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Monday, October 28, 2024

Shohei Ohtani a go for game 3 of World Series

  A sigh of relief from Dodger nation. The word is superstar slugger Shohei Ohtani, is expected to be in the starting lineup for the Dodgers in game 3 of the World Series tonight in New York. Last Saturday, Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury while trying to steal second base in game 2 of the series. The Dodgers won that […]
Monday, October 28, 2024

New data shows breast cancer on the rise in women under 40

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – and experts say in recent years, they’ve seen a rise in diagnoses among women younger than age 40, as well as Asian American women. Patients should discuss their risk factors, such as family medical history, breast density, age, and […]
Sunday, October 27, 2024

Lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket sold in Santa Clarita

The SuperLotto Plus jackpot went unclaimed this weekend. However, one lucky Southland player was the only one to score a prize of $36,089. The ticket was bought at a Shell gas station located at 19161 Skylane Ranch Road in Santa Clarita. That ticket had five winning numbers but not the all-important Mega Ball. Here are all the lucky digits from […]
Friday, October 25, 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers headed to World Series 2024

  The Los Angeles Dodgers were determined to return to the World Series, and they did it. Last Sunday’s 10-5 win over the Mets in game 6 of the National League Series sealed the deal. First, the boys in blue had some well-deserved celebrating to do.     Party like you’re going to the #WorldSeries! pic.twitter.com/Wu719yUPYP — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) […]
Friday, October 25, 2024

New York Liberty wins first WNBA title

    The New York Liberty are WNBA champions for the first time in history. However, last Sunday’s title-winning game five left quite a bit of lingering controversy. In the Liberty’s 67-62 victory over the Minnesota Lynx, the referees’ foul call on Lynx forward Alanna Smith on Liberty forward Breanna Stewart had fans and players grumbling and complaining.  Also, on […]
Saturday, October 12, 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers clinch the National League Division Series

  The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting ready to move on to the National League Championship Series tomorrow. Last night, the boys in blue silenced their detractors and the Padres with a win in game five of the National League Division Series before the hometown fans. The 2-zip score over San Diego was a hard-fought victory. A lot of the […]
Friday, October 4, 2024

Entertainer Dolly Parton makes huge donation to victims of Hurricane Helene

  Entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton continues her well-known generosity by donating to the victims of Hurricane Helene. Today, Parton, a native of East Tennessee, announced she is donating $1 million of personal funds to the victims. Parton’s businesses and nonprofit, the Dollywood Foundation, will also match her donation of $1 million. The actress/singer/songwriter shared the big news at the […]
Friday, October 4, 2024

Los Angeles County officials investigating fifth local case of dengue

Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a new case of dengue. This is the fifth case of dengue in the county reported by officials this year. Also, the case apparently is not related to the previous cases. The latest appeared in a resident of El Monte. Like the other cases, the new victim had no travel to areas where […]