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• Self-taught rocket scientist plans to launch over San Bernardino County ghost town

  21-11-2017 23:47
  
  By PAT GRAHAM, AP Sports Writer
  The countdown to launch creeps closer and there’s still plenty for self-taught rocket scientist “Mad” Mike Hughes to do: Last-second modifications to his vessel. Pick up his flight suit. Leave enough food for his four cats — just in case anything happens.
  Hughes is a 61-year-old limo driver who’s spent the last few years building a steam-powered rocket out of salvage parts in his garage. His project has cost him $20,000, which include
  
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• Uber concealed cyberattack that exposed 57 million people’s data

  21-11-2017 23:36
  
  Hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber Technologies Inc., a massive breach the company concealed for more than a year. This week, the ride-hailing company ousted Joe Sullivan, chief security officer, and one of his deputies for their roles in keeping the hack under wraps.
  Compromised data from the October 2016 attack included names, email addresses and phone numbers of 50 million Uber riders around the world, the company told Bloomberg on Tuesday. The perso
  
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• Pixar co-founder John Lasseter takes leave of absence, apologizes for sexually crossing the line

  21-11-2017 23:34
  
  John Lasseter, the head of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation, became the latest powerful figure in the entertainment world to step aside because of sexual misconduct allegations.
  On Wednesday, Lasseter sent a memo to with staff apologizing for any “unwanted hug or any other gesture they felt crossed the line in any way, shape, or form,” according to reports from Variety and the Hollywood Reporter.
  The studio head is taking a six-month leave of absence. The co-founder of Pixar has been
  
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• Holiday events in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach

  21-11-2017 23:30
  
  Today (Thanksgiving) marks the start of the holiday season, and with that, a slew of family-friendly events to get even the biggest Grinch in the spirit.
  Here are some signature holiday events coming up in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach.
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  Dec. 2: The Nutcracker Christmas ballet, performed in a condensed version created just for kids, will be held at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. There will be an interactive musical carnival in the concert hall lobby at 9 a.m. (for 10 a.m. concertgo
  
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• VA study shows parasite from Vietnam may be killing vets

  21-11-2017 23:27
  
  This Sept. 7, 2016 file photo shows a display of preserved liver fluke parasites at the Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. A half a century after serving in Vietnam, hundreds of veterans have a reason to believe they may be dying from a silent bullet. Test results show some men may have been infected by a slow-killing parasite while fighting in the jungles of Southeast Asia. The Department of Veterans Affairs this spring commissioned a small pilot study to look into the link between liver fl
  
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• A new Hof’s Hut to open in Seal Beach; another to close in Los Alamitos

  21-11-2017 23:21
  
  For more than half a century, Hof’s Hut was always in the hunt as the best place for a homestyle meal in Long Beach. Even as the local chain began spinning off other restaurants, Hof’s has been highly regarded as a friendly family diner by its loyal customers, many of whom are lifelong regular patrons.
  Its popularity aside, in recent years, it seemed as though the franchise was being forgotten by Craig Hoffman, whose father Harold founded Hof’s in 1951.
  Now, however, Hoffman ha
  
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• What is net neutrality and why does it matter?

  21-11-2017 23:13
  
  By The Associated Press
  NEW YORK — “Net neutrality” regulations, designed to prevent internet service providers like Verizon, AT&T, Comcast and Charter from favoring some sites and apps over others, are on the chopping block. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai, a Republican, on Tuesday unveiled a plan to undo the Obama-era rules that have been in place since 2015 .
  Here’s a look at what the developments mean for consumers and companies.
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• The 5 worst Christmas songs of all time (yes, Springsteen makes the list)

  21-11-2017 23:03
  
  The holiday season isn’t all about presents under the tree, family dinners and mistletoe-inspired smooches.
  There’s also a downside to the so-called “most wonderful time of the time.” And that’s having to listen to some really bad Christmas tunes played over and over.
  We’re not talking all Christmas music. We love the the good stuff – of which, clearly, there is plenty. We dig hearing Nat King Cole croon “O, Little Town of Bethlehem,” Johnny
  
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• USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar facing at least 25 years in alleged sex assaults, source says

  21-11-2017 23:02
  
  McKayla Maroney, seen four years ago at a competition in Belgium, posted an essay late Tuesday night about how she was sexually abused by Dr. Larry Nassar while competing for USA Gymnastics. (Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)In this Aug. 11, 2016, file photo, United States’ Aly Raisman rests between apparatus’ during the artistic gymnastics women’s individual all-around final at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Raisman says she is among the young women abused
  
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• ‘We don’t need a liberal:’ Trump discounts Moore accusations

  21-11-2017 22:52
  
  In this frame from video, Leigh Corfman speaks on NBC’s “Today” show during an interview in New York that aired Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. Corfman is accusing Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore of initiating sexual contact when she was 14. (NBC News’ TODAY via AP)Members of the Roy Moore campaign, Dean Young, left, Ben DuPre, center, and Stan Cooke, speak at a news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)In this Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017
  
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• Top 10 Off-Road Getaways for Thanksgiving

  21-11-2017 20:38
  If you're anything like us here at Four Wheeler, you'll want to be getting as far away from the crowds as possible for the holidays next week; due to family obligations though most of us will probably be joining 45.5 million others taking to America's highways this Thanksgiving. Whether you're headed to grandmas or a sunny, warm-weather destination with the family, you can be sure of one thing: it's going to be a busy holiday for road travel this year.
  
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• These homes already have their Christmas lights up, but how soon is too soon?

  21-11-2017 20:11
  
  ‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and more than a month before Christmas, and all around the house … some people — twisted souls, their detractors say — already have their holiday lights blazing.
  Just drive around Orange County in any direction and you’ll see them, the homes of these early Christmas enthusiasts calling out to those who are waiting until after Thanksgiving or maybe even the month of December before putting up their lights: You’re late.
  
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• CBS News fires Charlie Rose following sex allegations

  21-11-2017 20:00
  
  By DAVID BAUDER
  The Associated Press
  NEW YORK — CBS News fired morning show host Charlie Rose on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after several women who worked with him on his PBS interview show alleged a pattern of sexual misconduct, including groping and walking naked in front of them.
  The network’s news president, David Rhodes, said there is nothing more important than assuring a safe, professional workplace.
  To date, there have been no accusations of bad behavior by Rose from people
  
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• Here are some places in Tustin to shop at on Small Business Saturday

  21-11-2017 19:56
  
  You can get your mall fix on Black Friday. Cyber Monday, surf the web for good deals.
  But sandwiched in between is Small Business Saturday — so earmark Nov. 25 for shopping locally. Mom-and-pop enterprises, after all, are what give a community its sparkle.
  And Tustin has plenty of sparkle, especially during the holidays.
  We spent a grueling — OK, fun — day poking around for gift ideas.
  We’ll start at the Enderle Center, a sprawling emporium with awkward parking but elegan
  
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• Dodgers add Oaks, Santana to roster, send Dayton and Ravin to Braves

  21-11-2017 19:54
  
  The Dodgers swapped out a pair of pitchers before Monday’s deadline to set their 40-man roster for the upcoming Rule 5 draft.
  Right-handers Trevor Oaks and Dennis Santana were added to the roster, protecting them from next month’s Rule 5 draft. Oaks went 14-3 with a 2.74 ERA while progressing from Class-A to Triple-A in 2016. This year, he missed almost two months to a groin injury but went 4-3 with a 3.83 ERA. Santana, 21, went 8-7 with a 4.11 ERA at Class-A and Double-A last year.
  
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• Holiday safety workshop planned in Mission Viejo

  21-11-2017 19:52
  
  With the holidays on the way, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is starting its Partners in Crime Prevention Workshop Series with a Holiday Safety Workshop, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center in Mission Viejo.
  The workshop is being held as part of the department’s newly-launched public safety campaign, Stay Safe OC. Residents can learn valuable information on current crime trends and safety practices to help deter crime in the com
  
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• Mario Lopez helps Fashion Island welcome Christmas at this year’s tree lighting ceremony

  21-11-2017 19:51
  The Christmas spirit filled the hearts of everyone who attended the 2017 Fashion Island Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Actor and “Extra” host Mario Lopez and KOST-FM’s Ellen K hosted.
  The evening began as more than 10,000 guests gathered near the Bloomingdale’s 59th & Lex Cafe patio. The Young Americans performed choreographed numbers from its “The Magic of Christmas” show.
  Santa appeared onstage alongside Lopez and Ellen K to count down to the tree lig
  
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• Are Asian-American churches in Orange County slowly shifting their stance on LGBTQ relationships?

  21-11-2017 19:45
  
  Eric Church Founder and Lead Pastor Kevin Doi takes Communion at the basketball-lined Fullerton worship center on Sun., Aug. 20. (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, Orange County Register/SCNG)Grace Lee was pivotal in leading Epic Church to engage in more dialogue about LGBT identity. (Courtesy Grace Lee)The Epic Church congregation prays for Jeff Simons, foreground center, son Matai, 8, and family, who are missionaries in Spain, during Sunday service held Sun., Aug. 20. The church has an open stance towa
  
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• Shop and dine in Laguna Niguel this season for gift-card drawing

  21-11-2017 19:43
  
  The Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce is launching its Shop & Dine Laguna Niguel Campaign starting on Black Friday, Nov. 24. This is a great time to support  local businesses and keep sales tax dollars in the community. Save all receipts and redeem them for raffle tickets at the Chamber Office to be entered into a drawing for gift cards.
  The campaign continues through Dec. 31. The gift card drawing will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Laguna Niguel City Council meeting at City Hall, 30
  
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• San Juan Capistrano won’t try to erase master-planned road connections from city to Avenida La Pata from county maps

  21-11-2017 19:33
  
  Contrary to what a county planning document says for arterial highways, San Juan Capistrano has no intention of extending San Juan Creek Road to Avenida La Pata.
  The concern is the volume of regional traffic it would thrust upon a San Juan Creek Road, a relatively quiet street that leads from the I-5 past residential neighborhoods and horse stables to a dead end.
  Nor is the city planning a future extension of Camino Las Ramblas to La Pata. Same circumstance: It’s a quiet street serving lot
  
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• Los Angeles, Orange County ranked 3rd-best place to retire, Inland Empire is worst

  21-11-2017 19:25
  
  Los Angeles and Orange counties were ranked as the nation’s third-best large region in which to retire, while Riverside and San Bernardino counties finished last, according to an analysis by Bankrate.
  The online banking website ranked 50 of the largest metropolitan areas for folks to consider for their retirement years. Bankrate used nine measurements of what it saw as key variables for retirement living. It compiled a grade for each based on how those metro areas comparatively s
  
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• IKEA relaunches recall of dressers after Buena Park toddler killed

  21-11-2017 19:13
  
  Ikea relaunched a recall of 29 million chests and dressers Tuesday after the death of an eighth child.
  CEO Lars Petersson said Ikea wants to increase awareness of the recall campaign for several types of chest and dressers that can easily tip over if not properly anchored to a wall.
  The death of a Buena Park toddler, who was found trapped underneath an Ikea Malm dresser in May, has raised questions about whether Ikea has effectively spread the word about the recall, which was first announced in
  
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• Aliso Viejo to kick off holiday season with caroling, snow and 20-foot tree

  21-11-2017 18:53
  
  Mark your calendars for the inaugural All is Bright Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Aliso Viejo from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30.
  The free event, which will take place near the Aliso Viejo Town Center fountain and amphitheater, will include holiday cheer, train rides, ornament making, festive caroling, magical snowfall, photo opportunities and more.
  It will also include a visit from Santa Claus as the city lights its 20-foot Christmas tree.
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• See a holiday classic at Camino Real Playhouse

  21-11-2017 18:44
  
  “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Camino Real Playhouse’s holiday production, is described as a heartwarming tale about a man weighted down by family obligations and civic duty. He feels despondent until his guardian angel appears on Christmas Eve to show him what the world would have been like had he not been born.IF YOU GO
  What: “It’s a Wonderful Life”
  When: Nov. 24 through Dec. 17, with shows at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, plus 2 p.m. matin
  
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• AT&T, Comcast win as Trump’s FCC urges repeal of Obama net neutrality rules

  21-11-2017 18:34
  
  U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Tuesday proposed vacating Obama-era net neutrality rules, handing a victory to broadband providers such as AT&T Inc. and Comcast Corp. that oppose the regulations.
  ‘I look forward to returning to the light-touch, market-based framework that unleashed the digital revolution and benefited consumers here and around the world,’ Pai said in an emailed news release. Pai said he had presented his proposal to fellow FCC commissi
  
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• Girls basketball: Top Los Alamitos player transfers to Mater Dei

  21-11-2017 18:29
  
  First-team All-County basketball player Cailyn Crocker of Los Alamitos has transferred to Mater Dei, Monarchs girls coach Kevin Kiernan confirmed.
  Crocker, a 5-foot-9 junior guard, is coming off foot surgery and could return to action in January for the Monarchs, Kiernan said.
  Last season, Crocker averaged 21.23 points, second in the county, and was selected co-MVP in the Sunset League. Some coaches consider her the best player in the county.
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• Dish Network subscribers in LA, other cities lose CBS before big football games

  21-11-2017 18:25
  
  Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram, left, celebrates with defensive back Desmond King after picking up a fumble and running it in for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Carson. The Chargers are playing the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, and Dish Network subscribers might not be able to see the game on the satellite network. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — Nearly 3 million Dish Network subscribers in 18 cities, including Lo
  
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• What you need to know about the Hollywood Christmas Parade

  21-11-2017 18:24
  
  Scores of people are expected to line the curbs on Sunday, Nov. 26 to cheer on the 86th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.
  Touted as “the largest Christmas event in America,” the procession is set to kick off at 6 p.m. with Dr. Oz as this year’s grand marshal. The parade will air at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 on The CW Network, repeating on the Hallmark Channel at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22. Expect all the bells and whistles from this time-honored Tinseltown tradition.
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• Get a sneak peek of Pechanga Resort & Casino’s soon-to-be opened $285 million expansion

  21-11-2017 18:14
  
  As Pechanga Resort & Casino gets ready to unveil its new $285 million expansion, we got a preview of what’s to come when the resort’s newest additions open at the end of December.
  Since breaking ground on the construction project in 2015, crews have been working to complete the expansion by Dec. 22.
  Here’s what we learned about what’s coming from the new rooms to the new food:Second hotel tower
  The new 14-story tower is made up of two buildings connected in a T-shape
  
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• 3 reasons why Timothée Chalamet is having a very big year in film

  21-11-2017 17:59
  
  Timothée Chalamet is having his Wow Year.
  The 21-year-old actor is the prince of awards season indies with his lead role in the acclaimed first love drama “Call Me by Your Name,” a perfect supporting turn in what many consider a perfectly crafted film, “Lady Bird,” and next month he’s playing every boy’s dream, a cavalry soldier, in the Western “Hostiles.”
  Talking to the New York native, it quickly becomes clear that Chalamet has earned this
  
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• Bill Murray’s Facebook comedy takes a swing at baseball

  21-11-2017 17:40
  
  Bill Murray and his brother Brian Doyle-Murray hit minor league baseball cities across the U.S. in a 10-episode original unscripted comedy series debuting on Facebook on Monday called  “Bill Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray’s Extra Innings.”
  As he did in “Caddyshack,” Bill once again takes aim at gophers, while Brian has bathroom troubles in the first episode. In the series, the Murray brothers have fun with the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks, Charleston RiverDogs
  
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• 24 live holiday shows you can see at Southern California theaters this season

  21-11-2017 16:01
  
  The holidays are all about getting together with family members, friends and neighbors in experiences that emphasize community.
  Theater is also a communal experience. That gives stage productions mounted at this time of year a little extra emotional heft, as local stages large and small take advantage of seasonal good spirits to mount productions about joy, light and our common humanity.
  Here are some of the Christmas- and holiday-oriented theater productions coming up on stage in your area:
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• Use up extra vegetables with this quick corn pilaf

  21-11-2017 16:00
  
  The versatility of pilaf makes it a welcome dish in a cook’s repertoire. Because it can be supplemented with a wide variety of vegetables, it’s a delicious way to use up produce that you have on hand. Diced carrots and celery; slivers of fresh fennel and diced zucchini; diced bell peppers and green onions; thinly sliced green beans and green peas. Among my favorite pilaf add-ons are corn kernels and sliced leeks. (Note that if you’re adding dense veggies, such as carrots, those
  
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• 4-vehicle crash injures several on 5 Freeway in Santa Ana

  21-11-2017 15:11
  
  A four-vehicle crash early Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, on the 5 Freeway in Santa Ana injured several people and shut down all southbound lanes at Main Street. (Google Maps)SANTA ANA — A four-vehicle collision on the southbound 5 Freeway this morning in Santa Ana left several people injured and shut down all lanes.
  The crash was reported at 1:55 a.m. at Main Street, the California Highway Patrol reported.
  One person was ejected from one of the vehicles and taken to a hospital and others were tr
  
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• Trump administration announces sanctions against North Korea

  21-11-2017 14:51
  
  By MATTHEW PENNINGTON
  The Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to announce Tuesday new sanctions on North Korea, after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism in the latest push to isolate the pariah nation.
  North Korea has joined Iran, Sudan and Syria on America’s terror blacklist, a largely symbolic step as the administration already has the authority to impose virtually any sanctions it wants on Kim Jong Un’s government over its nuclear weapons devel
  
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• Mykonos offers a star-studded Aegean adventure

  21-11-2017 14:22
  
  In the last year, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Gerard Butler, Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey turned up on the Greek island of Mykonos to soak up the sun. They were among more than a million travelers from all over the world who came by air and sea to enjoy the island’s sandy white beaches, ancient ruins and dry, rugged hills. Surrounded by the brilliant blue waters of the Aegean Sea, Mykonos offers the total package: a picturesque port town, thatched windmills on the hillside and a sizzlin
  
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• Los Angeles man, Buena Park woman sentenced in firefighter gear theft case

  21-11-2017 11:20
  
  NEWPORT BEACH >> A man and woman pleaded guilty Monday and were sentenced to 90 to 280 days in jail for stealing the uniforms and equipment of firefighters in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Anaheim.
  Travis Austin Alexander, 33, of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to burglary and possession of a controlled substance, both misdemeanors, according to court records. A felony count of receiving stolen property and misdemeanor counts of possession of burglary tools and drug paraphernalia were di
  
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• Holiday PBS-Renowned Chef Lidia Bastianich Salutes Veterans in New...

  21-11-2017 11:07
  Across America, combat veterans are quietly returning to the land, digging in, and creating new lives as farmers and caretakers. This holiday season, internationally-acclaimed chef, author and food ambassador Lidia Bastianich pays tribute to the military men and women who have sacrificed so much, and continue to GIVE back to their country.
  
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• Boys water polo: Newport Harbor’s Max Sandberg voted Sunset League MVP

  21-11-2017 08:16
  
  All-league boys water polo teams for 2017
  SUNSET LEAGUE
  MVP: Max Sandberg, Newport Harbor, Sr., GK
  First team: Cade Pendergraft (Edison, Sr.), Cameron Davidson (Edison, Jr.), Jake Huynen (Fountain Valley, Sr., GK), Jake Cavano (Huntington Beach, Sr.), Garrett Zaan (Huntington Beach, Sr.), Curtis Jarvis (Huntington Beach, Sr.), Gabe Browning (Los Alamitos, Sr.), Vince Arizpe (Los Alamitos, Sr., GK), Jared Powell (Marina, Sr.), Jackson Westerman (Newport Harbor, Sr.), Makoto Kenney (Newport Harbor
  
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• Ducks edge Sharks to give Reto Berra his first win in nearly 2 years

  21-11-2017 07:44
  
  San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28), from Switzerland, skates against Anaheim Ducks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)San Jose Sharks right wing Joonas Donskoi (27), from Finland, scores a goal against Anaheim Ducks goalie Reto Berra (1), from Switzerland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)San Jose Sharks right
  
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• 31st annual We Give Thanks meal at Honda Center expects a family of 10,000

  21-11-2017 06:50
  A crowd of 10,000 is expected to sit down and share a Thanksgiving meal during the annual We Give Thanks dinner starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23, at the Honda Center. Started more than three decades ago by Frank Garcia, founder of La Casa Garcia restaurant in Anaheim, this year's meal will harness some 1,200 volunteers to serve turkey and all the fixings.
  
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• Ducks’ Chris Wagner shows he can be more than hard-hitting energy guy

  21-11-2017 05:57
  
  SAN JOSE — Trying to replace Ryan Kesler in his usual second-line center spot has been an impossible feat for the Ducks to achieve.
  As expected. There isn’t another player on the roster to consistently win faceoffs, score goals and be a constant annoyance to the opposition’s top forwards. But the extended absence of an indispensable player has allowed Chris Wagner to go on a bit of an exploration mission.
  How far can Wagner go with his game? For now, it seems he can go beyond b
  
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• LaVar Ball goes on CNN to talk about President Donald Trump and the Internet goes nuts

  21-11-2017 05:44
  
  LaVar Ball joined CNN for a live interview with anchor Chris Cuomo on Monday night to discuss his recent controversy with President Donald Trump, which escalated Sunday when President Trump tweeted out several remarks about Ball’s recent comments about the President’s involvement with getting Ball’s son LiAngelo and two other UCLA basketball players out of jail in China. The trio of UCLA players were detained and arrested for shoplifting in China earlier this month.
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• Chargers coach Anthony Lynn thinks it’s ‘an honor’ to play on Thanksgiving

  21-11-2017 05:24
  
  COSTA MESA — Anthony Lynn has been a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams, moments that he still claims as the highlights of his football career.
  His third-most memorable game might have happened on Nov. 22, 2001.
  The Chargers head coach was in his second season as a Denver special teams assistant when the Broncos visited Dallas on Thanksgiving – a game the Cowboys nearly stole thanks to three touchdowns in the final nine minutes.
  This Thursday, Lynn will be back in the city again fo
  
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• Casey Wasserman helps lead UCLA search for new football coach

  21-11-2017 05:04
  
  LOS ANGELES — Casey Wasserman shelled out a reported $20 million to build UCLA a new football facility and the school’s deep-pocketed donor will now have a hand in deciding who gets to work in the building that bears his name.
  Wasserman, along with Athletic Director Dan Guerrero, senior associate athletic director Josh Rebholz, and former UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman are leading UCLA’s search for a new head coach after the school fired Jim Mora on Sunday. The high-powered
  
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• Clippers get Patrick Beverley back, but Knicks hand them 9th straight loss

  21-11-2017 05:01
  
  New York Knicks’ Enes Kanter, right, blocks a shot by Los Angeles Clippers’ Jawun Evans (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Los Angeles Clippers’ Sam Dekker, front left, looks to pass away from New York Knicks’ Kyle O’Quinn, right, and Lance Thomas, above, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Los Angeles Clippers
  
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• U.S. ending temporary permits for almost 60,000 Haitians

  21-11-2017 04:46
  
  By LUIS ALONSO LUGO
  WASHINGTON  — The Trump administration said Monday it is ending a temporary residency permit program that has allowed almost 60,000 citizens from Haiti to live and work in the United States since a 2010 powerful earthquake shook the Caribbean nation.
  The Homeland Security Department said conditions in Haiti have improved significantly, so the benefit will be extended one last time — until July 2019 — to give Haitians time to prepare to return home.
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• Wolf: UCLA will need to make football No. 1 to hire Chip Kelly

  21-11-2017 04:42
  
  Welcome to the overly enthusiastic stage of the UCLA coaching search, when any name can be floated as a legitimate candidate without any proof of interest.
  Everyone thinks Chip Kelly will be the next coach at UCLA or Florida, so Kelly must decide which job provides him the best opportunity to win.
  Related Articles Casey Wasserman helps lead UCLA search for new football coach Whicker: UCLA should actually search for a football coach this time Reaction after UCLA fired head football coach Jim Mora
  
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• Long Beach State routed by No. 23 West Virginia

  21-11-2017 04:09
  
  Long Beach State forward Barry Ogalue (13) drives to the basket as West Virginia forward Sagaba Konate (50) jumps to block his shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)West Virginia forward Lamont West (15) shoots while defended by Long Beach State forward LaRond Williams, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thomps
  
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• Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra should resign now, not later

  21-11-2017 04:00
  
  Prompted by a pending story in the Los Angeles Times reporting the experiences of six women whom he had allegedly sexually harassed or assaulted, Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, D-Pacoima, announced he is stepping down from his leadership post as majority whip and will not seek re-election next year.
  That’s too little, too late. His victims and constituents deserve better. Nothing short of his immediate resignation should satisfy the public, and it’s time that his fellow Democrats show s
  
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