California
County jails may be able to improve access to medical care and lower death rates behind bars through healthcare accreditation, according to new research by Harvard University economists — but inmates remain frustrated by poor levels of treatment care even at facilities that have undergone the process.
High School Sports
Two-time defending state champion Harvard-Westlake is reaching peak form just as the playoffs beckon with win over Sierra Canyon.
Isaiah Carroll, Nikolas Khamenia and Joe Sterling each finish with 18 points as Harvard-Westlake boys’ basketball defeats Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 73-63.
New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried and friends gathered Saturday to help Altadena Little Leaguers affected by the Eaton fire.
Elzie Harrington of St. John Bosco and Douglas Langford Jr. of St. Pius X-St. Matthias, who are committed to Harvard, faced off on Saturday night.
World & Nation
Antiwar protesters have taken down their tents in Harvard Yard after the university agreed to meet to discuss their demands.
Kings
Alex Laferriere took a somewhat unusual path to the NHL, choosing to play in the Ivy League at Harvard for onetime Kings and Ducks forward Ted Donato.
Duke wins the recruiting battle over UCLA and Gonzaga to land 6-foot-9 senior Nikolas Khamenia of two-time state champion Harvard-Westlake High.
He had seven shutouts as a freshman for the Mission League champion Wolverines and this offseason played in Europe against elite players ages 15-16.
St. Pius X-St. Matthias’ Douglas Langford is headed to Harvard for basketball.