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• Could ‘firefighting at Christmas’ become the new normal in California?

  09-12-2017 23:55 via ocregister.com
  
  By ELLIOT SPAGAT and BRIAN MELLEYAssociated Press
  A week of destructive fires in Southern California is ending, but danger still looms.
  Well into what’s considered the wet season, there’s been nary a drop of rain. That’s good news for sun-seeking tourists, but could spell more disaster for a region that emerged this spring from a yearslong drought and now has firefighters on edge because of parched conditions and no end in sight to the typical fire season.
  “This is the ne
  
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• Unhealthy air levels to persist in Los Angeles, Riverside counties

  09-12-2017 23:21 via ocregister.com
  
  The region’s top air-quality monitor Saturday warned residents to continue taking precautions — like avoiding rigorous outdoor activities and keeping vulnerable people indoors — due to smoke from several still smoldering wildfires across Southern California.
  The South Coast Air Quality Management District said in an alert that air quality remained unhealthy in areas directly affected by smoke.
  The Diamond Bar-based agency said smoke from four fires — the Creek, Rye and Sk
  
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• Anaheim Ducks give teens safe driving tips at Honda Center event

  09-12-2017 22:26 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM >> A few dozen local teens can now say that a professional hockey player taught them how to drive.
  The Anaheim Ducks teamed up with Mercury Insurance and the California Highway Patrol to offer an all-day course on safe driving Saturday, Dec. 9 in the parking lot of the Honda Center.
  The aftermath of a 19-year-old wrapping her car around a telephone pole is put on display during a safe driving course for teens provided by a partnership with the Anaheim Ducks, California Highway Patr
  
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• Rams vs. Eagles is a matchup of division leaders, and the Watkins brothers

  09-12-2017 22:10 via ocregister.com
  
  THOUSAND OAKS — The Rams’ figurative adoption of receiver Sammy Watkins hasn’t been completely smooth, but Watkins appears to be settling in, and now he gets a visit from an actual family member.
  Watkins’ older half-brother, Jaylen, plays defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles, who play the Rams at the Coliseum on Sunday in a battle of NFC division leaders. The siblings expect to have their father and several other family members in attendance, and the game could be a
  
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• San Juan Capistrano apartment fire causes $250,000 in damage and displaces 15 residents

  09-12-2017 21:45 via ocregister.com
  A fire broke out in a San Juan Capistrano apartment building early Saturday morning Dec. 9, displacing 15 people, causing $250,000 in damage and sending a neighbor to the hospital.
  About 30 firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the fire, which started at the 26500 block of Calle Santa Barbara at 1:20 a.m. By 1:50 a.m., the fire was under control.
  The neighbor, a pregnant woman, wasn’t directly affected by the fire, but was sent to the hospital out of caution after
  
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• Judith Opdahl to step away from helm of Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach after 24 Years

  09-12-2017 21:42 via ocregister.com
  
  Judith Opdahl, the longtime executive director of Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach, who took the helm of the organization 24 years ago after it helped her through Stage Four colon cancer, is retiring at the end of the year.
  Opdahl will move to a part-time role in January and be succeeded by Director of Development and COO Paula Moore, the nonprofit’s board of directors announced Friday.Three decades of support
  Located on the Redondo Beach pier, the organization has provided support f
  
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• Rams vs. Eagles: Who has the edge?

  09-12-2017 20:51 via ocregister.com
  
  RAMS (9-3) vs. EAGLES (10-2)
  When: Sunday, 1:25 p.m.
  Where: the Coliseum
  Line: Rams by 1.5
  TV/radio: Ch. 11; 710-AM, 93.1-FM, 1330-AM (Spanish)
  RAMS OFFENSE vs. EAGLES DEFENSEThis should be an interesting case study in how much statistics matter. The Eagles have allowed the sixth-fewest points, third-fewest yards and the fewest rushing yards in the NFL this season, but their recent schedule hasn’t been full of offensive heavyweights. In four games in late October and early November, the Ea
  
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• Reports: Yankees trade for slugger Giancarlo Stanton

  09-12-2017 20:04 via ocregister.com
  
  MIAMI — After helping the New York Yankees to five World Series titles, Derek Jeter might help them win another.
  The Yankees and Jeter’s Miami Marlins have agreed to a trade that would send slugger Giancarlo Stanton to New York, pending a physical, a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn’t announced the agreement.
  Stanton has a no-trade clause in his record $325 million, 13-
  
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• Here’s what to do if your home has been damaged by one of Southern California’s wildfires

  09-12-2017 19:30 via ocregister.com
  
  Evacuating your home due to a raging wildfire is difficult enough, but if your home has been damaged, or even destroyed, it can be hard to know how to start again.
  To help, Los Angeles County fire officials released a checklist on Friday for returning homeowners.Are you returning home after a wildfire? Here is some information @LACo_FD @LAFD @Angeles_NF @LAPDHQ @LASDHQ pic.twitter.com/zLyER59wSE
  — LACounty Fire PIO (@LACoFDPIO) December 9, 2017When driving to your property check for:
  Trees
  
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• Kartje: The strong case for Russell Wilson as NFL MVP

  09-12-2017 19:23 via ocregister.com
  
  In 2006, Jon Kitna, then quarterback of the Detroit Lions, set a record that for more than a decade would not come close to being broken.
  The 34-year-old Kitna threw for a career-high 4,208 yards that season —  the fourth-highest mark in the league. He ran for another 156. His 4,364 total yards accounted for a stunning 81.7 percent of the Lions offense. It was — and still is, for now — the biggest contribution of total offense to any team in NFL history.
  The 2006 Lions, as
  
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• NFL Week 14: Previews, predictions and start times for every game

  09-12-2017 19:16 via ocregister.com
  
  The rundown for Week 14 in the NFL:
  LAST WEEK AGAINST THE SPREAD: 7-8-1
  SEASON RECORD: 95-90-4
  DETROIT AT TAMPA BAY
  Kickoff: 10 a.m.
  Outlook: QB Matthew Stafford is still hurting, and the Lions appear to be falling out of playoff contention. If they lose this week, that dream is officially dead. The Buccaneers are downright bad, but while the Lions may have their quarterback in the lineup, they’ll more than likely be without two of their best offensive linemen and their top running ba
  
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• Governor Jerry Brown surveys Thomas fire damage in Ventura, will meet with victims

  09-12-2017 19:14 via ocregister.com
  
  Gov. Jerry Brown is scheduled to meet with victims of the Thomas Fire in Ventura County Saturday morning.
  Brown is surveying the devastation caused by the massive wildfire and will meet with residents before joining local, state and federal officials at the command post at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura.➡️ @JerryBrownGov surveys #ThomasFire damage. Thankful for the first responders protecting our fellow neighbors. pic.twitter.com/NlocEsoWki
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• Reopening of Skirball Center shows progress in firefight

  09-12-2017 18:14 via ocregister.com
  
  The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles will hold its annual Hanukkah Festival as planned Sunday, Dec. 10, as firefighters make progress in battling the fire named for the museum.
  The center on Sepulveda Boulevard near the 405 Freeway closed Wednesday but reopened Friday.
  The fire had burned 475 acres and was 50 percent contained, according to the latest update from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Six structures had been destroyed and 12 damaged. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
  Th
  
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• Laura Dern talks ‘light and dark’ sides of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ characters

  09-12-2017 18:04 via ocregister.com
  
  In “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” opening Dec. 15, Laura Dern plays a prominent officer in the Resistance named Vice Admiral Holdo.
  When I sat down with director Rian Johnson, I accidentally referred to the character as being on the Dark Side.
  “We don’t know that yet,” Johnson shot back quickly.
  I don’t know if I stumbled onto something –or just stumbled – but it seems Holdo will bear watching. Dern, a recent Emmy winner for her role in “Bi
  
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• Carl Love: Temecula teen’s stabbing death reminds us that road rage is all too familiar

  09-12-2017 18:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Kevin Rodriguez was in that awful place where we’ve all been.
  Another driver was angry at him, his family members said.
  How many times have you had somebody following you, shaking their fist at you or flashing their head lights on and off? Or flipping you off or taking any number of other hostile actions?
  How many stars are in the sky?
  In these moments of angst, I always pull to the side and let the person go by, preferably as soon as possible. As he, or even she, passes, I don’t loo
  
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• Fighting Southern California wildfires could get more difficult as new red flag warnings issued

  09-12-2017 17:45 via ocregister.com
  
  The National Weather Service issued new red flag warnings for most of Southern California early Saturday as windy conditions continued to make firefighting efforts across the region more difficult.
  NWS offcials issued red flag warnings for Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties.
  They said very low humidity levels and strong, gusty winds would persist in most mountain and valley areas through Sunday night.
  Related Articles Reopening of Skirball Center shows progress in firefight
  
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• These Chatsworth makeup entrepreneurs are the stars of ‘Lipstick Empire’

  09-12-2017 17:27 via ocregister.com
  
  For Lora Arellano and Dana Bomar, the drama on their reality show “Lipstick Empire” is provided by their bold cosmetics, not on-camera feuds.
  The 30-year-old founders and faces of Chatsworth-based Melt Cosmetics, whose signature products are the highly pigmented, ultra-matte shades for the eyes and lips, are the stars of the unscripted series, which is free to stream via Warner Bros.’ original digital content studio Stage 13.
  “You know how you watch reality TV and it
  
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• A Look at the BAPE, UNDEFEATED & ASSC 'Gran Turismo' Cars

  09-12-2017 17:21
  Each label injects its own flair onto the Gran Turismo cars, which will be available in game along with in person at the PSX event this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Cente. BAPE takes on the Mercedes-AMG GT S, adding its signature ABC 1ST CAMO on the vehicle's exterior and a large "A Bathing Ape" motif and Ape head logo on the hood.
  
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• Los Angeles rents look pricey, even on a global scale

  09-12-2017 17:18 via ocregister.com
  
  Los Angeles rents are sky high, even when the yardstick is the world’s largest cities.
  I tossed rent data from global apartment tracker Nestpick into my trusty spreadsheet so I could comparatively see how rents run internationally. In the 100 major cities tracked, Los Angeles looked pretty pricey on the worldwide scale, ranking from seventh-highest to 20th in four key rental categories.
  But, local renter rejoice … a bit: At least L.A. isn’t priciest in all four rental niches t
  
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• ‘Game of Thrones’ brings extras for this week’s DVDs

  09-12-2017 17:03 via ocregister.com
  
  I’ve already lauded Season 7 of “Game of Thrones” as one of the best shows on television in my must-sees of 2017, so I’ll spare you the reasons why, but the DVD box set has a lot of cool extras for the fans.
  It includes audio commentaries for all the episodes, mainly from showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss, but cast members as well. There are also featurettes about production designer Deborah Riley and her art department;  another where the cast is interviewed a
  
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• Gardening: Be warned that no plant is 100 percent safe for pets

  09-12-2017 16:55 via ocregister.com
  
  I recently received an email asking me to address the pet safety of plants discussed in this column. It is easy to comply with this request since no plant is completely pet safe.
  While it is highly unlikely that a pet will die from consumption of the leaves or flowers of most plants, an upset pet stomach often accompanies such consumption. And if the leaves and flowers of a certain plant species are truly pet safe, then it is likely that either the bulbs, the bark, or the roots of such a plant w
  
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• Pedestrian, 71, killed while crossing Garden Grove street

  09-12-2017 16:29 via ocregister.com
  
  GARDEN GROVE >> A 71-year-old pedestrian crossing a street Friday night, Dec. 8 was killed when he was hit by an Infiniti.
  The crash was reported at 5:56 p.m. in a southbound lane of Brookhurst Street just north of Bixby Avenue,  said Sergeant P. Gildea.
  The man, crossing eastbound in an area not marked by a crosswalk, was struck by a blue 2004 Infiniti G35 driven by a 22-year-old man, Gildea said. The pedestrian died at the scene.
  The driver of the Infiniti remained at the
  
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• Lilac Fire in San Diego County could burn for at least 2 more weeks

  09-12-2017 16:27 via ocregister.com
  
  Cal Fire officials at the Lilac Fire in northern San Diego County said they hope to have the blaze contained by Dec. 21.
  Saturday morning, Dec. 9, officials said firefighters had increased containment on the fire to 20 percent. The acreage burned remained at 4,100.
  Bill and MaryJo Keith from Temecula show a photo what their home in Bonsall looked like before it was destroyed during the Lilac Fire in Bonsall Friday, December 8, 2017. FRANK BELLINO, THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE/SCNGBill Keith looks at the
  
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• Creek fire remains at 15,000 acres with 70 percent contained

  09-12-2017 16:16 via ocregister.com
  
  The Creek fire burning from Sylmar to Sunland remained at 70 percent containment and 15,619 acres Saturday morning.
  “The numbers are still the same,” said Nathan Judy, fire information officer for the Angeles National Forest on Saturday.
  As of Friday evening, the fire, which began Tuesday morning four miles east of Sylmar, had burned 15,619 acres and was 70 percent contained.
  There were 2,500 structures threatened while 56 homes and 49 outbuildings were destroyed. Additionally,
  
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• Showing instructions: Turn on lights, open doors – and leave

  09-12-2017 16:14 via ocregister.com
  
  Even though the inventory of homes for sale is the lowest in years, and even though there are not enough homes available in most price ranges, sellers still need to put their best foot forward when showing their homes.
  While the following advice may seem obvious, it’s not obvious to all sellers.
  How do I know? Because these are all things I’ve actually witnessed in the last few weeks as I’ve been out looking for houses for my buyers.
  Pets: Don’t leave your dogs
  
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• Rye fire increases to 65 containment, remains steady at 6,000 acres

  09-12-2017 16:06 via ocregister.com
  
  The Rye fire increased to 65 percent containment, but remained at 6,049 acres, authorities said Saturday.
  “Overnight we continued to make progress,” said Rich Brocchini, spokesman for Cal Fire. “We’re continuing to mop up today.”
  Containment on the Rye fire, which began around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, jumped from 50 percent Friday night. One structure had been destroyed.
  Brocchini said 5,460 structures remained threatened with no road closures. A total of 813 fi
  
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• Orange County housing: Fewer homes to buy, fewer deals made

  09-12-2017 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  With one-sixth fewer choices, Orange County’s house hunters have been 1.6 percent less active in dealmaking recently than a year ago.
  ReportsOnHousing’s latest report, based on trends found in brokers’ listing networks as of Nov. 30, shows new escrows were up 2.9 percent in the four-county Southern California region. Listings in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties declined by 16.7 percent in a year. Regional “market time,” the report’s e
  
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• HOA Homefront: Readers ask about HOA election glitches (Part 1)

  09-12-2017 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Q: Is there any restriction on note-taking while inspecting election ballots in a delegate-based election? I believe copying is not allowed, but isn’t note taking considered to be different and unrestricted? — T.R., Rancho Santa Margarita
  A: In most HOA elections, any candidate or member may witness the vote counting, under Civil Code 5120, and inspect the ballots after the election, under Civil Code 5125. However, the voting by delegates is not subject to the election procedural req
  
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• Firefighters seek final containment of Liberty Fire on Saturday

  09-12-2017 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Firefighters hoped to complete the circle around the Liberty Fire in Murrieta Saturday morning after achieving 90 percent containment Friday.
  The toll as of the most recent update stood at 300 acres burned, with one structure and six outbuildings destroyed. Murrieta Fire & Rescue expected to issue another update around 8 a.m.
  A red flag warning from the National Weather Service for extremely low humidity and high, gusty winds remained in effect through 8 p.m. Sunday. A burst of str
  
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• Allen Buchanan: Is your commercial real estate buyer for real?

  09-12-2017 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  These days, multiple offers on well-priced, conveniently located commercial real estate are the norm. Unlike the doldrums of a down market where the activity is tantamount to a cricket concert — activity is robust!
  So, how do you filter the noise of multiple offers and settle upon the right buyer — the first go around? That, dear readers, is the subject of this week’s column.
  Watch how the buyer acts. I’ve observed buyer behavior for many years. The way in which a pr
  
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• Check out the winners of the 10th annual Orange County Top Workplaces survey

  09-12-2017 13:07
  The Orange County Register honored 140 companies and organizations Thursday night at the 10th annual Top Workplaces gala at the City Grove of Anaheim. More than 800 people attended the event.
  
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• Book events for the week of Dec. 10

  09-12-2017 13:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Sunday, Dec. 10
  Join author Brett Halsey as he signs and discusses his new book, ‘West of Hell.’ The story revolves around Chris Tracy, a bounty hunter who takes a trip to Soda Springs where his life takes an unexpected turn. An old friend persuades him to strike out in search of a lost fortune in gold and as they begin their trek across the barren land, they soon discover challenges beyond the devastating sun, hostile Indians or the unknown riders who are on their trail. 2 p.m. Book
  
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• Kicker recruited from soccer extends Orange’s special football season (video)

  09-12-2017 11:14 via ocregister.com
  
  ORANGE Orange’s football program recruited Nick Guzman from soccer to kick field goals and extra points last season. The arrangement worked pretty well for the Panthers until Friday night.
  That’s when it became legendary.
  The junior booted an 18-yard field goal for the only score of overtime to lift upstart Orange past previously undefeated Caruthers of Fresno County, 46-43, in a thrilling CIF Southern California Division 6-AA regional at El Modena High.https://t.co/B3pWqL4ltL
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• Heisler: At least UCLA’s done with LaVar Ball; the Lakers aren’t

  09-12-2017 09:54 via ocregister.com
  
  LaVar Ball has created a monster. Its name is LaVar Ball.
  Last week while he created (more) headlines, pulling middle son LiAngelo out of UCLA, saying he will take him and LaMelo, whom LaVar had already pulled out of Chino Hills High, to play together overseas, the Lakers began barring the press from the family area at Staples Center.
  The press called it “the LaVar rule,” since it was clearly meant to keep them away from the out-of-control paterfamilias who had become increasingly cr
  
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• Alcindor pours in season high 33 points but Laguna Beach handles Irvine, 58-44 (video)

  09-12-2017 08:49 via ocregister.com
  
  Irvine’s Eugene Reyes pulls in a rebound in front of Laguna Beach’s Owen McMurray during Friday’s game.(Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Laguna Beach’s Adam Armstrong shields the ball away from Irvine’s Devin Lee during Friday night’s game at Irvine. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG)Irvine’s Eugene Reyes goes up for a rebound against Laguna’s Grady Morgan and Nolan Naess during Friday night’s game at Irvin
  
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• Dodgers’ bid for Shohei Ohtani falls short

  09-12-2017 08:23 via ocregister.com
  
  The Dodgers were among the losing bidders for free agent Shohei Ohtani, though not by much – geographically speaking.
  Ohtani will go to the Angels instead, one of seven teams the hyped Japanese pitcher-slash-slugger considered in the end.
  The Dodgers were one of four National League teams in the group of seven, along with the Padres, Giants and Cubs. Representatives of all seven teams met with Ohtani earlier in the week in Los Angeles.
  Many speculated that Ohtani would prefer to play in th
  
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• Saturday’s schedule for the Tartan Classic basketball tournament

  09-12-2017 08:18 via ocregister.com
  
  The schedule Saturday, Dec. 9, for the Tartan Classic.
  TARTAN CLASSICAt St. Margaret’sNoon: Pacifica Christian vs. Norte Vista1:30 p.m.: Sage Hill vs. Bell Gardens3:00 p.m.: St. Margaret’s vs. Capo Valley Christian4:30 p.m.: Brea Olinda vs. Tustin6:00 p.m.: University vs. Newport Harbor7:30 p.m.: Mission Viejo vs. San Juan Hills
  
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• Pedestrian struck, seriously injured in Seal Beach

  09-12-2017 08:08 via ocregister.com
  SEAL BEACH  — A woman pedestrian was hospitalized in serious condition Friday after being struck by a vehicle in Seal Beach.
  Seal Beach Police Department officers responded at 8:40 p.m. Thursday to a traffic collision at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and First Street, Sgt. Mike Henderson said.
  The victim was taken to Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Henderson said.
  The driver was not injured and is cooperating with the investigation, Henderson said.
  Descriptions of the
  
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• Police detain man suspected of trying to set fires in Anaheim

  09-12-2017 08:02 via ocregister.com
  Police detained a man Friday night, Dec. 8, on suspicion of trying to set vegetation fires near the Anaheim Hills Festival shopping center.
  Shortly before 6 p.m. Anaheim Fire & Rescue officials alerted the public to the search of a male suspect who was seen trying to set fires. Police officers set up a perimeter near the shopping center, on Santa Ana Canyon Road, to look for the male wearing all black.
  Two witnesses at the scene chased the suspected arsonist and detained him so officers
  
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• Orange pulls out victory in OT, advances to state Div. 6-AA football championship game

  09-12-2017 08:01 via ocregister.com
  
  ORANGE – Nick Guzman kicked an 18-yard field goal in overtime to lift Orange to a 46-43 win over Caruthers on Friday in a CIF Southern California Regional Division 6-AA championship game at El Modena High.
  Orange got to the Caruthers 2-yard line on an 11-yard run by Jojo Martinez. Three quarterback sneaks by Jason Wilkinson failed to get the Panthers in the end zone, so Guzman took the field for his winning kick.
  Orange advances to the CIF State Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 16, agai
  
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• USC men’s basketball rallies, but Oklahoma hands Trojans their third straight loss

  09-12-2017 07:27 via ocregister.com
  
  USC Trojans guard Shaqquan Aaron (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma Sooners forward Khadeem Lattin (3) in the first half of the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic NCAA basketball game at Staples Center on Friday, Dec. 08, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)USC Trojans head coach Andy Enfield argues with an official in the first half of the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic NCAA basketball game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Staples Center on Friday, Dec.
  
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• Orange County and CIF football scores and stats for Friday (12-8-17)

  09-12-2017 07:16 via ocregister.com
  
  CIF STATE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
  DIVISION 1-AAHelix 28, Oaks Christian 13
  DIVISION 2-AACajon 70, Rancho Verde 23
  DIVISION 5-AAGolden West 41, Big Bear 21
  DIVISION 6-AAOrange 46, Caruthers 43 (OT)
  O.C. SUMMARY
  Orange 46, Caruthers 43Caruthers   7   8  21   7   0 – 43Orange     14   7   8  14   3 — 46
  Passing: Gilmore (C) 6-14, 79. Wilkinson (O) 12-18, 217.
  Rushing: C – Puga 3
  
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• Orange County boys soccer preview: Top 5 players to watch

  09-12-2017 07:03 via ocregister.com
  
  The Register’s Orange County boys soccer preview.
  TOP 5 PLAYERS TO WATCH
  Mitchell Wilson, G, EdisonWilson will be one of the top keepers in the county as he tries to backstop Edison to another league title. Wilson had 13 shutouts with a 0.5 goals against average last season.
  Kyle Mabwa, F, Corona del MarMabwa will be an integral part in bringing another league title to CdM. Mabwa is a dynamic and active player for the Sea Kings.
  Jose Marquez, D, GodinezMarquez was All-CIF last season as a
  
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• Working overtime doesn’t pay off for Ducks, who fall to Wild

  09-12-2017 07:01 via ocregister.com
  
  Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler, left, moves the puck under pressure from Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry, bottom, falls while chasing the puck under pressure from Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Du
  
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• Orange County boys soccer preview: O.C. top 10

  09-12-2017 06:51 via ocregister.com
  
  The Register’s Orange County boys soccer preview.
  O.C. TOP 10
  1. Godinez: The Grizzlies won the CIF-SS Division 4 title in 2016 and the Division 2 title in 2017, as well as the Division 2 Southern California Regional title. Godinez has landed in Division 1 this season. The Grizzlies no longer have last season’s player of the year, Bryan Ibarra, but they will be led from the back by returners Oscar Salas and Eric Pineda.
  2. Valencia: The Tigers fell to Godinez in the CIF-SS
  
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• Watch PlayStation Presents live at 11 PM Et

  09-12-2017 06:45
  It's going to be a late night, folks. The PlayStation Experience takes place this weekend and Sony is kicking things off with a live-streamed presentation called PlayStation Presents tonight at 11 PM ET -- that's 8 PM in Anaheim, California, where the show is being held.
  
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• Catholic leaders urge Reps. Royce, Walters to back DACA, parishioners to pray for Dreamers

  09-12-2017 06:21 via ocregister.com
  
  Congressional members Mimi Walters and Ed Royce have received a unique letter – it was signed by every Catholic pastor in their districts, and it asks for more action and less talk on DACA.
  Parishioners across Orange County also will hear more about the so-called Dreamers from their church pews this Sunday and throughout Advent, which leads up to Christmas.
  The bishops of the Diocese of Orange are calling on their clergy and parishioners to pray for the young undocumented immigrants,
  
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• Evans lifts Santa Margarita to win over Trabuco Hills in Beach Bash semifinals

  09-12-2017 06:04 via ocregister.com
  
  NEWPORT BEACH – Ryan Evans’ 3-pointer with 16.8 seconds left in the game lifted Santa Margarita to a 54-52 victory over Trabuco Hills in a semifinal of the Beach Bash Tournament on Friday night at Corona del Mar High.
  Santa Margarita will play in the tournament’s final Saturday at 7 p.m.
  After the Eagles went ahead on Evans’ 3-pointer, there was enough time left for Trabuco Hills to respond with a shot to tie or win the game, but the Eagles (6-1) had three fouls to give b
  
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• Orange County boys water polo coach of the year: Pacifica’s Eduardo Osorio

  09-12-2017 05:35 via ocregister.com
  
  The Register’s All-County boys water polo team, from left, Makoto Kenney, Newport Harbor; Joseph Molina, Foothill; Ash Molthen, Orange Lutheran; Mater Dei’s Jackson Seybold, Player of the Year; Billy Motherway, Mater Dei; Hannes Daube, Orange Lutheran; and Jake Cavano, Huntington Beach in Santa Ana on Friday, December 1, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)Mater Dei’s Jack Seybold, left, All-County Boys Water Polo Player of the Year and Pacifica’s
  
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• Newport Beach nightclub security manager charged with selling drugs, false imprisonment after fatal overdose

  09-12-2017 05:32 via ocregister.com
  SANTA ANA — A security guard manager of a Newport Beach nightclub was charged Friday with drug sales following an overdose death at the bar a year ago.
  Sean Robert McLaughlin, 43, of Aliso Viejo, was charged with four counts of drug sales, a count of selling ecstasy, all felonies, and a misdemeanor count of false imprisonment. He also faces sentencing enhancements for inflicting great bodily injury on his alleged victims.
  McLaughlin was the security manager of American Junkie in Newport Be
  
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