Powerful innovations emerge when societies focus on tackling their thorniest problems. Our most recent, and dramatic, example has been Operation Warp Speed, which helped accelerate development of the Moderna vaccine and has given the United States a sizable global advantage with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other examples of societies benefiting greatly from innovating their…
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Coyotes take control early, defeat Kings
In a sinewy race that has taken on the feel of a search to find the world’s tallest little person, the Kings shrunk again, losing 4-0 to the Arizona Coyotes at Staples Center Saturday. Although the Kings have a points percentage that would put them in seventh place and out of the playoff picture in…
No. 2 UCLA softball splits doubleheader with No. 4 Washington
A bat darted through the outfield of Easton Stadium on Saturday night, chasing insects through the air for a late-night dinner. Over in right field, Aaliyah Jordan leaned back, ready to swat at the nocturnal animal. The UCLA softball team played well into the night on Saturday after starting a doubleheader against Washington with a…
Woman in her 20s killed in Anaheim house fire
A woman trapped inside her room was killed Saturday during a house fire in Anaheim, authorities said. When Anaheim fire crews arrived at the home around 12 p.m. on the 1300 block of Sandalwood Avenue, a man mistakenly told firefighters that everyone had evacuated the house and that his roommate was at work, Anaheim Police…
Dodgers’ Stan Kasten says team hopes to add more sections for vaccinated fans
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers could make room for more fully-vaccinated fans when they open their next homestand on May 11. Two sections on the Loge Level were opened to vaccinated fans for Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres. The sections (approximately 500 seats) required fans to show proof they had been vaccinated and…
Vehicle pursued by deputies in Orange County crashes into another vehicle, critically injuring a motorist
SANTA ANA — Orange County sheriff’s deputies pursued a vehicle because of a vehicle code violation, and the fleeing motorist crashed into another vehicle, critically injuring a person in it Saturday night. The deputies began pursuing the vehicle, which allegedly had an undisclosed code violation, from the Orange area until it crashed into the victim’s…
Coyotes take control early, defeat Kings
In a sinewy race that has taken on the feel of a search to find the world’s tallest little person, the Kings shrunk again, losing 4-0 to the Arizona Coyotes at Staples Center Saturday. Although the Kings have a points percentage that would put them in seventh place and out of the playoff picture in…
No. 2 UCLA softball splits doubleheader with No. 4 Washington
A bat darted through the outfield of Easton Stadium on Saturday night, chasing insects through the air for a late-night dinner. Over in right field, Aaliyah Jordan leaned back, ready to swat at the nocturnal animal. The UCLA softball team played well into the night on Saturday after starting a doubleheader against Washington with a…
Woman in her 20s killed in Anaheim house fire
A woman trapped inside her room was killed Saturday during a house fire in Anaheim, authorities said. When Anaheim fire crews arrived at the home around 12 p.m. on the 1300 block of Sandalwood Avenue, a man mistakenly told firefighters that everyone had evacuated the house and that his roommate was at work, Anaheim Police…
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Ortega Highway near Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE — A motorcyclist was fatally struck by a car Saturday on Ortega Highway (Highway 74) near Lake Elsinore. The crash was reported at 5:15 p.m. just east of Lookout Roadhouse, according to the California Highway Patrol. A witness told the CHP a small black sedan struck the motorcycle, and that the rider hit…
Dodgers rally against Padres bullpen after Blake Snell departs
LOS ANGELES — Blame Kevin Cash. In a scenario remarkably reminiscent of the pivotal point in Game 6 of last fall’s World Series, San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler followed Cash’s template, pulling left-hander Blake Snell after 5 1/3 innings against the Dodgers even though Snell was pitching with a lead, a reasonable pitch count…
Dodgers’ Corey Knebel could miss most of the season with lat injury
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ gamble on Corey Knebel looked like a good one — until Friday night. Knebel suffered a strained lat muscle in his right shoulder that will sideline him for most if not all of the season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said there is no tear and surgery is not planned. But…
Ducks’ Troy Terry making strides in late-season push
ANAHEIM — Right wing Troy Terry took halting steps to begin the 2020-21 season. He was in and out of the Ducks’ lineup. His role was limited when he did play. He wasn’t getting ice time because his play didn’t warrant ice time. It took nine games before he recorded his first goal or assist.…
Should California create a public bank?
Nearly 200 local and national banks operate more than 6,500 branches in California. But lawmakers believe the state needs one more. A bill in Sacramento establishes a public bank with “a zero-fee, zero-penalty public option for basic financial services.” Assembly Bill 1177, the California Public Banking Option Act, would create BankCal. BankCal would strengthen “the…
Dodgers’ Stan Kasten says team hopes to add more sections for vaccinated fans
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers could make room for more fully-vaccinated fans when they open their next homestand on May 11. Two sections on the Loge Level were opened to vaccinated fans for Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres. The sections (approximately 500 seats) required fans to show proof they had been vaccinated and…
Woman in her 20s killed in Anaheim house fire
A woman trapped inside her room was killed Saturday during a house fire in Anaheim, authorities said. When Anaheim fire crews arrived at the home around 12 p.m. on the 1300 block of Sandalwood Avenue, a man mistakenly told firefighters that everyone had evacuated the house and that his roommate was at work, Anaheim Police…
Dodgers’ Corey Knebel could miss most of the season with lat injury
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ gamble on Corey Knebel looked like a good one — until Friday night. Knebel suffered a strained lat muscle in his right shoulder that will sideline him for most if not all of the season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said there is no tear and surgery is not planned. But…
Ducks’ Troy Terry making strides in late-season push
ANAHEIM — Right wing Troy Terry took halting steps to begin the 2020-21 season. He was in and out of the Ducks’ lineup. His role was limited when he did play. He wasn’t getting ice time because his play didn’t warrant ice time. It took nine games before he recorded his first goal or assist.…
Should California create a public bank?
Nearly 200 local and national banks operate more than 6,500 branches in California. But lawmakers believe the state needs one more. A bill in Sacramento establishes a public bank with “a zero-fee, zero-penalty public option for basic financial services.” Assembly Bill 1177, the California Public Banking Option Act, would create BankCal. BankCal would strengthen “the…
Seattle Sounders, LAFC battle to a 1-1 draw
Los Angeles FC defender Jesus Murillo (94) headers the ball against the Seattle Sounders during the first half of an MLS match at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Los Angeles FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes (11) looks for an open teammate against the…