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• Jury: Elon Musk did not defame British caver in tweet

  06-12-2019 23:47 via ocregister.com
  
  By Brian Melley, The Associated Press
  Elon Musk did not defame a British cave explorer when he called him “pedo guy” in an angry tweet, a Los Angeles jury found Friday.
  Vernon Unsworth, who participated in the rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped for weeks in a Thailand cave last year, had angered the Tesla CEO by belittling his effort to help with the rescue as a “PR stunt.”
  Musk said the attack was unprovoked and he only meant the term as an insult for &ldqu
  
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• Coach Dallas Eakins explains why young Ducks are aboard I-5 shuttle

  06-12-2019 23:45 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM — When the Ducks reassigned left wing Max Jones to their AHL team, the San Diego Gulls, and recalled left wing Max Comtois and defenseman Josh Mahura earlier this week, it was not the latest in a series of moves designed to clog the already dense traffic on I-5.
  There is a method to the Ducks’ madness.
  Reassignments are not a sign a young player has failed to earn a spot on the Ducks’ roster and will no longer be considered a part of the NHL team’s future. What&rs
  
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• Bloomberg hopes he’ll be the rare billionaire to win over California voters

  06-12-2019 23:43 via ocregister.com
  
  Michael Bloomberg’s wildly expensive path to the White House runs straight through California — a state that’s proven to be treacherous for other business-centric candidates with big ambitions and even bigger bank accounts.
  The former New York City mayor and media mogul, worth an estimated $54 billion, is taking an unorthodox path, skipping Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of wooing voters in California and other states holding presidential primaries on next year’s first S
  
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• USC men’s water polo preparing for NCAA semifinal grudge match with Stanford

  06-12-2019 23:28 via ocregister.com
  
  The USC men’s water polo team finds itself two wins away from repeating as national champions. And again, Stanford stands in the Trojans’ way.
  After Thursday’s 15-9 win over Bucknell, USC will face top-seed Stanford on Saturday in the national semifinals, the winner going on to face the victor between Pepperdine and Pacific in Sunday’s championship game.
  Saturday’s bout between the Trojans and Cardinal is a rematch of last year’s national championship, when US
  
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• Expect a wet Orange County weekend as new storm bears down

  06-12-2019 23:16 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM — Rain is likely in Orange County from Friday night through Sunday, forecasters say.
  Between a quarter-inch and a half-inch of rain is expected as a result of this latest storm, according to the National Weather Service.
  In Orange County, there is a 51% chance of rain beginning about 4 p.m. Friday, increasing to 60% about 10 p.m. and increasing yet again to 73% by 4 p.m. Sunday, according to NWS forecasts.
  A High Surf Advisory has been declared from 4 a.m. Saturday through 4 a.m. M
  
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• Mountain lion who killed dog prowls Simi Valley neighborhood

  06-12-2019 22:51 via ocregister.com
  
  SIMI VALLEY — Authorities have warned residents of a Southern California suburb to take precautions as a mountain lion prowls neighborhoods after killing a resident’s dog and injuring another pet.
  Sightings of the big cat in the city of Simi Valley near Los Angeles resumed Thursday evening, just hours after the attack. But the mountain lion was not aggressive and did not harm any animals or people, police said.
  Police were working with state wildlife authorities to determine what to
  
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• Brussels griffon mix Dunkin would like to be all yours

  06-12-2019 22:47 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Brussels griffon mix
  Age: 3 years
  Gender: Neutered male
  Size: 20 pounds
  Dunkin’s story: Dunkin has the cutest, most whimsical face. He would prefer to be the only pet. He’s super picky about other dogs, especially males and bigger dogs. He does not like cats. He’s a little shy with new people but warms up and starts following them around in a short time. He bonds strongly and is very loyal. Dunkin would do best with someone who works from home or is retired as he does no
  
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• Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion will close in 2020 for months-long renovation

  06-12-2019 22:43 via ocregister.com
  
  The Haunted Mansion attraction will undergo a two-month-plus refurbishment in early 2020 after the venerable 50-year-old Disneyland dark ride finishes up its “The Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed seasonal holiday run.
  The Haunted Mansion will undergo a scheduled refurbishment beginning Jan. 21 after the attraction’s holiday overlay is removed, Disneyland officials said.
  The Haunted Mansion becomes the third Disneyland attraction to undergo an extended refurbishment in 2020. S
  
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• Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion will close in 2020 for months-long overhaul

  06-12-2019 22:43 via ocregister.com
  
  The Haunted Mansion attraction will undergo a two-month-plus refurbishment in early 2020 after the venerable 50-year-old Disneyland dark ride finishes up its “The Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed seasonal holiday run.
  The Haunted Mansion will undergo a scheduled refurbishment beginning Jan. 21 after the attraction’s holiday overlay is removed, Disneyland officials said.
  The Haunted Mansion becomes the third Disneyland attraction to undergo an extended refurbishment in 2020. S
  
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• Chihuahua mix Percy wants to play all day

  06-12-2019 22:31 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Chihuahua mix
  Age: 1 1/2 years
  Gender: Male
  Size: 12 pounds
  Percy’s story: Percy loves everyone and everything about life. He would like nothing better than to play all day. He does want to learn how to be a gentleman at home, so if you are active and would like to help him learn to be a good boy, come and meet him and go for a walk. You’ll fall in love.
  Adoption fee: $300
  Adoption contact: Please email [email protected] to learn more about Percy from A Home
  
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• Want to make Mexican favorites in an instant pot? A new cookbook shows you how

  06-12-2019 22:30 via ocregister.com
  
  Cookbooks make great holiday gifts, especially when they are practical and help to produce foolproof dishes. Deborah Schneider, executive chef at Sol and Solita restaurants that include locations in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Playa Vista and Valencia, has written an excellent new book, “The Essential Mexican Instant Pot Cookbook” (Ten Speed Press, $19.99).  It showcases the vibrant flavors of Mexican food with fresh and authentic recipes for soups, tacos, burritos and tama
  
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• Chargers injury report vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | WR Mike Williams ‘full’ participant

  06-12-2019 22:12 via ocregister.com
  
  A look at Chargers players who were listed on the injury report this week and their status for Sunday’s road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars:
  Mike Williams, wide receiver
  Injury: Knee
  Participation status: Limited Wednesday-Thursday, full Friday
  Official status: Off injury report
  Outlook: Williams being limited for two practices this week was for precautionary reasons. He’s been dealing with a nagging knee injury most of the season.
  Nick Dzubnar, linebacker
  Injury: Concussion
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• Homeless dogs in Southern California receive more than 10,000 pounds of food through holiday donation drive

  06-12-2019 21:43 via ocregister.com
  
  Even dogs deserve to get in the holiday spirit.
  That’s why the nonprofit GreaterGood.org partnered with IheartDogs.com, a site that supports shelter dogs, to deliver a holiday donation of toys, supplies and around 10,000 pounds of food to local shelters and rescue groups that care for homeless canines throughout the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Bernardino counties at Coastline Logistics in Gardena Thursday, Dec. 5.
  Momo is a 10-year-old Pomeranian looking for a forever home from the
  
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• Real estate news: Luxury apartments debut at Skyloft in Irvine

  06-12-2019 21:26 via ocregister.com
  
  A luxury apartment complex debuts next week at 2700 Main St. and Jamobree Road in Irvine, not far from the popular Diamond Jamboree shopping center and John Wayne Airport.
  Skyloft has 388 apartments ranging in price from $2,147 monthly for a studio, $2,547 for a one-bedroom unit and $4,591 for three bedrooms.
  The pet-friendly complex was built by StreetLights Residential, designed by Architects Orange and will be managed by Legacy Partners.
  Skyloft debuts Dec. 9 in Irvine with 388 apartments ran
  
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• Luxury apartments debut at Skyloft in Irvine, where 3-bed unit rents for $4,591

  06-12-2019 21:26 via ocregister.com
  
  A luxury apartment complex debuts next week at 2700 Main St. and Jamobree Road in Irvine, not far from the popular Diamond Jamboree shopping center and John Wayne Airport.
  Skyloft has 388 apartments ranging in price from $2,147 monthly for a studio, $2,547 for a one-bedroom unit and $4,591 for three bedrooms.
  The pet-friendly complex was built by StreetLights Residential, designed by Architects Orange and will be managed by Legacy Partners.
  Skyloft debuts Dec. 9 in Irvine with 388 apartments ran
  
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• Whicker: The fall of Mike Babcock might be too steep for another rise

  06-12-2019 21:25 via ocregister.com
  
  Mike Babcock has coached a Stanley Cup champion, reached the Final three times, and took Team Canada to one World Championship and two Olympic golds.
  He also will have a difficult time coaching in the National Hockey League again without several hours of mea culpas and maybe a confessional book.
  The Toronto Maple Leafs fired Babcock when he was not quite halfway through the fifth year of an eight-year deal that made him by far the richest coach in NHL history. Maybe he was victimized by injuries
  
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• Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Who has the edge?

  06-12-2019 21:02 via ocregister.com
  
  Chargers (4-8) at Jaguars (4-8)
  When: 1:05 p.m. Sunday
  Where: TIAA Bank Field
  Line: Chargers by 3
  TV/Radio: FOX (Ch. 11); 640-AM, 980-AM (Spanish)
  CHARGERS OFFENSE VS. JAGUARS DEFENSE
  The Chargers have had more total yards than their past three opponents, but they enter Sunday with a three-game losing streak. The Chargers might not have trouble gaining yards against the Jaguars because they’re ranked 18th in total defense, but the Jaguars ability to rush the passer could give them more red
  
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• Purple & Bold: Lakers’ backcourt proving the experts wrong

  06-12-2019 20:34 via ocregister.com
  
  Editor’s note: This is the Friday, Dec. 6 version of the Purple & Bold Lakers newsletter. To receive the newsletter in the inbox, sign up here.A couple-minute clip of a Sept. 4 “The Lowe Post” podcast resurfaced last night on Twitter – revved up, it seems, by @LakerFilmRoom leaving a fresh response: a GIF of WWE’s The Rock basking in righteous glory.
  Indeed, it’s a good thing sports punditry doesn’t typically drive real-world policy decisions, becau
  
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• Playa Vista gets its last new housing: 14 homes priced from $3.1 million

  06-12-2019 20:32 via ocregister.com
  
  Talyor Morrison is selling the 14-home Encore project at Playa Vista. (Courtesy: Playa Vista)
  Talyor Morrison is selling the 14-home Encore project at Playa Vista. (Courtesy: Playa Vista)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsTalyor Morrison is selling the 14-home Encore project at Playa Vista. (Courtesy: Playa Vista)
  Talyor Morrison is selling the 14-home Encore project at Playa Vista. (Courtesy: Playa Vista)
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  The last new-home project in the Playa Vista community, built on
  
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• More than 13,000 sign to put 128-home east Orange housing proposal on ballot

  06-12-2019 20:04 via ocregister.com
  
  A group of 50 Orange residents, with a 4-year-old llama named Little Bear in tow, delivered more than 13,200 signatures to Orange City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 4 in an effort to have voters decide on the future of a 128-home housing development off of Santiago Canyon Road.
  City and county officials will spend weeks verifying those signatures – about 7,000 are required for the referendum to be on a future ballot. But the residents are confident they have enough to start the process of overtu
  
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• Is the stadium deal a home run for the Angels?

  06-12-2019 20:04 via ocregister.com
  
  An expiring lease, an opt-out clause, an aging building in need of millions of dollars in capital improvements, a beloved sports franchise, and a deadline were all under the scrutiny of a wary public this week in Anaheim as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim forged an agreement with the city.
  The deal is subject to city council approval and a vote will be held Dec. 20.
  As reported by the Orange County Register on Dec. 5, the sale involves roughly 153 acres including the stadium to a partnership t
  
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• Capistrano Valley vs. JSerra, Sonora vs. Mayfair in NOCC semis

  06-12-2019 19:54 via ocregister.com
  
  Capistrano Valley, JSerra and Sonora have advanced to the championship semifinals of the North Orange County Championships boys basketball tournament.
  Capistrano Valley plays JSerra and Sonora plays Mayfair of Lakewood in the semifinals today (Dec. 6) at Sonora.
  Mayfair is led by Josh Christopher, a 6-4 guard who is among the top prospects in the nation. He has offers from many colleges including Kentucky and UCLA.
  The schedule today (Dec. 6) for the North Orange County championships: Fairmont P
  
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• Get your buzz on at the Disneyland Resort with these 22 holiday cocktails

  06-12-2019 19:45 via ocregister.com
  
  If Christmas cheer for you means having a little adult happy juice, then we have good news for you. The Disneyland Resort is offering some special cocktails just for the holiday season, available now through Jan. 6, mostly at the Festival marketplace booth in Disney California Adventure, but other spots around the resort have some offerings too.Here are some ways to get your buzz on:
  At the Festival Marketplace booths: Cranberry Sangria with Lime Garnish $11.25 (At Holiday Duets)
  Bourbon Cr
  
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• Brea celebrates holiday tree lighting with Santa, snow and 4 reindeer

  06-12-2019 19:16 via ocregister.com
  
  Local school children always perform during the city of Brea’s holiday tree lighting event at the Civic & Cultural Center. (Register file photo)
  Maddie Lattimor, 2, followed by her sister Emma, 4, during the City of Brea’s holiday tree lighting event “Light Up Your Season” held at the Civic & Cultural Center on Thursday, December 7, 2017. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsLucas Vasquez, 5, watches his sister
  
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• Corky Carroll: Surfer and board shaper ‘Ole’ Olsen is still firing on all cylinders at age 90

  06-12-2019 18:46 via ocregister.com
  
  Hardly anybody is still surfing when they hit their 90th birthday. Even less are still hand-shaping quality and highly sought-after surfboards.
  Bob “Ole” Olsen is doing both.
  And the dude is not missing a beat, either. He is in great shape, healthy and moves like he is a young buck in his 40s or 50s. As an example, let me tell you about the last time I was with him.
  It was at the Vintage Surf Auction in Honolulu a few years ago. They had invited a few special guests to the event
  
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• The struggle is real for some restaurant chains, and they hope younger diners can save them

  06-12-2019 18:41 via ocregister.com
  
  Last December, a Claim Jumper Restaurant in Corona was serving turkey, ham and tri-tip to holiday diners.
  This December, the rustic restaurant is only a memory and a different but similar rustic building stands in its place. After Claim Jumper was torn down, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar built on the spot. It is serving pot roast and lamb shank pot pie.
  What happened in Corona is happening all over.
  Californians love spending on restaurants. Competition is fierce for their business, and less of
  
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• Mater Dei’s Bryce Young earns Gatorade state football player of the year award

  06-12-2019 17:43 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowMater Dei quarterback Bryce Young picked up a big victory one week after the Monarchs lost in an epic CIF-SS Division 1 final.
  The Alabama-committed senior was selected Friday as the Gatorade California Football Player of the Year, which factors play on the field along with academic performance and character.
  Young delivered an outstanding season, passing for 4,528 yards and 58 touchdowns and rushing for 10 s
  
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• Mater Dei’s Bryce Young earns Gatorade state football player of the year

  06-12-2019 17:43 via ocregister.com
  
  Mater Dei quarterback Bryce Young picked up a big victory one week after the Monarchs lost in an epic CIF-SS Division 1 final.
  The Alabama-committed senior was selected Friday as the Gatorade California Player of the Year, which factors play on the field along with academic performance and character.
  Young delivered an outstanding season, passing for 4,528  yards and 58 touchdowns to lead the Mater Dei to the Division 1 finals against Trinity League rival St, John Bosco.
  The Braves and Clem
  
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• Casino Insider: Where to eat at Southern California casinos for Christmas

  06-12-2019 17:37 via ocregister.com
  
  Casino Insider is a weekly newsletter that lands in your inbox on Thursdays. Subscribe now.It seems like Thanksgiving was just last week (and it was), but now the area’s casinos are looking ahead to Christmas. Here’s what they’re serving and how much it will cost you. (And how to make reservations for some of the swankier spots).
  Kelsey’s at Pechanga Resort Casino has an assortment of sweets on its menu this holiday season (Courtesy of Pechanga Resort Casino)
  Here&rs
  
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• New storm coming to Southern California: Here’s when the rain will start

  06-12-2019 17:23 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Rain is likely in Southern California from Friday night through Sunday, forecasters say.
  Between a quarter-inch and a half-inch of rain are expected as a result of this latest storm, according to the National Weather Service, although the volume will climb to between a half-inch and three-quarters of an inch in foothill and mountain areas.
  There is a 30% chance of rain beginning about 4 p.m. Friday, increasing to 50% about 10 p.m. and 70% about 4 a.m. Saturday, according to N
  
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• HOA Homefront: Can a board vote to ban street play by children?

  06-12-2019 17:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Q: I’m confused between “rules” and “CC&Rs.” Our board, over the years, has implemented new rules. What I don’t understand is: How is this different than making changes to the CC&Rs, which would require homeowner approval? For example, the board passed a rule that prohibited playing sports in the street. When I bought my house, there was no such prohibition. Now, after my kids started playing sports in the streets, they prohibit it. I didn’t get
  
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• Fullerton police clear homeless encampment on Gilbert Street, without arrests or citations

  06-12-2019 17:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Fullerton police used the city’s anti-camping ordinance, Wednesday morning, Dec. 4, to clear a homeless encampment of 10 people on the corner of Gilbert Street and Valencia Drive near the city’s airport.
  Officers didn’t arrest or cite anyone. Six people took vouchers to stay in local motels while waiting for beds to open in shelters, and four moved elsewhere, Fullerton Lt. Jon Radus said.
  “Our goal was not to take a bunch of people to jail, but to take people to shelters,
  
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• At stoplights, you can’t text on your cellphone

  06-12-2019 16:22 via ocregister.com
  
  Q. Honk: My impression is texting on a cellphone while stopped at a traffic signal is still against the law. Correct?
  – Mike Matthiessen, Pasadena
  A. You might think otherwise when cruising around your fine town, because plenty of motorists everywhere are playing with their cellphones, but that is indeed a no-no.
  “You do see a lot of violations,” said Rodrigo Jimenez, an officer and spokesman for the California Highway Patrol assigned to the Baldwin Park station house. “Y
  
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• U.S. gains a robust 266,000 jobs; unemployment falls to 3.5%

  06-12-2019 16:17 via ocregister.com
  
  By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
  WASHINGTON — Hiring in the United States jumped last month to its highest level since January as U.S. employers shrugged off global trade conflicts and added 266,000 jobs.
  The unemployment rate declined to 3.5% from 3.6% in October, matching a half-century low, the Labor Department reported Friday. And wages rose a solid 3.1% in November compared with a year earlier.
  The healthy job gain runs against a widespread view that businesses are struggling to find workers wi
  
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• Shooter kills 2, wounds others, is dead at Florida Navy base

  06-12-2019 16:14 via ocregister.com
  
  PENSACOLA, Fla. — A shooter opened fire at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola Friday morning in an attack that left three people dead including the assailant. The gunfire prompted a massive law enforcement response to the base, which was locked down.
  The U.S. Navy tweeted that a second victim was dead. Area hospital representatives told The Associated Press earlier that at least 11 people were being taken to hospitals.
  Five people were taken to Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, hospital sp
  
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• 4 dead, including shooter, in gunfire at Florida naval base

  06-12-2019 16:14 via ocregister.com
  
  PENSACOLA, Fla. — A shooter opened fire in a classroom building at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola on Friday morning in an attack that left four people dead, including the assailant, and multiple people wounded. The shooting — the second at a U.S. Navy base this week — prompted a massive law enforcement response and a lockdown at the base.
  Eleven people were shot all together, including two sheriff’s deputies who were the first to respond, one of whom killed the s
  
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• 3 dead, including shooter, in gunfire at Florida naval base

  06-12-2019 16:14 via ocregister.com
  
  PENSACOLA, Fla. — A shooter opened fire at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola Friday morning in an attack that left three people dead including the assailant, and multiple people injured. The gunfire prompted a massive law enforcement response to the base, which was locked down.
  Base spokesman Jason Bortz told The Associated Press that two victims were dead. He said three people were transported off the base to hospitals, two of them in critical condition. Area hospital representative
  
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• The Golden State is stuck in the gray zone: Joe Mathews

  06-12-2019 16:05 via ocregister.com
  
  California is stuck in the gray zone.
  “Gray zone” is a term the military uses to describe the space between peace and war, a time and place that provides opportunities for the powerful and well-armed while posing dangers for citizens caught in the middle.
  In California today, I think the phrase explains the perilous place in which our communities find themselves as the state pursues major changes in how we regulate drugs, respond to homelessness, and sentence criminals.
  In each of th
  
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• San Clemente council to consider closing homeless camp to take advantage of county armories

  06-12-2019 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  San Clemente city officials say they will take advantage of the county’s armories as a way to provide housing for homeless people who are now residing at a temporary shelter in a city lot along Avenida Pico.
  On Tuesday, Dec.3, the San Clemente City Council directed city staff to move forward with plans to close the temporary site as the first step toward a final shutdown.
  A special meeting of the council to revoke the urgency ordinance created in May to establish the site is planned for De
  
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• An unlocked car is not an invitation to burglary

  06-12-2019 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  There is no doubt that the sentencing-reform movement that is sweeping through judicial systems in our nation and Western Europe has not only its collective heart in the right place — it has its head there, too.
  The lock-’em-up, throw-away-the-key instincts codified in response to big-city crime waves led to mass incarceration in this country especially. Millions of Americans spent many decades of their lives imprisoned after three-strikes laws were passed and regulations were impose
  
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• How Disney pulled off the spectacular technical feats in Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

  06-12-2019 15:33 via ocregister.com
  
  The new Rise of the Resistance attraction combines 5 million lines of computer code with animatronic figures, physical sets, digital projections and special effects to create a 15-minute ride experience unlike anything ever built by Disney.
  Members of the creative team from Walt Disney Imagineering spoke about Rise of the Resistance during media previews for the new state-of-the-art attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.
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• Orange County girls tennis to be well-represented at CIF-SS individual semifinals

  06-12-2019 09:07 via ocregister.com
  
  Orange County girls tennis will be well-represented Friday at the CIF-SS individual championships at Seal Beach Tennis Center.
  Three of the four doubles teams in the semifinal are from the county while junior Kayla Meraz of Brea Olinda also made the final day of the tournament.
  The finals will follow the semifinals Friday.
  In doubles, top-seeded and Pacific Coast League champion Mya Wang and Emily Markus of University defeated Elaine Wu and Rakel Ang of San Marino 7-5, 7-5 on Thursday to reach t
  
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• Has OC learned key bankruptcy lessons?

  06-12-2019 08:45 via ocregister.com
  
  When Orange County declared bankruptcy 25 years ago on Dec. 6, 1994, the move unnerved financial markets across the country. And for good reason.
  This affluent bastion of conservatism was, at the time, the largest municipality in the United States to ever file Chapter 9.
  It was embarrassing — and almost unfathomable that nobody had noticed the warning signs.
  Maybe not nobody. Sen. John Moorlach, R-Costa Mesa, was a private accountant who was being prodded by some GOP leaders into running a
  
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• California’s disgraceful educational test scores demand action: Gloria Romero

  06-12-2019 08:43 via ocregister.com
  
  Not much is being uttered about American education by any of the Democratic presidential candidates.
  The most attention to education recently occurred when Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, was confronted by predominantly African-American parents over her resistance to charter schools. The confrontation was even more ironic given reports that Warren’s own child attended a private school.
  But even national media has remained disturbingly mute since release of the annual National Asses
  
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• Capistrano Valley pulls out win against No. 3 Fairmont Prep in North O.C. Championships

  06-12-2019 06:48 via ocregister.com
  
  Capistrano Valley’s Langston Redfield battles for a rebound with Fairmont Prep’s Atin Wright, left, during the North Orange County Championships at Sonora High in La Habra on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
  Show Caption of ExpandSupport our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowLA HABRA — A 3-pointer by Zach Roberts helped Capistrano Valley overcome a six-point deficit with just over a minute le
  
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• Whicker: Corona del Mar football crushes stereotypes and opponents alike

  06-12-2019 06:37 via ocregister.com
  
  NEWPORT BEACH — They’ve heard it all before.
  They’ve heard it so much that they like it, the stuff about the BMWs and the silver spoons and the creature comforts that don’t usually fit such a painful game..
  The Corona del Mar Sea Kings are 117-19-2 in the past 10 seasons, 14-0 this year as they prepare for Oceanside in a state semifinal on Saturday.
  Their coaches sat around a classroom Thursday, talking about memorable wins, like Newport Harbor in 2013 and San Clemente in
  
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• Costa Mesa PD: Jewelry store owner found with serious injuries after kidnapping, robbery

  06-12-2019 05:22 via ocregister.com
  
  A Costa Mesa jewelry store owner who police said was a victim of kidnapping, was found injured and bound with duct tape in Santa Ana early Thursday.
  Officers with the Costa Mesa Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Newport Boulevard just before 10:15 p.m. after getting an alarm alert from a jewelry store in the area. On arrival, an officer found that the door was unlocked.
  “A search of the business did not reveal any signs of a theft and the safe was secure,” authorities
  
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• Strategy for stopping Seahawks’ Russell Wilson has eluded the Rams

  06-12-2019 05:05 via ocregister.com
  
  THOUSAND OAKS — The Rams face the Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson at the Coliseum on Sunday night, on the flashing heels of the Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson and the Arizona Cardinals’ Kyler Murray.
  Another dual-threat quarterback.
  But not just another dual-threat quarterback.
  “He’s in his own league,” Rams linebacker Dante Fowler said of Wilson.
  The Rams would feel that way. When the Seahawks (10-2) beat the Rams (7-5) by one point in Seattle on a Th
  
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• Mac May leads UCLA women’s volleyball team into NCAA Tournament

  06-12-2019 04:27 via ocregister.com
  
  At the end of Tuesday’s practice, UCLA volleyball head coach Michael Sealy brought the team together for a special announcement.
  Once everyone was quiet, he told the team senior outside hitter Mac May had been named the Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year, becoming the fifth Bruin to win the award and the first to do so since 1994. Her teammates cheered and showered her with hugs.
  May, who currently leads the Bruins with 4.77 kills per set and is ranked 13th nationally in the category, ha
  
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• Lakers’ Anthony Davis building early case for Defensive Player of the Year

  06-12-2019 03:52 via ocregister.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. — It’s a defender’s nightmare: That sickening feeling as you fly past the man you’re supposed to be guarding, unable to do anything but watch as he waits you out with a shot fake.
  As the 3-point revolution keeps churning outside attempts upward, there have been more and more of these kinds of plays that are extremely hard to recover from – leaving one’s feet on a shot fake almost guarantees an open shot. The only possible recourse a defender has
  
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