va Joe Castiglione, a childhood Yankees fan turned longtime Red Sox broadcaster, talks about the great rivalry that is currently on pause By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:42:02 +0000 Joe Castiglione saw his first baseball game in the Bronx. Full Article
va Dodgers ready to part ways with pitcher Yadier Alvarez By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:49:51 -0500 The highly disappointing and mysterious Dodgers career of Yadier Alvarez came to a sudden and surprising end Saturday he was designated for assignment. Full Article
va Book excerpt: The grassroots war over Dodger Stadium that captivated a nation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:00:10 -0400 "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between" examines the lives forever changed by the building of Dodger Stadium. Full Article
va After six years, the Dodgers' channel will be widely available in L.A. What happened? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 22:48:07 -0400 Old-fashioned horse trading helped bring AT&T and Charter to resolve long-standing differences that blacked out Dodgers games in most parts of L.A. Full Article
va Ex-con televangelist Jim Bakker recovering from stroke By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:32:14 +0000 Convicted televangelist Jim Bakker is recovering from a stroke, says his wife, Lori. Full Article
va Trump’s valet tests positive for coronavirus, but both the president and Pence are fine By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:13:54 +0000 A member of the U.S. Navy who serves as one of President Trump’s personal valets has tested positive for coronavirus. Full Article
va Elon Musk getting a whole lot richer with new Tesla stock award valued at $726 million By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:31:27 +0000 Elon Musk is cruising toward another major payday. Full Article
va Fire forces more than 1,000 people to evacuate homes in Florida panhandle By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:15:42 +0000 Wildfires brought evacuations in the Florida panhandle. Full Article
va 94-year-old ex-French president Valéry Giscard d’Estaing accused of sexual assault By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:30:21 +0000 France's former 94-year-old president Valery Giscard d'Estaing is accused of sexually assaulting a German reporter. Full Article
va Conservative talk-radio host Dennis Prager bemoans loss of racial slurs, gets history lesson By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:51:01 +0000 Conservative firebrand Dennis Prager has taken a break from pushing hydroxychloroquine and calling lockdowns “the greatest mistake” in history to rail against the loss of racist language. Full Article
va Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:24:25 +0000 The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas. Full Article
va Lori Vallow’s brother died of blood clot, autopsy shows By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:58:18 +0000 A pulmonary blood clot killed the brother of Lori Vallow, who’s facing charges in the disappearance of her children Full Article
va Search for pair of teens who vanished while tubing continues in Utah By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:20:41 +0000 The desperate search for two teens who vanished while tubing in Utah continued on Saturday, days after the pair were swept up in an intense storm. Full Article
va Death Valley National Park closes to visitors By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:15:58 -0400 National parks in the West continue to close or severely scaledback services over pandemic Full Article
va Should I book my summer vacation trip now? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:37 -0400 It may be tempting to book precious time off even with the world as unsettled as it is. But this year, your trip may be more financially protected. Full Article
va Tourist-dependent Solvang struggles through coronavirus stay-home orders in California By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:45:41 -0400 Solvang, Calif., with its windmills and half-timbered architecture, draws more than 1½ million visitors a year. It's a virtual ghost town now. Full Article
va Having trouble getting a vacation refund? Try a credit card chargeback. Here's how By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:22 -0400 Your credit card company can help when goods and services are not received. Be careful though. Full Article
va Carnival to restart cruises from Florida and Texas in August By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:00:16 -0400 Carnival plans to sail Caribbean itineraries from Florida and Texas ports where most passengers arrive by car rather than by airplane. Full Article
va L.A. health officials to travelers: Your vacation is not essential By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Just because you're antsy, L.A. County officials say, that doesn't make your trip essential. Full Article
va Why whitewater rafting could be the safest way to a family vacation this summer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:00:07 -0400 A family-friendly whitewater rafting trip could be ideal for post-quarantine. Full Article
va Joe Castiglione, a childhood Yankees fan turned longtime Red Sox broadcaster, talks about the great rivalry that is currently on pause By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:42:02 +0000 Joe Castiglione saw his first baseball game in the Bronx. Full Article
va Capitals dump Brendan Leipsic for trashing women and teammates in leaked private chat By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:17:50 +0000 Brendan Leipsic talked his way out of a job. Full Article
va Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:24:25 +0000 The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas. Full Article
va UCLA will play Nevada in football in 2026 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:44:24 -0500 UCLA completed the nonconference portion of its 2026 football schedule, agreeing to a game with Nevada at the Rose Bowl on Sept. 19, 2026. Full Article
va UCLA is focusing on hoops, not hype, heading into crosstown rivalry game with USC By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 21:24:02 -0500 A seven-game win streak and a first-place standing has brought a lot of attention to UCLA's basketball team. But the Bruins' focus on their game against USC on Saturday. Full Article
va Bubble popping: USC looks for sharp win over rival UCLA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 20:57:12 -0500 USC has played pretty good basketball for most of the season, but will Trojans be rewarded with a good showing Saturday against a hot UCLA team? Full Article
va Flat fire - Maida Vale By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:45:01 +0100 The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 51 calls to the fire Full Article
va Larry Tesler, Silicon Valley pioneer who created 'cut', 'copy' and 'paste', dies at 74 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:02:26 -0500 Former Xerox researcher Larry Tesler made computers more user-friendly for generations of people with editing commands also including 'find and replace.' Full Article
va As coronavirus rages, a Vietnamese diva falls silent. But her legend lives on By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:00:52 -0400 Thai Thanh, who reigned over Vietnamese American popular music for nearly six decades, died in March. Her legions of fans have mourned from home. Full Article
va Out of unique ideas for Valentine's Day gifts? We're loving these geography pillows By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 08:00:39 -0500 These sweet pillows designed by Catstudio husband-and-wife artists Terrell and Carmel Swan could be a cozy reminder of someplace special in your relationship — meeting at USC, for example, or that romantic trip to Yosemite or a honeymoon in Santa Barbara. Full Article
va Race for vaccine intensifies as coronavirus hits Asia with a second wave of outbreaks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 08:00:38 -0400 As researchers race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the potential for the coronavirus to perpetually rebound has ramped up the urgency in finding a worldwide cure. Full Article
va Old vaccines being tested against the new coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:02:28 -0400 Until there's a vaccine to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, old vaccines against other germs might help. Scientists are testing them now. Full Article
va Three potential coronavirus vaccines moving ahead in tests By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:40:04 -0400 CanSino Biologics of China is in the second phase of testing a coronavirus vaccine candidate, and a U.S. shot by Moderna and the NIH isn't far behind. Full Article
va Tobacco, vaping industries seize opportunities in coronavirus with freebies, donations By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:00:02 -0400 The tobacco industry sees the sales potential in the pandemic, offers up freebie protective gear, doorstep deliveries, festive discounts. Full Article
va Coronavirus and smoking: How do cigarettes, pot and vaping affect infections and outcomes? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:23:53 -0400 Studies are finding that cigarette smokers are more likely to have severe cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. Many lung doctors say that doesn't surprise them much. Full Article
va Coronavirus is retreating in Bay Area, advancing in Los Angeles By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:33:12 -0400 The San Francisco Bay Area has seen consecutive weekly declines in the number of new coronavirus cases. Southern California has seen the pace increase. Full Article
va Here's that blue dress from 'The Notebook' that Kobe Bryant gave to Vanessa By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:07:34 -0500 During Monday's Kobe Bryant memorial at Staples Center, his widow, Vanessa, tearfully recalled how Kobe gave her the blue dress from the film "The Notebook." Full Article
va Review: Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello made an unexpected move. He put color in the spotlight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:46:16 -0500 Paris Fashion Week: For fall and winter 2020, Anthony Vaccarello also explored the fabrics — and the "bourgeois elegance" of 1990s-era YSL. Full Article
va Travel innovations that repel bugs and keep germs away By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:30 -0400 A wrap that also keeps mosquitoes away and a sheet that slips between you and the airplane seat are a couple of products that help keep you safe. Full Article
va Valentino is offering millennials $3,900 custom white shirts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:50:22 -0400 Valentino's Le Blanc program takes the crisp white shirt from runway to reality. Full Article
va Kat Von D is sorry about that anti-vaxx post: 'I was completely uninformed' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:59:42 -0400 Tattoo artist Kat Von D also clears the air about parting ways with her beauty brand, her new vegan shoe line and her upcoming music career. Full Article
va Three sisters set aside a dressmaking rivalry to kick coronavirus butt By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 08:00:30 -0400 For years, the Cerpas sisters engaged in friendly competition, running their own dress shops. Now they've come together to make face masks. Full Article
va Coronavirus has forced thousands at Stanford and other private colleges to evacuate By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:11:59 -0400 As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, hundreds of students were forced to leave Stanford University, which is also reducing financial aid for students. Full Article
va UCLA seniors 'devastated' as campus cancels traditional graduation ceremonies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:37:42 -0400 UCLA will cancel traditional graduation ceremonies and hold them remotely to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Chancellor Gene Block announced Wednesday. Full Article
va Op-Ed: In Tibet, it's a crime to even talk about the value of mother-tongue education By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:45:42 -0400 Persecution in Tibet: More schools use Chinese as the main teaching language, denying a people their culture. Dare to question the policy and land in prison. Full Article
va Elite private schools are receiving federal loans — including one attended by Secretary Mnuchin's children By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:56:40 -0400 Among the elite private schools that have received federal loans amid COVID-19 is the Brentwood School in West L.A., which Mnuchin's children attend. Full Article
va Trump and Mnuchin pressure well-heeled private schools to return federal loans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 15:30:13 -0400 President Trump and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin say elite private schools with significant endowments shouldn't get Paycheck Protection Program loans. Full Article
va Op-Ed: The sale of the dot-org registry to a private equity firm was just blocked. Here's why it matters By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 03:12:48 -0400 ICANN was right to block the Internet Society's proposed sale of the Public Interest Registry to an investment fund. Full Article
va Editorial: Anti-vaxxers have found a new way to make people unsafe By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 06:00:07 -0400 If the messages from anti-lockdown protests sound familiar, that's because the same people who protested a law to tighten vaccine laws in California are organizing the marches on Sacramento. Full Article
va 22 ways you can help arts groups devastated by coronavirus closures By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 14:13:55 -0400 Donate the cost of a canceled ticket, take an online dance class, buy a piece of fine art: Here are 22 ways to help artists weather the coronavirus storm. Full Article