in 1980 – so much so that one venue and one day can no longer contain everything. MLB announced on Tuesday afternoon the schedule for this year’s All-Star Game to be hosted by the Dodgers…
AT&T raises prices on wireless plans to address higher costs
By Scott Moritz | Bloomberg AT&T is raising prices on older mobile-service plans in an effort to squeeze more revenue from customers and blunt the effects of quickening inflation. The price increases mark a high-profile reversal for an industry that has mostly competed for new customers with discounts, free phones and low-priced family plans —…
‘It was unrelenting’: Chicago White Sox pitchers shut down the Cubs 3-1 in frigid conditions in the City Series opener
Few things came easy Tuesday night at Wrigley Field for the crosstown foes. Bone-chilling conditions — a wind chill in the 30s with a constant light rain and a 23 mph wind whipping from left to right field — created a brutal environment that Chicago Cubs and White Sox players and an announced 34,206 fans…
After Ryan Ramsey’s perfect game, ‘fun ride’ continues for Maryland baseball with visit to Camden Yards
For everyone involved, the realization of what was possible occurred at different times. Maryland left-hander Ryan Ramsey first turned toward the scoreboard in the sixth inning, a habit he wishes he didn’t have, and saw the slew of zeros side by side. Catcher Luke Shliger realized something special was brewing in the seventh, but he…
Dodgers unveil All-Star Game plans spanning Santa Monica Pier to downtown
LOS ANGELES — The All-Star Game has grown a lot in the 42 years since the Dodgers last hosted it in 1980 – so much so that one venue and one day can no longer contain everything. MLB announced on Tuesday afternoon the schedule for this year’s All-Star Game to be hosted by the Dodgers…
AT&T raises prices on wireless plans to address higher costs
By Scott Moritz | Bloomberg AT&T is raising prices on older mobile-service plans in an effort to squeeze more revenue from customers and blunt the effects of quickening inflation. The price increases mark a high-profile reversal for an industry that has mostly competed for new customers with discounts, free phones and low-priced family plans —…
Dave Hyde: The difference in Miami Heat’s Game 1 was the star no one talks about
James Harden casually listened as reporters suggested the Miami Heat defense got to him. Could there be a more apropos ending to Monday’s Game 1 than this? And could there be a more fitting ending than Harden dismissing the idea. Did he think the Heat’s P.J. Tucker, his one-time teammate in Houston, knew how to…
Aaron Judge, Yankees jump all over Blue Jays bullpen to extend winning streak to 11 games with victory in Toronto
TORONTO — Everything’s coming up Yankees these days. After being mowed down for five innings by Alek Manoah, the Bombers jumped on the Blue Jays bullpen and took advantage of their defense to beat Toronto 9-1. The Yankees extended their winning streak to 11 behind a home run and two-run double by Aaron Judge at…
Carlos Carrasco makes another strong start as Mets beat Braves to complete double-header sweep at Citi Field
If you’re going to play two, might as well win them both. The Mets triumphed over Atlanta — likely their stiffest test in the division this year — in both games of Tuesday’s doubleheader. With the pair of wins (the first by a score of 5-4, the second a more comfortable 3-0), the Mets are…
Biden blasts ‘radical’ Roe draft, warns other rights at risk
By ZEKE MILLER and JESSICA GRESKO WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted a “radical” Supreme Court draft opinion that would throw out the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling t hat has stood for a half century. The court cautioned no final decision had been made, but Biden warned other privacy…