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• Titan Voice: Happiness lives in educational experiences, not just photos

  29-05-2019 23:55
  
  By Nathan Bui
  The tent is heated from the body warmth of 200 people, but a slight breeze cools the lawn. Fifteen of us line up alphabetically by last name, near stage right, and a speaker announces the recognition of the Cal State Fullerton senior class of President’s Scholars.
  I smile as I fill the gap left purposely for me, and I take my place in line with the last name Bui.
  My name is announced, an orange graduation sash is placed on my shoulders, and I walk on stage. I am still smiling
  
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• Women of Coast event highlights powerful, influential OC females

  29-05-2019 23:28
  
  Debra Gunn Downing, Elizabeth An and Christine Devine (Photography by Drew A. Kelly)
   
  A capacity crowd filled South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court at Coast Magazine’s second annual Women of Coast luncheon, designed to showcase and honor the accomplishments of exceptional local women.
  “The seven women selected for this year’s Women of Coast represent important and diverse voices that need to be heard. South Coast Plaza was proud to celebrate their invaluable contributions
  
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• Mortarboard messages: With topical toppers, CSUF grads share who they are

  29-05-2019 23:26
  
  For graduates, the recent Cal State Fullerton commencement ceremonies were a time to talk to each other, thank their professors and wave to families and friends in the stands.
  The formal ceremonies weren’t designed to allow them to publicly display their sense of humor, express pride in their families and heritage or share their political views — unless they were speakers.
  But many graduates were able to share those feelings on their mortarboards — an increasingly popular trend
  
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• How ‘Norco ’80’ author Peter Houlahan tracked down the true story of a deadly Southern California bank heist and shootout

  29-05-2019 23:17
  
  Peter Houlahan remembers picking up the newspaper one morning in May 1980. A bold headline told of a band of five bank robbers hitting a Security Pacific branch in Norco and raining hundreds of bullets down on the first deputies on the scene before leading dozens more law enforcement officers on a violent chase and rolling gunfight through two counties and up the backside of Mount Baldy.
  “On the front page was that photo that has highway patrolmen Bill Crowe and Doug Earnest — Crowe
  
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• 12 theater productions to see in Southern California this week (May 31-June 6)

  29-05-2019 23:14
  
  LOS ANGELES COUNTY
  ‘Avenue Q’
  The 2004 Tony Award best musical by Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx and Jeff Whitty, with unconcealed puppeteers, about young adults discovering that they are not as extraordinary as their parents led them to believe when they were children.
  When: Opens 8 p.m. May 31. Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through July 7.
  Where: Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood.
  Tickets: $30; $25 seniors and students.
  Information: 818-763-5990
  
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• Whicker: Chargers rookie Drue Tranquill makes every moment count, even when asleep

  29-05-2019 23:11
  
  COSTA MESA — The “student-athlete” is a dubious construct, fashioned by the NCAA itself. But such people do exist.
  Many are at places like Notre Dame, where they are expected to practice and watch tape and push the weights and still walk into every classroom on time and ready to emote.
  The difference between Drue Tranquill and most of them is sleep. They put it aside. Tranquill cherished it.
  “I’d get seven or eight hours a night,” he said. “I took a clas
  
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• Cal State Fullerton program digs into farm-to-table culture to help foster youth

  29-05-2019 22:47
  
  This is the first story in an occasional series about how the Fullerton Arboretum, Cal State Fullerton’s U-ACRE program and Monkey Business Cafe in Fullerton are partnering to provide farm-to-table produce and teach research and life skills to CSUF students and youth who have been in the foster care system. This story focuses on the program’s half-acre farm at the Arboretum.
  Jaeda Snow and Danielle Rhee are starting the process that will end with farm-fresh vegetables being added to
  
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• Jewish Food Festival in Laguna Woods will also serve up culture, message of unity

  29-05-2019 22:16
  
  Barbara and Paul Rutkowski of Irvine dance to the music of The Klezmer Band during the Jewish Food Festival in Laguna Woods in 2018. This year’s festival takes place Sunday, June 2.(Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
  The Klezmer Band performs at the Jewish Food Festival in Laguna Woods in 2018. (Courtesy of Lynne Rosenstein)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsIrene Samuels, left, serves brisket and pastrami sandwiches, with coleslaw and kosher pickles, to Laguna Woods res
  
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• What the heck is a hexafoos? Can you define these 10 odd words from the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee?

  29-05-2019 22:11
  
  There will be almost 1,000 words offered up to contestants during this week’s 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  Sure, you know such words as “crucible” and “progression.”  But how about “mot juste” and “ennui” — not exactly words you’d use in conversation with the clerk at 7-Eleven.
  Here is a collection odd words presented to spellers so far at the Bee. How many do you know?
  Obtruncate: To cut the head or top from. Uncommon
  
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• Kinsley Washington builds on family legacy with UCLA softball

  29-05-2019 21:42
  
  James Washington, a former UCLA and NFL safety, jokingly flaunts his championship rings. He was on two Rose Bowl-winning teams at UCLA. He won two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys. He wonders if he should make a replica ring for his only daughter as a gift.
  “No,” Kinsley Washington declines. “I’m going to get my own ring.”
  UCLA’s second baseman has that chance this week.
  The second-seeded Bruins are in their fifth cnosecutive Women’s College World Ser
  
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• How would you fair, oops, fare in the Scripps National Spelling Bee? Take our quiz

  29-05-2019 21:41
  
  A contingent of Southern California students is competing this week at the nation’s premiere spelling competition. Think you could hold your own with the country’s best spellers?
  Try this multiple-choice quiz, featuring a selection of words from this week’s competion, to see how you’d fare at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  Which of the following are spelled correctly ? (The answers are below.)A. purveyor;  B. purvayor; or C. purveyer.
  A. Andes; B. Andieze; or C.
  
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• Brea woman convicted in what prosecutors say was a $6 million therapy scheme

  29-05-2019 21:41
  
  A Brea woman was convicted this week for her role in a multi-million-dollar Medicare fraud involving false billings for unneeded physical- and occupational-therapy services.
  A federal jury found Grace Hong, 53, guilty on Tuesday of three counts of healthcare fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit health fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday.
  Prosecutors allege the scheme locally centered on a Walnut-based therapy clinic operated by Hong and her husband, Simon Hong.
  Fr
  
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• Graduation 2019: Century High School, Santa Ana, commencement photos

  29-05-2019 21:32
  
  A total of 362 students participated in the 2019 commencement ceremony for Century High School on May 28, 2019 at the Santa Ana Stadium. In all, 2,728 seniors will graduate from Santa Ana Unified School District high schools this year. Here, a group of classmates eagerly waits for the ceremony to begin.
  A total of 362 students participated in the 2019 commencement ceremony for Century High School on May 28, 2019 at the Santa Ana Stadium. In all, 2,728 seniors will graduate from Santa Ana Unified
  
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• Amazon to let Alexa users delete voice commands in privacy push

  29-05-2019 21:14
  
  Amazon.com is updating its Alexa voice software to let users delete recordings of their voice using a spoken command, a move that follows criticism of the company’s privacy practices related to its digital assistant.
  A coming set of updates will offer users who have opted in online the ability to say “Alexa, delete everything I said today,” or, similarly, delete their most recent utterance. Previously, the only way to remove recordings was a tool on the Alexa privacy website.
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• Facebook to help make students’ affordable housing idea a reality

  29-05-2019 21:00
  
  The reflexion of the main house seen through the window of an accessory dwelling unit in the backyard of a home in Menlo Park, Calif., on Monday, May 20, 2019. (Randy Vazquez/Bay Area News Group)
  Student Jacob Murillo, left, sits on the couch of an accessory dwelling unit behind a home in Menlo Park, Calif., on Monday, May 20, 2019. Facebook contributed money to a new ADU program to help deal with the housing crisis. Students from East Palo Alto and Menlo Park helped build the program. (Randy Va
  
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• Actor Ashton Kutcher testifies in trial of suspected serial killer

  29-05-2019 20:57
  
  By TERRI VERMEULEN KEITH
  LOS ANGELES – Called to the stand in the trial of an alleged serial murderer, Ashton Kutcher testified Wednesday, May 29, that he showed up in February 2001 at the Hollywood bungalow of a young fashion design student to pick her up for a date, saw what he believed was red wine spilled on the carpet and left because he thought she had already gone out for the night.
  The actor — best known for his work on the TV sitcoms “That ’70s Show” and &l
  
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• Attorney for Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who is accused of multiple war crimes, says he will ask for trial dismissal at May 29 hearing

  29-05-2019 20:54
  
  An attorney representing decorated Navy SEAL Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, who is accused of several war crimes including killing a teen ISIS fighter in 2017, said he will ask that the case against his client be dismissed — and if not dismissed, that the prosecutor and judge recuse themselves from the trial.
  “We will also cite unlawful command influence and compel the prosecutor, (Cmdr.) Chris Czaplak, to testify,” Tim Parlatore said Wednesday morning, May 29, before he
  
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• Dana Point ArtFest will showcase local artists, music and cuisine

  29-05-2019 19:37
  
  You can view and purchase local art at Dana Point ArtFest, the community’s annual celebration of fine art, live music, local cuisine, wine and beer in the heart of the city’s Lantern District.
  More than 80 artisans will display their works from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, including arts & crafts, paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry and more. Admission and parking are free.IF YOU GO
  When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
  Where: Del Prado Avenue (between Amber Lantern & Golden
  
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• Graduation 2019: Tustin High commencement photos

  29-05-2019 19:28
  
  Tustin High celebrated its Class of 2019 at a commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 28, at Northrup Stadium in Tustin.
  Savannah Cervantes dances across the lawn after receiving her diploma during Tuesday’s commencement.
  Tustin senior class members participate in graduation ceremonies Tuesday May 28, 2019 in Tustin, ca.
  (Photos by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer)
  Yasmin Bravo, waves to the crowd after entering the stadium to begin the commencement ceremony Tuesday.
  Tustin senior cl
  
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• Laguna Woods Village condo board votes to boot Roundup from its weedkiller arsenal

  29-05-2019 19:21
  
  LAGUNA WOODS — Grass may soon be getting greener in Third Mutual, as the Laguna Woods Village condo board on May 21 approved an unbudgeted expense of $24,000 for the purchase of glyphosate-free herbicide products.
  “It’s really a decent price that we have to pay for this alternative,” Director Lynn Jarrett said.
  In an experiment conducted earlier this year, Village Management Services staff investigated viable alternatives to the usage of Monsanto’s controversial her
  
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• The new Soboba Casino Resort to hold first boxing event since opening

  29-05-2019 19:03
  
  For the first time since its opening the new Soboba Casino Resort in San Jacinto is scheduled to have a boxing event in its special events center on Saturday, June 1.
  The 10-round main event will feature former two-division world champion Devon Alexander “The Great” against welterweight Ivan “El Terrible” Redkach for television boxing series Premier Boxing Champions.
  There will also be a 10-round match between two middleweight contenders — Hugo “The Boss&rdquo
  
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• Secrecy abounds on state budget, major bills

  29-05-2019 18:52
  
  Fair warning: By reading this you will be plunging into the Legislature’s almost impenetrably arcane thicket of internal procedures.
  To begin at the beginning, for decades the state budget was written in secret by the chairmen of the Legislature’s two fiscal committees, Assembly Ways and Means and Senate Finance.
  This clandestine process exploded in the 1970s during a larger battle over control of the state Senate and for more than a decade the state budget was fashioned more or less
  
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• The Specials cancel Anaheim show ahead of LA’s ‘Specials Day’ celebration

  29-05-2019 18:47
  
  The Specials had a full house excitedly waiting their 40th anniversary tour stop at the House of Blues in Anaheim on Tuesday night, but after an unusually long wait for the curtains to part the house lights came up and the bad news came down.
  Due to the illness of one member of the legendary English punk-ska band, the show had been canceled.
  Hours later, the band posted an update on its Twitter page, revealing it was original Specials guitarist Lynval Golding who had fallen ill and addressing ru
  
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• The fight for school choice goes on in Sacramento

  29-05-2019 18:41
  
  Last Wednesday, about 3,000 teachers marched outside the state Capitol in a rally organized by the California Teachers’ Association, wearing red shirts and waving placards saying “March for Ed.” The march was in anticipation of the scheduled Assembly vote on AB1505 — legislation that would effectively gut existing protections for public charter schools by eliminating the right of appeal to charter denials, among other anti-charter reforms.
  But something odd happened on th
  
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• Southern California home prices bounce back from March drop, report shows

  29-05-2019 18:32
  
  Southern California’s home prices boomeranged back in April from a rare price drop in March as lower mortgage rates and an increase in the number of homes for sale lured more home shoppers back into the market, real estate data tracker CoreLogic reported Wednesday, May 29.
  Home values showed a slight uptick last month, and while sales were down, they decreased by the smallest margin in nine months. Despite a cooling trend compared with the red-hot market of the past few years, this year&rs
  
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• Why this loan company supports caps on consumer loans

  29-05-2019 18:30
  
  <p>The last decade has seen state legislatures across the United States grapple with the best way to regulate the growing market for personal loans made to people with less-than-perfect credit who are not candidates for a loan from a bank. The challenge for policymakers is to hit that “sweet spot,” where high-cost loans with a high probability of default are limited, while safe, affordable loans that allow borrowers the chance to build the credit history essential for financial
  
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• D’Aquila, Munoz named athletes of the year

  29-05-2019 18:13
  
  The Orange County Athletic Directors Association on Tuesday named Isabella D’Aquila of JSerra and Trey Munoz of Trabuco Hills as its female and male athletes of the year.
  D’Aquila previously has been honors as state and national girls soccer player of the year. This past season she led JSerra to a third straight CIF-Southern Section championship and was the Orange County girls soccer player of the year for the third year in a row. She will go to University of Santa Clara.
  Munoz was C
  
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• It’s one hot event: Tustin Chili Cook-off returns this weekend

  29-05-2019 17:12
  
  In Tustin, at least, summer officially begins this weekend.
  Going on 35 years, the Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-off is the city’s biggest event of the year – attracting some 35,000 folks.
  They come to sample a wide array of chili offerings, drink craft beer and try their feet at line dancing in the streets.
  Extroverts can get a laugh over some of the silly competitions, such seeing who can hold a full beer stein the longest, down the most jalapenos or gobble the most watermelon.
  
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• Servite’s Ender Aguilar sizzling as a two-way collegiate prospect

  29-05-2019 17:01
  
  Servite’s offensive line this fall will feature a new, 6-foot-5, 255-pound tackle but he’s not a transfer or a fresh promotion from the lower levels.
  Get ready for senior-to-be Ender Aguilar, who played mostly defensive end and tight end last season but now projects as a starting, two-way lineman.
  “I’m getting better every day,” Aguilar said at the Friars’ recent college showcase.
  Aguilar was offered at offensive tackle by Arizona State at the showcase, which
  
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• Mueller says Russia report ‘speaks for itself’, charging Trump with crime ‘not an option’

  29-05-2019 16:28
  
  WASHINGTON — The Latest on special counsel Robert Mueller and the Russia investigation (all times local):
  11:25 a.m.
  Special counsel Robert Mueller  is not ruling out testifying before Congress but is serving notice that he does not intend to go beyond what has already been revealed in his report.
  Mueller said Wednesday he and the special counsel team chose their words carefully in the report and “the work speaks for itself.”
  Mueller says that the report is his “test
  
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• 4 things to do at Southern California casinos this week (May 31-June 6)

  29-05-2019 16:23
  
  Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage 
  Wise guy comedian Rodney Carrington will get people chuckling at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. Carrington released the Netflix comedy special “Here Comes the Truth” in 2017; hosted “American Country New Year’s Eve Live” on Fox in 2011; co-wrote and starred alongside Toby Keith in the 2008 film “Beer for My Horses”; and had a sitcom on ABC from 2004-2006.
  8 p.m. Friday, May 31, 32-250 Bo
  
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• ‘MasterChef Junior’ finalist Malia Brauer makes it to the Top 3

  29-05-2019 16:13
  
  Malia Brauer was bursting with joy when she found out she was headed for the “MasterChef Junior” finale.
  But before the news came, the 12-year-old girl from Newhall was just trying to keep her cool.
  She was “really nervous” as she stood alongside her fellow competitors Reid, Sadie and Aaron awaiting the judges’ decision after the elimination round Tuesday, May 28, she said in a phone interview.
  Only three kids would earn a spot in next week’s finale, and Ivy h
  
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• Gardening: If bacterial disease attacks my tree, what should I plant instead?

  29-05-2019 15:57
  
  A recent column of mine discussed a bacterial disease, for which there is no cure, that has begun to infect the popular and widely planted southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).
  In response, I received the following email from Nick Kurek of Granada Hills.
  “We hope to enjoy our ‘Little Gem’ southern magnolia as long as it lasts, but we need to plan for a replacement with magnolia disease on the way.  Can you please recommend something similar: evergreen (no messy leaf or
  
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• Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Orange is hospitalized

  29-05-2019 15:48
  
  A pedestrian was hospitalized with moderate injuries from getting struck by a vehicle in Orange.
  Officers responded to Chapman Avenue and Haster Street at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and found the victim, who was taken to a hospital with moderate, non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Orange Police Department.
  Details of what led up to the crash were not available.
  A news photographer at the scene reported the victim was 14 years old.
  The driver stayed at the scene and alcohol or drugs wer
  
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• Tornado rips through Kansas City suburbs as storm moves east

  29-05-2019 15:21
  
  By JULIE WRIGHT AND JOHN HANNA
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A vicious storm tore through the Kansas City area, spawning tornadoes that downed trees and power lines, damaged homes and injured at least a dozen people in the latest barrage of severe weather that saw tornado warnings as far east as New York City.
  The latest round of damaging weather in the central U.S. came a day after violent storms killed one person and injured at least 130 in Indiana and Ohio.
  Mark Duffin, 48, learned from his wife a
  
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• Shohei Ohtani delivers go-ahead hit in 9th to lift Angels to victory

  29-05-2019 07:54
  
  OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – MAY 28: Jonathan Lucroy #20 of the Los Angeles Angels slides safely Josh Phegley #19 of the Oakland Athletics to score on a hit by David Fletcher #6 in the second inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 28, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
  Los Angeles Angels’ David Fletcher swings for a two run single off Oakland Athletics’ Frankie Montas in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Oakland, Calif
  
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• Dodgers’ bullpen lets a close game get away in loss to Mets

  29-05-2019 07:47
  
  The Mets’ Steven Matz #32 beats the tag of Dodger catcherWill Smith #16 to score in the top of the third inning during their MLB game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Tuesday, May 28, 2019.(Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
  Dodger starting pitcher Rich Hill #44 during their MLB game against the Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Tuesday, May 28, 2019.(Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsMets starting pitcher Stev
  
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• Why Dodgers rookie Will Smith walked up to the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ theme song

  29-05-2019 06:02
  
  LOS ANGELES — He could have been named Kendrick Lamar, or John Mellencamp, or Engelbert Humperdinck, and perhaps the coincidence would be so powerful as to choose a walk-up song for him. This was not the case for Will Smith on the occasion of his major league debut Tuesday.
  The Dodgers’ catcher was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He shares a name with an entertainer born and raised in West Philadelphia, and thousands of others who will never record a piece of music. For bett
  
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• Orange County all-league boys volleyball: 2019

  29-05-2019 05:38
  
  The Orange County all-league boys volleyball teams for the 2019 season.
  (Email complete all-league teams to [email protected].)
  BOYS VOLLEYBALL
  GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE
  MVP: Anthony Vo, Bolsa Grande, Jr.
  First team: Vincent Hoang, Bolsa Grande, Sr.; Dan Ly, Bolsa Grande, Jr.; Brendan Nguyen, La Quinta, So.; David Lucio, Loara, Sr.; Son Nguyen, Rancho Alamitos, Jr.; Kevin Ramirez, Rancho Alamitos, Jr.
  Second team: Johnny Cao, Bolsa Grande, Jr.; Timothy Nguyen, La Quinta, Sr.; John Nguyen, La Quinta
  
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• Hundreds at Bolsa Grande High School mourn two teens killed in Silverado crash

  29-05-2019 05:11
  
  About 200 people huddled Tuesday afternoon around a dusty pair of red and white baseball cleats hanging on a post at the west side of campus at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove.
  Little was said at first, but weeping was heard among those gathered in memory of Coleton Mondy, 17, and Joshua Morales, 19, two young people who died in a car crash early Saturday. Bass lines from some of the teens’ favorite songs boomed from the speakers of a car parked across the street as mourners lit c
  
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• Lykke Li’s all-female music festival changes its name to Yola Día, moves to mid-August

  29-05-2019 04:01
  
  Singer-songwriter Lykke Li several months ago announced plans for Yola Fest, an all-female music festival to be held on June 8, but with that date looming a change of plans arrived on Tuesday.
  The festival will still take place at its original location, Los Angeles State Historic State Park near Chinatown and downtown Los Angeles, but it is changing its name to Yola Día and changing the date to Aug. 18.
  The lineup for the festival includes Li, Cat Power, Sophie, Courtney Love & the Ch
  
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• Assembly bill takes aim at reducing deadly police shootings in California

  29-05-2019 03:53
  
  Police will have a tougher time justifying the use of deadly force under a new bill expected to clear the state Assembly that represents a rare compromise between reformers and law enforcement groups.
  The proposed law, AB 392, would impose a stricter standard for using deadly force, but some say not as strict as originally written. Currently, officers involved in fatal shootings and other force must show their response was “reasonable” to protect their lives or the lives of others. T
  
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• In Santa Monica, Amy Klobuchar pitches electability, infrastructure, punchlines

  29-05-2019 03:43
  
  SANTA MONICA — Amy Klobuchar is trying to grab Democrats’ attention with lots of funny lines and one seriously big infrastructure plan.
  The Minnesota senator smartly led with the jokes when she introduced herself to Southern California voters Monday afternoon in a “Meet the Candidate” event hosted by the Santa Monica, Malibu and Pacific Palisades Democratic clubs.
  “There are things our two states have in common, just so you know.” said Klobuchar, who declared
  
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• I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore: Political Cartoons

  29-05-2019 03:35
  
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  Check out our regular 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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• Angels place Zack Cozart on IL with shoulder trouble, recall outfielder Cesar Puello

  29-05-2019 03:33
  
  OAKLAND — Zack Cozart’s disappointing season has taken a second detour to the injured list.
  Cozart, whose season was ended early because of left shoulder surgery last year, has been having some trouble with that shoulder. He was placed on the injured list on Tuesday. He then returned to Southern California to be evaluated.
  Manager Brad Ausmus said the Angels aren’t sure how long Cozart will be out.
  “It’s been bothering him here recently, especially on swings, not so
  
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• AB161 is much worse than just another piece of nonsense legislation

  29-05-2019 03:22
  
  Nobody in the United States Patent Office ever actually said, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.”
  The faux-quotation was a joke that became famous sometime around 1900, when there was a general feeling of being overwhelmed by the fast-paced development of new technology and gadgetry.
  Similarly, nobody in California ever said, “Everything that can be banned has been banned.” But that’s no joke. The banning has only begun.
  First it was plastic grocery
  
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• Whicker: Sizzling Dodgers must wish they could move up October

  29-05-2019 02:54
  
  Until 2010, prime ministers in Great Britain could schedule their Election Days. They could call for elections whenever the polls were friendly and the opposition was bleeding.
  As the manager of the two-time National League champs, the Right Honourable Dave Roberts might wish for the same executive privilege.
  Play the National League playoffs now.
  Don’t wait for Cody Bellinger to cool off to the .350s. Don’t wait for the injury vultures to descend. Don’t wait for the pitchers t
  
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• Michelin announces its Bib Gourmand designations for the state with many restaurants in Southern California

  29-05-2019 02:46
  
  Ahead of its big reveal of the star awards on June 3 in Huntington Beach, Michelin has announced its Bib Gourmand designations for California. According to its website, Michelin introduced the category in 1997 to highlight “restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.”
  Among the list of 151 restaurants throughout California there are more than 70 in Southern California and they range from taquerias to sushi joints
  
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• Sparks will miss Maria Vadeeva, who impressed in season opener before reporting to play for Russia

  29-05-2019 02:16
  
  LOS ANGELES — The surest silver lining on the Sparks’ 83-70 season-opening loss at Las Vegas on Sunday was Maria Vadeeva’s 24-point breakout performance.
  And that’s a shame for the Sparks.
  In her first WNBA start, the 20-year-old Russian center-forward knocked down jumpers from the elbow and kept her hands ready and her feet working to convert layups inside. She pump-faked and crossed over defenders, buried a baby hook shot, stepped in front of a pair of passes and blocke
  
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• Memorial for San Clemente Mayor Steven Swartz will be held Thursday, May 30, at the pier

  29-05-2019 02:09
  
  SAN CLEMENTE — Mayor Steven Swartz, who died suddenly May 8, will be honored at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30 during a public sunset memorial service at the pier.
  The service will include an invocation by Rabbi Mendel Slavin of the Chabad Jewish Center of San Clemente and remarks from members of the City Council. Light appetizers will be provided by Fisherman’s Restaurant.
  Swartz, 71, who was in his first term on the City Council, died while on vacation in Palm Springs.
  Swartz had a suc
  
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