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Democrat Josh Newman declares victory over Republican Ling Ling Chang in 29th Senate District rematch

  Democrat Josh Newman has declared victory in his 29th Senate District rematch with GOP State Sen. Ling Ling Chang, flipping the seat back to blue and further shrinking Republicans’ presence in the California legislature. “I’m immensely grateful, as well as humbled, that the voters of my district have once again granted me the honor and privilege of representing them in the California State Senate,” Newman said Thursday night. The win is vindication for Newman. He won the SD-29 seat over Ch...
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Nevada teen Arabella Sims upsets national team swimmer Erica Sullivan on first day of U.S. Open

IRVINE — In the early days of the pandemic, Olympic swimmer Jordan Wilimovsky of Venice became so desperate for a place to train amid the closures, he opted for his uncle’s backyard pool. U.S. national team member Erica Sullivan of Las Vegas took a similar route, turning to the backyard pool of her attorney. Jordan Wilimovsky, bottom, leads John Gallant, top of the Mission Viejo Nadadores in Heat 2 of the Men’s 800 Freestyle on the first day of the 2020 Toyota U.S. Open Championships at the ...
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Back rent in California nearing $1.7 billion, Fed study finds

California’s back rent is projected to reach nearly $1.7 billion by the end of the year, or almost a fourth of the total rental debt nationwide, a Federal Reserve study found. Under the state’s eviction moratorium, landlords can pursue that debt through small claims courts next spring if their tenants fail to repay it by then. In all, nearly 240,000 renter households in the state have fallen behind on rent, with an average debt of $6,953 per household, the study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Ph...
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Perth Scorchers sign up Colin Munro for 2020-21 BBL season

They have also roped in Joe Clarke as an early-season replacement for Jason Roy
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Justin Langer hints that Joe Burns will retain opening spot ahead of Will Pucovski

The Australia coach has said, however, that Will Pucovski has 'been so good we can't ignore him'
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What to look out for in Nations League finale

Paris (AFP) – Despite many criticising the decision to go ahead with the tournament during the coronavirus pandemic, amid travel difficulties, matches behind closed doors, and with injuries piling up, the UEFA Nations League limps... Visit http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com for the rest of the story.
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Ten charged in $30-million money laundering scheme based in San Fernando Valley

Ten people were indicted on charges alleging they ran an intricate money-laundering operation involving tax fraud, federal authorities said Thursday, Nov. 12. The defendants are accused of filing more than $30 million in tax refunds, from about 7,000 fraudulent tax returns,   filed from stolen taxpayer identities, officials said. Most are from the San Fernando Valley. Authorities were still looking for three defendants Thursday afternoon, a Department of Justice news release states. Gagik Airape...
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Alexander: There was a case for Mookie Betts as NL MVP

The numbers made the strongest case, obviously. The voting for the National League Most Valuable Player award, announced Thursday afternoon, went about the way most people expected, and it was pretty much a runaway. Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, the pride of El Modena High in Orange, received 28 of the 30 first-place votes and won easily, denying Mookie Betts the opportunity to be the only player besides Frank Robinson to win the MVP in both leagues. And while we hate to keep goi...
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Vikings midseason report: Defensive backs

The Vikings are halfway through their 2020 schedule at 3-5. Every day leading up to Monday night's game in Chicago, we'll break down how each position has fared so far. Roster Cornerbacks: Jeff Gladney, Cameron Dantzler, Kris Boyd, Chris jones, Harrison Hand, Dylan Mabin, Mike Hughes (IR) and Holton Hill (roster exemption) Safeties: Harrison Smith, Anthony Harris, Josh Metellus and Curtis Riley Preseason expectations A dropoff was anticipated after the Vikings defense lost its top three cornerba...
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Messi denied as Argentina held by Paraguay in World Cup qualifying

Buenos Aires (AFP) – Argentina had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier at La Bombonera on Thursday, and Lionel Messi had what might have been a winning... Visit http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com for the rest of the story.
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Rams’ Aaron Donald resumes chase vs. Seahawks’ Russell Wilson

THOUSAND OAKS — Aaron Donald and Russell Wilson meet again Sunday. Often, in the backfield, if it’s up to Donald. Like most great athletes, Donald remembers the ones that got away, so Wilson has been a source of frustration for as long as the Rams defensive tackle has been chasing the Seattle Seahawks quarterback around football fields. “It’s happened multiple times over my career playing against him, where I have him wrapped up and he finds a way to get the ball away,” Donald said in a video pr...
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Coronavirus cancels El Segundo’s Candy Cane Lane for first time in 71 years

Candy Cane Lane, a festive display of El Segundo homes decked out in holiday lights, has been canceled for the first time since it began in 1949 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the city announced this week. Thousands of pedestrians have taken the stroll down the 1200 block of East Acacia Avenue each year for more than seven decades. In 2018, in fact, so many holiday revelers crowded the cul-de-sac that city officials started granting it a special event permit, closing the street to traffic ...
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Penny Toler wants court to reconsider after judge sends former Sparks GM’s lawsuit to arbitration

The civil lawsuit Penny Toler filed against the L.A. Sparks in March is proceeding, scheduled to be heard in arbitration at a date to be determined. Her attorney, however, hasn’t given up hope that parts of it may yet go before a jury. Toler alleges that she was wrongfully fired by the Sparks, for whom she scored the WNBA’s first points and played for three seasons before retiring in 1999 to become their general manager. She held that position until she was fired on Oct. 4, 2019, the day after E...
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USA returns to action: Hype vs. reality; Champions League TV ratings, and NBCSN scales back

In the NEW episode, number 198, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • Our thoughts on USA’s return to action after a 9-month hiatus, • Details about MyCujoo streaming site being... Visit http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com for the rest of the story.
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Dolphins coach Brian Flores discusses opportunities for minority coaches in the NFL

Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores discusses opportunities for minority coaches in the NFL, November 12, 2020. ... Click to Continue »
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ODOT modifies I-5 expansion plans to prevent Esplanade impacts

An artist’s rendering of what the wider I-5 might have looked like from the Esplanade.(Source: Graphics by Cupola Media/ No More Freeways PDX) “The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has determined that this project would not have a significant adverse impact on the human or natural environment.” That’s the key statement from FHWA Oregon Division Administrator Phil Ditzler after reviewing the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Oregon Department of Transportation’s I-5 Rose Quarter pro...
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Scotland: How the drama unfolded as national team qualify for Euro 2020

Relive all the twists of turns of a famous night in Scottish football history as the national men's team finally qualify for a major tournament.
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Amazon Fresh opens in Porter Ranch, company’s 3rd Southern California grocery store

Amazon has expanded its grocery footprint in Southern California with a new Amazon Fresh market in Porter Ranch. The 30,000-square-foot store at 19340 Rinaldi St. is the e-commerce giant’s third in the region. The others are in Woodland Hills and Irvine. The Porter Ranch location replaces a former Whole Foods Market, also owned by Amazon. Amazon Fresh touts itself as a “seamless experience” for customers, whether they’re shopping in-store or online. High-tech Dash Carts The supermarkets offer ...
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Chargers LB Kenneth Murray returns to starting role after brief benching

COSTA MESA — Chargers rookie linebacker Kenneth Murray made an immediate impact in his first training camp workout in August. He displayed sideline-to-sideline speed with a nose for the ball during his memorable summer debut. Teammates described him as a beast with tree trunks for legs. Murray likely won the starting middle linebacker job because of that first impression. The Chargers told Murray to rest for about a week after experiencing leg soreness on his second day of training camp. Murray ...
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Scotland win over Serbia 'for whole nation' - how the players & head coach reacted

Scotland have "given a little something to the country" after a "horrible year" said an tearful Ryan Christie after the national team reached their first finals in 23 years.
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Eddie Delahoussaye urges jockeys’ input on horse racing rules

No less an authority than retired Hall of Fame jockey Eddie Delahoussaye says horse racing is going to put itself out of business if it’s not careful. He claims regulatory boards in California and New Jersey are going to drive the gamblers away from the sport with their new whip restrictions. Horse racing can’t survive without the bettors. “Those gamblers, if they see you’re not trying, they’ll just quit the game. They won’t bet,” the 69-year-old Delahoussaye said in a 30-minute telephone interv...
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MLB awards: White Sox slugger Jose Abreu named 2020 AL MVP

Frank Thomas was the last White Sox player to win the award
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Aaron Pico delivers blistering TKO at Bellator 252

Aaron Pico has always had the boxing and wrestling pedigrees. Now the Whittier native is putting them together and finding success in MMA. Pico finished his third consecutive fight via a sensational second-round TKO of John de Jesus on Thursday at Bellator 252 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. A former national junior Golden Gloves champion and world-class wrestler, Pico (7-3) used his powerful striking to shoot in for takedowns and administer heavy ground strikes to the 30-year-o...
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Euro 2020 play-off: Ian Baraclough 'can't ask any more' of NI after Slovakia defeat

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough says Thursday's 2-1 Euro 2020 play-off final defeat to Slovakia is the worst he has felt after a game.
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Horse racing: Manny Franco loses Tiz the Law mount

DEL MAR LEADERS (Through Thursday) JOCKEYS / WINS Abel Cedillo / 9 Tiago Pereira / 5 Mike Smith / 5 Tyler Baze / 4 Ricardo Gonzalez / 4 TRAINERS / WINS Bob Baffert / 4 Peter Miller / 4 Doug O’Neill / 4 Richard Baltas / 3 Richard Mandella / 3 WEEKEND STAKES AT DEL MAR Saturday • $100,000 Desi Arnaz Stakes, 2-year-old fillies, 7 furlongs Sunday • $100,000 Bob Hope Stakes, 2-year-olds, 7 furlongs DOWN THE STRETCH • Manny Franco, who rode Tiz the Law to victories in this year’s Florida Derby, B...
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Freddie Freeman wins NL MVP; Dodgers’ Mookie Betts finishes second

With the coronavirus impacting everyone in the country on one level or another, anyone who can overcome it deserves an award. Freddie Freeman got his. The Atlanta Braves first baseman was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player for 2020 on Thursday, receiving 28 of the 30 first-place votes from members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, who was the 2018 AL MVP while with the Boston Red Sox, got the other two first-place votes plus 21 second...
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MLB MVP 2020: Jose Abreu Wins AL MVP, Freddie Freeman Captures NL Honors

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was named the Most Valuable Player in the National League during the 2020 season Thursday,...
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Sportscene pundits celebrate moment Scotland's heartache ended

Sportscene pundits Steven Naismith and Neil McCann, and presenter Steven Thompson, celebrate the moment Scotland clinched a place at Euro 2020.
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End the irrational enforcement of infractions for minor offenses

Clifton Webb used to live on the streets of Sacramento. He received multiple citations for infractions, like not being able to pay for the bus. Each citation came with hundreds of dollars in unpayable fines. Without the funds to pay the fare, Clifton had to take the bus to go to court and risk receiving another citation in order to resolve the others. If he did not go, he risked a warrant for his arrest. While unhoused and living with addiction, Clifton was forced to navigate challenging systems...
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Northern Ireland defeat 'hard to put into words' - Dallas

Stuart Dallas says Northern Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off final defeat by Slovakia was one of "fine margins".
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