• Liberty University alumni return diplomas in protest of Trump remarks

    Liberty University alumni return diplomas in protest of Trump remarks
    By Maggie Astor
    Dozens of Liberty University alumni plan to return their diplomas in protest after the university’s leader, Jerry Falwell Jr., defended President Donald Trump’s response to the white supremacist rally and deadly car attack in Charlottesville, VA.
    When Trump declared last Tuesday that there had been “very fine people” among the white nationalists and neo-Nazis who gathered in Charlottesville, and suggested a moral equivalency between those groups and what h
  • Juvenile gray whale swimming in Alamitos Bay draws crowd, concern

    Long Beach lifeguards on Monday were trying to usher a juvenile gray whale back out to sea after it somehow found its way into Alamitos Bay overnight, according to authorities.
    An onlooker posted video of a crowd watching the whale surface while it swam parallel to Bay Shore Avenue near Horny Corner. Community organizer Justin Rudd also shot video of the whale swimming in the ocean Sunday near Rosie’s Dog Beach.
    The whale, which is about 18 to 20 feet long, has been working its w
  • Single tickets available at Segerstrom Center, but not for “Hamilton” or “Book of Mormon”

    Single tickets available at Segerstrom Center, but not for “Hamilton” or “Book of Mormon”
    Single tickets to upcoming 2017-18 season shows at Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Center for the Arts go on sale today. Most events are available in the Broadway, Curtain Call, Dance, Chamber, Jazz, Cabaret and Family series. However, two popular musicals will not offer single ticket sales: “The Book of Mormon” and “Hamilton.” Go to SCFTA.org, visit the box office at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, or call 714-556-2787. For group tickets purchases of 10 or more, contact
  • Were Lakers, Magic Johnson guilty of tampering? Here’s what the NBA’s bylaws say

    Were Lakers, Magic Johnson guilty of tampering? Here’s what the NBA’s bylaws say
    The NBA has announced that it is investigating charges of tampering against the Lakers, and team president Magic Johnson’s alleged contact with Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George is reportedly the focal point of the probe.
    The Lakers are denying the allegations filed by the Pacers, insisting there is no evidence of tampering, and saying they expect to be cleared in the matter.
    “As the NBA’s statement made clear, we cannot comment about the specifics of any ongoing investigatio
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  • Relay for Life event in Laguna Niguel raises awareness, funds to combat cancer

    Relay for Life event in Laguna Niguel raises awareness, funds to combat cancer
    Cancer survivors walk the first lap around the track at Niguel Hills Middle School in Laguna Niguel for Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. Steven Georges, Contributing PhotographerThirteen-year-old Sage Escalante, who is a one-year cancer survivor from a cancer she says is so new that they don’t have a name for it yet, walks the track with her parents Dave Escalante, left, and Kristen Escalante during a Relay for Life wa
  • Ducks bring defenseman Francois Beauchemin back for third stint

    Ducks bring defenseman Francois Beauchemin back for third stint
    The ties between Francois Beauchemin and the Ducks may have separated on occasion but it is proven that they’ve never really broken.
    More proof of that came Monday when the Ducks brought back the longtime defenseman for a third term with the franchise, inking him to a one-year contract. RDS.ca reported a $1 million deal, with an additional $500,000 that can be earned through performance incentives.
    Over Beauchemin’s 12 full NHL seasons, parts of nine of them have been spent with the
  • Five things we learned from USC football training camp

    Five things we learned from USC football training camp
    USC ended training camp on Saturday, and will refocus on its season opener against Western Michigan in less than two weeks. The Trojans continue with preseason practices Tuesday, but for now, here are five things we learned from camp:
    DARNOLD MUST STAY HEALTHY
    OK, that’s obvious. But consider that USC doesn’t have a clear-cut option at quarterback in case of a significant injury to Sam Darnold. Last season, Max Browne, a fourth-year junior and capable hand, backed up Darnold for the
  • Families gather in Laguna Niguel to remember those who died from overdoses

    Families gather in Laguna Niguel to remember those who died from overdoses
    Related Articles Laguna Niguel to unveil drug overdose-awareness memorialJodi Barber, who lost her son Jarrod to a prescription overdose, and who organizes an annual Night of Remembrance for families who have lost loved ones to overdoses, stands with her husband Bill Barber, left, and her son Blake Barber as Blake releases a dove in memory of his brother Jarrod during the annual event at the Sea Country Senior and CommunityCenter on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing P
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  • Dunn Deal: The Duke helped turn a gulch into John Wayne Tennis Club

    Dunn Deal: The Duke helped turn a gulch into John Wayne Tennis Club
    As the Orange County Breakers wrapped up their short and sweet World Team Tennis championship season, the players probably didn’t realize that the court on which they won all seven home matches has as much John Wayne history as any landmark in Newport Beach.
    The Duke, who would have been proud of the Breakers’ unbeaten home record in 2017, helped set the groundwork for the Palisades Tennis Club, formerly known as the John Wayne Tennis Club, which opened in 1974 during the tennis boom
  • Orange residents gather to view the total solar eclipse

    Orange residents gather to view the total solar eclipse
    Nearly 500 people lined up along the outside of the Orange Public Library Monday morning all with the same intent: Be a part of history and view the first eclipse visible only from the United States in 99 years.
    Cars stretched out into the street as the parking lot filled up nearly an hour before the 10 a.m. viewing at the library was set to begin.
    Caiden Malchow, 4, sets his Sunscope up to get a view of the eclipse. The box was one of many homemade viewers used. (Photo by Anthony Medoza, O
  • How to report O.C. boys water polo game results

    How to report O.C. boys water polo game results
    Here’s an update on how to report boys water polo scores to The Orange County Register for the 2017 high school season:
    E-mail or call the paper ASAP after the match with the final score (ie: Team USA 11, Team B 10), list the top-three goal scorers for each team (Team USA: Oeding 3, G. Arroyo 2, Bonanni 2; Team B: Reynolds 4, Mann 2, Laster 1) and provide goalie saves for each team (Team USA: Moses 11, Team B: Baron 10). Note: we are not taking score by periods or all the players who scor
  • Colonies corruption case halts so jury and defendants can view eclipse

    Colonies corruption case halts so jury and defendants can view eclipse
    At the Colonies bribery trial in San Bernardino, jurors were given a 45-minute break by Judge Michael A. Smith just before 10 a.m. to observe the eclipse.
    “If you don’t have the appropriate glasses, do not look directly at the sun,” Smith said.
    Jurors had asked for the special break last week. The trial is in final arguments.
    Defendant Paul Biane and his parents joined several other people outside the San Bernardino Justice Center in downtown San Bernardino to watch the event.
  • Preseason list of Orange County football commitments for 2018

    Preseason list of Orange County football commitments for 2018
    Eighteen seniors have committed to colleges before the start of the 2017 high school season.
    Eleven of the players committed to Pac-12 schools, including three to UCLA: Mission Viejo cornerback Olaijah Griffin, JSerra defensive end Abdul-Malik McClain and Mater Dei receiver C.J. Parks.
    Updated Aug, 19, 2017(Players are listed alphabetically)O.C. COMMITTED FOOTBALL RECRUITSName, School, Position, Ht., Wt., College
    • Chigozie Anusiem, Sonora, DB, 6-2, 170, Cal
    • Tommy Brow
  • OCVarsity Video: Updates on the O.C. recruiting scene

    OCVarsity Video: Updates on the O.C. recruiting scene
    Summer offers student-athletes a break from school but the recruiting adventure for blue-chip football players continues.
    Several of Orange County’s top players made college decisions over the summer while others chose to the let the drama build during the new recruiting calendar.
    Eighteen seniors have committed to colleges before the start of the 2017 high school season. Eleven of the players committed to Pac-12 schools, including Mission Viejo cornerback Olaijah Griffin and JSerra defens
  • ‘Woodbridge dollar theater’ in Irvine raises ticket prices

    ‘Woodbridge dollar theater’ in Irvine raises ticket prices
    The only discount theater in Irvine has raised its ticket prices, switching from showing second-run movies to new releases.
    AMC CLASSIC Woodbridge 5, at the Woodbridge Village Center adjacent to Woodbridge’s north lake, now charges $4.99 before 4 p.m. and $6.99 after that for adults ($4.99 for 2-12 years old).
    Ticket prices were $1.99 before 4 p.m. and $2.99 after 4 p.m., when the theater was showing popular films several weeks after they’d been released at regular theaters. The chan
  • Most watched eclipse ever dazzles viewers across Southern California

    Most watched eclipse ever dazzles viewers across Southern California
    The Solar Eclipse starts at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, August 21, 2017.(Photo by Kyusung Gong, Orange County Register/SCNG)The moon covers the sun during a total eclipse Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, near Redmond, Ore. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)The moon covers the sun during a total eclipse Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, near Redmond, Ore. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)The sun is shown in a total eclipse by the moon, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, near Redmond, Ore. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)The moon almost tot
  • Barcelona fugitive shot dead outside city wearing bomb belt

    Barcelona fugitive shot dead outside city wearing bomb belt
    By JOSEPH WILSON and ARITZ PARRA ,  Associated PressEds: Updates with witness remarks. Links new photos. With AP Photos.SUBIRATS, Spain — A man thought to be the driver in the Barcelona van attack was shot dead by Spanish police Monday after authorities announced he also was suspected of killing the owner of a hijacked getaway car. The fugitive was wearing a bomb belt, authorities said.
    Younes Abouyaaqoub was shot when officers confronted him in Subirats, a rural area known for i
  • Navy chief orders probe into Pacific fleet after collisions

    Navy chief orders probe into Pacific fleet after collisions
    By LOLITA C. BALDOR, ANNABELLE LIANG and STEPHEN WRIGHT
    SINGAPORE — The U.S. Navy ordered a broad investigation Monday into the performance and readiness of the Pacific-based 7th Fleet after an early morning collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters left 10 U.S. sailors missing and others injured.
    It was the second major collision in the last two months involving the Navy’s 7th Fleet. Seven sailors died in June when the USS Fitzgerald and a
  • The solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 – the view from Southern California, across the US

    The solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 – the view from Southern California, across the US
    A solar eclipse is making its way across the U.S. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, with views of a full eclipse across a narrow band of the country and a partial eclipse for many other areas, including Los Angeles. Check back for more photos
    The moon is seen as it starts passing in front of the sun during a solar eclipse from Ross Lake, Northern Cascades National Park, in Washington on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. (Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP)A crowd wears protective glasses as they watch the beginning of the s
  • Eclipse watch: Cloudy skies to clear before eclipse, best views will be inland

    Eclipse watch: Cloudy skies to clear before eclipse, best views will be inland
    The partial solar eclipse as seen from Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano on Monday, August 21, 2017.<br />in San Juan Capistrano, CA on Monday, August 21, 2017. (Photo by Mark Rightmire,Orange County Register/SCNG)The long-awaited solar eclipse day has arrived.
    Unfortunately, so have clouds shrouding the sky this Monday morning. But meteorologists say those will clear up in time to view the spectacle, so get your protective eyewear out.
    “The clouds are hanging pretty tou
  • An Orange County social media stunt has bicyclists on edge

    An Orange County social media stunt has bicyclists on edge
    Tony Petros has seen a lot as a cyclist and former Newport Beach city councilman.
    But he’s not likely to forget a recent Wednesday evening ride on Pacific Coast Highway by Mariner’s Mile, when a pickup truck jumped from the leftmost lane and toward his bicycle.
    “Young kids started screaming (‘butt dart’) at me,” Petros said. “They kept doing it, and it wasn’t funny.”
    Screen grab from the Instagram account of @butt_darts_anonymous.Screen grab
  • Pennywise partners with Lost Coast Brewery for Pennywiser: The Bro Hymn of Beers

    Pennywise partners with Lost Coast Brewery for Pennywiser: The Bro Hymn of Beers
    Punk rock music, beer and good times are all pretty much synonymous, which is why it made perfect sense for Pennywise to release its own craft beer.
    The quartet from Hermosa Beach partnered with Eureka’s Lost Coast Brewery for the release of Pennywiser, a Session IPA that will be available in limited release in Southern California starting Wednesday, Sept. 6.
    Bassist Randy Bradbury said that for years the band members, including guitarist Fletcher Dragge, drummer Byron McMakin and vocalist
  • No money down mortgages? This credit union welcomes them back

    No money down mortgages? This credit union welcomes them back
    No money down.
    Three words that unnerve many real estate observers who wince at ugly memories of risky loans and the mortgage-making disaster of the previous decade.
    Lending industry logic suggests the more money any borrower puts into a loan the more likely they’ll make the house payments. So why is Orange County’s Credit Union offering to finance homebuyers who put nothing down?
    Carlos Miramontez, the vice president for mortgage lending, says 100 percent financing targets the house
  • Retail-restaurant roundup: Bruery expands East; vintage market coming to fairgrounds

    Retail-restaurant roundup: Bruery expands East; vintage market coming to fairgrounds
    Bruery expands
    The Bruery, one of Orange County’s first and most successful craft beer makers, is opening a second storefront in Washington D.C. this fall. The Bruery Store at Union Market District will be located in a historic shopping area about one mile northeast of Capitol Hill. The neighborhood, famous since the Union Terminal Market opened there in 1931, has been revitalized in recent years. Along with its culinary destinations, it has attracted hotels, retail stores and residential
  • Man shot to death in Orange

    Man shot to death in Orange
    Orange police were investigating a shooting that turned deadly early Monday morning, Aug. 21.
    Officers were called after someone reported shots fired about 12:30 a.m., Orange police said. They found a wounded man in the 800 block of East Culver Avenue.
    The victim, a man, was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been reported.
    Detectives meet on the sidewalk as police investigate a shooting that turned deadly in Orange early Monday morning. (Photo by Ken Steinha
  • Status Update: Corient Capital appoints new CEO; Discovery Cube gets $200,000 grant

    Status Update: Corient Capital appoints new CEO; Discovery Cube gets $200,000 grant
    James A. Rooney is the new chief executive officer at Corient Capital Partners in Newport Beach, a privately owned independent wealth management firm. (LinkedIn)Dr. Nelson Granados, an Irvine resident, has been appointed director of the Center for Applied Research at Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business and Management.Sara Myers has joined Global Girls Leading Our World (Global G.L.O.W.) as associate director of development. (Courtesy of GLOW)Orangegrove Rehabilitation Hospital in Garden Grov
  • 25 Southern California-based podcasts to add to your commute

    25 Southern California-based podcasts to add to your commute
    Southern California is known for its palm tree-lined streets, sandy beaches and mountainous landscapes – scenery enjoyed by its residents on a daily basis, but mostly viewed from their windshields as they inch their way through traffic-loaded commutes. With so much time spent in vehicles (and at work, school, gym, etc.), many have tuned in to the ever-growing culture of binge-listening to podcasts to get them through the day.
    With hundreds of thousands of the episodic digital audio files b
  • 25 SoCal-based podcasts to add to your commute

    25 SoCal-based podcasts to add to your commute
    Southern California is known for its palm tree-lined streets, sandy beaches and mountainous landscapes – scenery enjoyed by its residents on a daily basis, but mostly viewed from their windshields as they inch their way through traffic-loaded commutes. With so much time spent in vehicles (and at work, school, gym, etc.), many have tuned in to the ever-growing culture of binge-listening to podcasts to get them through the day.
    With hundreds of thousands of the episodic digital audio files b
  • Diehard fans are dressing in clothes inspired by their favourite...

    Diehard fans come in many forms. Some collect merchandise, others are the first in line at premier events to meet the characters, actors and actresses associated with their favourite brands.
  • Shea Center corrals big cash with FantaShea gala

    Will and Jenny PeddieTyler and Brooke BengardHarry Messersmith and Teri AkhamlichThe Spinello Family: Mike and Erin and kids Lucy and CadBill and Felicia KaiserMike and Tracy BilekBerry Axelrod, Sue Staab and Sharon FrankShow Caption of Expand
    Horses and mankind share a unique bond that stems back 6,000 years. We rode them into battle, harnessed their strength to build civilizations and harvest grain. We honored them in cave paintings and classical works of art. And, on some level, found a great
  • 1 dead, 1 injured as van rams bus stops in Marseille, France

    1 dead, 1 injured as van rams bus stops in Marseille, France
    PARIS  A van rammed into two bus stops in the French port city of Marseille on Monday, killing one person and injuring another, a police official said.
    The driver of the Renault Master van was arrested in a third location, the scenic Old Port area of France’s second-largest city, David-Olivier Reverdy of the Alliance police union said.
    Police tweeted that an operation was underway and asked residents to avoid part of Old Port. BFM-TV said a witness noted the license plate of the van a
  • Homebuying in San Clemente dips 8% in first half

    Homebuying in San Clemente dips 8% in first half
    Homebuying in San Clemente in 2017’s first half could not keep pace with countywide sales activity.
    Using CoreLogic data, we compared sales patterns from the six months ended in June vs. the first half of 2016.
    Sales in San Clemente fell as 520 residences sold through June vs. 566 in 2016. That’s a loss of 8.1 percent vs. a 2.2 percent gain countywide.
    Neighborhood trends in San Clemente from the CoreLogic report:
    San Clemente ZIP code 92672 — 271 homes sold in the latest perio
  • Dexter McCoil’s pick-six a bright spot in Chargers’ 13-7 loss to Saints

    Dexter McCoil’s pick-six a bright spot in Chargers’ 13-7 loss to Saints
    CARSON — The Chargers’ offense has come up empty on 18 consecutive drives. Maybe Dexter McCoil should switch to the other side of the ball.
    The 6-foot-4 safety was responsible for the Chargers’ only score on Sunday, returning an interception 99 yards with nine minutes left in the fourth quarter. In what turned out to be a 13-7 loss to the Saints, that play will be one of the bright spots in an ugly film-review session.
    Related Articles Chargers sit Philip Rivers, lose 13-7 to S
  • Miller: Chargers so far an early-round KO victim in their L.A. fight

    Miller: Chargers so far an early-round KO victim in their L.A. fight
    CARSON – OK, so I know it was a preseason game.
    And I know Philip Rivers ended up not playing.
    And I know the Saints, nationally, aren’t the Cowboys or, regionally, the Raiders.
    Related Articles Chargers sit Philip Rivers, lose 13-7 to Saints in preseasonBut, even with all those excuses, shouldn’t the Chargers be able to generate more buzz than – I can’t believe I’m about to write this – the Padres?
    Or, worse still, attract more fans?
    That’s the fo
  • Ragan Smith cruises to all-around title at P&G event

    Ragan Smith cruises to all-around title at P&G event
    Ragan Smith performs floor performance during the P&G Gymnastics Championships at Honda Center in Anaheim on Sunday, August 20, 2017.(Photo by Kyusung Gong, Orange County Register/SCNG)Riley McCusker, third from left, waves to the crowd after becoming the 2017 National Gymnastics team during the P&G Gymnastics Championships at Honda Center in Anaheim on Sunday, August 20, 2017.(Photo by Kyusung Gong, Orange County Register/SCNG)Ragan Smith performs balance beam during the P&G Gymnast
  • Chargers sit Philip Rivers, lose 13-7 to Saints in preseason

    Chargers sit Philip Rivers, lose 13-7 to Saints in preseason
    Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams, center, is brought down by New Orleans inside linebacker Nate Stupar, left, and defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad at StubHub Center in Carson on Sunday, August 20, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)Chargers defensive back Desmond King celebrates after sacking New Orleans quarterback Chase Daniel late in the second quarter at Stub Hub Centr in Carson on Sunday, August 20, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)C
  • UCLA football wraps up training camp with surprise ending

    UCLA football wraps up training camp with surprise ending
    LOS ANGELES >> When UCLA opened its training camp on Aug. 2, a picturesque sunset dyed the sky over Wasserman Football Center pink and purple. Admiring the view from afar, former UCLA receiver Jordan Payton, who is currently in his second NFL training camp with the Cleveland Browns, perhaps felt a small tinge of jealousy.
    “@UCLAFootball spoiled now,” the school’s all-time leader in receptions tweeted. “I still remember San Bernardino.”
    Not only did the Br
  • Sean McVay handed over Rams play-calling duties in second half

    Sean McVay handed over Rams play-calling duties in second half
    Even before his first regular-season game, Rams coach Sean McVay showed he won’t be afraid to delegate responsibilities.
    McVay, formerly the offensive coordinator in Washington, announced shortly after his hire in January that he would call plays for the Rams, but McVay said Sunday that his offensive coordinator, Matt LaFleur, called plays during the second half of Saturday’s preseason victory over Oakland.
    Most notably, LaFleur, formerly the quarterbacks coach in Atlanta, called pla
  • Whicker: Doc Redman wins a stirring West Side story at U.S. Amateur championship

    Whicker: Doc Redman wins a stirring West Side story at U.S. Amateur championship
    PACIFIC PALISADES — Doc Redman is the U.S. Amateur champion.
    Just like Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson, Mark O’Meara, Matt Kuchar, Craig Stadler and Lanny Wadkins.
    And just like David Gossett, Bill Sander, John Fought, John Harris, Bubba Dickerson, and Chris Patton.
    Related Articles Redman outlasts Ghim in 37 holes to win U.S. Amateur Championship at RivieraThe guys on the first list are known for what they did after they won the Amateur. The gu
  • Whicker: Doc Redman wins a stirring West Side story

    Whicker: Doc Redman wins a stirring West Side story
    PACIFIC PALISADES — Doc Redman is the U.S. Amateur champion.
    Just like Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson, Mark O’Meara, Matt Kuchar, Craig Stadler and Lanny Wadkins.
    And just like David Gossett, Bill Sander, John Fought, John Harris, Bubba Dickerson, and Chris Patton.
    The guys on the first list are known for what they did after they won the Amateur. The guys on the second list are not. At Riviera on Sunday, Redman proved he might belong on the fir
  • Redman outlasts Ghim in 37 holes to win U.S. Amateur Championship at Riviera

    Redman outlasts Ghim in 37 holes to win U.S. Amateur Championship at Riviera
    PACIFIC PALISADES – Eddie Merrins stood just off to the side of the 18th green at Riviera Country Club late Sunday afternoon, perhaps not even noticing that Doc Redman and Doug Ghim went right behind him with a purpose toward the 10th tee box at the 117th U.S. Amateur Championship.
    “That’s about as strong a finish as you’d hope to see,” said the 84-year-old legendary golf pro at Bel-Air Country Club and former UCLA coach who, in 1954, made it to the quarterfinals in
  • Prosecutors: Professor killed boyfriend as part of sexual fantasy

    Prosecutors: Professor killed boyfriend as part of sexual fantasy
    By MICHAEL TARM
    CHICAGO — The fatal stabbing of a hairstylist in Chicago was part of a sexual fantasy hatched in an online chatroom between a Northwestern University professor and an Oxford University employee, whose plan included killing someone and then themselves, prosecutors told a Cook County judge Sunday at a bond hearing for the men.
    An Illinois prosecutor shared disturbing new details about the July 27 slaying, describing to the court how Trenton James Cornell-Duranleau, the 26-yea
  • See how the rally in Laguna Beach unfolded

    See how the rally in Laguna Beach unfolded
    On Sunday evening, “The “America First! Electric Vigil for the Victims of Illegals and Refugees” rally was held near Main Beach in Laguna Beach. Thousands showed up to counterprotest the rally, fearing that extremists would join in, causing tensions to flare and police to make their presence known.
    Related: 
    Counterprotesters’ numbers overwhelm those with ‘America First!’ group in Laguna Beach
    Laguna Beach, law enforcement authorities gear up for ‘A
  • See how the rally in Laguna Beach has been shaping up

    See how the rally in Laguna Beach has been shaping up
    The “America First! Electric Vigil for the Victims of Illegals and Refugees” is underway near Main Beach in Laguna Beach. Tensions are flaring and police are making their presence known.
    Related: 
    ‘America First!’ rally gets off to tense start in Laguna Beach
    Laguna Beach, law enforcement authorities gear up for ‘America First!’ rally
    Peace rallies stretch from Laguna Beach to Boston
    Here are some photos and videos from the scene. Stay tuned for more
  • Counterprotesters’ numbers overwhelm those with ‘America First!’ group in Laguna Beach

    Counterprotesters’ numbers overwhelm those with ‘America First!’ group in Laguna Beach
    John Motter, 29, of Los Angeles, walks with anti-KKK protesters as they march down the boardwalk during an illegal immigration rally at Laguna Beach. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Police officers from various departments, including Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach, create a line separating the protesters in an attempt to prevent clashes during a demonstration in Laguna Beach. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Protesters clash during an illegal immigrat
  • First Look: Burgers Flout Tradition at The Cut

    First Look: Burgers Flout Tradition at The Cut
    The popular burger truck, The Cut, has opened its first brick and mortar, in Irvine — and it is a beautifully designed restaurant. This might be the prettiest restaurant on all of Alton Parkway. They took over what was another failed burger restaurant and completely gutted the place, installing custom banquettes and bleached hardwood floors, plus comfy Scandinavian chairs and designer lighting.
    The burger meat is very high quality, a mix of fatty brisket and chuck that is perfectly cooked,
  • Dodgers notes: Will they have to deal with Justin Verlander again in October?

    Dodgers notes: Will they have to deal with Justin Verlander again in October?
    DETROIT – When Justin Verlander left the mound after retiring the Dodgers in the eighth inning Sunday afternoon, he got a brief standing ovation from fans at Comerica Park.
    Verlander’s two-hit, nine-strikeout domination of the Dodgers was just the latest in a long line of outstanding performances during a 13-year career in Detroit that has included six All-Star nominations, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and MVP awards (both in 2011), two no-hitters and 16 postseason starts. But Tigers
  • Phil Dalhausser, Nick Lucena dine and dash at Manhattan Beach

    Phil Dalhausser, Nick Lucena dine and dash at Manhattan Beach
    Sean Rosenthal serves the ball during the men’s final of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open Sunday against Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena. Photo for The Daily Breeze by Axel Koester, 08/20/2017.Phil Dalhausser serves the ball during the men’s final of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open Sunday against Trevor Crabb and Sean Rosenthal. Photo for The Daily Breeze by Axel Koester, 08/20/2017.Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena win the men’s final of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open Sunday afternoon in
  • Emily Day, Brittany Hochevar go back-to-back at Manhattan Beach

    Emily Day, Brittany Hochevar go back-to-back at Manhattan Beach
    Emily Day reacts to winning with Brittany Hochevar in the final of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open Sunday afternoon in two sets against Nicole Branagh and Brandie Wilkerson. Photo for The Daily Breeze by Axel Koester, 08/20/2017.Emily Day and Brittany Hochevar win the final of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open Sunday afternoon in two sets against Nicole Branagh and Brandie Wilkerson. Photo for The Daily Breeze by Axel Koester, 08/20/2017.Emily Day, right, and Brittany Hochevar win the final of the AVP M
  • Angels’ Parker Bridwell grinds through his second outing against Orioles

    Angels’ Parker Bridwell grinds through his second outing against Orioles
    BALTIMORE — Parker Bridwell’s second outing against his former team didn’t go quite as well as the first, although it wasn’t all his fault.
    Bridwell, traded by the Baltimore Orioles to the Angels for cash in April, was charged with two earned runs and four runs overall in five-plus innings against the Orioles on Sunday.
    Earlier this month in Anaheim, he gave up one run in seven strong innings. He seemed to be heading for a similar outing this time, with a 4-1 lead after a

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