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• J Balvin is coming to Southern California and here’s how to get tickets

  14-05-2019 23:55
  
  Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin — who recently performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival —  is embarking on a North American tour and will make several stops in Southern California.
  Balvin’s “Arcoiris Tour” will be at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista on Sunday, Oct. 13, The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage on Friday, Oct. 25, and Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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• VOTE: Southern California Girls Athlete of the Week (May 14)

  14-05-2019 23:05
  
  Each week, publications from the The Southern California News Group’s 11 properties (including the Orange County Register, L.A. Daily News, Press-Enterprise, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Daily Breeze, San Bernardino Sun, Daily Bulletin, Redlands Daily Facts, Whittier Daily News and Pasadena-Star News) nominate Athletes of the Week for their respective region.
  Each nominee is entered into the overall Southern California Athlete of the Week county-wide vote
  
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• VOTE: Southern California Boys Athlete of the Week (May 14)

  14-05-2019 23:05
  
  Each week, publications from the The Southern California News Group’s 11 properties (including the Orange County Register, L.A. Daily News, Press-Enterprise, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Daily Breeze, San Bernardino Sun, Daily Bulletin, Redlands Daily Facts, Whittier Daily News and Pasadena-Star News) nominate Athletes of the Week for their respective region.
  Each nominee is entered into the overall Southern California Athlete of the Week county-wide vote
  
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• Inside the Dodgers: What’s next for Julio Urias?

  14-05-2019 23:03
  
  Editor’s note: The following was the Tuesday May 14 edition of the Inside the Dodgers newsletter. Sign up to get the newsletter in your inbox.
  It’s possible that Julio Urías has pitched his final game in a Dodgers uniform.
  It seems more likely that Urías will have a next game in a Dodgers uniform, but it won’t come before the team leaves for a three-city, 10-game trip beginning Friday in Cincinnati.
  There’s a pretty big range of possibilities on the table to
  
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• Jury deliberations begin in trial of 2 men charged with killing church volunteer in Anaheim

  14-05-2019 22:46
  
  The fate of two men on trial for the murder of a church volunteer who was killed after confronting a pair of taggers spraying graffiti in his Anaheim neighborhood is in the hands of a Santa Ana jury.
  Deliberations began late Tuesday morning in the trial of David Ortega, 36, and Edgar Ramirez, 24, both charged in connection to the 2015 slaying of 51-year-old David Douglas and the attempted killing of another man.
  “One of those victims was executed, the other nearly so,” Deputy Distric
  
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• One of the can’t-miss acts at the Doheny Blues Festival is led by a 20-something

  14-05-2019 22:45
  
  Marcus King admits he felt a bit nervous going into the recording of the current Marcus King Band album, “Carolina Confessions.” That would make sense considering his group has been gaining increasing attention thanks to heavy duty touring and strong reviews for the band’s 2016 self-titled debut album.
  But that’s not what had King a bit on edge when he and the group arrived to record “Carolina Confessions.”
  “Me personally, and I think I can speak for the
  
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• Red Cross reports critical shortage of type O blood, urges donations

  14-05-2019 22:12
  
  The American Red Cross announced Tuesday, May 14, that it is experiencing a “critical shortage” of type O blood, urging eligible donors to give blood now to help patients facing trauma and other life-threatening conditions.
  As an incentive, the organization is offering a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email to anyone who donates blood or platelets through June 10.
  According to a news release, the Red Cross has less than a two-day supply of type O blood available for emergency rooms, whe
  
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• Woodbridge boys volleyball team goes through ups and downs in post season

  14-05-2019 21:58
  
  Woodbridge High’s boys volleyball team has gone through plenty of ups and downs in post season play.
  The Warriors, coached by Alan Ho, won CIF Division 3 playoff matches against Bell Gardens and Yorba Linda in straight sets and stunned top-seeded Murrieta Valley in five sets in the quarterfinals.
  Then Woodbridge lost to Quartz Hill in the semifinal round of the playoffs Wednesday, May 8, ending the Warriors hopes for a CIF championship.
  At that time, the Warriors probably thought their sea
  
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• How to get tickets for the California Craft Beer Summit and Beer Festival in Long Beach

  14-05-2019 21:55
  
  Put your beers down and get online now because early bird tickets for the California Craft Beer Summit and Beer Festival, an event that usually takes place in Sacramento but will be coming to the Long Beach Convention Center in September, went on sale today.
  The early bird tickets will be sold for the event, which runs Sept. 12-14, until July 19, with prices ranging from $45-$299 for the three-day industry expo, conference and festival that attracts brewers and beer experts from throughout the s
  
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• Real estate rubbernecking: Oceanfront Laguna Beach home sells for $24.25 million

  14-05-2019 21:45
  
  An occasional update on luxury and unique Orange County homes on the market:
  Top dollar so far this year
  A bluff-top, oceanfront house in Laguna Beach’s gated Emerald Bay community has sold for $24.25 million, making it the top home sale entered into the multiple listing service for Orange County so far this year. The home has 5,674 square feet, with four bedrooms and six bathrooms, and sits on a quarter of an acre. Built in 1956, the house overlooks neighboring Irvine Cove beach. The MLS
  
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• UCLA’s poor academic scores push Bruins to brink of postseason ban

  14-05-2019 21:34
  
  The malaise afflicting the Pac-12’s major sports cannot be traced exclusively to missteps and miscalculations at the conference office.
  USC and UCLA are dragging everyone into their shared morass of losing on the field, underperforming on the court, mid-season coaching dismissals, 5-star attrition, federal bribery charges, pay-for-admissions scandals and much more — some of which zooms past embarrassing and into the realm of heinous.
  And now, folks, there’s a simmering academic
  
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• Huntington Beach neighbors call surf-theme mural proposed for Frontier building a wipeout

  14-05-2019 21:34
  
  Appreciation of art is an exercise in subjectivity. One person’s masterpiece is the next person’s eyesore.
  That truism was on full display at last week’s Huntington Beach Design Review Board meeting, where some residents panned a proposed wrap-around mural while others extolled its vibrancy.
  Funded by the nonprofit Huntington Beach Public Art Alliance, the paintings would grace the bunker-like Frontier Communications building at 602 Main St. Bright beach-theme images would blos
  
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• The Cure tops new Pasadena Daydream Festival next to the Rose Bowl

  14-05-2019 21:03
  
  For fans of The Cure, Pasadena will be just like heaven this August.
  The British alternative rock band will headline the new Pasadena Daydream Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31.
  The new event, which is curated by The Cure, including frontman Robert Smith, will also include Pixies, Deftones, Mogwai, Throwing Muses, The Joy Formidable, Chelsea Wolfe, The Twilight Sad, Emma Ruth Rundle and Kælan Mikla.
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• Chapman’s Jim Doti discusses kidney donation to stranger, urges others to consider helping save lives

  14-05-2019 20:45
  
  Note from the author: I recently donated a kidney to a person I didn’t know.  People seem amazed at this and kept asking me what was involved, and why I did it.  In this article, I try to answer those questions. I’ve also included excerpts from a letter I received from the daughter-in-law of the person who received my kidney.  These excerpts (below, in italics) give insight into how a transplant affects the hearts and minds of my recipient and his family.
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• Ask the Lawyer: Where can I find useful information about small claims court?

  14-05-2019 20:42
  
  Q: Is there a basic primer online about small claims court? For example, how much can we sue for? What forms do we use? How do we file the case?
  -A.L., La Mirada
  Ron Sokol
  A: For Los Angeles County, go to the web browser and type in: small claims — L.A. court; another resource online is the self help web page on the Los Angeles Superior Court’s website. For Orange County, go to your web browser and type in “small claims,  the Superior Court of California, Orange County.&rd
  
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• Monthly Ranch Night Market aims for a festival feel in Ladera Ranch

  14-05-2019 20:40
  
  Ladera Ranch is “re-imagining” the traditional farmers market, creating “a small-town street festival” feel, Chamber of Commerce officials say.
  On May 10, shoppers wandered booths of fresh produce, handmade treats and artisan crafts at the monthly Ranch Night Market while the Potters Band performed. Kids were entertained while parents shopped and enjoyed the beer and wine garden.
  Tracy LaMee, right, sells some of her “small batch spreads” to Leanne Strommen of
  
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• PGA Championship win would remove the asterisks, make Tiger Woods the all-time tournament winner

  14-05-2019 20:07
  
  We are asking questions that we almost had forgotten. We are reconsidering possibilities that had disappeared into theory.
  As Tiger Woods tees it up at the PGA Championship Thursday, the questions are no longer Ditka vs. Hurricane, or Batman vs. Superman. He really can get to 18 major championships and stand aside Jack Nicklaus. He really can win his 82nd PGA Tour event, for a tie with Sam Snead.
  He really can do these things with the urgency of a man chasing lost time. Bethpage Black, on Long I
  
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• Mothers have perfected the art of nagging … for your own good

  14-05-2019 20:01
  
  Why do mothers make the best parole officers?
  They’ll never let you finish a sentence!
  We are the Encyclopedia Brittanica of the last generation. We are the all-knowing, all sharing “google” of our times. We are the weather lady — “take a jacket you never know when a storm will appear, dahlink. Yes, I know it’s summer but still ….”
  We are the Siris and the Alexas in real life, and we often do not understand what the hell you are asking.
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• Heidi Klum, Vera Wang and other celebrities create bling-filled Mickey Mouse ears collection coming to Disneyland

  14-05-2019 20:01
  
  A new collection of Mickey Mouse ears by supermodel Heidi Klum, fashion designer Vera Wang, Victoria’s Secret model Karlie Kloss, “Star Wars” voice actress Ashley Eckstein and other celebrities will be sold at Disneyland during the year-long celebration of the famous mouse’s 90th birthday.
  The Disney Parks Designer Collection series of Mickey and Minnie ear hats and headbands rolling out monthly beginning May 24 at the Anaheim theme park will be designed by celebrities, f
  
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• Taco Tuesday: El Chilango Villa serves legit sidewalk tacos

  14-05-2019 20:00
  
  I’ve come to El Chilango Villa in Anaheim for suadero, hoping it will be as good as Tacos La Calle. But when I place my order for the fatty beef, the woman behind the counter says, “Oh, no. We’re out of suadero today.”
  So I do what anyone would do in this situation. I ask for tacos al pastor instead.Orange County Food FinderWhere to find the best restaurant menu items in the areaI’m sort of glad they were out of suadero because their pastor is really, really good. T
  
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• Del Mar’s Summer Concert Series will feature Ziggy Marley, Midland, Trombone Shorty and more

  14-05-2019 19:59
  
  Del Mar Racetrack has announced its Del Mar Summer Concert Series and foodie festivals, which coincide with the seaside racetrack’s 80th season celebration that kicks off on Wednesday, July 17 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2.
  The concerts will take place on Fridays and Saturdays and so far includes performances by Ziggy Marley on Saturday, July 20; Midland on Saturday, July 27; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue on Friday, Aug. 2; Iration on Saturday, Aug. 3; Chase Rice on Fr
  
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• Albano’s Diamond Club: Orange County softball standouts of the week, May 14

  14-05-2019 19:52
  
  Dan Albano’s softball players of the week:
  Jadelyn Allchin, Huntington Beach, Sr.
  The Washington-bound center fielder went 3 for 4 with one RBI and scored two runs to help the Oilers defeat Chino Hills 3-1 in the CIF Division 1 quarterfinals. She hit a home run against Esperanza in the second round.
  Karla Guzman, La Quinta, Sr.
  The Aztecs’ ace fired a four-hit shutout with five strikeouts in a 9-0 victory against Rio Hondo Prep in the CIF Division 7 quarterfinals.
  Jaden Hernandez, Wh
  
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• Laguna Woods Village board tightens traffic school eligibility for some violations

  14-05-2019 19:22
  
  The Golden Rain Foundation on Tuesday, May 8, approved a resolution that would amend the Laguna Woods Village vehicle, traffic and parking rules to specify which violations are eligible for traffic school.
  Village Management Services staff recommended tightening terms on traffic school eligibility “to provide consistency and remove the alternative … allowing individuals to use traffic school to avoid paying the appropriate traffic fines,” as stated in a VMS staff report.
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• U.S. targets $300 billion of Chinese goods for new tariff hikes

  14-05-2019 19:20
  
  By JOE McDONALD
  BEIJING — U.S. officials listed $300 billion more of Chinese goods for possible tariff hikes while Beijing vowed Tuesday to “fight to the finish” in an escalating trade battle that is fueling fears about damage to global economic growth.
  The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office issued its target list after Beijing announced tariff hikes Monday on $60 billion of American goods in their spiraling dispute over Chinese technology ambitions and other irritants. C
  
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• What do you think of the House-Barr spat over the Mueller report?: Letters

  14-05-2019 19:12
  
  We asked readers, What do you think of the House-Barr spat over the Mueller report?
  Democrats acting childish over Mueller investigationAttorney General William Barr is a long-time public servant with an impeccable record. Like several Trump appointees before him, he has been disparaged, insulted and harangued by Democrats for political theater.
  I was able to hear Barr’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. I can read 92 percent of the Mueller report. Yet 24 House Democrats jus
  
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• Comedian and actor Tim Conway dies after long illness

  14-05-2019 19:03
  
  By LYNN ELBER and MARK KENNEDY
  LOS ANGELES — Tim Conway, the impish second banana to Carol Burnett who won four Emmy Awards on her TV variety show, starred aboard “McHale’s Navy” and later voiced the role of Barnacle Boy for “Spongebob Squarepants,” has died. He was 85.
  Conway died Tuesday morning in a Los Angeles care facility after a long illness, according to Howard Bragman, who heads LaBrea Media. Conway’s wife, Charlene Fusco, and a daughter, Jackie
  
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• Walmart ups delivery game with free next-day shipping

  14-05-2019 17:57
  
  By Anne D’Innocenzio, The Associated Press
  Walmart is rolling out free next-day delivery on its most popular items, increasing the stakes in the retail shipping wars with Amazon.
  The nation’s largest retailer said Tuesday it’s been building a network of more efficient e-commerce distribution centers to make that happen. The next-day service will cover 220,000 popular items from diapers and non-perishable food items to toys and electronics. That’s nearly double the number
  
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• Dana Hills High student is alive thanks to woman whose daughter died during cross-country track meet

  14-05-2019 17:54
  
  DANA POINT — Every day for the first 14 years of her life, Ali Aga would lie down to sleep to the sound of her heart pounding.
  Only recently has the now-15-year-old Dana Hills High School freshman gotten used to the sound and feeling of just hearing her breath.
  “Now that I’m totally fixed, I don’t feel anything,” Ali said of her heart.
  Ali is fixed thanks to the efforts of her Dana Hills High School tennis coach; her mother, Tina Aga; her doctors; but mostly because
  
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• Dodger pitcher Julio Urías arrested on suspicion of domestic violence at Beverly Center

  14-05-2019 16:51
  
  Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was arrested Monday evening on suspicion of domestic battery in the parking lot of the Beverly Center, Los Angeles police officials said Tuesday.
  Urías, a 22-year-old left-hander, was booked for misdemeanor battery, LAPD officials said.
  He paid his $20,000 bail amount and was released Tuesday morning.
  Police were called to the upscale shopping center parking lot at 8500 Beverly Blvd. at around 7:30 p.m., officials said. Urías was subsequently arre
  
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• It’s the Southern California Theme Park Wars as Disneyland throws down the gauntlet with Galaxy’s Edge

  14-05-2019 15:56
  
  Disneyland wants the visitors to its upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge land to pick a side. Will you stand with the Resistance or the First Order — with the feisty rebels or the unyielding Galactic authority?
  That’s all nice to ask us, but I want to know which side Disney will pick.
  With this new Star Wars land, is Disney looking to become the creative rebel, breaking the established traditions of the theme park industry, or is it throwing around its authority as the industry&r
  
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• Bristol Street In-N-Out will close to expand drive-thru, patio, kitchen, and parking

  14-05-2019 15:25
  
  If you’re a fan of In-N-Out Burger who visits the Santa Ana location on North Bristol Street, here’s the good news: the quintessentially California chain plans to enlarge the kitchen, outdoor dining patio and drive-thru lanes there in coming months.
  The bad news? The restaurant would close for construction, which could take four or five months, In-N-Out officials said.
  Closing and construction dates haven’t been set because the restaurant is awaiting city approvals, company Vic
  
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• Bristol Street In-N-Out, first in Orange County, to triple drive-thru capacity; won’t add inside dining

  14-05-2019 15:25
  
  If you’re a fan of In-N-Out Burger who visits the Santa Ana location on North Bristol Street, here’s the good news: the quintessentially California chain plans to enlarge the kitchen, outdoor dining patio and drive-thru lanes there in coming months.
  The bad news? The restaurant would close for construction, which could take four or five months, In-N-Out officials said.
  Closing and construction dates haven’t been set because the restaurant is awaiting city approvals, company Vic
  
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• Barr launches new look at origins of Russia probe

  14-05-2019 14:58
  
  By MICHAEL BALSAMO
  WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr has appointed a U.S. attorney to examine the origins of the Russia investigation and determine if intelligence collection involving the Trump campaign was “lawful and appropriate,” a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on Monday.
  Barr appointed John Durham, the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, to conduct the inquiry, the person said. The person could not discuss the matter publicly and spoke to the
  
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• NTSB to investigate in Alaska after deadly midair collision

  14-05-2019 14:51
  
  By RACHEL D’ORO and MARK THIESSEN
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A team of federal accident investigators is expected to arrive in Alaska Tuesday to try to piece together what caused a deadly midair collision between two sightseeing planes.
  Four people were killed after the floatplanes carrying cruise ship tourists collided Monday near the southeast Alaska town of Ketchikan, the Coast Guard said. Two others were missing, said Petty Officer Jon-Paul Rios, a Coast Guard spokesman.
  The Washington,
  
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• Census 2020: The push is on to count every head in California. The stakes are huge.

  14-05-2019 14:15
  
  Miguel Sandoval remembers his mother telling him to hide in a bedroom in 2000, when U.S. Census takers came knocking on their door.
  Sandoval was a child then. He isn’t hiding any more.
  The Perris resident and U.S. citizen, 31, showed up on a recent Sunday for a training session about how to help people understand and respond to the Census. After getting some pointers about how to talk with the community about the Census, Sandoval set out with other volunteers to canvass nearby neighborhood
  
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• Bargain Hunter: Yard House launches wine special on Wednesdays

  14-05-2019 14:09
  
  Yard House has begun a regular Wednesday special of half-off bottles of selected wines all day, as well as a list of wines available by the glass for $5. The restaurant also boasts more than 100 taps of craft and import beers and a menu with more than 100 items. Southern California locations include Brea, Chino Hills, Irvine, Long Beach, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside and Temecula. For all locations and more information, go to www.yardhouse.com.
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• Santa Margarita hires Christina Wear-Marinacci as girls basketball coach

  14-05-2019 08:04
  
  Santa Margarita has hired former Foothill High standout basketball player Christina Wear-Marinacci as its girls basketball, the school announced Monday.
  Wear-Marinacci replaces Craig DeBusk, who resigned after five seasons.
  “I’m very excited for the opportunity to be a part of the Santa Margarita Catholic High School family,” Wear-Marinacci said in a statement. “I see so much potential within this school and program; I can’t wait to meet the girls and get started.&r
  
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• Best state? California has 3rd biggest improvement to No. 19 ranking, by this math

  14-05-2019 06:02
  
  It’s been a good year for California if the oft-quoted “best-state” rankings by U.S. News & World Report mean anything.
  The state’s robust economy, alluring environment and high-quality healthcare helped it score a No. 19 overall ranking among the states. The annual report weighs various measurements of economic and demographic performance in eight categories that are deemed key to higher livability.
  No. 1 for overall quality of life on this scorecard was Washington f
  
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• Shohei Ohtani’s first homer, solid relief work help Angels cool sizzling Twins

  14-05-2019 05:01
  
  Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
  Los Angeles Angels’ Tommy La Stella is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a Mike Trout single off Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsLos Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs rea
  
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• Edison boys golf wins Southern Division title; Corona del Mar finishes second

  14-05-2019 04:56
  
  The Edison boys golf team won the Southern Division championship on Monday at Mile Square Park, finishing seven strokes ahead of runner-up Corona del Mar.
  The Chargers shot 358 to top the 20-team field, and the Sea Kings carded 365. Both teams advance to the CIF-SS SCGA Team Qualifier on Thursday at Goose Creek Golf Club in Jurupa Valley.
  Newport Harbor finished third with 371 and Fountain Valley and Orange Lutheran tied for fourth at 372.
  Sophomore Joseph Chung shot 68 on Mile Square’s pa
  
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• Newsom pardons 2 ex-Cambodian refugees facing deportation

  14-05-2019 04:48
  
  SACRAMENTO — Two former Cambodian refugees facing deportation for crimes committed as young adults were among seven people granted clemency Monday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in his first pardons since taking office in January.
  Newsom pardoned Kang Hen, of San Jose, who pleaded guilty to being the getaway driver during an attempted armed robbery in 1994. Hen, who was brought to the U.S. when he was 9, surrendered to immigration authorities April 1 after he was notified he was wanted fo
  
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• Theater review: At International City Theatre, ‘The Price’ is hefty but worth it

  14-05-2019 04:08
  
  It’s a solid formula. Take a flawlessly built script, bring in a director who understands stagecraft and human behavior, and hire four highly skilled actors who can voice the dense dialogue while embodying characters we care about. This adds up to a sublime production that stirs its audience’s thoughts and feelings.
  The two brothers at the center of Arthur Miller’s “The Price” would appreciate the formula. Each had a passion for science in their youth, but the choic
  
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• Curt Seeden: Spread your wings and head to Monarch Butterfly Day

  14-05-2019 03:46
  
  Wouldn’t it be nice to spend a Saturday with the kids, enjoying the beauty of nature? No cellphones, no computer games and no “Avengers.”
  Well, on May 25, you and your family can experience nature without having to chase grunion, take the RV to Joshua Tree or explore the Laguna tidepools. In fact, you don’t even have to leave Fountain Valley.
  Why not round up the kids and head to Mile Square Regional Park (the county side off Euclid Street) to experience the ann
  
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• Trade war rattles Southern California industry leaders

  14-05-2019 03:19
  
  Southern California economists and industry leaders sounded the alarm Monday as the nation’s mounting trade war with China was poised to upend production costs for scores of local companies and boost consumer prices.
  “It’s getting deep enough into the trade war that it’s starting to get a little bit scary — it’s starting to have a serious impact,” Inland Empire economist John Husing said. “And China has retaliated. That makes it more difficult to s
  
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• Lakers officially hire Frank Vogel, bring an end to scrutinized coaching search

  14-05-2019 03:12
  
  It’s never quite over until the ink is dry.
  In that sense, the Lakers’ coaching search truly ended Monday afternoon, as the team officially announced what had been known for more than 48 hours – it has hired Frank Vogel to be the 27th head coach in its history. The hiring had been anticipated since Saturday afternoon, when a team source confirmed that Vogel would be hired to the Southern California News Group.
  “We are excited to add Frank Vogel as the next head coach of t
  
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• Fryer on baseball: Costa Mesa makes surprising run to CIF-SS semifinals by getting hot at right time

  14-05-2019 03:06
  
  <p>Going into the final week of the regular season, three baseball teams were tied for first place in the Orange Coast League.</p><p>Calvary Chapel, Estancia and Santa Ana had 8-5 league records going into the last week. Costa Mesa was 7-6 in league. Given that Costa Mesa had lost five league games in a row, it appeared unlikely the Mustangs would win one of the league’s three automatic playoff berths.</p><p>Costa Mesa, though, beat Calvary Chapel twice in tha
  
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• Register critic Brad A. Johnson named a finalist for Association of Food Journalists Awards

  14-05-2019 03:04
  
  Register restaurant critic Brad A. Johnson is a finalist for the Association of Food Journalists Awards in the category of restaurant criticism, the group announced Monday, May 13.
  The other finalists in the category are Eve Hill-Agnus of Dallas-based D Magazine and Tom Sietsema of the Washington Post. The awards, which began in 1986, recognize excellence in food journalism in 16 categories, including writing on beer, wine or spirits, best story on food policy or food issues and audio food journ
  
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• The Joshua Tree Music Festival’s spring edition is back and this is what the vibe will be like

  14-05-2019 03:03
  
  Take a trip to the Joshua Tree Music Festival and you’ll find a different kind of environment than the one that’s come to typify big brand name festivals — one act plays at a time, there’s a crowd that’s less than 4,000 people and there are lots of families with children.
  It’s definitely not the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, but that’s kind of the point.
  “We would be the antithesis,” said festival founder Barnett English.
  The fest
  
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• Orange County scores and player stats for Monday (5-13-19)

  14-05-2019 02:59
  
  Scores and stats for the Orange County games on Monday, May 13.
  BOYS GOLF
  CIF-SS CHAMPIONSHIPS
  Southern Division Team Championship
  Mile Square Classic (par 72)
  Team scores (top two advance to team qualifier Thursday) — 1 Edison 358; 2 Corona del Mar 365; 3 Newport Harbor 371; 4T Fountain Valley 372; 4T Orange Lutheran 372; 6 Long Beach Wilson 374; T7 Santa Margarita 375; T7 Mira Costa; 9 Huntington Beach 376; 10 Los Alamitos 392.
  Individual scores — T1 Gomez, Fountain Valley, 66; T1
  
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• Boomer socialism versus millennial neoliberalism

  14-05-2019 02:57
  
  At an academic conference I recently attended, the leadership announced that the theme for next year’s meeting would be the socialistic path millennials are careening the world toward. With the new political support for figures like Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and others, this might seem perfectly explicable.
  The Economist even proclaimed “Millennial Socialism” in the title of a recent lead article. And soon, millennials are set to become the largest voting bloc i
  
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