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Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

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House Speaker Mike Johnson has been making the rounds on conservative media working to salvage the wartime funding, particularly for Ukraine as it faces a critical moment battling Russia.

Ratepayers spend millions to save billions on utilities, but why do we have to?

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Columnist Teri Sforza writes that with some of the highest rates in the nation, something's clearly screwy at California's utility regulator.

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8 California real estate battles worth watching

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Rent or buy? Build or don't? And what about investors vs. house hunters?

Grand Prix of Long Beach party gets started with Thunder Thursday

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Thunder Thursday is a free community event that takes place annually on the eve of the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Metropolitan Water District soaks taxpayers with higher property taxes

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Certainly everybody in Los Angeles, and not just Los Angeles, is tired of getting soaked.

Lakers vs. Nuggets: First-round scouting report, prediction

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After an up-and-down regular season, the Lakers have grown into a good team that can hang with any opponent, but Nikola Jokic and Denver could be too much of a challenge.

HOA Homefront: What to do with outdated election rules and candidate statements

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California law requires HOAs to adopt written election rules that must ensure equal access for “candidates and members advocating a point of view.”

14-year-old aims to clean 5 beaches in 5 weeks; he’s no stranger to helping the environment

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Since 2012, Hickman estimates that he and others who help him have collected 2 million bottles and cans from beaches, lakes, and rivers.

Pickleball players battle it out in Fountain Valley at the Veolia LA Open

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Love pickleball? An estimated 1,000 amateur and professional players will compete through the weekend at the Los Cab Sports Village.

American Express sues Pirch for $33M over disputed transactions

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The company’s leaders on Wednesday emailed staff, announcing Pirch was permanently shutting down and has processed final paychecks.

Tesla recalls nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks to repair faulty accelerator pedals

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The company said that when high force is applied to the Cybertruck’s accelerator, the pedal may dislodge and become trapped by interior trim.

Want to know what driving the Grand Prix of Long Beach track is like? Now you can — sort of

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For the first time, the Grand Prix of Long Beach will feature an advanced simulated racing tournament for fans. Here's what to know.

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Californians are worried about crime, setting the stage for a ballot measure showdown

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Democrats completely dominate California’s state government, and one aspect of that hegemony is their ability to act without compunction.

Drought-tolerant, virtually unkillable plants and more for the garden this week

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1. You probably think of kale as a leafy vegetable that you grow on an annual basis like lettuce and cabbage. Kale, in fact, is an ancestor of cabbage. Cabbage was considered to be an improvement over kale since it grew in compact heads…

Heartburn doesn’t stop California lawmakers from quashing speech

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Generally, when something other than a burrito creates that reaction there’s good reason for it and it requires some deeper reflection.

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Why taking steps to combat loneliness can be good for your overall health

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A lack of social connection poses a risk to health and longevity.

Need speed humps, bumps or cushions on your street to slow down drivers?

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Speed cushions look like rectangular pads. On asphalt streets in Pasadena, asphalt itself is used to make them. On concrete streets, rubber ones are bolted on.

These women are creating community at the Grand Prix of Long Beach

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"Becoming a race car driver shouldn't be the only way for women to be involved in motorsports."

SCOTUS misses a chance to protect peaceful protesters

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As Justice Sonia Sotomayor noted when the Supreme Court turned away Mckesson's appeal, that decision "expresses no view about the merits" of his First Amendment claim, which the lower courts can now consider in light of Counterman.

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Kings edge Blackhawks in season finale, earn playoff rematch with Oilers

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The Kings tie it late in regulation then get the game-winning goal six seconds into OT for a 5-4 victory that – combined with some help from the Ducks – pits them against Edmonton for a third straight postseason. Game 1 is Monday night in…

Frank Vatrano’s hat trick leads Ducks past Golden Knights in season finale

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Vatrano finishes with a career-high 37 goals as the Ducks end their season on a high note, a 4-1 win that dropped the playoff-bound Golden Knights out of third place in the Pacific Division and into the second wild-card slot.

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Canyon softball survives wild finish against El Modena to keep hold on first place

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Canyon lets two-run lead get away in the seventh, but scores four runs in ninth to stay atop the Crestview League standings.

Jury selection could be nearing a close in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York

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Lawyers are working to round out the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates who will hear Donald Trump’s hush money trial. If jury selection is completed Friday, it could set the stage for opening statements as early as Monday. After…

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Mission Viejo softball uses clutch hitting to defeat Aliso Niguel and remain in first place

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Mission Viejo scores all nine of its runs with two outs, including four runs in the sixth inning.

USC’s Anthony Lucas among returning defensive players with ‘a lot to prove’

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After a subpar 2023 in transferring from Texas A&M, the versatile 6-foot-5, 275-pound lineman has been a noted standout during spring practice.

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Orange County scores and player stats for Thursday, April 18

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Scores and stats from Orange County games on Thursday, April 18

Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Friday, April 19, 2024

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The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Terry Turrell, Eddie Wilson and Kevin Modesti. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday, April 19, 2024.

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Man gets 11 years for DUI crash that killed 3 returning from Bible study in Placentia

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Mario Armando Paz Jr., 25, of Santa Ana pleaded guilty to several DUI charges.

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Former member of neo-Nazi group testifies in Samuel Woodward murder trial

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Prosecutors say Woodward, who killed his former classmate Blaze Bernstein, was a member of the Atomwaffen Division.

Another Tax Day has come and gone, and most Americans believe they pay too much

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Another Tax Day has come and gone, and most Americans believe they pay too much. One recent poll revealed that 56% say they pay more than their fair share. Unfortunately, I fear this is just the beginning considering the insane level of…