Month: December 2019

Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, beloved civil rights icon, says he has pancreatic cancer

WASHINGTON —  Rep. John Lewis, one of the lions of the U.S. civil rights movement, announced Sunday he is suffering from Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, triggering a wave of prayerful wishes for the Georgia Democrat’s recovery. The 79-year-old congressman likened his fight against the disease to his role in the epic struggle against racial discrimination that…

By JohnValbyNation December 31, 2019 0

Prep basketball roundup: Alemany, Crespi, St. Francis win tournament titles

Three Mission League teams — Mission Hills Bishop Alemany, Encino Crespi and La Canada St. Francis — won tournament basketball titles Monday night. Alemany, led by tournament MVP Brandon Whitney’s 29 points, defeated Torrance Bishop Montgomery 66-57 to win the Platinum division title of the So Cal Christmas Classic tournament. Isaiah Johnson scored 32 points…

By JohnValbyNation December 31, 2019 0

Judge blocks California law on dialysis clinics

Click:are stainless steel screws magneticSANTA ANA  —  A federal judge on Monday blocked enforcement of a California law aimed at preventing increased billing costs at dialysis clinics. There is “a dire public interest” in granting a preliminary injunction that would bar enforcement for months while a lawsuit against it proceeds through the courts, Judge David…

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