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• Laguna Beach approves mapping of ocean and open spaces as part of 5-project environmental plan

  12-09-2019 21:43 via ocregister.com
  
  By next summer, Laguna Beach locals and visitors should be able to browse interactive maps on the city’s website for in-depth information on the surrounding ocean and greenbelt areas.
  The mapping program is part of a five-point plan unanimously approved the Laguna Beach City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
  The plan, presented by the city’s Environmental Sustainability Committee, includes goals related to public education, ocean health, climate change mitigation, pesticides and single-u
  
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• Driver’s Seat: BMW Ultimate Driving Experience at Santa Anita Park, Sept. 14-20

  12-09-2019 21:03 via ocregister.com
  
  Have you ever wanted to floor a brand new BMW? What about getting behind the wheel of a 3 series with a professional racecar driver? Ever wanted to test drive a custom course? How about competing against other BMW lovers in a timed speed test? Better yet, what if you had the whole road to yourself?
  You can experience all this if you check out the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience. COAST Magazine’s managing editor Jenn Tanaka previewed the Orange County event at the OC Fair and Events Center
  
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• Big rent hikes are about to be illegal in California. Here’s what you should know

  12-09-2019 21:02 via ocregister.com
  
  Millions of California renters are about to receive some of the nation’s strongest protections against rent hikes and evictions. And the primary advocacy group for California landlords is okay with that.
  State legislators on Wednesday, Sept. 11 passed AB 1482, a bill from Assemblyman David Chiu, a Democrat from San Francisco, which limits annual rent increases to 5% plus the rate of inflation (typically 2%-3%). Modeled after a first-in-the-nation Oregon measure adopted earlier this year, t
  
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• Homeowners, renters can get cyber protection coverage in California

  12-09-2019 20:38 via ocregister.com
  
  Most people wouldn’t equate cyber protection with homeowners and renters insurance.
  But Mercury Insurance has tied them together. The Los Angeles-based insurer announced Wednesday, Sept. 4 it is offering home cyber protection coverage to homeowners, condo owners and renters in California.
  The program — rolled out earlier this year to customers in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Texas and Virginia — reflects the growing use of technology among consumers and the c
  
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• 12 theater productions to see in Southern California this week, Sept. 13-19

  12-09-2019 20:36 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES COUNTY
  ‘Always Running’
  The world premiere of a play by Hector Rodriguez and Luis J. Rodriguez, based on Luis’ memoir about leaving a life of drugs and crime in order to create a healthier life.
  When: Runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 20. Also, 3 p.m. Sept.14 and 21. No shows on Sept. 27-29.
  Where: Casa 0101, 2101 E. First St., Boyle Heights.
  Tickets: $25; $22 seniors and students.
  Information: 323-263-7684. www.casa0101.org
  ‘Driving
  
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• How USC has unlocked QB Kedon Slovis to start his career

  12-09-2019 20:19 via ocregister.com
  
  True freshmen aren’t supposed to do this.
  If the thought came to your mind during USC’s 45-20 win over Stanford last week, you’ll be forgiven. But now people are going to expect a kid straight out of high school to complete 84.8 percent of his passes for 377 yards and three touchdowns in his first career college start.
  But that’s exactly what Kedon Slovis did against the Cardinal. His cool performance, though, didn’t betray that, in fact, Slovis feels human emotions
  
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• Review: Terra is the hottest restaurant to open in Yorba Linda in years

  12-09-2019 20:03 via ocregister.com
  
  Chef/owner Nick Saba used to sell wood-fired pizzas out of a custom-built trailer at the farmers market. He’s upgraded. In July he opened Terra, one of the sexiest restaurants North County has ever had. 
  There’s a relaxed indoor/outdoor vibe to the whole place. The bar opens onto the sidewalk on Main Street while a partially covered patio sprawls along Arroyo Street. Drink-wise, they serve only beer and wine, but the choices are smart.
  The front window into the bar at Terra in Y
  
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• Yorba Linda resident finds success with simple bread recipe

  12-09-2019 19:45 via ocregister.com
  
  Who doesn’t love a recipe with three ingredients?
  For Fred Jacobson’s super crusty country loaf you need flour, water and salt. That’s it!
  “I tried for years to bake the perfect loaf of bread,” the Yorba Linda resident told me. “I wanted a country sourdough with a nice, dark crust. Nothing ever worked.”
  Then he asked his brother, Steve, a trained chef, for help.
  “Steve pulled out a book and said, ‘Just do what this guy says.’” The
  
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• ‘Puppet Up: Uncensored’ brings raunchy, risque improv sketch show to Knott’s Scary Farm

  12-09-2019 19:06 via ocregister.com
  
  A raunchy and risque revue coming to Knott’s Scary Farm promises a behind-the-scenes look at the uncensored shenanigans that happen before the cameras roll and after the director yells cut on an otherwise family-friendly puppet show.
  “Puppet Up: Uncensored” will play the Charles M. Schulz Theatre at the Buena Park theme park three times a night during Halloween Haunt 2019 in a show billed as chaotic, crazy and hilarious.
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• Orange County deputies hurt in terrorism events outside California can now request workers comp benefits

  12-09-2019 19:04 via ocregister.com
  
  Orange County officials say they’ll stand behind their sheriff’s deputies who are injured while trying to help others, even when they’re off duty and out of state.
  County supervisors voted Tuesday, Sept. 10, to extend workers compensation benefits to sworn employees who were hurt during the 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, and to county law enforcement caught up in future domestic terrorism events who use their training to protect civilians or a
  
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• Trump administration to revoke Obama-era water protection rule

  12-09-2019 17:30 via ocregister.com
  
  By JOHN FLESHER
  TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Trump administration plans to revoke an Obama-era regulation that provided federal protection to many U.S. wetlands and streams, according to two Environmental Protection Agency officials with knowledge of the plan.
  The rule defined which waterways are subject to federal regulation. The administration plans to replace it with its own version, according to the officials, who were not authorized to speak publicly about the decision and spoke on the
  
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• Senior Moments: After everything that’s happened, it just felt good to laugh again

  12-09-2019 17:29 via ocregister.com
  
  After my recent column about deciding whether or not to have a flower painted on each big toe — “Really, a widow with fancy toes,” I wrote — readers set me straight.
  Theresa, now in her mid-seventies, has been sporting red toes with flowers for the last 16 years…except in May, July and September when she trades in the flowers for an American Flag.
  I admire her fun-loving persona.
  And speaking of fun, reader Ramona asked, “Why not have fun with something that
  
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• 5 ways to improve the garden this week, Sept. 14-20

  12-09-2019 16:50 via ocregister.com
  
  1. Watch the wind
  Watch out for winds – Santa Ana Winds, especially, which come out of the East or North, carrying hot, dry air. Plants which are already struggling with high temperatures need extra moisture during windy conditions – especially if they are carrying flowers or bearing fruits. So if the wind blows, irrigate your plants in the early morning or late evening hours.
  2. Lettuce begin
  Although the several types of lettuce need cool weather to mature, they actually get the be
  
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• LAX is bringing all rental car companies to one location near 405 with People Mover train to airport

  12-09-2019 15:46 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles World Airports officials will break ground Thursday on the LAX Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility, which is expected to open in 2023.
  The Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility, which goes by the acronym ConRAC, is being built to relocate more than 20 existing rental car locations at one hub adjacent to the 405 Freeway.
  The groundbreaking is expected to be attended by elected officials, LAWA Board of Airport Commissioners President Sean Burton, LAWA Chief Executive Office
  
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• Feds wrong to launch antitrust investigation into carmakers

  12-09-2019 15:41 via ocregister.com
  
  The Trump administration has launched an antitrust investigation into four automakers that have made their own deal with California to meet the state’s standards on vehicle emissions. It’s a major escalation in the war between the president and the Golden State that raises questions about the use of antitrust law to achieve policy goals.
  The fight is about federal vehicle mileage and air-quality standards. The Obama administration ordered an increase in the average mileage of automak
  
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• USA men’s basketball team hits new low at World Cup

  12-09-2019 15:33 via ocregister.com
  
  DONGGUAN, China — The U.S. will leave the World Cup with its worst finish in a major international tournament, assured of finishing no better than seventh after falling to Serbia 94-89 in a consolation playoff game Thursday night.
  The previous worst finish for a U.S. men’s team in 45 tournament appearances was sixth at the 2002 world championships. The Americans — the top-ranked team in the world — will be either seventh or eighth in China, depending on the outcome of the
  
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• The 12 nuttiest, weirdest things that Disneyland annual passholders do

  12-09-2019 15:33 via ocregister.com
  
  If you’ve ever known any diehard Disneyland fans, you know they sometimes do things that are downright mystifying, if not the opposite of what you’d expect, except to others like them.
  Here are 12 flat-out nutty things that only another Disney fiend could understand. Disneyland annual passholders will….
  12. Spend $15,000 on a dinner for 12 people. But, hey, it’s only $1,250 per person for this special dinner called 21 Royal, which takes place in the apartment designed fo
  
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• Tax vote issue gets cloudier

  12-09-2019 15:09 via ocregister.com
  
  The state Supreme Court stirred up a legal hornet’s nest two years ago when it suggested — but didn’t explicitly declare — that a two-thirds vote requirement for specific local tax increases might not apply to measures placed on the ballot via initiative petition.
  The supermajority vote requirement dates back to Proposition 13, the iconic property tax limitation adopted in 1978.
  Proposition 13 said that while general use tax increases sought by local governments — s
  
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• 7 questions heading into 10-candidate Democratic debate

  12-09-2019 14:55 via ocregister.com
  
  By STEVE PEOPLES
  WASHINGTON — And then there were 10.
  The Democratic Party’s strongest presidential contenders — according to polls and fundraising, at least — meet on the same debate stage for the first time Thursday night.
  The lineup in Houston will be different but the dynamic familiar: Former Vice President Joe Biden will fight to preserve his front-runner status as a crowded stage of lower-tier candidates scrap for attention and momentum any way they can. Opportuniti
  
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• McDonald’s tries to reheat the chicken sandwich wars with spicy barbecue sauce

  12-09-2019 14:01 via ocregister.com
  
  Two new combatants, McDonald’s and Jack In The Box, have entered the “chicken war” launched by Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on Aug. 12.
  That’s the date when Popeyes debuted a chicken sandwich that became a runaway success. After two weeks of long lines at drive-thrus and social media frenzy, the Miami-based fast food chain announced it had run out of supplies to make the sandwiches and pulled them from its menus.
  The battle lines were initially drawn by fans of Popeyes and f
  
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• Galaxy loses to Rapids in match plagued by controversial calls, non-calls

  12-09-2019 07:38 via ocregister.com
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — The slumping L.A. Galaxy haven’t done themselves any favors with their play in recent weeks, but they surely walked off the field on Wednesday night fuming over a stinging defeat that included several controversial officiating decisions.
  Cole Bassett and Nicolas Mezquida scored six minutes apart late in the second half and the Colorado Rapids handed the Galaxy a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday night.
  Bassett gave Colorado (10-14-6, 36 points) a 1-0 lead in the 79th min
  
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• Trinity League Football Podcast: Week 2 analysis, expanded Mater Dei-St. Frances preview, predictions

  12-09-2019 05:58 via ocregister.com
  
  In this week’s episode of the Trinity League Football Podcast, Dan Albano and Scott Barajas analyze Week 2, award their Players of the Week and preview Week 3 games, highlighted by a lengthy breakdown of the Mater Dei-St. Frances showdown Saturday.
  The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcast.
  LISTEN HERE
  SHOW CLIPSTrinity League Football Podcast: Mater Dei QB Bryce Young received star treatment after record-setting effort in Arizona but stays humble
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• Huntley’s Hot List: Western’s Del Toro, Laguna Beach bringing the heat in Week 3

  12-09-2019 05:57 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowA look at what’s hot this week in Orange County high school football.
  Isiah Del Toro, QB, Western, Sr.
  A year ago, Western won the CIF-SS Division 11 championship behind quarterback Anthony Munoz, who led the nation in passing yards with 5,010. Replacing Munoz is no easy task, but Del Toro has risen to the occasion.
  Del Toro has thrown for 241 yards per game and six touchdowns and led Western to a blowo
  
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• Touching 9-11 ceremony in Huntington Beach includes helicopter flyover and rifle salute

  12-09-2019 05:48 via ocregister.com
  
  For Americans old enough to recall it, Sept. 11, 2001, marks a mournful delineation between before and after.
  Hundreds gathered at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza Wednesday evening to commemorate the shocking day when 2,977 people died in terrorists attacks on United States land.
  Homa Daravi, of Huntington Beach, left, and his wifeDenise, hold American Flags as they wait for the start of the annual Huntington Beach Patriot Day Ceremony, hosted by American Legion Post 133, at Pier Plaza in Huntin
  
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• Angels lose again after rough start for Dillon Peters

  12-09-2019 05:37 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 11:Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim connects for a solo homerun as Kevin Plawecki #27 of the Cleveland Indians looks on during the fifth inning of a game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 11, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
  Cleveland Indians’ Carlos Santana follows through on his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2
  
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• Two defendants in Disneyland brawl fail to appear in court

  12-09-2019 05:31 via ocregister.com
  
  FULLERTON — A Compton couple facing criminal charges stemming from a brawl at Disneyland that was captured on video that went viral failed to appear in court for arraignment scheduled on Monday, Sept. 9.
  Andrea Nicole Robinson, 40, and her husband, Daman Petrie, 44, were scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, but they did not show up for the hearing, according to court records obtained by City News Service.
  It’s not clear what authorities may do to compel the defendants to appear in co
  
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• USC defense preparing for first experienced QB in BYU’s Zach Wilson

  12-09-2019 05:03 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — In the opening two games of the season, USC has faced two quarterbacks making their first career starts. It’s an unusual trend and one that will end on Saturday at BYU.
  This time around, the Trojans will go up against sophomore Zach Wilson. Wilson started seven games for the Cougars last year and their first two games this season, so this week the Trojans’ defense has been afforded a luxury they haven’t had the past two weeks: Honest-to-goodness game film to
  
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• Reports: USC wide receiver Devon Williams enters transfer portal

  12-09-2019 04:53 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — USC wide receiver Devon Williams has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple media reports. Head coach Clay Helton did not speak to reporters to confirm the news on Wednesday, but Williams was not at practice with the team.
  Williams is just a sophomore who played in 12 games as a true freshman for USC. He played at receiver and on special teams and finished the 2018 season with four catches for 87 yards and a touchdown.
  His playing time remained stagnant in the fir
  
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• Man wanted in slaying now linked to 2 more killings in Hesperia

  12-09-2019 04:26 via ocregister.com
  
  A fugitive already wanted in connection with the slaying of a woman has now been linked to the killings of two other Hesperia residents, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday, Sept. 11.
  The suspect, Phillip Williamson, 37, knew all three slaying victims, sheriff’s spokeswoman Jodi Miller said in an email. The exact relationship is not being disclosed, she said.
  Williamson was still at large Wednesday and should be considered dangerous, a sheriff’s news r
  
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• Dodgers suffer day-after doldrums, lose to Orioles

  12-09-2019 04:23 via ocregister.com
  
  Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling throws to the plate during the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the Orioles in Baltimore. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
  Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means delivers a pitch during the first inning of the team’s baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 11: Kristopher Negron #9 of
  
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• Korean DREAMers from Orange County will join Kamala Harris at Democratic debate

  12-09-2019 04:14 via ocregister.com
  
  Sen. Kamala Harris’ bid for president is picking up a variety of backers from some Southern California.
  This week, two Southern California state senators with military backgrounds offered support for Harris, both agreeing to serve as chairs of her Veterans for the People Committee.
  Meanwhile, two local DREAMers — younger people who don’t have American citizenship even though they were brought to the country as children — will be Harris’ guests at Thursday night&rsqu
  
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• Rams, New Orleans Saints cry foul about ‘revenge game’ talk

  12-09-2019 04:08 via ocregister.com
  
  THOUSAND OAKS — History says the revenge factor is real. The Rams’ and New Orleans Saints’ coaches say it’s overrated.
  We’ll find out who’s right Sunday when the Rams host the Saints at the Coliseum. It’s a rematch of the victors and the victims in the uncalled pass interference that helped L.A. win the NFC championship game last January. Even in a less violent sport, like pro wrestling, this would be hyped as a grudge match.
  The blown call on Rams
  
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• Steve Fryer and Dan Albano make their predictions for Week 3’s top football games

  12-09-2019 04:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowSteve Fryer and Dan Albano make their predictions for this week’s football games in Orange County.WEEK 3
  FRYER
  ALBANO
  Mater Dei vs. St. Frances Academy
  Mater Dei
  Mater Dei
  Villa Park vs. Mission Viejo
  Mission Viejo
  Mission Viejo
  San Juan Hills vs. Edison
  San Juan Hills
  San Juan Hills
  Orange Lutheran vs. Narbonne
  Narbonne
  Narbonne
  La Habra vs. Calabasas
  Calabasas
  Calabasas
  Sunny Hills vs. Brea Olinda
  Bre
  
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• Dana Point hotel plans stalled by Coastal Commission over concerns for low-cost lodging

  12-09-2019 03:57 via ocregister.com
  
  Plans to replace Cannons ocean-view restaurant in Dana Point with a 100-room resort were put on hold Wednesday by the state Coastal Commission, whose concerns included the apparent absence of “lower-cost” lodgings as part of the project.
  The commission’s mission of making the coast accessible to everyone includes an effort to ensure there are affordable places to spend the night.
  Commission staff noted a 2016 study showing that the California coast had lost 24,720 economy hotel
  
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• Candidate launches drive for new leader of Orange County GOP

  12-09-2019 03:52 via ocregister.com
  
  There’s a mini revolt underway in the Republican Party of Orange County, aimed at ousting Chairman Fred Whitaker.
  Brian Burley, a Republican who’s challenging Rep. Harley Rouda, D-Laguna Beach in the 48th Congressional District race, launched a petition last week on Change.org demanding Whitaker’s resignation.
  Whitaker, who has held his spot with the local GOP since 2015, did not respond Wednesday to requests for comment on the petition.
  In his post, Burley lays blame for the l
  
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• Whicker: The flag that didn’t fly still waves mockingly at the Saints

  12-09-2019 03:48 via ocregister.com
  
  New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) works for a coach against Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) during the second half the NFL football NFC championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. The Rams won 26-23. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) defends against New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) during the second half the NFL football NFC championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in
  
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• Orange County scores and player stats for Wednesday (9-11-19)

  12-09-2019 03:35 via ocregister.com
  
  Scores and stats for the Orange County games on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
  BOYS WATER POLO
  NONLEAGUE
  San Clemente 17, Carlsbad 9
  Goals: (SC) Hosea 6, Kahn 3, Prussak 2, Merritt 2
  Brea Olinda 21, Lakewood 0
  Goals: (Brea) Petersen 5, Grudichak 4.
  Saves: McWade (Brea) 7
  Servite 15, Esperanza 5
  Goals: (Ser) Ocasio 7, Rivera 2, Rubly 2, Edwards 2.
  Saves: Gomez (Ser) 11
  Villa Park 12, Chino Hills 9
  Laguna Hills 8, Valencia 4
  Pacifica 11, Marina 4
  Trabuco Hills 5, Portola 3
  GIRLS TENNIS
  NONLEAGUE
  St. Margare
  
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• 9/11 sand scuplture at Baby Beach brings onlookers to tears

  12-09-2019 03:24 via ocregister.com
  
  Lisa Hunter was walking Dana Point Harbor on Wednesday, Sept. 11, when she came across a sculpture dedicated to 9/11 carved into the sand at Baby Beach.
  She saw the twin World Trade Center towers sculpted inside the Pentagon. Next to the Pentagon was a plane representing United Airlines Flight 93, with the words: “Let’s Roll” engraved below it. On the other side of the monument, a fire truck was built to honor the New York Fire Department and its responders.
  “I have tears
  
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• Authorities: CSUF student now reports she was raped off-campus, not in university garage elevator

  12-09-2019 03:20 via ocregister.com
  
  FULLERTON — Cal State Fullerton police said Wednesday a student who reported being raped in a campus parking garage elevator later said that the alleged attack occurred somewhere off campus, possibly in Yorba Linda.
  “After further investigation and working with the survivor we found out that it actually did not occur on the campus, but it occurred somewhere else in the county of Orange,” said Cal State Fullerton police Capt. Scot Willey.
  Willey declined to say where investigato
  
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• Angels give Taylor Ward a shot in left field as they continue looking to realize his potential

  12-09-2019 02:52 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM — Taylor Ward keeps moving further away from the plate defensively while the Angels wait for him to unlock his potential at the plate offensively.
  Ward was in the lineup in left field on Wednesday night, his first major league start in the outfield.
  After being drafted as a catcher and moving to third base last year, Ward was moved to left field this year.
  “Outfield is very comfortable,” Ward said on Wednesday. “The infield for me is not as comfortable. For that r
  
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• State insurance czar wants us to pay the rent for his second home: John Phillips

  12-09-2019 01:07 via ocregister.com
  
  <p>I hope you’re sitting down, because I just heard about a scheme to rip off California taxpayers using the railroad … and it’s worse than the bullet train!</p><p>According to excellent investigative reporting from Politico’s Carla Marinucci and Angela Hart, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has been busted charging taxpayers the rent for his second home — and even had the audacity to categorize it as “railroad fare” on s
  
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• Battle over “progressive” solutions leaves independent contractors on edge

  12-09-2019 01:00 via ocregister.com
  
  As the final week of the legislative session was winding down, the Senate and Assembly in party-line votes approved Assembly Bill 5, which will codify the state Supreme Court’s Dynamex ruling, leaving as many as 2 million freelance workers with an unsure future.
  Gov. Gavin Newsom, who publicly endorsed the bill over the Labor Day weekend, is expected to sign it.
  The bill won’t outlaw freelance work. But by setting the bar to determine which workers can be independent contractors and
  
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• Three decades after sailing around the world with all-female crew, Tracy Edwards earns a sea of recognition for breaking gender barriers

  12-09-2019 00:53 via ocregister.com
  
  You’re not strong enough. Not skilled enough. You will die.
  That’s what the all-female sailing crew aboard the Maiden was told in 1989 as they embarked on a 32,000-nautical-mile race around the world – the first dozen females to set out for such a feat.
  Captaining the boat was Tracy Edwards, a 26-year old from England determined to break barriers and stereotypes. The journey has resurfaced this year in the newly released documentary “Maiden” showing in Marina del Re
  
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• Report: Forever 21 to file bankruptcy, close some of its 700 stores

  12-09-2019 00:44 via ocregister.com
  
  The Los Angeles-based retail Forever 21 is preparing for a bankruptcy filing as early as Sunday, according to a report Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal.
  The Journal, citing unnamed sources, says the retailer is struggling and looking to close some of its 700 stores in the near future.
  The fast-fashion chain refuted the report.
  “The reports are inaccurate; Forever 21 is not planning to file for bankruptcy on Sunday,” the company said in a statement to USA Today. “Our stores
  
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• OC Parks will offer guided bird walk at Laguna Niguel Regional Park

  12-09-2019 00:27 via ocregister.com
  
  Learn to spot native resident and migrant birds on Sunday, Sept. 22, with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this slow and easy, up to 2-mile walk through a landscaped, parkland setting at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. No experience is necessary.
  Recommended for ages 12 and up; minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Wear hiking or walking shoes and bring binoculars.
  Reservations required — Sign up at eventbrite.com. (Search “bird walk Laguna Niguel”
  
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