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• Irvine-based Vision Solutions Inc. acquired in $1.2 billion deal

  18-08-2017 23:51 via ocregister.com
  
  Irvine-based software company Vision Solutions Inc. and New Jersey-based Syncsort Inc. have been sold by Santa Monica-based Clearlake Capital Group for $1.2 billion.
  The companies were bought by New York-based Centerbridge Partners, a private investment firm. The deal closed Thursday, Aug. 17.
  Vision Solutions, founded more than 25 years ago, works with companies such as IBM and AIX Power Systems platforms to protect their data, minimize downtime and maximize data center resources.
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• 5 trends in Orange County job scene: Fewer teachers, more construction workers

  18-08-2017 23:30 via ocregister.com
  
  Charlotte Augenstein, center, from Microsoft, speaks with a job seeker at the HireLive Career Fair held at the Atrium Hotel in Irvine on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)Job seekers speak with company representatives at the HireLive Career Fair held at the Atrium Hotel in Irvine on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)Carmel Urquhart, center, of AAA – Automobile Club of Southern California, speaks
  
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• Kartje: Recent history not always best benchmark when ranking players for NFL fantasy draft

  18-08-2017 23:28 via ocregister.com
  
  Melvin Gordon had to be mine. He had yet to play an NFL down, and yet, as the draft of my most competitive fantasy league forged on, two Augusts ago, my confidence did not waver. Gordon, I was certain, was bound for fantasy stardom.
  At Wisconsin, I watched him set fire to the Big Ten, averaging almost eight yards per carry over three years. In San Diego, with Philip Rivers taking the pressure off and no other backs to push him, he had true workhorse potential. I had to have him on my team.
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• Orange County commission calls for a powerful response condemning hate and violence in Charlottesville

  18-08-2017 23:18 via ocregister.com
  
  Orange County Human Relations Commissioners on Thursday, Aug. 17, called out for a strong response from the county to condemn the hateful violence in Charlottesville, Va., and to take more steps to build peace and understanding between communities.
  “When there is hatred, it needs to be called out as such and responded to with a loud voice that is unequivocal,” said Rabbi Richard Steinberg, commission chairman. “If we don’t do that as (the Human Relations Commission), I do
  
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• Yang’s, a one dish sensation from China, to open first U.S. restaurant in Tustin

  18-08-2017 23:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Yang’s Braised Chicken Rice was established in 2011 in China. (Yang’s)Owned and founder Xiao Lu YangThe secret sauce will be shipped from China.Yang’s Braised Chicken Rice is served with a side of rice. (Yang’s)Yang’s Braised Chicken Rice is coming to Tustin. (Yang’s)Yang’s Braised Chicken Rice.Founder Xiao Lu YangShow Caption of Expand
  If you think In-N-Out Burger has a bare-bones menu, just wait until the arrival of Yang’s Braised Chicken Ri
  
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• Sean McVay’s history shows Rams can’t afford to be pass-happy on offense

  18-08-2017 23:00 via ocregister.com
  
  OAKLAND — Sean McVay is a quarterbacks guru who loves tight-end mismatches and now gets to game-plan with receiver Sammy Watkins. But don’t forget the Rams’ running backs. McVay should not.
  The Rams have Todd Gurley, who underachieved badly in 2016 but seems poised for a bounce-back season after a strong training camp. McVay, the Rams’ rookie coach and their play-caller, might be tempted to throw the ball a lot, but his recent history suggests that the ground game works.
  
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• Miniature schnauzer mix Brioche will light up your life

  18-08-2017 22:38 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Miniature schnauzer/terrier mix
  Age: 5 years
  Gender: Spayed female
  Size: 21 pounds
  Brioche’s story: This sweet, lovely girl was surrendered to a shelter by her previous owners, who had had her since she was a puppy. Their reason for surrendering her isn’t known, but whatever the reason, whoever adopts Brioche will be lucky. She is quiet and loving and enjoys walks. She’s full-grown and gets along with other dogs. Her soulful eyes will melt the stress right out of your da
  
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• In Garden Grove, ‘Henry IV’ lands striking blow for the Bard’s skills

  18-08-2017 22:28 via ocregister.com
  
  Shakespeare’s historical plays are among the most intricate literary accounts of Anglo-Saxon’s royal houses, and when done well, can be tremendously thrilling and satisfying – especially the tetralogy known as “the Henriad”: “Richard II,” “Henry IV” (both parts) and “Henry V.”
  “Done well” is, of course, the operative phrase, and after seeing Shakespeare Orange County’s “Henry IV, Part 1” (in a brief r
  
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• Schnauzer-poodle mix Albus is a fun little dog

  18-08-2017 22:27 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Schnauzer/poodle mix
  Age: 1.5 years
  Gender: Neutered male
  Size: About 13 pounds
  Albus’s story:  Albus was a stray on the streets of Los Angeles and has turned into a great little boy. He is beautiful, with loose curls and expressive eyes. Albus is bouncy and friendly and active and would do best in an active home with lots of exercise and playtime. Because of his energy level, he would do best in a home without very young children and would not be an ideal pet fo
  
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• Corky Carroll: It takes real talent to look great on a bad wave

  18-08-2017 22:27 via ocregister.com
  In surfing, one of the true art forms and most difficult things to accomplish is being able to make really bad surf look good.
  What brought this to mind was watching the final day of the recent Van’s U.S. Open of Surfing, which was held a couple of weeks ago at the pier in Orange County’s famous Huntington Beach, a.k.a. “Surf City.”  Hometown boy Kanoa Igarashi took the Men’s title by doing just that, somehow making the extremely poor and ragged surf conditions
  
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• a Pok mon Goa releases Australia-only Kangaskhan monster in Anaheim this weekend

  18-08-2017 22:17
  A detail of a player in the final battle on his phone with a Pokemon group assembled at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Cypress, CA on Thursday, August 3, 2017. The latest update to the Pokemon craze include a feature where users gather together at poke stops to battle, standing in a circle.
  
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• In rarity, Terence Crawford and Julius Indongo to fight for all four belts

  18-08-2017 21:35 via ocregister.com
  
  It’s not often that all four major belts are on the line in a fight, but that’s what we’ll see Saturday when Terence Crawford and Julius Indongo square off in a super lightweight title-unification bout at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. (on ESPN).
  “It means a lot to me being it will be the first time that all four belts will be on the line at one time in the division’s history, and it has only been done (four times) in boxing,” said Crawford, of Omaha, Ne
  
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• Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Aug. 12-18)

  18-08-2017 21:18 via ocregister.com
  
  Health permits are suspended for major violations. Restaurants must remain closed until inspectors determine problems have been fixed.
  Madeleine, 103 Santa Isabel Ave., Costa Mesa; cockroach infestation; closed Aug. 17.
  Big Belly Deli, 6310 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach; rodent infestation; closed Aug. 17, reopened Aug. 17.
  Hello Sushi, 1401 S. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton; no water supply; closed Aug. 17.
  Santa Ana Country Club, 20382 Newport Blvd., Santa Ana; cockroach infestation; closed Aug. 17
  
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• Migrants from Central America paint hopes and dreams as murals in Mexico City

  18-08-2017 21:16 via ocregister.com
  
  By MARIA VERZA
  MEXICO CITY — It is the first time that Hilda has held a paintbrush, but she’s happy with the result. She painted herself, her three daughters and her husband all smiling on a mural on a school in central Mexico City.
  The smiles and the brilliant colors, however, mask the pain of assaults and rapes on her journey north from Guatemala.
  This mural is part of a project meant to help bring Central American migrants and their stories out of the shadows in Mexico, a cou
  
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• St. Joseph cuts 32 administrative jobs in Irvine

  18-08-2017 21:15 via ocregister.com
  
  St. Joseph Health is laying off 32 people at its Irvine office.
  Affected employees were notified this week and will receive severance packages.
  The company said the employees were all in administrative support services and that patient care will not be impacted.
  “We always adapt to create the best organizational model possible that allows us to serve our community’s changing needs in the most cost-effective way. As a part of this, we have made the difficult decision to reduce some fi
  
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• Dana Point creates task force to take on ‘exploding’ homeless issue

  18-08-2017 21:02 via ocregister.com
  
  Jeffrey Barro, who has been homeless for eight years, chats with Sheriff Lt. Russ Chilton in Dana Point on Monday July 24, 2017. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Josh Johnson in the backyard of his Dana Point home on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Johnson said homeless people were camping in the lot next to his backyard leaving trash and stealing his water. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)Steven Gustafson’s pittbull A Pearl warns of visitors as Gustafson
  
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• Pacific Premier Bancorp to acquire Plaza Bancorp in deal worth $226 million

  18-08-2017 21:01 via ocregister.com
  
  Irvine-based Pacific Premier Bancorp, the holding company of Pacific Premier Bank and Plaza Bancorp, has agreed to acquire Plaza in an all-stock transaction valued at roughly $226 million, or $7.29 per share.
  Plaza, also based in Irvine, reports $1.3 billion in total assets, $1.1 billion in gross loans and $1.1 billion in total deposits as of June 30. The bank has seven regional offices located in Irvine, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Pasadena, Montebello, San Diego and Las Vegas.
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• ‘Pokémon Go’ releases Australia-only Kangaskhan monster in Anaheim this weekend

  18-08-2017 20:31 via ocregister.com
  
  If “Pokémon Go ” players wanted to catch all the monsters in the game, they would have to pack a real suitcase and travel around the world.
  Now people in Southern California are getting a chance to catch one a little closer to home.
  The mobile game selected certain Pokémon monsters to appear in certain regions.  North America, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and Europe all have their own unique monsters that can only be found within those areas.
  Until now.
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• Corrections: Here’s how to report an error

  18-08-2017 20:24 via ocregister.com
  Did we make a mistake? You can tell us how to fix it here.
  The Southern California News Group strives to correct errors and has accurate information in all our publications. Significant factual errors will be corrected and noted in the online article as well as in the newspaper, if applicable.
  To report an error, please email [email protected], and submit what needs to be corrected, where the error was found (which page/section of the newspaper and/or the URL to the story) and any other additional
  
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• Weather at Orange County’s beaches might block out Monday’s solar eclipse

  18-08-2017 20:18 via ocregister.com
  
  While most of Orange County will have a good view, solar eclipse watchers might want to avoid the beaches.
  The National Weather Service is forecasting overcast skies for the coast on Monday morning, when the total eclipse will hit the continental United States for the first time in 38 years.
  But simply moving a couple of miles inland will give you a clear sky.
  “We are not expecting significant cloud (coverage) except in the coastal areas,” said James Brotherton, a San Diego-base
  
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• Judge’s decision that Scott Dekraai can’t get the death penalty draws strong responses

  18-08-2017 19:32 via ocregister.com
  
  Judge Thomas Goethals’ ruling Friday, Aug. 18, that mass murderer Scott Dekraai cannot face the death penalty surprised and angered some who expected he would be sentenced to die. Others, however, were relieved that Dekraai soon should be sentenced nearly six years after he killed eight people in and around a Seal Beach salon in 2011.
  He later pleaded guilty to their murders.
  Dekraai has been awaiting his sentencing during hearings that examined the Orange County justice system.
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• Chief strategist Steve Bannon leaves Trump’s turbulent White House

  18-08-2017 19:32 via ocregister.com
  
  WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon, a forceful but divisive presence in President Donald Trump’s White House, is leaving.
  Trump accepted Bannon’s resignation on Friday, ending a turbulent seven months for his chief strategist, the latest to depart from the president’s administration in turmoil.
  White House spokesman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday would be Bannon’s last day on the job.
  “We are grateful for his service and wish him the best,” she said in a stat
  
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• Willie Nelson proves that he’s not quite dead yet with spirited set at the Shrine

  18-08-2017 19:09 via ocregister.com
  
  Despite the rumors that he was either dead or in ill health that circulated earlier this month, Willie Nelson is alive and well.
  The 84-year-old country music legend has clearly become used to being the target of Internet buzz of his untimely demise, which seems to flare up every other year or so. He poked fun at the fact that he’s woken up a few times to find out he’s dead and gone via a slew of online headlines in “Still Not Dead,” a track off of his latest record, &ldq
  
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• Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market with 75 vendors coming to fairgrounds

  18-08-2017 19:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Curated artists from the West Coast will bring their vintage wares to the fairgrounds Aug. 25-26. (Photo courtesy of Flying Miz Daisy)Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market will be at The Hangar O.C. Fair and Event Center Aug. 25 and 26. (Photo courtesy of Flying Miz Daisy)Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market will be at The Hangar O.C. Fair and Event Center Aug. 25 and 26. (Photo courtesy of Flying Miz Daisy)Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market will be at The Hangar O.C. Fair and Event Center Aug. 25 and 26. (Ph
  
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• Judge rules out death penalty for Scott Dekraai in Seal Beach mass murder case

  18-08-2017 18:57 via ocregister.com
  
  The worst mass murderer in Orange County history will escape execution, a superior court judge ruled Friday, Aug. 18.
  Judge Thomas Goethals took the death penalty off the table for confessed killer Scott Evans Dekraai, 47, because he concluded law enforcement would not ensure the defendant a fair penalty trial. Dekraai pleaded guilty to killing eight people and wounding another in an October 2011 shooting spree at a Seal Beach salon.
  “This court finds the prosecution team is unable or unwi
  
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• Bowman abruptly resigns as chief of the Orange County Fire Authority

  18-08-2017 18:33 via ocregister.com
  
  Jeff Bowman, chief of the Orange County Fire Authority that serves much of the region, has announced his immediate resignation.
  In a statement, Bowman said he’s is leaving the post with a “heavy heart.”
  Jeff Bowman has resigned as chief for the Orange County Fire Authority. Bowman was photographed in 2014 after he was named the new chief. (Michale Goulding, Orange County Register/SCNG file)Jeff Bowman has resigned as chief for the Orange County Fire Authority. Bowman was photog
  
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• Firefighters responding to chlorine leak at Disneyland

  18-08-2017 17:58 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM – Anaheim firefighters are responding to a chlorine leak outside of the Disneyland Hotel.
  Around 8:15 a.m., they learned that workers had accidentally severed a chlorine line on the lawn, said Kristina Hamm, a spokeswoman for the Anaheim Police Department.
  Guests were requested to remain inside the hotel and other buildings while the line is evaluated.
  At least nine ambulances and several fire engines are on the scene.
  There were no immediate reports of injuries, Hamm sai
  
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• Thieves steal drugs from Irvine pharmacy

  18-08-2017 17:32 via ocregister.com
  Two burglars broke into an Irvine pharmacy early Friday, Aug. 18, and made off with a quantity of medication, police said.
  The theft occurred around 1:10 a.m. at a Walgreens in the 6300 block of Irvine Boulevard,  Lt. John Condon said.
  The burglars, who wore hoodies, pried open a front door, smashed a window to the pharmacy and then stole medicine.
  They only remained inside for about two minutes and were gone when police, alerted by a security alarm company, arrived, Condon said.
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• Custom-designed Hanes T’s come to Pop-In@Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza

  18-08-2017 17:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Pop-In@Nordstrom x Hanes is launching Friday, Aug. 18. The Pop-In will have roughly 100 exclusive T-shirts designed by almost 40 artists. (Photo courtesy of Nordstrom)Pop-In@Nordstrom x Hanes is launching Friday, Aug. 18. The Pop-In will have roughly 100 exclusive T-shirts designed by almost 40 artists. (Photo courtesy of Nordstrom)Pop-In@Nordstrom x Hanes is launching Friday, Aug. 18. The Pop-In will have roughly 100 exclusive T-shirts designed by almost 40 artists. (Photo courtesy of Nordstrom
  
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• Several wounded in Finland stabbing; suspect shot in the leg

  18-08-2017 16:56 via ocregister.com
  COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Police in Finland say they have shot a man in the leg after he was suspected of stabbing several people in the western city of Turku.
  Finnish broadcaster YLE says several people were seen lying on the ground in the central part of the city.
  On Twitter, police urged people to avoid that part of Turku.
  Tabloid Ilta-Sanomat says six people were injured, one man and five women, and that a woman with stroller was attacked by a man with a large knife.
  
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• At least 1 American killed, 1 injured in Barcelona, Cambrils terrorist attacks

  18-08-2017 16:52 via ocregister.com
  
  The State Department says at least one American was killed and one was injured in the terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, Spain.
  A woman is comforted as crowds flee from the scene after a white van jumped the sidewalk in the historic Las Ramblas district of Barcelona, Spain, crashing into a summer crowd of residents and tourists Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017. According to witnesses the white van swerved from side to side as it plowed into tourists and residents. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos)Pe
  
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• Check out these free activities at Southern California casinos

  18-08-2017 16:20 via ocregister.com
  
  It’s the weekend, or even mid-week, and you feel like getting out and doing something fun at a casino without dipping into your savings account. What to do?
  Well, several casinos in Southern California offer free entertainment. Here are some options:
  Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
  In addition to the popular summer concert series featuring tribute acts at the Rock Yard, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino offers additional fun things to do for free. Sip a drink and listen to live jazz music a
  
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• Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour, which opens Friday, strikes balance between modern and nostalgia

  18-08-2017 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Farrell’s is hosting a friends and family event Thursday evening before they reopen to the public on Friday, Aug. 18. (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, Orange County Register/SCNG)Naideen Ramirez, 1, of Buena Park bounces after every bite as she shares a Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae with mom Leti Moreno at Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour which had a soft opening for friends and family on Thurs., Aug. 17. (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, Orange County Register/SCNG)Serenity Nelson of Placentia loves
  
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• Everything you need to know about HangTime, the new roller coaster coming to Knott’s

  18-08-2017 15:30 via ocregister.com
  On Wednesday, Aug. 16, Knott’s Berry Farm revealed plans for its newest roller coaster, “Hangtime.” An artist rendering shows the ride during the day. (Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm)Knott’s has had many firsts in roller coaster history, including the first corkscrew inversion coaster, first flywheel launch coaster and the first hydraulically launched coaster, says Jon Storbeck, the park’s vice president and general manager. HangTime, which the park anno
  
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• Kevin Nealon returns to O.C. with new material

  18-08-2017 15:01 via ocregister.com
  
  Comedian Kevin Nealon is one of those guys that everyone just feels like they know. Even in spots like grocery stores, Nealon said, people will approach him trying to figure out where they recognize him from.
  “(People) come up to me racking their brains. ‘Do you come to this store or restaurant often?’ or ‘I’ve seen you before’ when I’m at an airport or somewhere,” Nealon said. “I can see it drives them crazy.”
  This may be because of Ne
  
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• How much bonding time you get with your baby is determined by how many co-workers you have. Is that fair?

  18-08-2017 15:00 via ocregister.com
  
  When Cat Crist gave birth, she got 14 weeks off to recover from a caesarian delivery and nurse her new son. Her job was held for her return, and, if she chooses, she is entitled to another six weeks of unpaid leave during his first year.
  “I wasn’t physically or mentally ready to return to work after eight weeks,” recalled the 36–year-old restaurant manager. “I work for a big company so they had my position covered. After 14 weeks, I was ready.”
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• How do I get parental leave in California? It changes based on whether SB 63 becomes law

  18-08-2017 15:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Rules governing who is eligible for parental leave and pay are complex, depending on such factors as how many hours you work, whether you pay into the state disability fund, how long you have worked for your current employer, as well as how many workers your employer has and where they are located.  But if you meet the criteria, here are your benefits:
  But if you meet the criteria, here are your benefits:
  Related: How much bonding time you get with your baby is determined by
  
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• Things to do in Orange County, Aug. 18-24

  18-08-2017 14:46 via ocregister.com
  
  Friday, Aug. 18
  Movies in the Park: Join OC Parks for their Sunset Cinema movie night series. Watch a screening of “The Sandlot,” at Yorba Regional Park. Guests are encouraged to pack a picnic, blankets, and beach chairs. Food trucks will be serving on-site. Free parking. Free. 7-10 p.m. 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel. 949-923-2240 or ocparks.com
  Saturday, Aug. 19
  Live Music at Pacific City: Come out and listen to a live performance by Mark Castrillon. He will be performing everyth
  
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• Weekend: Kcon la 2017

  18-08-2017 10:48
  Music-making moments, big concerts, lessons on how to make a dumpling, beauty tips, and major stars: KCON 2017 LA is on from Aug. 18 through 20 at the Staples Center & LA Convention Center. KCON LA 2017: The mondo concerts at this mondo convention? They're huge, and bring out the fans by the thousands.
  
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• State pension fund divestment policies leave Californians another day older and deeper in debt

  18-08-2017 09:07 via ocregister.com
  
  The politicization of state pension fund investments has once again come back to bite us — this time in coal stocks — harming taxpayers and government employees alike.
  Under the Public Divestiture of Thermal Coal Companies Act of 2015, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and California State Teachers’ Retirement System were required to divest their coal holdings by July 1, 2017. Unfortunately for taxpayers, this divestment coincided with a strong rebound in
  
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• Much room for missteps in response to Venezuela

  18-08-2017 09:06 via ocregister.com
  
  As if the United States didn’t have enough on its plate, the risk of a bungled response to the terrible situation in Venezuela is on course to rise considerably.
  At a time when political debates are increasingly nationalized and national debates are waged on the basis of abstract principle, it will be hard to muster the careful, prudential judgment needed to react wisely. If things continue to sour, the Venezuela question could draw together all of America’s prevailing political cris
  
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• San Juan Capistrano says not so fast (food) to Chik-fil-A

  18-08-2017 09:05 via ocregister.com
  
  If you were planning to camp out in front of the Chick-fil-A in San Juan Capistrano in hopes of a free chicken sandwich on opening day, put the tent away. Chick-fil-A threw in the towel late last month.
  “The fast-food chain asked the city to terminate its application in a letter submitted July 24, a day before the Planning Commission was to hold its second hearing on Chick-fil-A’s plan to remodel an existing Taco Bell site at 31771 Del Obispo,” the Register reported.
  This came
  
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• Mandatory public employee union orientation now on the books in California

  18-08-2017 09:04 via ocregister.com
  
  National Employee Freedom Week, which runs from August 20th to the 26th this year, is a national effort to inform employees about the ability they have to opt-out of union membership. In the 5th year of its existence, the 2017 edition of National Employee Freedom Week is especially interesting as the public employee unions may be in for some serious upheaval and are nervous about it.
  The jitteriness centers on the Janus case which, if successful in the U.S. Supreme Court next year, could free go
  
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• Time to end injustice in juvenile justice system

  18-08-2017 09:03 via ocregister.com
  
  Maria Rivera was a single mother raising two boys in Orange County when her youngest got into trouble. In 2008, he became one of tens of thousands of youth — disproportionately black and brown — who are referred annually into the state’s juvenile justice system, where he spent more than a year in detention.
  Then came the bills.
  Ms. Rivera was charged $23.90 for every day her son was detained and $2,200 for his court-appointed lawyer. All told, Orange County said she owed more t
  
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• Darkening skies over Sacramento not just from eclipse

  18-08-2017 09:02 via ocregister.com
  
  In ancient times, the Greeks believed a solar eclipse was a sign the Gods were angry and meant the beginning of disasters and destruction.
  On Monday, Aug. 21, for the first time in almost a century, a total solar eclipse will be visible within a band across the entire contiguous United States.
  That same day the state Legislature returns to work in Sacramento after a month-long recess. Coincidence?
  Already this year the Legislature has passed, and Gov. Brown has signed, the largest spending plan
  
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• Rancho Santa Margarita a winner in housing, too!

  18-08-2017 09:01 via ocregister.com
  
  Rancho Santa Margarita has a pretty good Little League … and a decent housing market, too!
  The city’s youth baseball team is representing western states by playing in the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, we’ll note Rancho Santa Margarita’s housing market in 2017’s first six months looked strong with above-average gains in pricing and sales activity.
  CoreLogic statistics for the first half of 2017, compared with the same period a year earlier,
  
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• Cartoons: Praying for too many

  18-08-2017 09:01 via ocregister.com
  
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  Check out our daily cartoon gallery featuring some of the best cartoonists from around the world, and across the political spectrum, covering current issues and figures.
  
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• Letters: Not what the founders intended

  18-08-2017 09:00 via ocregister.com
  
  When I was growing up in Santa Ana during the 1950s, my dad owned a small business. One of our best family friends was an elected county official. When I was 10 or 11, I noticed that our friends’ house wasn’t as nice as ours, that they had one car while we had two, and we belonged to a country club and they didn’t.
  One day I asked my dad about those disparities, and his reply has stayed with me for all these years. He said that he had chosen to enter private enterprise, where t
  
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• OCVarsity 2017 Sunset League team previews: Edison, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Newport Harbor, Marina

  18-08-2017 08:40 via ocregister.com
  
  OCVarsity Kickoff 2017: The Register has put together its annual preview for the upcoming high school football season.
  In the coming days we’ll have previews online of every team and league in Orange County, plus much more, including our O.C. Hot 150 rankings of the top players in the county.
  SUNSET LEAGUE(OC Varsity’s rating is based on analysis of the team’s expected showing this season.)
  EDISON
  Last season: 13-2 overall, 5-0 league
  OCVarsity rating: Team to beat
  Scouting rep
  
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• OCVarsity 2017 Sea View League previews: Aliso Niguel, Capistrano Valley, Dana Hills, El Toro, Laguna Hills

  18-08-2017 08:27 via ocregister.com
  
  OCVarsity Kickoff 2017: The Register has put together its annual preview for the upcoming high school football season.
  In the coming days we’ll have previews online of every team and league in Orange County, plus much more, including our O.C. Hot 150 rankings of the top players in the county.
  SEA VIEW LEAGUE(OC Varsity’s rating is based on analysis of the team’s expected showing this season.)
  ALISO NIGUEL
  Last season: 3-7 overall, 1-3 in league
  OCVarsity rating: Hard team to re
  
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