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• McMaster to resign as national security adviser; will be replaced by John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to U.N.

  22-03-2018 23:30 via ocregister.com
  WASHINGTON — Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, the battle-tested Army officer tapped as President Trump’s national security adviser last year to stabilize a turbulent foreign policy operation, will resign and be replaced by John R. Bolton, a hard-line former United States ambassador to the United Nations, White House officials said Thursday.
  McMaster will retire from the military, the officials said. He has been discussing his departure with President
  In this Feb. 24, 2017, file pho
  
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• Alexander: Padres veterans play role in developing prodigies

  22-03-2018 23:30 via ocregister.com
  PEORIA, Ariz. — The assumption is that the Padres’ collection of young talent — its “hot lava,” as Scott Boras famously called it a few weeks ago — will really be ready to rock by 2020, which would be Year Five of the tank … er, rebuilding process.
  This is Year Three, coming up. But a team depending on youth and potential sure seems to have a lot of experience hanging around … and that’s not by accident.
  Eric Hosmer, who agreed to an eight-
  
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• State audit exposes south Orange County sewage agency’s sloppy accounting

  22-03-2018 23:21 via ocregister.com
  The South Orange County Wastewater Authority has experienced accounting lapses for years, but appears prepared to correct outstanding shortcomings, according to a 37-page state audit released Thursday.
  The authority provides sewage services to about 550,000 residents in 10 cities throughout south Orange County. It’s jointly governed by its member agencies — seven water districts and three cities that each have their own water districts.
  “SOCWA has had issues with and misre
  
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• Richard Salazar hired to coach Fullerton High football

  22-03-2018 23:21 via ocregister.com
  Fullerton High has hired former Nogales coach Richard Salazar as the head coach of its football team, the school announced Thursday.
  Salazar was the head coach at Nogales the past four seasons. Nogales was 10-2 overall in 2017 and went 5-0 in the Montview League.
  Salazar replaces Ed DeAvila and Guz Martinez who were co-head coaches at Fullerton for the past four seasons but resigned earlier this year.
  Salazar played at La Habra High and later coached there. He had some former La Habra players on
  
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• More than 80 teams playing in Lions Club’s annual tournament

  22-03-2018 23:04 via ocregister.com
  Anaheim Lions Club will host its 44th annual Charity Baseball Tournament beginning on on March 24.
  There are 86 high school baseball teams  signed up to play in the 2018 tournament, which holds its championship game at 7:30 p.m. on March 28 at Glover Stadium in La Palma Park. There are no games on March 25.
  Games are played around the county, but several are scheduled for parks in Anaheim. Check out the schedule at anaheimlionstourney.com.
  All proceeds are dedicated to vision
  
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• ‘We need to take back our power’ Unapologetic Womxn of Color conference in Anaheim wants to give all women a voice

  22-03-2018 23:03 via ocregister.com
  ANAHEIM — If you are woman who feels left out of the conversation, or have been watching from the sidelines wondering how to get involved in anything from politics to social justice issues, Rida Hamida wants to have a word.
  The Palestinian-American woman, who along with Santa Ana activist Benjamin Vazquez, took taco trucks to Southern California mosques last year and got national attention for it, is putting on a free, day-long workshop at Lincoln Elementary School in Anaheim titled &ldquo
  
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• Driving in the rain: What you need to keep in mind

  22-03-2018 22:57 via ocregister.com
  Slow down, turn on your lights and allow more space among cars are obvious things to do when it rains.
  But also consider that on dry roads, with new tires, you only have tread about the size of your palm on the road for each tire. That area of traction gets dramatically smaller with the amount of rain on the road and the speed you are traveling.
  At 50 mph, a new tire, on a wet road can have its traction area reduced by more than 40 percent. At higher speeds, your tires might only have about 10 p
  
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• This Disney World Ride Has Finally Been Updated for Modern Times

  22-03-2018 22:20
  All hands ahoy for the newly renovated Pirates of the Caribbean ride, which reopened in Disney World's Magic Kingdom this past Monday. The ride first debuted at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California in 1967, before coming to Orlando's Magic Kingdom in 1973.
  
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• Kill Cliff exec shares challenges in marketing specialty carbohydrates in age of sugar reduction

  22-03-2018 22:20
  Atlanta-based Kill Cliff, a sports beverage brand focusing on clean label formulations, launched a new line of sports drinks called Endure, which features a slow-burning specialty carbohydrate, at the Natural Products Expo West show. However, the carbohydrate may be a double-edged sworda Nearly half of US consumers are trying to reduce the sugar they consume, according to a survey a a by Leatherhead Food Research.
  
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• Small plane slides off runway at JWA, delaying flights

  22-03-2018 21:57 via ocregister.com
  SANTA ANA – A small plane slid off a runway while landing at John Wayne Airport on Thursday afternoon, temporarily delaying commercial flights.
  The single-engine Piper Malibu, shortly before 1 p.m., skidded off of a runway, shearing off the nose gear of the aircraft and coming to rest in a “safety area” between the short runway and a long runway used for commercial aircraft, said Deanne Thompson, a John Wayne Airport spokeswoman.
  The nose of a small plane that slid off a r
  
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• 5 things that make Dunkin’ Donuts’ next generation store in Corona different

  22-03-2018 21:56 via ocregister.com
  Drive-through customers visit Dunkin’ Donuts’ concept store in Corona on opening day. (Photo by James Carbone for the Southern California News Group.)Malia Walters, 7, left, and her brother Gabriel, 10, of Corona, order at Dunkin’ Donuts in Corona. (Photo by James Carbone for the Southern California News Group.)Bryan W. Isaac pours a Nitro cold brew in Corona’s Dunkin’ Donuts. (Photo by James Carbone for the Southern California News Group.)Dunkin’ Donuts emplo
  
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• Crean Lutheran hires former U.S. Olympian Alisha Glass-Childress as volleyball coach

  22-03-2018 21:49 via ocregister.com
  Alisha Glass-Childress was named head coach of Crean Lutheran’s girls volleyball team Thursday.
  Glass-Childress, who was a setter during her playing days, was on the United States National Team from 2010 to ’16. She was on the American team that won the bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
  She replaces Eric Olson, who remains at Crean as the school’s athletic director.
  
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• Thought you were finished? There’s another tax bill due in April

  22-03-2018 19:59 via ocregister.com
  What’s up with mortgage rates? Jeff Lazerson of Mortgage Grader in Laguna Niguel gives us his take.
  Rate news summary
  From Freddie Mac’s weekly survey: The 30-year fixed averaged 4.45 percent, up 1 basis point from last week’s 4.44 percent. The 15-year fixed averaged 3.91 percent, also up 1 basis point from last week’s 3.90 percent.
  The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 1.1 percent decrease in loan application volume from the previous week.
  Bottom line: Assumin
  
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• Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry and Robert Plant set to headline 2018 Kaaboo Del Mar

  22-03-2018 19:56 via ocregister.com
  Promoters for Kaaboo Del Mar announced the line-up for its fourth annual three-day festival on Thursday morning and it’s a big one. This year’s headliners include bona fide rock stars, Foo Fighters; the globetrotting rock quartet from Las Vegas Imagine Dragons; pop songstress and current “American Idol” judge Katy Perry; and rock ‘n’ roll icon Robert Plant & the Sensational Shape Shifters.
  Kaaboo is always a mixed bag of musical genres and stand-
  
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• Heaviest storm of the season hits Southern California

  22-03-2018 19:26 via ocregister.com
  As the strongest storm of the season has begun to drench Southern California, communities hit with recent wildfires are watching out for heavy downpours that could leave mud and debris rapidly flowing down slopes stripped of vegetation.
  Despite steady rain beginning to fall in Thursday’s early hours in some parts, no major rescue, mudslide or flooding had been reported by mid-morning.
  Pedestrians on Pine Avenue were prepared for the rain in Long Beach, Thursday morning. Long Beach March 22
  
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• Where to eat Easter brunch, dinner at Southern California casinos

  22-03-2018 19:15 via ocregister.com
  Hop out of the kitchen and into a Southern California casino and let their culinary teams whip up an Easter feast for you and your loved ones.
  Easter is Sunday, April 1, but some of the restaurants are offering special menus before the big day.
  Here’s a look at several Southern California casinos that are offering Easter brunch and dining specials:
  Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
  32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 888-999-1995. hotwatercasino.com.
  Grand Palms Buffet: Options i
  
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• Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain among Southern California parks closed due to rain

  22-03-2018 19:04 via ocregister.com
  Southern California amusement parks will be full of puddles today.
  While rainy days mean smaller crowds, nobody will get the chance to splash their way through Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Farm or Legoland Water Park because the parks posted to social media that they would be closed today due to the major storm moving through the area.
  Six Flags Magic Mountain announced tickets purchased online for today would be accepted any other day in 2018.Due to inclement weather,
  
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• Eat with a mystery chef at the debut of the Secret Chef Society in Costa Mesa

  22-03-2018 19:04 via ocregister.com
  He’s popular, he’s local, he’s fun to be with and he will be whipping up small plates for you to try while you sip wine. That’s all organizers will reveal about the first special guest to appear at the inaugural Secret Chef Society event on Tuesday, April 17, in Costa Mesa.
  The mystery will be part of the fun with this series said Pamela Waitt, president of the OC Restaurant Association. “They’ll all be chefs you know or would love to get to know,”
  
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• Newsom leads and Cox in second in new poll of California governor’s race

  22-03-2018 19:02 via ocregister.com
  By CASEY TOLAN
  Bay Area News Group
  With 75 days to go before the June 5 primary election, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to lead the field for governor, while former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has fallen into third place, overtaken by a Southern California Republican, according to a new poll.
  Republican John Cox, a San Diego County businessman, was in second place, the poll by the Public Policy Institute of California found — giving hope to GOP leaders worried their party woul
  
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• Burger Boss is coming to Newport Beach in April

  22-03-2018 18:34 via ocregister.com
  Burger Boss, a Corona-based chain, is opening its sixth location in Newport Beach. Seen here is their Great American burger. (Image courtesy of Burger Boss)Burger Boss, a Corona-based chain, is opening its sixth location in Newport Beach. Seen here is the lettuce wrap option. (Image courtesy of Burger Boss)Burger Boss, a Corona-based chain, is opening its sixth location in Newport Beach. Seen here is the lettuce bowl. (Image courtesy of Burger Boss)Burger Boss, a Corona-based chain, is opening i
  
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• House OKs compromise $1.3 trillion budget bill, Senate next

  22-03-2018 18:24 via ocregister.com
  By ANDREW TAYLOR and LISA MASCARO
  WASHINGTON— The House easily approved a bipartisan $1.3 trillion spending bill Thursday that pours huge sums into Pentagon programs and domestic initiatives ranging from building roads to combatting the nation’s opioid abuse crisis, but left Congress in stalemate over shielding young Dreamer immigrants from deportation and curbing surging health insurance premiums.
  The vote was 256-167, a one-sided tally that underscored the popularity of a budget de
  
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• Spring menu at Nékter Juice Bar includes yellow smoothies and a charcoal frozen dessert

  22-03-2018 18:21 via ocregister.com
  At the time of year when restaurants promote fresh strawberries, Nékter Juice Bar is breaking out the dragon fruit and turmeric.
  The Santa Ana-based chain, which has stores throughout Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, is switching up its menu on Thursday, March 22, giving customers the chance to sample flavors they may not be used to.
  “We try to stay fundamentally mainstream, but with forward thinking,” said Chief Executive Steve Schulze.
  This month&r
  
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• It's spring gardening season: 12 plant sales to get you digging

  22-03-2018 17:45
  It must be spring, because the plant sales are a-blooming! You'll find something for almost every garden in these upcoming sales that benefit nonprofits and gardening societies and foundations, whether you tend pots on your patio or have a giant vegetable garden in your backyard. Here are some of our favorites, organized by date.
  
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• Softball: Los Alamitos-Norco showdown postponed due to rain

  22-03-2018 17:02 via ocregister.com
  The softball showdown between Los Alamitos and visiting Norco set for Thursday has been postponed due to rain and rescheduled for late in the regular season, Griffins coach Rob Weil said.
  The Griffins will play host to Norco on May 5 at 2:30 p.m.
  Last season, Los Alamitos defeated Norco, 3-1, in the CIF-SS Division 1 championspio game. Norco edged Los Alamitos, 1-0, in a regular season game in early April.
  
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• Storm could bring 2 inches of rain to Orange County; flash-flood watch in place

  22-03-2018 16:22 via ocregister.com
  The storm blanketing Southern California Thursday, March 22, could bring 1 to 2 inches to Orange County on Thursday, March 2, forecasters say.
  Rainfall is expected to be the heaviest on the coastal slopes of the mountains and will decrease Thursday night and Friday morning.
  A flash-flood watch was in place, starting at 6 a.m. Thursday, and will last until to 3 a.m. Friday in both coastal and inland Orange County areas.
  The storm comes from a combination of a weakening low-pressure trough and tro
  
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• IndyCar, NBC agree to exclusive media rights deal

  22-03-2018 16:15 via ocregister.com
  IndyCar is serious about getting your attention, and this week’s television announcement drove home that point.
  After all, you don’t turn your back on a partner of 54 years on a whim.
  Beginning in 2019, NBC will televise the Indianapolis 500 and seven other IndyCar races, ending a long run on ABC. It’s part of an exclusive multi-year media rights deal between the sanctioning body and NBC Sports Group that had been under discussion for three years. Currently, TV rights are split
  
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• California bill aims to spur affordable housing for college students

  22-03-2018 15:30 via ocregister.com
  Amid a torrent of state bills attempting to ease California’s housing crisis, a new proposal aims to help one group that is struggling mightily: college students.
  Senate Bill 1227 hopes to spur the construction of affordable housing designed especially for students.
  State housing law provides no clear way for students to prove they are eligible for subsidized apartments, regardless of their need, argues the bill’s author, Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Oakland. Developers, in turn, can&r
  
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• Live coverage of fallen Pomona police officer’s funeral, procession

  22-03-2018 15:08 via ocregister.com
  Follow along with our reporters and photographers as they present live coverage of the memorial services for Pomona police Officer Greggory Casillas, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on March 9. It appears the church may be full and attendees are being sent to overflow seating in a tent outside.Hundreds of law enforcement officers, family members, city leaders and @JerryBrownGovare expected to gather today… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…Follow @JournaLiset , @Brian_Rok
  
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• How reducing red tape improves infrastructure

  22-03-2018 15:00 via ocregister.com
  The Trump administration’s new infrastructure proposal hopes $200 billion in new federal spending could spur $1.5 trillion in total infrastructure investment, but the plan’s streamlining and reducing of burdensome regulations may be the more important short-term policy.
  A frequently-used data point in infrastructure debates is that America’s cumulative infrastructure grade was a D+ on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2017 infrastructure report card. One of the les
  
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• Hundreds expected to honor fallen Pomona police Officer Greggory Casillas

  22-03-2018 14:29 via ocregister.com
  Pomona police Officer Greggory Casillas died in the line of duty on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Photo courtesy Pomona Police Department)
  Hundreds of law enforcement officers, family members, city leaders and California Gov. Jerry Brown will be among the mourners expected to gather today to honor fallen Pomona police Officer Greggory Casillas.
  The funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. at Purpose Church, 601 N. Garey Ave. in Pomona. The funeral is open to the public. The doors of the church
  
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• Heavy rain in Southern California could send mud and debris crashing through burn areas

  22-03-2018 14:20 via ocregister.com
  La Tuna Canyon is closed Thursday, March 22, 2018, due to the danger of flood and debris flow from recent wildfires as an atmospheric-river-fueled storm bears down on Southern California. (Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News)Corona Police Officer Ed Tizcareno informs a resident about the mandatory evacuations for homes near the recently burned Canyon Fire area in the Sierra Del Oro community in Corona on Wednesday night, March 21, 2018. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flo
  
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• Facebook doesn’t want you to worry about Cambridge Analytica: Political Cartoons

  22-03-2018 14:00 via ocregister.com
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  Check out our daily cartoon gallery featuring some of the best cartoonists from around the world, and across the political spectrum, covering current issues and figures.
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• Bratz doll-maker’s CEO leads effort to salvage Toys R Us and save hundreds of stores

  22-03-2018 13:48 via ocregister.com
  MGA CEO Isaac Larian, left, whose Van Nuys-based company makes the pouty Bratz dolls, is launching a campaign to salvage some of Toys R Us’ U.S. business being liquidated in bankruptcy. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter, File)
  By ANNE D’INNOCENZIOAP Retail Writer
  NEW YORK — Toy company executive Isaac Larian and other investors have pledged a total of $200 million and hope to raise four times that amount in crowdfunding in a bid to save potentially more than half of the 735 Toys R Us
  
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• Two officials from Ayer church attend training in California

  22-03-2018 13:01
  Two members of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church were among 245 pastors and congregation leaders at a recent Stephen Series Leader's Training Course in Anaheim, Calif. Melinda Weber of Ayer and Isabel Geller of Devens attended the seven-day training event hosted by the St. Louis-based Stephen Ministries organization.
  
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• Taco Bell will invade supermarkets with hot sauce flavored tortilla chips

  22-03-2018 13:01 via ocregister.com
  Taco Bell and Doritos have been good for each other for six years, partnering on popular snack chip flavored taco shells. But they may soon be rivals in supermarkets and convenience stores.
  Today, March 22, the Irvine-based fast food chain is announcing its own line of tortilla chips that will hit store shelves in May.
  Flavors are Classic, or plain, Mild and Fire, the latter two based on the hot sauce packets Taco Bell hands out at its more than 7,000 locations. Bags are also inspired by the pac
  
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• Super7 at Wondercon

  22-03-2018 10:38
  Con season seems to be starting up, as Wondercon is taking place this weekend in Anaheim, CA! Super7 will once again be partaking in the activities with their booth #1120 . They've got some awesome releases ready for the weekends event, which covers all bases of toys! For the vinyl fiends out there, they are bringing back their iconic "Skulletor" colorway with their newest vinyl mascot Bat Boy, which will retail $60 a piece.
  
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• Cal State Fullerton voice Nicole Kruczynski: One strong woman raises another

  22-03-2018 10:11 via ocregister.com
  By Nicole Kruczynski
  The name Nicole fits me well. Nicole is of the Greek origin and means “victory of the people.” If you had asked me 10 years ago if this was true, I wouldn’t agree. I didn’t know where I was going or what I would be doing. I had given birth to a beautiful baby girl and thought this was it.
  At the same time, I became mother to an amazing 2-year-old boy who didn’t have his mother in his life. Although motherhood is a blessing and has brought much j
  
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• Anaheim sex offender sent to prison for possession of child pornography

  22-03-2018 09:08 via ocregister.com
  SANTA ANA — A 36-year-old registered sex offender from Anaheim pleaded guilty Wednesday to possession of child pornography and was handed a two-year prison term.
  Santos Chris Hernandez entered his plea to one felony count each of the sale or distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography.
  Anaheim police Sgt. Daron Wyatt said Hernandez was found in possession of child porn photos and videos after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted police to
  
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• Swim: Wednesday’s leaderboard (3-22-18)

  22-03-2018 08:35 via ocregister.com
  BOYS SWIMMING
  ORANGE COAST LEAGUE
  Laguna Beach 96.5, Costa Mesa 73.5
  PACIFIC COAST LEAGUEUniversity 110, Corona del Mar 60
  Northwood 132, Woodbridge 37
  Beckman 93, Irvine 77
  NONLEAGUE
  Yorba Linda 94, Villa Park 76
  200 m. relay 01:45.9 – Nor 1:38.32, CdM 1:38.44, Uni 1:38.87
  200 free 01:46.9 – Yong (Uni) 1:43.62,
  200 IM 02:01.0 – Lou (Uni) 1:56.73, Schildwachter (CdM) 1:58.82
  50 free 00.22.2 – Lee (Uni) 21.56, Hitchens (Nor) 21.84,
  100 butterfly 00.54.1 – Sim (Nor) 5
  
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• Ben Carson says wife picked out dining room set

  22-03-2018 06:05
  Flood Advisory issued March 21 at 1:18PM CDT expiring March 24 at 11:03PM CDT in effect for: Lauderdale, Tipton Flood Advisory issued March 21 at 1:18PM CDT expiring March 24 at 11:03PM CDT in effect for: Lauderdale, Tipton Flood Advisory issued March 21 at 1:17PM CDT expiring March 22 at 1:00PM CDT in effect for: Shelby Flood Advisory issued March 20 at 8:06PM CDT expiring March 24 at 11:03PM CDT in effect for: Lauderdale, Tipton Flood Advisory issued March 19 at 8:58PM CDT expiring March 22 at
  
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• Photos: Orange Lutheran vs. St. John Bosco boys volleyball (March 21)

  22-03-2018 05:56 via ocregister.com
  Check out the Southern California News Groups photos from the boys volleyball match between Orange Lutheran and St. John Bosco on Wednesday, March 21.
  Orange Lutheran, ranked No. 1 in CIF-SS Division 2, won the match 21-25, 25-9, 25-20, 25-9.
  Orange Lutheran’s Troy Thomas, Justin Lomakin and Connor Bloom celebrate an ace by Grant Oh, at right, during the Lancers’ 3-1 victory over St John Bosco in a Trinity League boys volleyball game at Orange Lutheran in Orange on Wednesday, Ma
  
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• Man struck by Metrolink train in Fullerton; police suspect suicide

  22-03-2018 05:36 via ocregister.com
  A man was struck and killed by a Metrolink train on Wednesday, March 21, causing train delays throughout the evening.
  Just before the incident, at about 6:10 p.m., the 35-year-old man was standing on the tracks in the area of Brookhurst Street and Orangethorpe Avenue, police said. The situation is being investigated, but police say it appears to be a suicide.
  As a result of the impact, the train had to stop, which caused delays throughout the evening, including of trains headed for Riverside and
  
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• St. John Bosco boys volleyball dominated by Orange Lutheran in league opener

  22-03-2018 05:30 via ocregister.com
  ORANGE — The St. John Bosco boys volleyball team took the court at Orange Lutheran High on Wednesday for its Trinity League opener, and the Braves quickly took charge by winning the first set.
  But it was all Orange Lutheran the rest of the way. The Lancers, ranked No. 1 in CIF-SS Division 2, relied on their strength in the middle and forced numerous errors by the Braves in a 21-25, 25-9, 25-20, 25-9 victory.
  Orange Lutheran (13-3, 1-0) centered its attack around senior middle blocker
  
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• John Gibson, Ducks open trip on right foot with shutout of Flames

  22-03-2018 05:25 via ocregister.com
  Anaheim Ducks right wing Ondrej Kase (25) celebrates his goal next to Calgary Flames defenseman Brett Kulak (61) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)Anaheim Ducks defenseman Korbinian Holzer (5) is checked by Calgary Flames center Matt Stajan (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)Anaheim Ducks rig
  
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• How and why Southern California’s population grew so much in one year

  22-03-2018 05:01 via ocregister.com
  Have you met your new neighbors?
  There are more than 82,000 of them in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
  That’s the estimated population increase between 2016 and 2017, according to data released Wednesday night, March 21, by the U.S. Census Bureau.
  The biggest growth, not surprisingly, is in the Inland Empire, where housing is relatively cheaper and home construction is feverishly trying to keep up with demand.
  Riverside County alone added almost 37,000 new resid
  
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• Ducks’ Korbinian Holzer takes pride in being prepared when called upon

  22-03-2018 04:46 via ocregister.com
  CALGARY, Alberta — Some players can take their appearance in the lineup for granted. Many do. Korbinian Holzer doesn’t.
  “Obviously it’s always nice to play, first of all,” said Holzer, a part-time defenseman who is in his fourth year with the Ducks’ organization. “I know my situation and everything. I know that when I get the tap on the shoulder, that I’ve got to be ready to go and perform the best I can.
  “For me, it doesn’t matter if I
  
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• DeAndre Jordan, Clippers beat Bucks after Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves with injury

  22-03-2018 04:17 via ocregister.com
  Milwaukee Bucks’ Sterling Brown fouls LA Clippers’ Sam Dekker during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)LA Clippers’ Tobias Harris shoots past Milwaukee Bucks’ John Henson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesda
  
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• Mater Dei football adds another top prospect via transfer

  22-03-2018 04:15 via ocregister.com
  Evan Bennett, a 6-foot-3, 300-pound lineman who played for Sacramento’s Capital Christian High last season, has transferred to Mater Dei, according to the Sacramento Bee.
  The Bee describes Bennett as a “powerhouse two-way lineman with swelling recruiting interest.”
  There have been several high-profile transfers to Mater Dei since the Monarchs won the CIF State Open Division championship in December.
  Among the transfers is quarterback Bryce Young, who was All-CIF-Southern Sectio
  
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• Sinclair Broadcast Group’s ‘fake news’ campaign attacks real journalism

  22-03-2018 04:00 via ocregister.com
  In these ginned-up, rashly opinionated times in the United States of America, with the press under fire, no citizen we know of is crying out for some new national voice criticizing those who bring us our news.
  If anything, with so much news coming out of Washington, D.C., and with the internet’s constant feed and big-screen TVs everywhere bringing us the national 24-hour news cycle, what we are lacking is local news, followed by local commentary — a new localism as a blessed respite
  
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• Several USC players audition for NFL teams at pro day workout

  22-03-2018 03:53 via ocregister.com
  USC’s Ronald Jones II during Pro Day at USC Wednesday. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)USC’s Ronald Jones II during Pro Day at USC Wednesday. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)NFL pro scouts look on during a heavy downpour at Pro Day at USC Wednesday. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)USC’s Matt Lopes runs a drill for NFL scouts during Pro Day at USC Wednesday. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Southern C
  
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