LONG BEACH — A motorist who apparently had been shot was found dead early Tuesday morning in a vehicle on an offramp from the southbound 710 Freeway in Long Beach. Officers were sent to the Anaheim Street offramp after the vehicle crashed about 2:30 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. First responders who arrived…
Month: June 2022
ASK IRA: Are Pat Riley, Heat better off not having to consider Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving?
Q: Ira, I’m seeing the best Heat deal for Kevin Durant starts with Bam Adebayo. I wasn’t expecting that. What say you? – Steve. A: First, everything regarding Kevin Durant now appears to be moot, if it wasn’t already, with Kyrie Irving opting into the final year of his Nets deal. (Although with Kyrie, is…
Uber, Lyft drivers switch to Teslas as high gas prices pinch profit
By Jackie Davalos | Bloomberg Some Uber and Lyft drivers are finding that renting or buying a Tesla, the luxury electric car, is a more profitable option now amid soaring gas prices that have upended the economics of gig work. Last summer, Heidi Barnes, 34, thought about upgrading her beloved 2009 Toyota Camry, which she…
46 dead after trailer carrying migrants found in San Antonio
By ERIC GAY and ELLIOT SPAGAT SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Forty-six people were found dead in and near a tractor-trailer and 16 others were taken to hospitals in a presumed migrant smuggling attempt into the United States, officials in San Antonio said. It’s among the deadliest tragedies to have claimed thousands of lives of people…
Project Z: What you need to know about the single-day electronic music fest in San Bernardino
Electronic music promoter Insomniac Events’ Basscon and Bassrush have once again joined forces for the Project Z festival in San Bernardino. The single-day event brings together the top bass and dance music artists in the world for a post-apocalyptic party. It’s an evening-long battle of the music spread across five elaborately themed stages that have…
Newsom, legislators fast-track state budget deal
When Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed 2022-23 budget in January, he spent hours explaining its details to reporters and anyone else who wanted to watch his webcast. Four months later, Newsom did it again when he proposed revisions to the budget. And then the curtain fell. The Legislature passed a placeholder budget bill to…
Am I required to have a lifeguard for my backyard pool? Ask the lawyer
Q: We have a backyard pool, which we use as a family and, on occasion, have others over to enjoy. Our son, who is 15, is having a birthday party with about 10 kids. Is a lifeguard required? N.D., Westchester Ron Sokol A: As of January 1, 2018, California pool owners are required to install…
Angels rally in 7th inning for victory over White Sox
ANAHEIM — The Angels used some small ball and execution to beat the Chicago White Sox, 4-3, on Monday night. In an era when baseball teams have virtually abandoned the sacrifice bunt, the Angels employed it to set up the go-ahead runs in the seventh inning. Trailing 3-2, Max Stassi drew a walk to lead…
Orioles minor league report: A breakout for Noelberth Romero and a rise for Coby Mayo
As Coby Mayo, Colton Cowser and Connor Norby packed their bags and headed for Double-A Bowie on Monday, the upper realm of the Orioles’ minor league system gained another trio of highly ranked prospects. With those additions, 10 of the top 11 prospects in Baseball America’s organizational rankings are in the upper minors or the…
Back in Northwest and playing in front of grandfather for first time in big leagues, Orioles’ Adley Rutschman homers
Adley Rutschman is a master of the moment. He’s done it throughout his career, from the state-record field goal he hit in a high school playoff game in Oregon to the triple he recorded during his major league debut with the Orioles. So it wasn’t a shock to see him round the bases Monday night…
Orioles minor league report: A breakout for Noelberth Romero and a rise for Coby Mayo
As Coby Mayo, Colton Cowser and Connor Norby packed their bags and headed for Double-A Bowie on Monday, the upper realm of the Orioles’ minor league system gained another trio of highly ranked prospects. With those additions, 10 of the top 11 prospects in Baseball America’s organizational rankings are in the upper minors or the…
ASK IRA: Are Pat Riley, Heat better off not having to consider Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving?
Q: Ira, I’m seeing the best Heat deal for Kevin Durant starts with Bam Adebayo. I wasn’t expecting that. What say you? – Steve. A: First, everything regarding Kevin Durant now appears to be moot, if it wasn’t already, with Kyrie Irving opting into the final year of his Nets deal. (Although with Kyrie, is…
Back in Northwest and playing in front of grandfather for first time in big leagues, Orioles’ Adley Rutschman homers
Adley Rutschman is a master of the moment. He’s done it throughout his career, from the state-record field goal he hit in a high school playoff game in Oregon to the triple he recorded during his major league debut with the Orioles. So it wasn’t a shock to see him round the bases Monday night…
46 dead after trailer carrying migrants found in San Antonio
By ERIC GAY and ELLIOT SPAGAT SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Forty-six people were found dead in and near a tractor-trailer and 16 others were taken to hospitals in a presumed migrant smuggling attempt into the United States, officials in San Antonio said. It’s among the deadliest tragedies to have claimed thousands of lives of people…
Angels rally in 7th inning for victory over White Sox
ANAHEIM — The Angels used some small ball and execution to beat the Chicago White Sox, 4-3, on Monday night. In an era when baseball teams have virtually abandoned the sacrifice bunt, the Angels employed it to set up the go-ahead runs in the seventh inning. Trailing 3-2, Max Stassi drew a walk to lead…
Sold out $8 million Disney trip to all 12 theme parks now has a waitlist
The question of whether any Disney fanatics have $110,000 burning a hole in their pockets for a month-long globetrotting trip around the world to all 12 theme parks has been answered — with the luxury vacation sold out and those who missed out rushing to join the waitlist. The Disney Parks Around the World vacation…
Mike Preston: Looking ahead to key positional battlegrounds at Ravens training camp | COMMENTARY
Nearly a year ago, the personnel was in place for the Ravens to make a deep push into the NFL playoffs. The roster hasn’t changed much since then, but there are a lot of questions concerning top players returning from injuries and several young ones who could make significant impacts. That should make training camp,…
Sony technology will help Honda take on Tesla
In early 2020, Sony Group Corp. Chief Executive Officer Kenichiro Yoshida took the stage at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas — the tech industry’s main annual event — and announced a once-in-a-decade pivot: the Japanese electronics maker was joining the electric vehicle race. With Yoshida’s pronouncement, the 76-year-old Japanese company joined a growing roster…
Yankee bats come alive in seventh inning to catch A’s, 9-5
There may not have been the crowds chanting heatedly at the opponents. It was a Monday night and the Yankees got off to a slow start against the team with the worst record in baseball, but there was no let down at the Stadium. The Bombers rallied with a six-run seventh inning in the series-opener…
46 dead after trailer carrying migrants found in San Antonio
By ERIC GAY and ELLIOT SPAGAT SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Forty-six people were found dead in and near a tractor-trailer and 16 others were taken to hospitals in a presumed migrant smuggling attempt into the United States, officials in San Antonio said. It’s among the deadliest tragedies to have claimed thousands of lives of people…