Orange County scores and player stats for Saturday, Oct. 5

• October 5, 2024

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SATURDAY’S SCORES

FOOTBALL

NONLEAGUE

San Diego Lincoln 24, Los Alamitos 14

GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL

WOMEN OF WILL TOURNAMENT

Corona 28, Dana Hills 25

Valley View 26, Godinez 24

Canyon Springs 40, Dana Hills 20

Chino 24, Godinez 12

MISSION VIEJO TOURNAMENT

Mission Viejo 26, Vista del Lago 6

Santa Margarita 44, Vista del Lago 0

BOYS WATER POLO

TROY OC CLASSIC

Fullerton 22, Rowland 10

Sunny Hills 8, Rowland 6

La Habra 9, Servite 8

Fullerton 10, Pacifica 9

ELITE 8 TOURNAMENT

At Harvard-Westlake

Harvard-Westlake 11, JSerra 10

Newport Harbor 13, Oaks Christian 5

NONLEAGUE

Foothill 11, Huntington Beach 8

Canyon Crest Academy 9, Edison 6

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

NIKE TOC (AZ)

NATIONAL DIVISION

Mater Dei def. duPont Manual (KY) 22-25, 25-22, 15-10

Santa Margarita def. Vista Murrieta, 25-13, 25-22

Mater Dei def. Queen Creek (AZ), 25-14, 25-22

Jesuit (OR) def. Santa Margarita, 25-20, 16-25, 15-10

Santa Margarita def. Mica Mountain (AZ), 25-18, 25-21

ELITE POOL

El Camino def. Whittier Christian, 25-23, 27-25

Whittier Christian def. Moreno Valley, 25-18, 25-12

REDONDO/MIRA COSTA POWER CLASSIC

Los Alamitos def. Scripps Ranch, 27-25, 22-25, 15-9

Los Alamitos def. Sierra Canyon, 14-25, 25-20, 15-12

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California’s financial state deteriorates as officials slack on making financial data public

• October 5, 2024

There are two ways California could use some truth in accounting. First, with the extraordinary level of waste, fraud and abuse in this state, it is indisputable we need more fiscal discipline and oversight.  Second, and in furtherance of the first, Truth in Accounting (TIA) is a highly reputable think tank that analyzes government financial reports. Its conclusions about California are disturbing to say the least. 

Last week, TIA released its fifteenth annual Financial State of the States report, which ranks all 50 states by financial health. For most states, the data in this report is sourced from the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for fiscal year 2023, representing the most recent information available.

Although almost all states have a balanced budget requirement, the misalignment between expenditures and revenue at the end of fiscal year cumulatively for all states was $811 billion. According to TIA, “this means that to balance the budget — as is required by law in 49 states — elected officials have pushed current costs onto future taxpayers — costs that will continue to increase as inflation rises.” 

In other words, this is all about government debt.

If government debt is defined as legally binding financial commitments for future payment, this would include general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, other esoteric debt instruments (such as “certificates of participation), pension debt and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs). 

There is variance among experts as to the total amount of government debt in California. In 2022, the California Policy Center calculated total state and local debt at over $1.6 trillion. TIA, on the other hand, focuses on just state debt which, by itself, is at least $260 billion.

Careful readers will note that the data from California is from 2022, not 2023. And that’s a big problem. According to TIA, as of August 31, 2024, California had not released its fiscal year 2023 annual financial report, making it the fifth year in a row California has been late submitting this critical information.

As TIA notes, “Delaying financial reporting for five consecutive years is, at best, negligent and could even be considered reckless. The Government Finance Officers Association standard for timeliness is 180 days after the fiscal year-end. Truth in Accounting believes governments should release their financial reports within 100 days of the fiscal year-end. Without the 2023 financial report, citizens and elected officials are missing crucial information needed to make informed decisions regarding budgets, future legislative actions, and tax collection.”

Nonetheless, based on the 2022 data, California received a “D” grade from Truth in Accounting because “the state had only set aside 82 cents for every dollar of promised pension benefits and five cents for every dollar of promised retiree health care benefits.”

It is highly doubtful that, when it comes, the 2023 data will be any cause for joy. California is experiencing both job losses in the tech sector and accelerated out-migration of productive citizens. 

Even worse, the state legislature has placed three measures on the November ballot, all of which would, if passed, exacerbate California’s debt crisis. Propositions 2 and 4 are each $10 billion statewide bond proposals which ultimately must be repaid out of the state’s general fund. If interest costs are included, these represent more $35 billion in future costs.

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Moreover, and an even greater threat to California taxpayers, Proposition 5 would lower the vote threshold that has existed for 145 years for local bonds repaid by property owners. Reducing that threshold from two-thirds to 55% will open the floodgates to higher property taxes and increases in local government debt to stratospheric levels.  

Despite these clear danger signals, many in political leadership are oblivious to both the debt crisis and the abject lack of accountability. Want proof? This past week, Governor Newsom vetoed a bill passed unanimously by the Legislature to require the state to report the results of its homeless spending. An editorial in the Wall Street Journal, “Gavin Newsom’s Homeless Accountability Veto,” hits the nail on the head. “Sunshine may be the best political disinfectant, unless you live in California where there’s never accountability or transparency for government spending.”

The speculation in Sacramento is that Newsom is concerned about what these audits would reveal.

Please, let’s cue Jack Nicholson: “You can’t handle the truth.”

Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

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With his presidential dreams crushed, Gavin Newsom continues to phone it in as governor

• October 5, 2024

Finally unshackled from the constraints of having to play governor while running a shadow campaign for president, Gov. Gavin Newsom is now able to drop the pretense and be himself.

He’s letting Gavin be Gavin and it’s exactly what we would have expected.

Newsom had a plan to reduce gas prices, which experts say will actually increase gas prices, and instead of introducing it during the legislative session that had been going on since January, he waited until lawmakers were headed home to call a special session.

Proving that fewer and fewer people take him seriously, the Senate President Mike McGuire, a Democrat, actually refused to compel senators to return until there was actually something to vote on.

Assemblymembers were not as lucky, and some were forced to stay in Sacramento to consider his scheme to raise gas prices. And you can imagine their dismay when he skipped town to go to Mexico for the swearing in of the new president.

You know, just doing the hard work of governing California from Mexico.

Democratic Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo summed it up nicely on X: “Several members of the Assembly canceled plans to… attend the inauguration in order to complete our work amid the Special Session and vote on ABX2 – the governor’s priority – what an interesting situation we find ourselves in.”

An interesting situation indeed! Kind of like when Newsom told everyone they must isolate, and stay inside, and don’t go to the beach, and wear a mask, and to deviate would be selfish and deadly to others – only to find him maskless at a fancy restaurant with lobbyists.

We feel you, Assemblywoman.

In fact, that seems similar to when he said a modest ballot measure aiming to address the fentanyl crisis and rampant retail theft would pull us “backwards,” was about reviving the war on drugs and “mass incarceration.”

Sounds terrifying! But when asked if he was going to actually fight the ballot measure, he complained of his “bandwidth.”

Poor Newsom! He has such a packed calendar, what with trips to Mexico and courting national media attention to tend to.

Newsom’s rhetoric not matching his actions is nothing new. What’s new is that others are starting to catch on – at least publicly.

After calling his special session to raise gas prices – a bill to impose additional storage requirements on oil refineries – Newsom got pushback from the governors of both Nevada and Arizona.

These neighboring states import a significant amount of gas from California refineries, so they were naturally concerned about Newsom’s plan. Apparently there are actually governors in this county who actually are concerned about escalating costs of living.

The pushback might not be too surprising from Nevada’s governor, Joe Lombardo, who is a Republican. But Arizona’s is a Democrat.

“Arizonans are struggling with the high cost of living, we can’t afford yet another price hike,” Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs tweeted.

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As I wrote a few weeks back, Newsom has been gaslighting reparations supporters for years into thinking their issue was important to him. He’d strung them along up until the very end of session only to have him try to twist the legislation into a meaningless study. Naturally, the activists felt betrayed.

Newsom also vetoed a bill with unanimous bipartisan support that would have required the state to track spending of funds for homelessness programs. The bill was the result of an auditor’s report finding $24 billion had been spent on various programs over five years without any tracking of results.

Once Newsom decided to move his family back to Marin County, two years before his term ended, it should have been obvious that the jig was up. Though Newsom had spent years shunning California for the national spotlight, he’d always at least tried to give the appearance that he was taking the job seriously and not just governing for headlines. But nothing says I’m over you quite like moving a few hours away.

What will Newsom do next? Maybe he’s hoping for a cabinet appointment or an ambassadorship if Democrats win in November. Though whatever he does next, it probably won’t be governing well.

Follow Matt on Twitter @FlemingWords

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Bengal mix kitties Molly and Minnie have grown to love people

• October 5, 2024

Breed: Bengal mixes

Age: 4 months

Sex: Spayed females

Minnie and Molly’s story: These bonded sisters were rescued from an abandoned warehouse when they were 8 weeks old. Initially very scared of people, they have grown to adore their foster family, thanks to lots of patience and love. They eagerly jump into laps and purr loudly, asking to be petted. They are well-adjusted to living indoors. Their fur has the bullseye markings of a Bengal and is irresistibly soft. Minnie and Molly are totally attached to each other, grooming, playing and cuddling together. They have been microchipped and treated for worms.

Adoption cost: $150

Adoption procedure: Contact Joanne with Long Beach Spay and Neuter Foundation at fishmjo@yahoo.com or 562-241-1521 to receive an adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet Molly and Minnie.

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Great Pyrenees Chloe is well-mannered, indoors and out

• October 5, 2024

Breed: Great Pyrenees

Age: 4 years

Sex: Spayed female

Chloe’s story: Chloe is a charming girl who loves people of all ages. She adores children and gets along well with dogs of all sizes. She is well-mannered inside the house. Outside, she walks well on a leash and enjoys her morning walks. She really loves being with her people and would like to be in a home where she can be someone’s companion. This versatile girl likes car rides and just being part of the family. She is neither an outside dog nor a livestock guardian. She is current on all vaccines and microchipped.

Adoption cost: $495

Adoption procedure: Contact Great Pyrenees Association of Southern California Rescue Inc. at 909-887-8201 or gpascrescue@aol.com. Fill out an application at https://greatpyrrescue.orgadoptionform.

Adoption procedure: Contact Great Pyrenees Association of Southern California Rescue Inc. at 909-887-8201 or gpascrescue@aol.com. Fill out an application on the group’s website.

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Guardians blank Tigers in AL Division Series opener

• October 5, 2024

CLEVELAND — Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer in a five-run outburst before Detroit got an out, and the Cleveland Guardians unleashed their lights-out bullpen to complete a four-hitter in a 7-0 win over the Tigers in an AL Division Series opener Saturday.

Thomas’ shot – on his first career postseason swing – helped the Guardians cool off the Tigers, who stormed into the playoffs with a second-half surge before sweeping AL West champion Houston in the wild-card round.

“It started with the guys in front of me,” Thomas said.

Tanner Bibee pitched 4⅔ innings before Guardians manager Stephen Vogt swung the door open to baseball’s best bullpen to finish off the Tigers. Relievers combined for 4⅓ hitless innings to finish and match the largest shutout victory margin in Cleveland postseason history.

Detroit struck 13 out times and didn’t get a runner past first in the final four innings.

Cleveland’s bullpen was as advertised. Rookie Cade Smith (1-0) replaced Bibee and struck out all four batters. Tim Herrin took care of the seventh, Hunter Gaddis the eighth, and Emmanuel Clase, who led the AL with 47 saves, worked the ninth.

“It’s incredible. to come out and do what they do, day in and day out, especially during the season, 162 (games), it shows what we have back there,” Thomas said.

David Fry added a two-run, sixth-inning double for the AL Central champion Guardians, who were unaffected by not playing for almost a week with a first-round bye.

Game 2 is Monday, when the Tigers will turn to Tarik Skubal, the favorite to win the AL Cy Young Award, to try and even the best-of-five series.

The 2,327th meeting between Detroit and Cleveland was the first between the franchises and Central division rivals in the postseason.

It was as good as over after one inning.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has made the right decisions for months as his young club went from being under .500 at the trade deadline to qualifying for the postseason with a 33-13 flourish since Aug. 11.

Hinch used his bullpen in Game 1 from the start and it backfired.

The Guardians sent nine batters to the plate in the first with Thomas’ moon shot into the left-field bleachers opening the 5-0 lead. Cleveland became the first team in AL postseason history to score five runs before recording an out.

Steven Kwan got it rolling with a leadoff double against Tigers starter Tyler Holton (0-1) and Fry walked. José Ramírez followed with a hard hopper to third that Zach McKinstry misplayed for an error, allowing Kwan to score.

Josh Naylor’s RBI single made it 2-0 and Hinch pulled Holton after just four batters to bring in Reese Olson — the move blew up in seconds.

Thomas, who batted just .143 with 33 strikeouts in his first month with Cleveland after being acquired from Washington in July, made his first postseason at-bat with the Guardians unforgettable.

He turned on Olson’s first pitch – a slider down the heart of the plate – and launched it over the wall, sending the majority of 33,548 fans inside Progressive Field into a frenzy.

Bibee admitted feeling nerves ahead of the opener, and he showed some in the first.

He gave up a one-out single and hit Riley Greene with two outs, prompting a visit from pitching coach Carl Willis. Bibee got Colt Keith on a lazy fly for the final out on his 27th pitch.

Taking the mound in the second with a five-run lead helped Bibee settle in. The right-hander gave up four hits and struck out six.

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TRAINER’S ROOM

Guardians: RHP Alex Cobb, a candidate to start Game 3, was added to the ALDS roster after finishing the regular season on the injured list with a blister on his middle finger. Cobb’s postseason experience – he beat Cleveland in the 2013 wild-card round with Tampa Bay – certainly helped his cause along with being a former teammate of Vogt’s. Cobb was acquired in a July trade from San Francisco.

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Skubal led the AL in wins (18), ERA (2.39) and strikeouts (228). The left-hander is expected to face Guardians RHP Matthew Boyd, who spent eight seasons with the Tigers and remains close friends with Skubal.

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Rams try to get season back on track before bye week

• October 5, 2024

LOS ANGELES — Perhaps it’s fitting that the Rams find themselves facing the Green Bay Packers this week.

Last season, the Packers game represented the Rams’ rock bottom. The 20-3 road loss in which the offense failed to score a touchdown or surpass 200 total yards was the second straight “humbling” performance in head coach Sean McVay’s estimation, and dropped the Rams to 3-6. They spent the bye week in reflection, and were able to turn their season around, winning seven of their next eight to make the playoffs.

Now, as the Rams prepare to host the Packers (2-2), they hope they’ve reached their nadir. They are 1-3, coming off a different kind of disappointing offensive performance in which they turned only one of four red-zone trips into touchdowns. And they are hoping to create some kind of momentum heading into next week’s bye instead of again falling three games below .500.

But as to how much the Rams can lean on that experience, McVay isn’t so sure. NFL teams are different from year to year. But that doesn’t mean their aren’t lessons to glean as the Rams try to turn their season around.

“That team did a great job of being able to stay in the fight, play their best ball after the bye. That led to some continuity. I thought we were able to build as that season went on and I thought we played quality football even if we weren’t always getting the results,” McVay said. “That’s the thing that I want to see. … The guys that were a part of it, I think can draw some confidence from it and then bring the other guys that maybe weren’t a part of it with them to see if we give ourselves a chance to reflect the things that we’re hunting up.”

The red-zone shortcomings were an emphasis this week in practice. So was clean play in the secondary after three penalties in the second quarter allowed the Bears to take the lead last weekend heading into halftime.

“We’re past five [yards], we’re making contact, we’re grabbing outside of our frame as opposed to staying connected to a player, especially when they get in and out of phase in some of their route transitions,” McVay said. “It’s really playing with the techniques and the fundamentals that are in alignment with being able to play competitive football.”

But there’s also a sense of trying to catch up for some lost time. A year ago, McVay noted, the Rams were relatively healthy. That allowed them to grow together from the start of training camp into the heart of the season, and develop a short-hand that helped coaches effectively communicate with players, and players with each other.

That good health has obviously not carried over to 2024, with receivers, offensive line and defensive backs devastated by injuries. This has hampered some of that development, and most of the reinforcements the Rams need won’t come back until after the bye, or a few weeks later than that.

But, the NFL doesn’t wait for teams to get healthy. And the Rams can’t wait much longer to turn their season around, either.

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“I think it’s just a little bit more of a sense of urgency,” running back Kyren Williams said. “We’re fine where we’re at; we’re 1-3, we got a whole lot of season left. The things that we do moving forward are dictated on us and how we approach every day with a sense of urgency. It’s not a do-or-die, but we gotta get on that road and go make this happen. We can’t keep, ‘Oh, we’ll be better next week.’ No, we gotta go take advantage of the opportunities that we have in front of us and go on out there every single week like it’s our last week.”

GREEN BAY PACKERS (2-2) at RAMS (1-3)

When: 1:25 p.m. Sunday

Where: SoFi Stadium

TV/radio: CBS (Ch. 2)/710 AM; 93.1 FM; 1330 AM (Spanish); Sirius 229, 381

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UCLA hangs tough, can’t keep up with No. 7 Penn State

• October 5, 2024

The UCLA football team traveled all the way to Happy Valley in Pennsylvania, with many expecting it to be a sad state of affairs.

And while the Bruins did lose 27-11 to No. 7 Penn State on Saturday to remain winless in the Big Ten Conference, they can come away with some positives.

UCLA (1-4, 0-3 Big Ten) came in as a four-touchdown underdog against the undefeated Nittany Lions – and that was before it was announced before game time that redshirt sophomore Justyn Martin would make his first collegiate start in place of injured Ethan Garbers.

Going against one of the top defenses and in most hostile environments in the country, Martin finished 22 of 30 for 167 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions.

The former Inglewood High star ended a nine-quarter touchdown drought for the Bruins with 16 seconds left, lofting a pass to wide receiver Logan Loya near the right sideline in the end zone for a 1-yard score. Martin connected with running back Keegan Jones on the two-point conversion to close out the scoring.

After one half, the Bruins trailed only 14-3, with Martin completing 11 of 14 passes for 116 yards. The Bruins gained 53 of those yards on a catch-and-run by running back T.J. Harden down the left sideline that got the ball down to the Penn State 10-yard line, but the Bruins managed just a field goal with 2:51 left in the first half to trim the Nittany Lions’ lead to 7-3.

That left enough time for Penn State quarterback Drew Allar to engineer an eight-play, 75-yard drive, capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Warren with 20 seconds left.

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Penn State (5-0,  2-0) kept UCLA at bay, its defense holding the Bruins scoreless for nearly the entire second half while racking up seven tackles for loss and two sacks.

UCLA comes home to take on Minnesota in a 6 p.m. game Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Penn State will follow west days later in a highly anticipated matchup against USC at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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