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Even Japanese Emperor Naruhito and the royal family are Ohtani fans, make appearance at Tokyo Dome
3+ min ago (103+ words) March 8, 2026, 8:03 AM Even the royal family are fans of Japanese baseball and superstar Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese royals entered the Tokyo Dome during batting practice before the game began and waved to some fans on hand for the game. Naruhito…...
Lakers jersey history No. 27 — Jordan Hill
4+ min ago (260+ words) Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good and a select few were flat-out legendary....
They said it: District’s deal for CEO after harassment finding draws fire
5+ min ago (202+ words) They said it: District's deal for CEO after harassment finding draws fire'The Mercury News "Does this not signal that Valley Water tolerates harassment at all levels given its willingness to use tax dollars to pay an abuser of power?" " Criticism…...
State should be sued for giving degrees to unprepared students
5+ min ago (199+ words) State should be sued for giving degrees to unprepared students'San Diego Union-Tribune Re "Bolder math reform needed" (March 6): I am surprised that there hasn't been a lawsuit filed because of so many students graduating from high school who are not…...
Michael Smolens: Congress takes a big swing at housing — will it matter in San Diego?
5+ min ago (909+ words) Led by San Diego, California has been roaring ahead when it comes to efforts aimed at facilitating more housing. Congress, not so much " perhaps until now. The House and Senate have overwhelmingly passed bipartisan bills ultimately aimed at making homes…...
The Supreme Court Has Dawdled Too Long To Gift Republicans The Midterms
5+ min ago (433+ words) With the administration challenging the Court and Congress, independent reporting is the only thing standing between you and the noise. Your membership funds the courage to ask the hard questions. Don't let the truth be sidelined. It's now "functionally impossible…...
'Low grade anxiety': Alberta mountain towns preparing for upcoming wildfire season
6+ min ago (641+ words) CANMORE " Despite spring snow still dusting parts of Alberta, it's now officially wildfire season, and with it comes once again the gnawing worry about which community will next be touched by nature's fickle finger of destruction. But in the Rocky…...
Beachcombing Report: Ice Cream Cone Worms
6+ min ago (179+ words) Published 7:00 am Sunday, March 8, 2026 By Special to the Victoria Advocate by Jace Tunnell During this week's Beachcombing survey along the Texas coast, I came across several tiny "ice cream cones" scattered along the wrack line. Not the edible kind, of…...
Former Houston Star LJ Cryer Recently Had Crazy 24 Hours
6+ min ago (428+ words) Despite not hearing his name called in the 2025 NBA Draft, former Houston Cougars standout LJ Cryer found a new place to call home with the Golden State Warriors. Cryer was signed to a two-way contract, and with injuries to notable…...
Identifying the Rams' Varied Paths Ahead of the 2026 Draft
6+ min ago (422+ words) The Los Angeles Rams have already made a lot of noise this offseason, and that is because free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft have not even gone by. The Rams made some big-time moves this past week on the defensive…...