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• USC women’s beach volleyball head coach Anna Collier retires after 8 strong seasons

  07-06-2019 23:58
  
  The only head coach that the USC women’s beach volleyball program has ever known is stepping down.
  Anna Collier announced her retirement from collegiate coaching on Thursday after leading Southern California’s beach volleyball program since its inception eight years ago. Under her guidance, USC won three national championships and three Pac-12 titles.
  “It has been an honor and pleasure to develop the women’s beach volleyball program at USC,” Collier said in a statem
  
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• Barnes & Noble, with sales falling, is sold to hedge fund

  07-06-2019 23:58
  
  By Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press
  Barnes & Noble is being acquired by a hedge fund for $476 million and will be taken private.
  The national chain that many blamed for the demise of independent bookstores has been ravaged by Amazon.com and other online sellers, but remains a critical outlet for publishers.
  On Friday, it was acquired by Elliott Management and, in a twist, will likely become a national chain with a business model more akin to that of a local bookstore.
  Elliott bought Wa
  
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• Nitrolado has opened a new shop in Westminster with ice cream and unusual savory items too

  07-06-2019 23:34
  
  Don’t write off the liquid-nitrogen ice cream craze yet. Nitrolado has just opened a new shop on Moran Street in Westminster.
  The franchise specializes in ice cream treats with about 20 flavors and there are fun toppings such as Fruity Pebbles, Oreo cookies and a lot more. It’s also a place to get your Vietnamese coffee fix.
  The new menu will include some crazy mashup savory items such as honey butter sweet potato chips and the Doodle Nut, a fried, cheesy Indomie Mi Goreng (Indonesia
  
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• Orange County boys tennis athlete of the year: Aditya Gupta, University

  07-06-2019 21:38
  
  Two lofty goals caught Aditya Gupta’s attention during the boys tennis season.
  The University senior wanted to capture the 119th Ojai tournament, the most competitive CIF-sanctioned event in California, and help his school capture the inaugural CIF-SS Open Division title, the toughest playoff grouping in the section.
  University’s Aditya Gupta is The Register’s 2019 All-County boys tennis Player of the Year. Photographed on the tennis courts at University High in Irvine on Thurs
  
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• All-County boys tennis 2019: First Team and Second Team

  07-06-2019 21:38
  
  The Register’s All-Orange County boys tennis teams for 2019.
  FIRST TEAM
  Co-coaches of the year
  Bruce Sanborn and Tim Di Leo, San Juan Hills
  Singles
  Aditya Gupta, University, Sr.
  The Register’s player of the year.
  The Register’s 2019 All-County boys tennis team: Tejas Reddy and Nikhil Rajagopal, of Northwood; Conrad Brown and Luis Moros, of University; Co-coach of the year Bruce Sanborn of San Juan Hills, Player of the Year Aditya Gupta, of University; Co-coach of the year Tim D
  
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• Orange County boys tennis co-coaches of the year: Bruce Sanborn, Tim Di Leo, San Juan Hills

  07-06-2019 21:33
  
  Bruce Sanborn has made a 20-year coaching career out of lifting struggling or inexperienced high school teams to success.
  The 69-year-old built one program from scratch and molded teams with only a few players at the start into CIF contenders.
  The Register’s 2019 All-County boys tennis team: Tejas Reddy and Nikhil Rajagopal, of Northwood; Conrad Brown and Luis Moros, of University; Co-coach of the year Bruce Sanborn of San Juan Hills, Player of the Year Aditya Gupta, of University; Co-coac
  
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• Researchers count on oysters to help clean Upper Newport Bay

  07-06-2019 21:25
  
  Volunteer Rob Moore helps bring Pacific oyster shells to a site in Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019. The oyster shells are part of a restoration project with Cal State, Fullerton, Cal State, Long Beach and Orange County Coastkeeper to revitalize the Olympia oyster population in the bay. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
  Olympia oysters cling to a buried boot at a restoration site in Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach, CA on Friday, June 7, 2019.
  
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• The 10th season of ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ has two teams from the Los Angeles area

  07-06-2019 21:17
  
  Two local teams will rev up their engines and fire up their mobile kitchens as they compete for $50,000 and bragging rights in the new season of “The Great Food Truck Race.“
  The 10th season of the Food Network show, which premieres at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 9. will include L.A.-based chef Jacquelyn Jones who will compete with her vegan Sol Food Collective truck and husband and wife caterers Clinton and Samantha Jones, who will run the Baby Got Mac truck.
  “It’s a tough compet
  
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• Firefighters from across Southern California prepare for summer fire season with wildland training at Camp Pendleton

  07-06-2019 21:09
  
  CAMP PENDLETON —  Matt Hidalgo was working through brush on a hillside at this seaside base when he stumbled upon what he thought was a high-caliber bullet lying in the grass.
  “I had the crew get out of the area,” said Hidalgo, 33, a hand crew squad boss with the Orange County Fire Authority’s Santiago Fire Crew. “I took a picture of it, put a Sharpie next to it to show scale and did GPS coordinates on it.”
  That information was sent to a detachment of Exp
  
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• How Inglewood sidestepped voters when it took on millions in debt to cover up a deficit, help fund raises for executives

  07-06-2019 21:01
  
  The city of Inglewood took on $36 million in new debt in 2017 without voter approval to help plug a budget deficit, earmarked millions for future pet projects and then doled out bonuses and raises to top executives, the Southern California News Group has learned.
  City officials defend their decision to dump most of the proceeds of a pension obligation bond into Inglewood’s general fund — rather than using it all to pay down pension liabilities — at a time when the city was stag
  
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• Trump: ‘Good chance’ now for tariff deal with Mexico

  07-06-2019 20:51
  
  By JILL COLVIN, MATTHEW LEE and LUIS ALONSO LUGO
  WASHINGTON  — After a week of threats, President Donald Trump declared Friday that now “there is a good chance” the U.S. will strike a deal with Mexico to avert the tariffs he had scheduled for Monday to force the U.S. ally to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States.
  “If we are able to make the deal with Mexico, & there is a good chance that we will, they will begin purchasing Farm & A
  
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• Terrier mix Marley wants to be your next best friend

  07-06-2019 20:49
  
  Breed: Terrier mix
  Age: About 2 years
  Gender: Spayed female
  Size: 10 pounds
  Marley’s story: Marley is an adorable girl who’d love to be your newest friend. She gets along well with other dogs and loves people. She adores sleeping in the sun and massages – rub behind her ears and she’ll make her funny little, “That feels sooooo good!” sounds. Steak and hamburger are among her favorite treats. She’d prefer an adults-only house with other, gentle dogs. She
  
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• Women’s World Cup presents players with platform for change

  07-06-2019 20:46
  
  PARIS — Seizing on the once in every four years spectacle, teams at the Women’s World Cup are hoping that the attention the sport will get in France will bring about change at home.
  But it’s not just about soccer. It’s about respect.
  For the defending champion U.S. women’s team, that means a focus on the players’ fight for equitable pay. For Australia, that means increased prize money for the most prestigious tournament in women’s soccer. And for Jamaica
  
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• Soka University’s student art exhibit is open through August

  07-06-2019 19:31
  
  Soka Class Works 2019, Soka University’s student art exhibition, runs through Aug. 31 at Founders Hall first floor art gallery. Enjoy drawing, painting, photography and ceramic artwork by Soka University of America students. The ceramic exhibition can be found in Ikeda Library, 214.
  The exhibit is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Admission is free.
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• Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday June 7

  07-06-2019 18:58
  
  The consensus box of picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for Friday June 7 at Santa Anita.
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• Helicopter catches fire during training flight near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

  07-06-2019 18:58
  
  MIRAMAR — A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar was on a routine training flight when it caught fire, Thursday afternoon, June 6, Marine Corps officials said.
  The incident occurred around 1 p.m. when the fire broke out shortly after takeoff from Imperial County Airport, 100 miles east of the base, said 1st  Lt. Fredrick Walker, with the 3rd Marine Air Wing.
  Pilots were forced to return to the airport for an emergency landing, Walker said. No injuries were repor
  
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• How to see Olympic hopefuls skateboard at the Dew Tour in Long Beach

  07-06-2019 18:57
  
  The world’s greatest skateboarders will grind in Long Beach again as part of the annual Dew Tour June 13-16.
  And while they will show off their skills on park and street courses, this time it’s not just about impressing the crowd with gnarly moves.
  For the first time since rising out of Southern California after surfers hopped on boards with wheels whenever waves went flat, skateboarding will be part of the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020, and the Long Beach competition is the first o
  
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• Graduation 2019: San Clemente High in commencement photos

  07-06-2019 18:47
  
  Graduates Lexi Smith and her twin sister Jordy have their picture taken with their uncle Jay Livingston and grandmother Margie Winans by their mom Jill at the conclusion of San Clemente High SchoolÕs 2019 graduation ceremony held in Thalassa Stadium at San Clemente High School on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Photo by Frank DÕAmato, Contributing Photographer)
  Ellyn Casto holds up her diploma for family and friends during San Clemente High SchoolÕs 2019 graduation ceremony held in
  
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• Graduation 2019: Dana Hills High, in Dana Point, commencement photos

  07-06-2019 18:33
  
  Skylar Barnes gets a ride on the shoulders of her sister Ava Cianciola following Dana Hills High School’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Contributing Photographer)
  Dana Hills High School seniors throw their motar boards in the air during their commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer, Contributing Photographer)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsA Dana Hills High School senior celebrates receiving his diploma during
  
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• Appraisers agree: Orange County home-price gains are cooling

  07-06-2019 17:56
  
  There’s more evidence home appreciation is cooling: Orange County home-price gains are running roughly one-third below their six-year average, by one novel valuation yardstick.
  Home values were appreciating at an annual rate of 4.1% in April, according to the Real Estate Research Council of Southern California. Since 1943, the group has tracked local home-value movements by having appraisers twice yearly re-evaluate a set of 308 single-family homes across seven Southern California counties
  
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• Plan to prop up Obamacare emerges as key budget debate for California Democrats

  07-06-2019 17:48
  
  By Sophia Bollag, The USC Center for Health Journalism Collaborative
  As the Democrats who run California government hash out the final details of the state budget, some lawmakers and advocates are raising doubts about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to shore up Obamacare.
  Newsom’s office argues that fining people without insurance, a policy known as the individual mandate, will stabilize the state’s health insurance market and generate money to subsidize insurance for middle-income pe
  
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• Mail carrier seen pepper-spraying friendly dog in Watts

  07-06-2019 17:40
  
  LOS ANGELES — This time, the attack victim was the dog.
  A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier is reported to be under fire after she was caught on video pepper-spraying a friendly dog safely behind the fence of a house in Watts.
  The incident occurred on June 3 on the 1500 block of East 111th Street, reports Fox11, which aired video of the encounter. The dog is a husky named Coco.Coco’s owner says seeing the video surveillance angered him, and he wonders if the mail carrier was having a
  
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• Steve Rolls, inspired by Andy Ruiz Jr., vows he’ll beat Gennadiy Golovkin

  07-06-2019 17:37
  
  Andy Ruiz Jr. apparently has inspired not only the roly-polies of the world, but underdogs as well.
  The rotund Ruiz, fighting out of Imperial, shook up the boxing world last Saturday by stopping chiseled undefeated champion Anthony Joshua in the seventh round at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  Ruiz took Joshua’s three major titles, also becoming the first fighter of Mexican descent to become heavyweight champion.
  Hell of a history-making story.
  Steve Rolls took notice. The unherald
  
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• Ash Barty, Marketa Vondrousova in unlikely French Open women’s final

  07-06-2019 17:09
  
  PARIS — Ash Barty won 17 of the initial 18 points in her French Open semifinal against 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova to lead 5-0 after 12 minutes — and yet somehow lost that set.
  Barty then lost the initial 12 points of the second set to trail 3-0 — and yet somehow won it.
  So it was fitting, perhaps, that Barty not only fell behind by a break in the deciding set before coming back to take control, but also that she required a half-dozen match points to finally close things out.
  
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• Young dancer wants to teach even younger dancers — around her stint at The Joffrey

  07-06-2019 17:08
  
  Hannah Weinmeister knew since second grade that she wanted to work with kids when she grew up.
  At 16, Hannah still has a few years to go before she is, in fact, a grown up. But this summer she’ll be getting a jump on her dream.
  Wait? A jump? Actually, it’ll be more like a grand jeté, to use the language of ballet, which Hannah plans to introduce to youngsters through a dance program she’s about to launch.
  With help from her mom, Rhonda Weinmeister, Hannah recently formed
  
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• Rafael Nadal sweeps Roger Federer to reach 12th French Open final

  07-06-2019 16:53
  
  PARIS — Rafael Nadal made quick work of Roger Federer in their first French Open meeting since 2011, beating his rival 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 Friday in strong wind to reach his 12th final at Roland Garros.
  Nadal has never lost a semifinal at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. Never lost a final, either.
  And he’s never lost to Federer in Paris, improving to 6-0. Overall, Nadal leads their series 24-15. Federer had won their past five meetings, but those were all on hard courts.
  It’s a
  
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• California politicians missing in action on housing

  07-06-2019 16:41
  
  When the year began, the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom had just two must-do jobs – pass a state budget and do something meaningful about the state’s chronic and corrosive shortage of housing.
  The budget is a slam-dunk, thanks to the state’s fat treasury. Housing, however, is a smellier kettle of political fish.
  Midway through the legislative session, there’s been no discernable progress on eliminating the structural impediments to the major surge in housing constructi
  
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• Tinted front windows are common, but illegal

  07-06-2019 16:30
  
  Q. Hi, Honk: I work in a kiosk for a park. I see many newer vehicles with completely tinted front windshields. It appears the tinting is factory installed and not aftermarket. I have never seen this, just started recently. I was wondering if it’s legal. Some of the windshields are so dark you cannot see the driver or passenger.
  – Yvette Sanville, San Clemente
  A. The front windshield and the side windows in the front can’t have more than a smidgen of tinting, which the factory l
  
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• U.S., Russia blame each other in near-collision of warships

  07-06-2019 16:23
  
  By MARI YAMAGUCHI
  TOKYO — The U.S. and Russian militaries accused each other of unsafe actions on Friday after an American guided-missile cruiser and a Russian destroyer came within 165 feet of each other in the East China Sea.
  The U.S. 7th Fleet said the Russian destroyer put the safety of the USS Chancellorsville and its crew at risk, forcing it to reverse all engines at full throttle to avoid a collision.
  It said a helicopter that was operating at sea was preparing to land on the Chance
  
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• Other cities should consider Placentia’s fire-agency plan

  07-06-2019 16:15
  
  It takes real courage for city officials to reform their firefighting services, given the willingness of firefighter unions and their members to pack City Council meetings and denounce any such move as a threat to public safety.
  Fortunately, Placentia councilmembers mustered the necessary resolve early Wednesday morning and voted 3-1 to halt services with the Orange County Fire Authority and replace them with a city-run department starting next year.
  This was wise given that Placentia had faced
  
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• Hiring slows as U.S. employers add just 75,000 jobs; unemployment stays at 3.6%

  07-06-2019 16:11
  
  By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
  WASHINGTON  — U.S. hiring slowed in May as employers added just 75,000 jobs, a sign that businesses may have become more cautious in the face of slowing global growth and widening trade conflicts.
  The tepid job growth, along with the rising pressures on the economy, make it likelier that the Federal Reserve will cut rates in the coming months.
  Last month’s modest job growth followed a much healthier gain of 224,000 in April. The unemployment rate remained
  
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• Who would pay $25,000 for a droid at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? More people than you might expect

  07-06-2019 15:33
  
  The $25,000 full-size astromech droid on sale in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has attracted more buyers than you might expect for such a big ticket item.
  Three of the pricey remote controlled R-units were sold at the Droid Depot shop during the new Star Wars land’s first week of operation at the Anaheim theme park, according to Disneyland employees.
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• Orange County all-star roster set for new SoCal Prep Bowl on Friday

  07-06-2019 10:30
  
  Record-setting Western passer Anthony Munoz along with quarterbacks Michael Nadeau of La Quinta and Noah Hickman of Ocean View highlight the Orange County roster for the inaugural L.A. vs. O.C. SoCal Prep Bowl on Friday, June 7 at Pioneer High in Whittier.
  Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
  The all-star football game was formerly known as the 605 All-Star Football Classic, a long-running event.
  Western’s Dan Davidson, the Register’s reigning coach of the year, and Mayfair’s Derek
  
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• Former Bolsa Grande football coach Jim Lamb dies from heart attack

  07-06-2019 07:53
  
  Former Bolsa Grande football coach Jim Lamb, 58, who stayed positive in the face of struggles on the field and was beloved by his athletes, died Tuesday night of a heart attack, Matadors athletic director Scott Snyder said.
  Lamb coached Bolsa Grande from 2002 through 2012 and teamed with Snyder as a physical education teacher at the school. Lamb coached the freshman football team this past fall.
  “We was a fun-loving guy. Always kept people smiling,”  Snyder said Thursday night.
  
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• Tyler Skaggs offers Angels’ bullpen little relief in loss to A’s

  07-06-2019 07:48
  
  Angels second baseman Luis Rengifo can’t handle a ball hit for a single by Oakland’s Jurickson Profar during the seventh inning of Thursday’s game at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, pops out during the first inning of the team’s baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsOakland Athletics starting pitch
  
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• USC women flaunt depth at NCAA track and field prelims

  07-06-2019 07:23
  
  The defending national champion USC women impressed in the second day of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday in Austin, Texas, with several sprinters earning spots in Saturday’s event finals.
  Both Trojans relay teams – the 4×100-meter (42.53 seconds) and 4×400 (3:28.31) – finished with the best qualifying times for their events. In the 100 hurdles, Anna Cockrell (PR of 12.69) and Chanel Brissett (matching her PR of 12.70) placed third and four
  
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• Summer basketball league, tournament schedules: 2019

  07-06-2019 06:56
  
  The early schedule for boys basketball summer leagues and tournaments in Orange County.
  (More to come)
  LOARA TOURNAMENT
  Thursday, June 6
  Loara vs. Pacifica, 3:15 p.m.; Godinez vs. Northwood, 4:30 p.m.; Sunny Hills vs. El Modena, 5:45 p.m.; Western vs. Century, 7 p.m.
  Friday, June 7
  Losers bracket games, 3:15 and 4:30 p.m.
  Winners bracket games, 5:45 and 7 p.m.
  Saturday, June 8
  Seventh-place game, 11:30 a.m.; fifth-place game, 12:45 p.m.; third-place game, 2 p.m.; final game, 3:15 p.m.
  MATER DEI
  
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• Graduation 2019: Aliso Niguel High, in Aliso Viejo, commencement photos

  07-06-2019 06:40
  
  A graduate waves to family during the Aliso Niguel High School graduation June 6, 2019.(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
  The Aliso Niguel High School Choral Seniors Choir, with Jason Henry directing, performs for the last time during the Aliso Niguel High School graduation June 6, 2019.(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsScholar of Scholars, Angelo Sui addresses the graduates during the Aliso Niguel High School gradua
  
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• Graduation 2019: Capistrano Valley High, in Mission Viejo, commencement photos

  07-06-2019 06:36
  
  Capistrano Unified School District’s Capistrano Valley High celebrated its Class of 2019 at a commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 6, at the campus stadium in Mission Viejo.
  Happy graduates of Capistrano Valley High School smile for a photo during the 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Mission Viejo. (Photo by Sam Rightmire, Contributing Photographer)
  Graduates of Capistrano Valley High School celebrate during their 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, June 6, 20
  
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• Graduation 2019: Tesoro High, in Las Flores, commencement photos

  07-06-2019 06:34
  
  Tesoro High School graduates celebrate at the end of a commencement ceremony at LeBard Stadium inside Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 6th, 2019. (Michael Ares, Contributing Photographer)
  Tesoro High School graduates celebrate at the end of a commencement ceremony at LeBard Stadium inside Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa on Thursday, June 6th, 2019. (Michael Ares, Contributing Photographer)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsTesoro High School graduates celebrate at the e
  
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• Graduation 2019: Northwood High, in Irvine, commencement photos

  07-06-2019 06:31
  
  Neil Johnson celebrates after graduating from Northwood High School at the UCI Bren Events Center on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
  Northwood High School’s choir director, Zach Halop, leads the singing of the Alma Mater during their graduation at the UCI Bren Events Center on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsA recent graduate of Northwood High School celebrates at
  
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• Graduation 2019: San Juan Hills High, in San Juan Capistrano, commencement photos

  07-06-2019 06:30
  
  Capistrano Unified School District’s San Juan Hills High celebrated its Class of 2019 at a commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 6, at Badlands Stadium in San Juan Capistrano.
  Kenyi Bucio, center, and Mabel Keeler, goof around with their classmates during the San Juan Hills graduation in San Juan Capistrano on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
  Joshua Schroeder celebrates after getting his diploma during the San Juan Hills graduation in San Jua
  
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• Angels pushing the ‘opener’ trend with Cam Bedrosian at the forefront

  07-06-2019 06:15
  
  ANAHEIM — The Angels’ use of an “opener” is starting to get weird – or less weird, depending on your vantage point.
  When Cam Bedrosian squared off against Oakland’s Joakim Soria on Wednesday, it marked the first time ever that two opposing managers removed their first pitchers after three outs, then turned the game over to traditional starters.
  For the Angels, using a reliever as a starter – dubbed the “opener” – has become common pract
  
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• Sparks fall in Chiney Ogwumike’s return to Connecticut

  07-06-2019 06:00
  
  Connecticut Sun guard Layshia Clarendon drives into the lane as Los Angeles Sparks defenders Marina Mabrey, obscured, Ashley Walker (22) and Nneka Ogwumike (30) defend during a WNBA basketball game Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
  Connecticut Sun guard Layshia Clarendon steals the ball from Los Angeles Sparks forward Sydney Wiese during a WNBA basketball game Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)SoundThe gallery w
  
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• Another horse’s death linked to Santa Anita, marking the 27th since start of the track’s racing season

  07-06-2019 04:28
  
  A 2-year-old colt died following a routine workout this week at Santa Anita, the 27th horse to die at the beleaguered Arcadia track since the opening of its racing meet in late December.
  Following a 46-day period without any horses dying, the death of Derby River, a colt that had not yet been entered in a race, marked the fourth since May 17.
  The horse broke its shoulder while galloping at around 8 a.m. Wednesday during a routine workout, said Mike Willman, a spokesman for Santa Anita Park.
  Derb
  
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• Bernie’s latest overreaching economic plan

  07-06-2019 03:46
  
  The leftward march of the Democratic presidential candidates shows no signs of slowing down, with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading the way. Hoping to unite his base once again, Sanders has launched a new campaign to socialize the economy.
  Stopping by the latest Walmart shareholder meeting, Sanders put forth a shareholder proposal, created by Walmart employee activist Cat Davis, to allow hourly workers at the mega-corp to be nominated to serve on its board.
  It’s a big springboard for his
  
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• 3 more southern California music festivals announced for the fall and this European festival will make its LA debut in 2020

  07-06-2019 02:18
  
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  I did not expect 2019 to be the year of the Limp Bizkit revival. I’ll admit, I was skeptical when the band was booked to headline Musink in Orange County in March. Did people miss nu metal that much? Does “Nookie” stand the test of time? The answer to both of those questions was a resound
  
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• Sergio Gonzalez served stars and everyone else like they were one, at Hollywood’s famous Musso & Frank Grill

  07-06-2019 02:17
  
  Sergio Gonzalez brought a little bit of Hollywood with him when he’d come home to Sylmar from work.
  Not just because he was a waiter at Musso & Frank Grill, the nearly century-old institution on Hollywood Boulevard, for more than 45 years. Also because Gonzalez, who at 66 died of a heart attack at home on Tuesday, was a favorite among the restaurant’s celebrity customers – whether distinguished, notorious or some of both.
  His regulars included actors ranging from Steve McQu
  
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• Pac-12 football: The Hotline’s most radical schedule suggestion yet (play early … very early)

  07-06-2019 02:17
  
  Pacific Time has been a problem for the Pac-12 since time immemorial, but the challenge becomes more daunting each season with the current television contracts, sports media cycles and consumer behavior.
  Combine all the night football games on ESPN/ESPN2 and FS1 with all the broadcasts on the limited-reach Pac-12 Networks, and too much of the conference’s premium product — its greatest marketing tool — is seen by too few fans.
  Certainly, more wins would enhance exposure.
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• Casa Romantica goes Greek with comic spin on ‘The Odyssey’

  07-06-2019 02:14
  
  Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens will kick off the summer season with comedy and music on Thursday and Friday, June 6 & 7, when the Los Angeles-based Troubadour Theater Company performs its original production, “The Odd-Essy.”
  The production is a comic spin on Homer’s classic Greek drama. The ancient tale of a war hero who battles mystical creatures and faces the wrath of the gods on his long journey home to his family will be modernized with screwball dialogue, s
  
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