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• Orange County economic forecast planned by Brea chamber

  04-12-2017 23:56
  The Embassy Suites Brea will host an event in February in which an Orange County economic forecast for 2018 will be presented. Shown here is the Embassy Suites in Anaheim.
  
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• These teens are La Palma’s 2017-18 ambassadors

  04-12-2017 23:51
  
  Steven Trinh, a John F. Kennedy High School senior, is the city’s 2017-18 lead ambassador. La Palma’s Ambassador Program selects a community stakeholder who is 17 to 21 years old to act as a city representative at various events. The program is designed to give young people leadership skills and community service hours. Ashley One is the associate ambassador.
  Scott Schwebke, 714-796-7767
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• Fiesta and caroling at St. Isidore Historical Plaza in Los Alamitos

  04-12-2017 23:46
  
  Join the Las Posadas, a traditional Mexican celebration of Christmas, at St. Isidore Historical Plaza, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 10961 Reagan St. Walk with Mary and Joseph in a reenactment of their pilgrimage to Bethlehem. Then enjoy a fiesta and holiday carols. Free. Information: 562-596-9918.
  Susan Christian Goulding, 714-796-6766
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• Holiday-themed boats go on parade this weekend in Huntington Harbour

  04-12-2017 23:45
  
  An ode to a road may seem and odd fit for a boat parade, but it’s a catchy tune and the theme for this year’s 55th annual Huntington Harbour boat parade.
  Since Nat King Cole traversed it to the top of the charts in 1946, “Route 66” has been a much traveled musical highway. So expect to hear plenty of versions blaring from speakers Saturday and Sunday if you plan on taking in the harbour’s signature holiday event.
  The parade is a lead-in to the popular Cruise of Ligh
  
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• Eric Stephens’ NHL power rankings (Dec. 4, 2017)

  04-12-2017 23:42
  
  Patience still matters, it seems, in an increasingly impatient world.
  Within the hockey universe, Kevin Cheveldayoff is considered to be among the most patient of NHL general managers. Proof of that is his unwillingness to break from a core he built in Winnipeg even when there were growing pains after a surprise berth in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs.
  And when there were tough times with missed postseasons the past two years, Cheveldayoff resisted any notion of fifth-year coach Paul Maurice payi
  
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• Fountain Valley Chamber gets holiday spirit

  04-12-2017 23:40
  
  The Chamber of Commerce gussies for the season with its Holiday Luncheon & Gift Boutique, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Mile Square Golf Course, Banquet Room, 10401 Warner Ave. Boutique tables will be open before and after the luncheon. Cost: $25-$30. Information: 714 962-3822, fvchamber.com
  Musical entertainment is to be provided by the Fountain Valley High Troubadours and Fulton Middle School.
  
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• Tustin Presbyterian hosts holiday dinner

  04-12-2017 23:35
  
  Tustin Presbyterian Church hosts a holiday dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16,  at 225 W. Main St. A catered dinner with yummy desserts will be served in the Fellowship Hall, transformed into a winter wonderland. Caroling and entertainment will be provided by the “Unplugged Holiday Carolers” from Orange County School of the Arts. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple. Information: 714-544-7070
  Susan Christian Goulding, 714-796-6766
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• Fullerton City Council to discuss development around Fox Theatre

  04-12-2017 23:35
  
  The City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 5, will discuss proposed development options for several city-owned properties surrounding the Fox Theatre. Both options expected to be presented to the council include a parking structure; one includes selling some lots for possible retail, office or residential development, according to a staff report.
  Sean Emery, 714-834-3784
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• George B. Miller Elementary School in La Palma wins National Red Ribbon Photo Contest

  04-12-2017 23:31
  
  George B. Miller Elementary School, which serves Buena park students, recently won the National Red Ribbon Photo Contest; the school won $1,000 and an iPad. The school kicked off its annual Red Ribbon Week celebrations last week with a school-wide assembly to promote a drug-free lifestyle with the theme, “Your Future is Key, So Stay Drug Free.”
  Kelly Puente, 714-834-3773
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• Seal Beach Arts hosts Christmas concert at McGaugh, complete with singalong and Santa

  04-12-2017 23:25
  
  Enjoy the sounds of the season at the third annual Seal Beach Performing Arts Christmas Concert, 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, in the McGaugh Elementary auditorium, 1698 Bolsa Ave. The concert will feature the West Coast Pops Orchestra, the McGaugh Sea Lions Children’s Chorus, a Christmas carol singalong, Santa, elves and a toy giveaway. Tickets for adults: $10. Children under 12: Free. Information: sealbeacharts.org; 562-429-3992
  Susan Christian Goulding, 714-796-6766
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• Orange County defensive player of the week: Orange’s Anthony Garcia

  04-12-2017 23:25
  
  The Register’s football defensive player of the week for Monday, Dec. 4.
  Anthony Garcia
  Orange
  The junior defensive tackle blocked two punts, forced a fumble, grabbed an interception and recorded eight total tackles to help Orange defeat Silver Valley of Yermo 30-20 in the CIF-SS Division 13 final. “He’s been a stud all year,” Orange coach Robert Pedroza said of Garcia, who helped the Panthers capture their first football title since 1929.
   
  
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• Trump signs proclamation to scale back 2 national monuments

  04-12-2017 21:46
  
  By CATHERINE LUCEY
  The Associated PressSALT LAKE CITY — President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Monday to scale back two sprawling national monuments in Utah, pledging to “reverse federal overreach and restore the rights of this land to your citizens.”
  Trump made his plans official during a speech at the state Capitol, where he was cheered by the state’s Republican leaders who lobbied him to undo protections they contend are overly broad and close off the area to ene
  
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• Aldi set to open its new store in Laguna Woods on Thursday

  04-12-2017 21:35
  
  Aldi supermarket will hold a grand opening of its Laguna Wood store at 24270 El Toro Road on Thursday, Dec. 7. Media and dignitary preview starts at 8:10 a.m. followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. The first 100 customers have a chance to win a Golden TIcket, worth up to $100.
   
  
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• Whicker: College Football Playoff is a Feasible Four

  04-12-2017 21:33
  
  Talking to myself about the College Football Playoff:
  Why did the selection committee include Alabama and exclude Ohio State?
  Its technical staff determined that the tape of Iowa’s 55-24 blowout of Ohio State on Nov. 4 was not doctored.
  Yeah, but Ohio State won its conference. Alabama not only did not win the SEC, it didn’t play in the championship game.
  The Buckeyes were against this requirement until they were for it. Last year they reached the Playoff even though they failed to wi
  
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• LA sues Uber over alleged cover-up of 2016 data breach

  04-12-2017 21:33
  
  The city of Los Angeles sued Uber Technologies on Monday, accusing the ride-hailing company of failing to inform the public immediately about a data breach that occurred more than a year ago.
  City Attorney Mike Feuer’s lawsuit against Uber was filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. It alleges the company broke state laws that require companies to report data breaches as soon as they are discovered or as soon possible.
  The data breach was acknowledged by Uber just last month, about
  
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• It takes a village, and some K-Y Jelly, to squeeze into ‘The Shape of Water’s’ latex fish man body suit

  04-12-2017 21:18
  
  We’ve all heard that clothes make the man. In the case of “The Shape of Water’s” oddly attractive fish fellow, it’s the latex rubber body suit and silicone facial appliances.
  But it’s also the 6’3” actor, Doug Jones, underneath it all. Currently portraying Saru on “Star Trek: Discovery” with a minimum (for him) amount of special effects makeup, Jones is perhaps most beloved for the strange creatures he’s lost himself in for direct
  
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• All ‘Hamilton’ tickets will be $10 for Dec. 19 #HAM4HAM lottery sale

  04-12-2017 21:07
  
  If you haven’t seen “Hamilton,” or even if you have, there’s good news.
  “Hamilton” producer Jeffrey Seller announced that every ticket for the 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 performance at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre will be sold through the #HAM4HAM digital lottery for just $10.
  “Thousands of people have seen ‘Hamilton’ in L.A. for $10 through #Ham4Ham. Before we leave on December 30, we want to make it possible for another 2,550 peopl
  
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• Orange County Transportation Authority panel opposes ramp that would connect the 91 Express Lanes with the 241 toll road

  04-12-2017 20:49
  
  SANTA ANA – Orange County Transportation Authority staffers concerned about the possibility of increased congestion on the 91 freeway and the adjacent tollway are seeking to have toll road leaders pump the brakes on plans for a $180 million ramp linking the 241 toll road and the 91 Freeway Express Lanes.
  And an executive committee, comprised of seven OCTA board members, on Monday morning backed that opposition, preferring that the Transportation Corridor Agencies defer any work on the plan
  
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• Placentia-Yorba Linda district students design mobile apps, get idea of STEM career options

  04-12-2017 20:42
  
  The absolute necessity for educational curriculums to prioritize science, technology, engineering and math instruction, known commonly as STEM, has been stressed at every level, from the U.S. Department of Education on down.
  A group of middle-schoolers in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District recently got a healthy dose of STEM instruction, while learning to be collaborative and be creative at the same time.
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• Man found dead on driveway along S. Coast Highway

  04-12-2017 20:25
  LAGUNA BEACH   A man in his 60s was found dead in a driveway along South Coast Highway on Saturday, Dec. 2.
  Laguna Beach police were called at 7:55 a.m. when a woman called them reporting that a man was lying in a driveway in the 2200 block of South Coast Highway and appeared to be sleeping or passed out, said Sgt. Jim Cota.
  Laguna Beach police arrived and requested paramedics from the Laguna Beach Fire Department who found that the man was dead, Cota said.
  Detectives and the Orange Co
  
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• 10 new songs to look forward to hearing live at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas

  04-12-2017 20:13
  
  For its two-evening 28th annual Almost Acoustic Christmas, KROQ 106.7/FM pulled off a seriously mighty line-up.
  The first and traditionally more rock-heavy roster for Saturday, Dec. 9, will include sets by Muse, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Queens of the Stone Age, Rise Against, Prophets of Rage, Run the Jewels, Judah & the Lion, Cold War Kids and Royal Blood. The second evening, which is typically the more mellow of the two, on Sunday, Dec. 10, will feature performances by Morrissey, t
  
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• PlayStation Experience 2017: Capcom Cup Details

  04-12-2017 19:37
  Thousands of Street Fighter V players have battled all year for a spot in Capcom Cup 2017. This weekend at PlayStation Experience in Anaheim, CA, 32 of the best players in the world compete to become the Street Fighter V World Champion and take home over $370,000 in prize money.
  
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• Trump complains about ‘very unfair’ treatment of Flynn

  04-12-2017 19:14
  
  By KEN THOMAS
  The Associated PressWASHINGTON — Lobbing new criticism at the special counsel’s Russia investigation, President Donald Trump said Monday he feels “very badly” for former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who last week pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about reaching out to the Russians on the president’s behalf.
  “I think it’s a shame,” Trump said of Flynn’s situation, adding that it’s “very unfair” and
  
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• ‘Lady Bird’ star Saoirse Ronan to be honored at Palm Springs International Film Festival

  04-12-2017 19:12
  
  “Lady Bird” star Saoirse Ronan will be honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, organizers announced today.
  The 23-year-old Irish actress will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award for her role as Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson in the coming-of- age story that examines a strong-willed teenager’s relationship with her mother.The two-time Academy Award nominee was the festival’s International Star Award honoree in 2016 for her role in &ldquo
  
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• Steve Fryer’s vote in the final O.C. football top 25

  04-12-2017 18:53
  
  How I voted today, Dec. 4, in the final Orange County top 25 poll. (I am one of 10 media members that votes in the poll.) … An explanation of this vote is at the bottom.
  FRYER’S FINAL O.C. TOP 25
  1. Mater Dei (14-0 overall record)
  2. Mission Viejo (12-1)
  3. Santa Margarita (7-4)
  4. JSerra (7-4)
  5. Servite (6-5)
  6. Orange Lutheran (6-6)
  7. San Clemente (9-2)
  8. Corona del Mar (10-2)
  9. Capistrano Valley (12-1)
  10. Los Alamitos (7-4)
  11. Edison (8-4)
  12. La Habra (7-4)
  13. El Toro (8-
  
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• Employees lock would-be robber inside Costa Mesa store

  04-12-2017 18:53
  COSTA MESA Employees of a Costa Mesa liquor story turned the tables on a would-be robber Sunday, Dec. 3, by locking him inside the business, police said.
  Around 2:30 p.m. a 39-year-old man entered Powers Liquors, 1888 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, and handed a note to employees demanding cash, police Lt. Greg Scott said.
  The workers fled from the store and locked the man inside, setting off an hour-long barricade situation, Scott said. Police negotiated by phone with the man, who claimed
  
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• My most unforgettable character

  04-12-2017 18:51
  Christmas holiday season seemed definitely not the time to hold one of our large tedious company meetings. Neither was this the place: a cavernous shabby-looking hotel that had long ago lost the luxurious luster of its younger days. As a reluctant homage to the season, tattered old sprays of holly hung dismally over our company sign, “The April May Beauty Collection,” belying its name.
  As I walked the area, seeking an out-of-the-way place where I didn’t have to talk with anyone
  
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• See the only 2017 appearance of the supermoon

  04-12-2017 18:45
  
  A full moon, referred to as a supermoon, rises over the University of Notre Dame’s main building Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. (Robert Franklin/South Bend Tribune via AP)Christmas market opens in Warsaw’s Old Town along historical city fortification. Visitors gathered for handicraft trading, mulled wine and grilled cheese. The ‘Ice Queen’ welcomes guests for winter. Icerink opened for skating at full moon. (Madeleine Lenz/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)The Superm
  
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• Police believe gang members responsible for deadly weekend in Santa Ana

  04-12-2017 18:41
  SANTA ANA A man was seriously wounded in a Sunday, Dec. 3. shooting, capping a violent, weekend carried out by suspected Santa Ana gang members, police said.
  Santa Ana Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting in Santa Ana on Sunday, Dec 3, 2017. (Photo by Miles Madison, Contributing Photographer)Santa Ana Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting in Santa Ana on Sunday, Dec 3, 2017. (Photo by Miles Madison, Contributing Photographer)Santa Ana Police investigate the scene of a fata
  
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• Facebook debuts Messenger app for kids under 13

  04-12-2017 18:35
  
  Facebook is coming for your kids.
  The social media giant is launching a messaging app for children to chat with their parents and with friends approved by their parents.
  The free app is aimed at kids under 13, who can’t yet have their own accounts under Facebook’s rules, though they often do.
  Messenger Kids comes with a slew of controls for parents. The service won’t let children add their own friends or delete messages — only parents can do that. Kids don’t get a s
  
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• Sleigh Ride and Toy Drive rock ‘n’ roll into Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa

  04-12-2017 18:16
  
  Four, yes count ’em, four, hair bands will rock out at Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa at the resort’s inaugural Sleigh Ride and Toy Drive which takes place Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10.
  Saturday kicks off with a motorcycle ride taking off at 11 a.m. at Harley-Davidson dealerships in Palm Springs and Temecula. Once at the Morongo Pavillion concerts by Great White and Slaughter will perform.
  The music keeps on rockin’ Sunday with performances by Vixen and Autograph. You
  
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• Broadcom’s bid for Qualcomm grows hostile as takeover fight escalates

  04-12-2017 18:11
  
  Broadcom on Monday proposed a slate of 11 directors to replace the entire board of Qualcomm, setting the stage for a proxy battle over the fate of its unsolicited $105 billion bid for the world’s largest maker of smartphone chips.
  The proposal was widely seen as a tactic to pressure Qualcomm to negotiate what would be the largest technology deal in history. Last month, Qualcomm said its directors had unanimously rejected the bid, leaving Broadcom with the option to take the issue to shareh
  
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• Hundreds gather for the 21st Annual Crystal Cove Tree Lighting

  04-12-2017 17:07
  
  Hundreds attended the 21st Annual Crystal Cove Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar. The event included a visit from Santa Claus.
  The 21st Annual Crystal Cove Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar. The event features California’s only coastal beach holiday tree display. (Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)The 21st Annual Crystal Cove Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar. The event features California’s only coastal beach holiday tree display. (Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photo
  
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• How Southern California ranks in terms of racial disparity

  04-12-2017 17:00
  
  A new study ranking each California county by racial disparity was recently released by the Advancement Project, a multiracial civil rights organization. The study examined seven specific measures — economic opportunity, healthcare access, education, housing, democracy, crime and justice, and environment — and tracked publicly accessible data to show how Caucasians, Latinos, Asians and African Americans fared in each category.
  Here’s a look at what the study says about Southern
  
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• Tree and fireworks light the sky in Fountain Valley

  04-12-2017 16:57
  
  Fireworks light up the sky during a tree lighting ceremony at Fountain Valley Sports Park in Mile Square Park. (Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)Girls from the Hudson Dance Academy in Fountain Valley perform on stage during a tree lighting ceremony at Fountain Valley Sports Park. (Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)Fountain Valley Mayor Pro Tem Michael Vo flips on the lights with Santa during a tree lighting ceremony at Fountain Valley Sports Park. VoÕs wife, Catherine Vo
  
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• Why Guillermo del Toro is taking a break after monster love story ‘The Shape of Water’

  04-12-2017 16:26
  
  We’ve been trained to expect the unexpected from Guillermo del Toro.
  The Mexican auteur has infused his unique vision and intelligence into movies about bizarre comic book antiheroes (“Hellboy” I & II), giant battle robots (“Pacific Rim”) and gothic horror (“Crimson Peak”), while investing the most of his singular design genius and psychological insight into smaller, more personal and historically informed pieces such as “Cronos,” “
  
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• Avocado and orange salad

  04-12-2017 16:17
  
   
  Avocado’s rich, nutty taste and creamy texture pairs beautifully with the sweet-sour perkiness of oranges. The fruit duo is especially appealing in a simple salad along with tender lettuce, fresh lemon juice and crunchy almonds.
  Most often avocados are found firm-to-the-touch in the marketplace; they only ripen off the tree. If they are hard when you buy them, they will require 2 to 6 days of ripening at room temperature.  Once they yield slightly to gentle pressure they are go
  
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• San Bernardino girl, 16, arrested following pursuit, crashing into Colton police vehicle

  04-12-2017 16:03
  
  A 16-year-old San Bernardino girl is in custody after driving on the wrong side of the road, leading Colton police on a pursuit, ramming directly into a pursuing officer’s vehicle until finally crashing into a palm tree in Riverside early Monday morning, police said.
  Just before 12:30 a.m., officers spotted a vehicle driving the wrong way near H Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue in Colton and tried to pull the driver over, according to a press release. But the driver, the unidentified 16-year-o
  
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• These 5 Southern California trends will dampen renters’ holiday spirits

  04-12-2017 16:00
  
  Southern California’s renters have little to celebrate this holiday season when it comes to market conditions that favor the landlord.
  Apartment seekers have few options. Construction of new residences isn’t making much of a dent in the region’s long-running shortage of decently priced housing. As a result, rents continue to rise to levels that are high not only on a national scale but even a global one.
  I grabbed data from several recent studies of rental conditions acros
  
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• Status Update: Jobs fair is Tuesday; Girls Scouts honor six alumnae and business leaders

  04-12-2017 16:00
  K. Starr Avedesian has been named assistant dean of disabled student programs and services at Santiago Canyon College in Orange.Shelly Randolph has been named internal audit manager for Rancho Santiago Canyon Community College District.D.A. Davidson & Co., a financial services firm in Costa Mesa, has promoted James Keckler, managing director of Investment Banking.D.A. Davidson & Co., a financial services firm in Costa Mesa, has promoted Morgen Buck to vice president, marketing and recrui
  
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• Here’s a look at the stats around flu season, plus tips to avoid getting sick

  04-12-2017 16:00
  
  Influenza activity is rising across the U.S. with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting recent widespread activity in several states.  Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. The CDC and the California Department of Public Health are recommending everyone over six months old get vaccinated.
  You can enter your ZIP Code and find places to get vaccinated here.
  Peak season
  Peak season can vary from year to year. The chart below show
  
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• Uber in the sky? Now you can crowdsource a helicopter and get to the show on time

  04-12-2017 15:30
  
  A new helicopter service has debuted for Southern Californians who want to skip the traffic and get to the concert in style.
  IEX Helicopters, the company that flies folks to and from Catalina Island, has partnered with EvoLux, a national helicopter charter service. Their goal: Get people to use “SkyLimos” like they carpool with Uber and Lyft.
  “If two people want to go to a music festival in Palm Springs but cannot afford to charter the complete helicopter, the Evolux Rideshare&
  
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• Bonsignore: Rams are 1 win away from taking No. 2 spot in the NFC playoff picture

  04-12-2017 15:20
  
  Arizona Cardinals running back D.J. Foster (37) is hit by Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Michael Brockers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Arizona Cardinals running back Elijhaa Penny (35) scores a touchdown as Los Angeles Rams middle linebacker Cory Littleton defends during the first half of an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald
  
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• Trump offers full support for embattled Republican Roy Moore

  04-12-2017 14:47
  
  By NANCY BENAC
  The Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump endorsed embattled Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race on Monday, looking past sexual misconduct allegations against the GOP candidate to argue that his vote is needed in Congress.
  Trump tweeted early Monday that “Democrats refusal to give even one vote for massive Tax Cuts is why we need Republican Roy Moore to win in Alabama.”
  It was Trump’s strongest show of support for Moore since alleg
  
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• Breakthrough congressional candidate opposed by fellow Democrats

  04-12-2017 14:45
  
  The Buzz is the Register’s weekly political news column.
  Democrat Doug Applegate was key to erasing the long-standing consensus that local Republican Congress members could not be unseated, thanks to his near upset last year of Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, in a district that straddles the Orange-San Diego county line.
  Defying prognosticators, the lawyer and retired Marine colonel came within 1,621 votes of winning in the nation’s closest House race of the year. That virtual-breakthrou
  
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• Where To Find Great Holiday Gifts In Orange County

  04-12-2017 10:36
  Finding the perfect holiday gift for each person on your list is not always a simple proposition. Logistics aside, everyone has his or her own distinct tastes that can prove difficult to navigate.
  
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• Jaylen Hands leads UCLA’s rout over Detroit Mercy

  04-12-2017 07:06
  
  LOS ANGELES — Prince Ali pushed the ball ahead to Jaylen Hands. Hands took it and elevated for a two-handed reverse dunk.
  Detroit Mercy’s Josh McFolley stood in the corner on the opposite end of the court and scratched his head.
  Related Articles UCLA will face Kansas State in Cactus Bowl Alex Wolf puts exclamation point on UCLA’s NCAA water polo titleThe Titans were reduced to spectators to UCLA’s run-and-gun, dunk contest Sunday night as the Bruins dominated in a 106-73
  
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• Worst loss of season is Lakers fifth straight as Rockets win 118-95

  04-12-2017 06:06
  
  Houston Rockets guard James Harden goes up for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, right, steals a pass intended for Houston Rockets guard James Harden during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward
  
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• Worse loss of season is Lakers fifth straight as Rockets win 118-95

  04-12-2017 06:06
  
  LOS ANGELES — For players who have been around for a few years, the losses may feel different this year. In previous seasons, the Lakers were built to lose; a team designed around players who were meant to get them to the draft so they could be replaced.
  This was far from an “all-in” season from the Lakers. Growth is expected to be painful. They won, however, five of their first 10 games. As recently as the week of Thanksgiving, they were just two games under .500.
  Since then,
  
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• Denver point guard Jamal Murray’s late-game taunt against Lakers ‘immature,’ Luke Walton say

  04-12-2017 05:44
  
  LOS ANGELES – All Denver point guard Jamal Murray had to do was dribble out the clock Saturday night. Lakers players were untucking their jerseys, their night presumably done after a major fourth quarter collapse that led to a 115-100 loss.
  Murray, however, had one last message to send.
  As he bolted past Lonzo Ball, Murray dribbled the ball around one side of the Lakers rookie while running past him on the other. Brandon Ingram and Julius Randle were quick to foul Murray in defense of Ball
  
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