• Canyon Fire 2 victims now eligible for federal aid

    Canyon Fire 2 victims now eligible for federal aid
    People affected by the Canyon Fire 2 in Orange County are now eligible for direct federal aid, a White House decision announced Sun., Oct. 15 by Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr.
    The aid includes the same type of individual assistance being made available to residents in the fire areas of the Bay Area and the Redding area, the governor’s office said.
    People should start by filling out a form at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling (800) 462-3362. The TTY number is (800) 462-7585 and the video relay
  • Fake grenade closes John Wayne Airport screening terminal for an hour

    Fake grenade closes John Wayne Airport screening terminal for an hour
    One passenger screening terminal at John Wayne Airport closed Sunday afternoon, Oct. 15, after a replica grenade was discovered in a passenger’s carry-on luggage.
    The reports of the suspicious package were received at 12:08 p.m. Sunday and closed Terminal B passenger screening, one of three in the airport, said Ann McCarley, a JWA spokeswoman. The screening terminal resumed normal operations at 12:55 p.m.
    “We can’t assume it’s not real,” McCarley said. “We tre
  • Here’s how to avoid heavy traffic when several 5 Freeway lanes close between L.A. and O.C.

    Here’s how to avoid heavy traffic when several 5 Freeway lanes close between L.A. and O.C.
    Only one lane will remain open in each direction on the Santa Ana (5) Freeway between L.A. and Orange counties during overnight hours, starting Sun. Oct. 15, Caltrans said.
    The 5 is in the midst of a $96 million widening project, and crews will need room to pour concrete along the new median, officials said.
    The lanes closures will last from 10 p.m. Sunday until 5 the next morning, and will be in effect for both directions between the San Gabriel (605) Freeway and Florence Avenue, officials said
  • Crash in Laguna Beach sends motorcyclist to hospital

    Crash in Laguna Beach sends motorcyclist to hospital
    Laguna Beach >> A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital Sunday morning, Oct. 15 after colliding with a vehicle making a left turn out of a Laguna Beach home on Laguna Canyon Road, police said Sunday.
    The crash happened in the 2900 block of Laguna Canyon Road, when the motorcycle and vehicle collided in the middle of the roadway.
    The motorcyclist was sent to the Mission Hospital. The extent of the rider’s injuries was not immediately available.
    The wreck closed about a mile of Laguna
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  • Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffers broken collarbone

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffers broken collarbone
    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a potentially season-ending collarbone injury when he was thrown to the turf in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.
    Rodgers was drifting out of the pocket and was hit by Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (UCLA) moments after releasing a pass in the first half of Sunday’s game at Minnesota. Rodgers extended his right arm in an attempt to break his fall, then rolled over as he hit the turf.
    He was attended to on the field by t
  • Bull bolts down Foothill Boulevard after escaping petting zoo in La Crescenta

    Bull bolts down Foothill Boulevard after escaping petting zoo in La Crescenta
    A 400-pound bull took a jaunt down Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta on Saturday after making an escape from a pumpkin patch petting zoo, officials said.
    The solo stampede took place about 5 p.m. after the bovine bolted from pumpkin patch festivities set up at Foothill Boulevard at Glenwood Avenue, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. Mark Slater said.
    “The bull in the petting zoo got out the back gate and started trotting along Foothill Boulevard among the cars,” Slater said
  • Second billboard urging people to protest the NFL goes live in Southern California

    Second billboard urging people to protest the NFL goes live in Southern California
    An electronic billboard urging NFL fans to tune out national football games in response to the take-a-knee protest by players began broadcasting its message to travelers on the 5 freeway in Orange County on Saturday, Oct. 14.
    This is the second such billboard to emerge with the imploring message from Orange County resident Fred Denny, who found the anthem protests offensive.
    Denny, a real estate agent in the Long Beach area, said that taking such a stand during the national anthem is divisive an
  • Chargers vs. Raiders: Live updates from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

    Chargers vs. Raiders: Live updates from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
    The Los Angeles Chargers are on the road Sunday for the renewal of their rivalry with the Oakland Raiders.The Raiders are 2-3, but are expected to have quarterback Derek Carr return from an injury in this game. The Chargers are 1-4, but three of those defeats came by a total of seven points.
    Jack Wang is reporting from the Raiders’ home at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium. Keep it here for live news updates, analysis and stats before, during and after the game.
    If viewing from a mobile devic
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  • Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders: Live updates from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

    Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders: Live updates from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
    The Los Angeles Chargers are on the road Sunday for the renewal of their rivalry with the Oakland Raiders.The Raiders are 2-3, but are expected to have quarterback Derek Carr return from an injury in this game. The Chargers are 1-4, but three of those defeats came by a total of seven points.
    Jack Wang is reporting from the Raiders’ home at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium. Keep it here for live news updates, analysis and stats before, during and after the game.
    If viewing from a mobile devic
  • Rams vs. Jaguars: Live updates from Jacksonville

    Rams vs. Jaguars: Live updates from Jacksonville
    The Los Angeles Rams are opening a lengthy stay on the road with Sunday’s game at Jacksonville. The team will remain in Florida next week before leaving for London for a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 22. But first, the Rams need to find a way to stop Leonard Fournette, the Jaguars’ bulldozing rookie running back.
    Vincent Bonsignore is reporting from Jacksonville. Keep it here for live news updates, analysis and stats before, during and after the game.
    If viewing from a m
  • Protest of Trump’s latest travel ban to take place in downtown LA today

    Protest of Trump’s latest travel ban to take place in downtown LA today
    A coalition of diverse racial, ethnic and religious groups are marching in downtown Los Angeles Sunday Oct. 15 against President Donald Trump’s third version of his travel ban, which is set to go into effect nationwide on Wednesday.
    The Greater Los Angeles Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is joining a coalition of partner organizations for the #NoMuslimBanEver March and Rally, beginning at noon at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo.
    “If you
  • Protest of Trump’s latest travel ban takes place in downtown LA

    Protest of Trump’s latest travel ban takes place in downtown LA
    A coalition of diverse racial, ethnic and religious groups are marching in downtown Los Angeles Sunday Oct. 15 against President Donald Trump’s third version of his travel ban, which is set to go into effect nationwide on Wednesday.
    The Greater Los Angeles Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations joined a coalition of partner organizations for the #NoMuslimBanEver March and Rally beginning at noon at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo.
    “If you look
  • Kevin de León announces run against Dianne Feinstein, setting up Democratic clash in Senate race

    Kevin de León announces run against Dianne Feinstein, setting up Democratic clash in Senate race
    By Casey Tolan/Bay Area News Group
    State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León announced Sunday Oct. 15 that he would run against U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein next year, in the first major Democratic challenge for the 25-year incumbent.
    De León’s run sets up what could be a tough intra-party battle between one of California’s most well-known political leaders and an ambitious rising star.
    “I am running for the U.S. Senate because you deserve a seat at the table,&rd
  • Wine country wildfire up to 100 miles wide; death toll at 40

    Wine country wildfire up to 100 miles wide; death toll at 40
    SONOMA — They fled in fear nearly a week ago. Now they’re ready to go back.
    While wildfires are still burning powerfully in parts of Northern California, some of the tens of thousands of evacuees are getting antsy to return to homes that aren’t under immediate threat. Others want to see if they still have homes to return to.
    But authorities are staying cautious in the face of blazes that have now killed at least 40 people and destroyed at least 5,700 homes.
    Nicole Green takes p
  • Here’s one Santa Ana family’s story of generational gang violence. Can the city’s latest efforts break the cycle?

    Here’s one Santa Ana family’s story of generational gang violence. Can the city’s latest efforts break the cycle?
    Hugo Secundino picked up his 10-year-old granddaughter for a recent afternoon visit to the sprawling Santa Ana Cemetery and the grave of her father.
    A little more than a decade ago, Secundino’s son was gunned down in gang warfare at the age of 14, eight months before his daughter was born.
    They arranged roses, carnations and daisies near a small metal plaque bearing Angel Secundino’s name. His family had a headstone placed over the grave. But it has long since been smashed to pi
  • Here’s one Santa Ana family’s journey through generations of gang violence. Can the city’s latest efforts break the cycle?

    Here’s one Santa Ana family’s journey through generations of gang violence. Can the city’s latest efforts break the cycle?
    Hugo Secundino picked up his 10-year-old granddaughter for a recent afternoon visit to the sprawling Santa Ana Cemetery and the grave of her father.
    A little more than a decade ago, Secundino’s son was gunned down in gang warfare at the age of 14, eight months before his daughter was born.
    They arranged roses, carnations and daisies near a small metal plaque bearing Angel Secundino’s name. His family had a headstone placed over the grave. But it has long since been smashed to pi
  • This week’s best deals: RVCA, $1 books, thrift shop, Fright Fest, Ono BBQ

    This week’s best deals: RVCA, $1 books, thrift shop, Fright Fest, Ono BBQ
    Hi, it’s me, Marla Jo, your columnist and deals maven. Check out my Cheapo Travel column in the Sunday Travel section. If you know a great deal, let me know at [email protected]. You can also find me at Deals Diva on Facebook and Twitter. And don’t forget to read my humor columns on Wednesdays in the Register.
    DESIGNER SALE
    Head to the semi-annual designer sale at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop thrift store in Laguna Niguel, Friday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Satur
  • 5 free things to do this week in Orange County, Oct. 15-21

    5 free things to do this week in Orange County, Oct. 15-21
    Why sit home because you don’t want to spend any money? Here are five things to do this week that cost nothing at all.
    TUESDAY, OCT. 17
    Take your little one to Toddler Tuesday in the Giant Wheel Court at the Irvine Spectrum.  From10 a.m. to noon, find live entertainment, crafts, kids activities and more. Location: 670 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. Learn more: 949-753-5180 or shopirvinespectrumcenter.com
    THURSDAY, OCT. 19
    Take part in Art on the Landmarks: Painting Bommer Canyon Cattl
  • Whicker: Yasiel Puig goes from outcast to centerpiece in Dodgers’ room

    Whicker: Yasiel Puig goes from outcast to centerpiece in Dodgers’ room
    Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig watches his solo home run in the sixth inning of a National League Championship Series baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig, right, watches his home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball’s National League Championship Series in Los Angeles, Saturday, Oct. 14, 20
  • Orange County Cross Country Championships: boys and girls results

    Orange County Cross Country Championships: boys and girls results
    Results from the Orange County Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Oct. 14.
    Orange County Championships
    At Oak Canyon Park, 3-mile course
    BOYS
    Sweepstakes
    Team results: 1. Dana Hills 79, 2. El Toro 105, 3. Mission Viejo 149. 4. Trabuco Hills 185, 5. Valencia 190
    Individual results: 1. Grover, JSerra, 14:45, 2. Landgraf, Dana Hills, 14:48, 3. Chavez, Mission Viejo, 14:55, 4. Vargas, El Toro, 14:57, 5. Fuller, Dana Hills, 14:58, 6. McKenna, Aliso Niguel, 14:59, 7. Garcia, Newport Harbor, 15:0
  • Kings halt scoreless power play streak in win over Buffalo

    Kings halt scoreless power play streak in win over Buffalo
    Buffalo Sabres center Zemgus Girgensons (28) scores on Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) advances the puck as Los Angeles Kings center Nick Shore (21) pursues during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) gets tangled with Los Angeles King
  • El Toro claims first team title while Capo Valley’s Herberg repeats at O.C. Championships

    El Toro claims first team title while Capo Valley’s Herberg repeats at O.C. Championships
    Aliso Niguels Carly Schuerger races in the girls Varsity D2 race during the Orange County Cross Country Championships at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado on Saturday, October 14, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)Santa Ana’s Maria Hernandez takes a deep breath after finishing first in the girls Varsity D2 race during the Orange County Cross Country Championships at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado on Saturday, October 14, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, S
  • JSerra’s Grover, Dana Hills boys winners at Orange County Championships

    JSerra’s Grover, Dana Hills boys winners at Orange County Championships
    JSerra’s Anthony Grover passes Jack Landgraf of Dana Hills to finish first in the boys Varsity sweeps during the Orange County Cross Country Championships at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado on Saturday, October 14, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)Jack Landgraf of Dana Hills warms up before the boys Varsity sweeps during the Orange County Cross Country Championships at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado on Saturday, October 14, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Regis
  • Photos: ‘One Voice: Somos Live!’ benefit concert

    Photos: ‘One Voice: Somos Live!’ benefit concert
    Somos Live! A Concert For Disaster Relief’ at the Universal Studios Lot in Los Angeles, California and at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida on Saturday, October 14, 2017.
    LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 14: In this handout photo provided by One Voice: Somos Live!, actor Zoe Saldana, singer Jennifer Lopez and actor Wilmer Valderrama participate in the phone bank onstage during “One Voice: Somos Live! A Concert For Disaster Relief” at the Universal Studios Lot on October 14, 2017 in
  • USC football shakes off sloppy start, edges Utah 28-27

    USC football shakes off sloppy start, edges Utah 28-27
    LOS ANGELES — The fate of USC’s latest second-half comeback was left up to a two-point conversation attempt.
    It was the Trojans who needed a stop.
    Utah drove 75 yards and watched Troy Williams, its senior quarterback, sneak into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown and a deliver a potential blow to 13th-ranked USC’s suddenly waning hopes of a College Football Playoff berth and conference championship. The Trojans had rallied from a two-touchdown deficit, grabbing a seven-point l
  • Khalil Tate runs all over UCLA as Arizona beats Bruins

    Khalil Tate runs all over UCLA as Arizona beats Bruins
    UCLA running back Jalen Starks (32) scores a touchdown against Arizona in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)Arizona linebacker Tony Fields II (1) reacts after UCLA misses a field goal in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) runs for a first down in front of UCLA linebacker Krys Barnes (14) during
  • Canyon Fire 2 containment at 75 percent; assistance center closes Monday

    A fire fighter cuts a burning tree in Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange on Wednesday morning, October 11, 2017. Anaheim fire officials reported fire crews had reached 75 percent containment of the 9,217-acre Canyon Fire 2 Saturday evening.
  • Miller: Yasiel Puig delivers for Dodgers in an emotional Game 1 triumph

    Miller: Yasiel Puig delivers for Dodgers in an emotional Game 1 triumph
    LOS ANGELES — The Cubs were the ones running on adrenaline.
    The Dodgers were the ones turbo-charged by a shot of Wild Horse energy.
    On a night when his team needed a boost, Yasiel Puig delivered in volts and bolts, watts and swats.
    He was the snarling face, the raging blur and the growling grin of a spirited 5-2 Dodgers victory in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series.
    Related Articles Charlie Culberson rises to the occasion in Dodgers’ Game 1 victory Yasiel Puig, Chris T
  • Wolf: USC escapes with another dramatic finish but questions persist

    Wolf: USC escapes with another dramatic finish but questions persist
    LOS ANGELES — Another cardiac finish and sideline celebrations in the final minute as USC escaped with another victory at the Coliseum.
    This would be something for the annals of USC football history if it came against quality opponents. But Utah with its backup quarterback or .500 Texas with an untested true freshman are not the games that provide memories for life.
    A 28-27 victory over Utah was unsatisfying. Especially with the public denials of USC coach Clay Helton whenever he is asked
  • USC escapes with another dramatic finish but questions persist

    USC escapes with another dramatic finish but questions persist
    LOS ANGELES — Another cardiac finish and sideline celebrations in the final minute as USC escaped with another victory at the Coliseum.
    This would be something for the annals of USC football history if it came against quality opponents. But Utah with its backup quarterback or .500 Texas with an untested true freshman are the games that provide memories for life.
    A 28-27 victory over Utah was unsatisfying. Especially with the public denials of USC coach Clay Helton whenever he is asked a to
  • Does Disney pay its fair share? Yes

    Does Disney pay its fair share? Yes
    A few weeks ago, the Los Angeles Times published a hit piece on Disneyland predicated on a misguided question: Is Disney paying its fair share in Anaheim? While the story raises some provocative questions about deals made between Disneyland and the city, the article had a seemingly predetermined narrative. Given Disneyland and Anaheim are in Orange County, and we analyze both the city and the company regularly, we thought we’d help the Times answer its own question: Yes, Disneyland pays it
  • Alec Martinez should add to L.A. Kings’ upward trending offense

    Alec Martinez should add to L.A. Kings’ upward trending offense
    Early returns on the Kings’ newfound offensive freedom have been encouraging.
    And that was without defenseman Alec Martinez, whose offensive prowess at his position is perhaps second only to Drew Doughty on the team.
    Related Articles Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown are carrying L.A. Kings on offense L.A. Kings’ Drew Doughty: ‘I like playing pissed off’ L.A. Kings to honor Bob Miller with statue outside Staples CenterAfter missing the first three games of the season with a lowe
  • NLCS Game 2: Dodgers vs. Cubs, game time, TV channel and starting pitchers

    NLCS Game 2: Dodgers vs. Cubs, game time, TV channel and starting pitchers
    NLCS Game 2
    When: Sunday, 4:30 p.m.
    Where: Dodger Stadium
    TV: TBS
    THE PITCHERS
    DODGERS LHP RICH HILL (12-8, 3.32 ERA in regular season)
    vs. Cubs: 0-0, 0.00 ERA
    At Dodger Stadium: 9-6, 2.23 ERA
    Postseason: 1-2, 4.50 ERA
    Hates to face: Kris Bryant, 2 for 3
    Loves to face: Addison Russell, 0 for 2, 2 Ks
    CUBS LHP JON LESTER (13-8, 4.33 ERA in regular season)
    vs. Dodgers: 3-4, 3.64 ERA
    At Dodger Stadium: 2-2, 3.94 ERA
    Postseason: 9-7, 2.57 ERA
    Hates to face: Kiké Hernandez, 4 for 17, 2 HRs, six
  • Taxpayers shouldn’t tolerate gas tax extortion by transportation interests

    Taxpayers shouldn’t tolerate gas tax extortion by transportation interests
    A coalition of government entities and special interests which thrive on transportation dollars recently sent a threat letter to Republican members of Congress because those members have the audacity to oppose the huge tax increase passed by the California Legislature with the enactment of Senate Bill 1. The threat was not well received and, in fact, will likely backfire on the tax increase supporters.
    The SB1 tax hike, imposed without voter approval, is very unpopular according to virtually all
  • Orange County high school schedule: Monday, Oct. 16

    Orange County high school schedule: Monday, Oct. 16
    The Orange County high school sports schedule for Monday, Oct. 16.
    GIRLS TENNISKennedy at Pacifica, El Modena at Brea Olinda, Ontario Christian at Whittier Christian, El Dorado at Foothill, Canyon at Esperanza
    GIRLS VOLLEYBALLCorona del Mar at Beckman, Western at Pacifica, Cypress at Kennedy, Samueli at Pacifica Christian, Sonora at Fullerton, Capistrano Valley Christian at San Gabriel Academy
    BOYS WATER POLOMark Keppel at Estancia, Mission Viejo at JSerra
  • Abner Mares dominates Gutierrez, sets up next challenge

    Abner Mares dominates Gutierrez, sets up next challenge
    Returning to the StubHub Center for the first time since his shocking opening round knockout loss to Jhonny Gonzalez four years ago, featherweight Abner Mares gave his supporters a much better showcase Saturday.
    From the opening bell of a 12-round WBA featherweight championship contest, Mares peppered the challenger, Guadalajara’s Andres Gutierrez, with stinging power punches in a ceaseless stream in line with his swarming, pressuring style.
    A decision was rendered in the tenth round
  • Dodgers player profiles: Joc Pederson

    Dodgers player profiles: Joc Pederson
    The Dodgers’ Joc Pederson #31 slides in to home to score on an Austin Barnes #15 single in the first inning as Rockie catcher Jonathan Lucroy #21 waits for the throw during their MLB baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Friday, September 8, 2017. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson reaches for a Detroit Tigers’ Nicholas Castellanos fly ball that landed for a double in the first inning of a baseball game in D
  • UCLA at Arizona: Live updates, discussion and more

    UCLA at Arizona: Live updates, discussion and more
    Follow along for instant updates and join the discussion with other fans as UCLA takes on host Arizona in a Pac-12 matchup. I'm deducting one star from every 4 & 5 star on the rosterSan Diego Trojan just made the same observation.Jones was all alone in the flat but Darnold chose to go long down the sideline. I think Darnold doesn't know down and distance.I suspect no changes will be made at half-time. Again, you can't adjust for poor fundamentals and repeated mistakes. That should have been
  • Motors, music and more at the Moto Beach Classic

    Motors, music and more at the Moto Beach Classic
    A bike fan looks over the motorcycles at the Moto Beach Classic at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Oct. 14. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Ian Gaines burns some rubber during the No Limits stunt show at the Moto Beach Classic at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Oct. 14. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)Riders practice on the dirt track during the Moto Beach Classic at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntingto
  • On Sunday, Oct. 15, a #NoMuslimBanEver March and Rally will be held in downtown Los Angeles.

    The 83-year-old Torrance man was only 8 when he boarded a train with his family in 1942, and took a three-day trip to an Japanese internment camp in Jerome, Ark. They would live there for three years, surrounded by barbed wire and guard towers.
  • Galaxy midfielder Jermaine Jones sees a way for U.S. national team to succeed

    Galaxy midfielder Jermaine Jones sees a way for U.S. national team to succeed
    Everybody has an opinion on the current state of U.S. Soccer following Tuesday’s disappointing ending to the 2018 World Cup qualifying cycle.
    Galaxy midfielder Jermaine Jones was on the first two U.S. rosters that opened qualifying with the losses to Mexico and Costa Rica, which led to the firing of Jurgen Klinsmann and the re-hiring of Bruce Arena.
    Jones, ahead of the Galaxy’s final regular-season home game Sunday against Minnesota United FC, shared some interesting thoughts regardi
  • Rams coach Sean McVay identifying his core players, starting with Alec Ogletree

    Nine months into his new job, Rams coach Sean McVay is identifying his guys.
    Sure, all 53 players on the Rams’ current roster are McVay’s guys, but McVay inherited most of them and there’s a vetting process. McVay plans to stick around for a while, and wants to develop a core of leaders and top performers he can trust, and that’s why this week’s re-signing of Alec Ogletree proved notable.
    The Rams on Thursday gave Ogletree a four-year contract extension worth a gene
  • What Szechuan sauce says about democracy in America

    What Szechuan sauce says about democracy in America
    Really, what’s wrong with us? The question runs like malware in the background of everyone’s minds. The more we try to find out through politics, news and the online “discourse,” the crazier we seem to get. Yet a relative few so far think the answer will only be revealed through a new Great Awakening. In the meanwhile, perhaps we can kill time by consulting the following instance of internet culture gone wrong in real life.
    Back in 1998 — one of the last fun years i
  • Bonsignore: Rams will take a trip back in time against the hard-running Jaguars

    Bonsignore: Rams will take a trip back in time against the hard-running Jaguars
    The numbers jump so startlingly off the page you almost have to rub your eyes a couple of times to make sure you’re seeing them right.
    And just to be sure, you ask around to make sure it’s night a typo or you misread something.
    “Did you see how the Jacksonville Jaguars ran the ball 18 straight times Sunday to close out their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers?,” I asked Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers the other day.
    “I did see that,” Brockers said, smilin
  • Orange County scores and player stats for Saturday (10-14-17)

    Orange County scores and player stats for Saturday (10-14-17)
    This is where you can find the scores and stats for the Orange County high school games on Saturday, Oct. 14.
    GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
    Corona del Mar def. San Juan Hills 16-25, 25-21, 25-20, 17-25, 15-12CdM: Humphreys 63 assists, 7 kills, Kipp 26 kills, Davenport 18 kills
  • Chargers at Raiders: Who has the edge?

    Chargers at Raiders: Who has the edge?
    CHARGERS (1-4) at RAIDERS (2-3)
    When: Sunday, 1:25 p.m.
    Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
    Line: Raiders by 3.5 points
    TV/Radio: Ch. 2; 640-AM, 980-AM (Spanish)
    CHARGERS OFFENSE vs. RAIDERS DEFENSE
    Khalil Mack is a two-time All-Pro defensive end, but Oakland’s defense isn’t going to strike fear into opponents otherwise. Melvin Gordon had 163 yards from scrimmage for the Chargers last weekend, and could continue to do damage through the air against a team that
  • Compromise means securing our borders

    Compromise means securing our borders
    Every October, we pause to celebrate the discovery of America and though much has changed over the years, America continues to be a beacon of freedom, hope and democracy for millions across the world. America is exceptional not just because of the good we have done in the world, but because of the unique heritage that comes along with being a nation of immigrants. There is no other country so diverse; virtually all of our family trees root back to another country. We are proud of this heritage a
  • Agent Cooper is a sweet, calm domestic shorthair cat

    Agent Cooper is a sweet, calm domestic shorthair cat
    Breed: Domestic shorthair
    Age: 2-3 years
    Gender: Neutered male
    Agent Cooper’s story: Agent Cooper was thought to be feral. He was trapped, neutered (that’s why his ear is clipped; it tells people who find feral cats that they have been altered) and treated for parasites. Turns out Agent Cooper isn’t feral at all; he is sweet and calm and was fending for himself because he was abandoned. He gets along with other cats in his foster home.
    Adoption donation: $75
    Adoption procedure:
  • Little Yorkshire terrier-Lhasa apso mix Peanut is a joy to be around

    Little Yorkshire terrier-Lhasa apso mix Peanut is a joy to be around
    Breed: Yorkshire terrier-Lhasa apso mix
    Age: 1 year
    Gender: Neutered male
    Size: 11 pounds
    Peanut’s story: Peanut is almost a year old — he was born Nov. 20, 2016 — and was surrendered to Pups and Pals when he started showing signs of epilepsy. He is on medication to control his seizures and has not had a seizure in a long time.  He will need to be on the medication for the rest of his life and will need routine follow-up veterinary care.&

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