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• “Mummy Bandit” who robbed Newport Beach bank sentenced to 19 years

  17-01-2020 23:58 via ocregister.com
  
  A bank robber known as the “Mummy Bandit” was sentenced Thursday to 19 years in prison.
  Jaime Reyes Torres, 58, of Santa Ana, was convicted of five counts of second-degree robbery with enhancements for use of a firearm related to a May 24, 2008 hold-up at a Wells Fargo in Newport Beach.
  The robber, his face covered by white cloth, sunglasses and a black hat, entered the bank branch at 21103 Newport Drive around 2:30 p.m. and pointed a blue steel semi-automatic handgun at a teller.
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• CHOC’s new Thompson Autism Center is ready to open

  17-01-2020 23:57 via ocregister.com
  
  A new $9.5 million autism center opening this month at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County will allow kids easily unsettled by new places to remain in its familiar, calming environment while their doctors come to them.
  Said to be the first of its kind in the area, the Thompson Autism Center will offer a wide range of programs, from diagnosis to counseling, for children and their families. A few blocks away from the hospital’s main campus in Orange, it opens to existing CHOC pati
  
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• Major Orange County freeway closures planned: Jan. 18-24

  17-01-2020 23:56 via ocregister.com
  
  Here are major construction projects planned for Orange County’s freeways and toll roads between Jan. 18 and Jan. 24, according to the Orange County Transportation Authority, Caltrans and the Transportation Corridor Agencies.
  91 Freeway
  Eastbound lanes #3, #4 and #5 from the west of Lakeview Avenue to the Riverside county line:10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21
  10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22
  10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, to 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23
  10
  
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• 2nd gang member convicted in death of 9-year-old girl in Anaheim sentenced to prison

  17-01-2020 23:49 via ocregister.com
  
  More than five years after a confrontation between rival gang members led to a 9-year-old girl getting shot to death while playing in front of her family’s Anaheim home, the second of two men convicted of her killing was sentenced Friday to prison.
  An Orange County Superior Court judge sentenced Alfredo Aquino to 55-years-to-life in state prison – 15 years less than the sentence previously handed down to co-defendant Ricardo Cruz.
  Aquino drove the pair to rival gang turf, while Cruz
  
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• Clippers say players-only film sessions give them needed boost

  17-01-2020 23:33 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Time will tell whether the Clippers really have rounded the corner, but they certainly picked up momentum on the turn this past week with easy home victories over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic.
  For the past two games, anyway, the Clippers have clicked. They shot 50.8 percent from the field, 41.4 percent from 3-point range and scored combined 250 points while boasting a net rating of plus-26.1.
  In their previous 13 games — an unflattering hopscotch of 7 wins
  
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• Purple & Bold: Lakers’ Grammy Trip sounds like a good time

  17-01-2020 23:24 via ocregister.com
  
  Editor’s note: This is the Friday, Jan. 17 edition of the Purple & Bold newsletter. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here.On the road againI just can’t wait to get on the road againThe life I love is makin’ music with my friendsAnd I can’t wait to get on the road again
  The annual Grammy Trip is here — and this season’s Lakers, like nine-time Grammy-winner Willie Nelson, actually might dig the sound of that.
  The Lakers (and the Clippers) ha
  
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• UCLA DB Darnay Holmes announces he is leaving

  17-01-2020 23:12 via ocregister.com
  
  Junior defensive back Darnay Holmes has officially left the UCLA football program.
  In a tweet Friday afternoon, Holmes thanked the Bruins’ program and said he was moving on “to the next stage” in his career.Thank You University of California, Los Angeles! living BASIC.. I’m Taking Risks! pic.twitter.com/ROrOzwSwYh
  — NAY THA GREAT (@ProwayDarnay) January 17, 2020Holmes has not specified if he will enter the NFL draft, but sources said he will participate in UCLA&rsqu
  
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• USA Gymnastics once more postpones hearing in Maggie Haney abuse case

  17-01-2020 22:55 via ocregister.com
  
  The more than three-year long abuse case against Maggie Haney, coach of Olympic and world champion gymnasts, could extend well into the Olympic year, potentially creating a significant storyline as American athletes prepare for the Olympic Trials and the 2020 Tokyo Games, the Southern California News Group has learned.
  USA Gymnastics has postponed a hearing scheduled for next Wednesday on allegations of verbal and emotional abuse allegations against Haney, according to persons familiar with the
  
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• Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Jan. 9-17)

  17-01-2020 22:49 via ocregister.com
  
  Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from Jan. 9 to Jan. 17.
  Cancun Tacos Al Carbon, 7011 Warner Ave., Suite I, Huntington BeachClosed: Jan. 16
  Reason: Cockroach infestationGrill And Toast Restaurant at Wholesome Choice, 18040 Culver Drive, IrvineClosed: Jan. 16
  Reason: Fire suppression discharge in facility
  Reopened: Jan. 16Jack In The Box, 3710 S. Bristol St., Santa AnaClosed: Jan. 15 (report)
  Reason: Sewage overflowAsian
  
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• Orange County thieves steal $145K in marijuana cash — and it’s all caught on video

  17-01-2020 22:44 via ocregister.com
  
  SANTA ANA — Santa Ana police released surveillance video Friday of a gas station ripoff of $145,000 in cash from a courier for marijuana businesses.
  The courier stopped at a Mobil gas station at 1351 E. Dyer Road about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday to refuel his van, Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said. When he dashed into the store to pay for the gas, the thieves smashed a window of the van, grabbed a satchel with $145,000 in cash and fled, the corporal added.Police believe the courier was
  
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• NAMM 2020: Dave Grohl, members of Anthrax, Stone Sour and more honor Pantera guitarist ‘Dimebag’ Darrell with Dimebash

  17-01-2020 22:43 via ocregister.com
  
  The backstage area was bustling Thursday afternoon at the Observatory in Santa Ana as a slew of musicians prepared to perform at the 11th Annual Dimebash, the unofficial rock-and-roll kick-off to the 2020 NAMM Show happening over at the Anaheim Convention Center.
  It’s an ideal time for musicians to come together and rock since they’re all in town anyway — and what better cause to celebrate than the life and legacy of the late “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, co-founder and
  
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• Ten teen rehabs have sprouted in O.C.’s eclectic equestrian corner, Orange Park Acres

  17-01-2020 22:31 via ocregister.com
  
  Sherry Hart-Panttaja rides her horse, Heidi, on the bridle path past a home for troubled youth in Orange Acres where she says there is constant traffic, deliveries and and drama. On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, there were 21 cars coming and going from he crescent-shaped driveway in Orange, CA. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
  Sherry Hart-Panttaja rides her horse, Heidi, past a home for troubled youth in Orange Acres where she says there is constant traffic, deliveries and call
  
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• Vietnamese cuisine pioneer Helene ‘Mama’ An’s restaurants celebrate Lunar New Year throughout Southern California

  17-01-2020 22:09 via ocregister.com
  
  Celebrating Lunar New Year with a feast at a Vietnamese restaurant? These days we take for granted how many such noodle houses, coffee bars and fine dining rooms there are in Southern California. But we don’t often stop to think about pioneers like Helene “Mama” An who brought this cuisine from her homeland to our state.
  Her family owns the House of An restaurant group, which started in Northern California and now has Crustacean restaurants in San Francisco and Beverly Hills,Ti
  
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• Real estate news: Seal Beach apartments built in 1970 fetch $3.4M

  17-01-2020 22:09 via ocregister.com
  
  A seven-unit multifamily property in Seal Beach has been sold to a private buyer for $3.45 million, according to CBRE.
  Dan Blackwell and Mike O’Neill with CBRE represented the seller, a partnership comprised of three separate trusts.
  A seven-unit apartment complex in Seal Beach has been sold to a private buyer for $3.45 million, according to CBRE. Dan Blackwell and Mike O’Neill with CBRE represented the seller. Located at 1615 Electric Avenue in the “Old Town” area of Seal B
  
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• Dodgers trade Casey Sadler for minor-league infielder

  17-01-2020 22:05 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers traded reliever Casey Sadler to the Chicago Cubs Friday in exchange for minor-league infielder Clayton Daniel.
  Sadler is out of options for the 2020 season and cannot be sent to the minors without clearing waivers first. That lack of flexibility made him the odd man out when the Dodgers made the signing of free-agent left-hander Alex Wood official this week and had to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Sadler was designated for assignment despite a 4-0 record and
  
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• Bull terrier mix Roxy is full of energy

  17-01-2020 22:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Bull terrier mix
  Age: 2 years
  Gender: Female
  Roxy’s story: Bull terriers like Roxy are known to be playful, spirited companions who thrive with affection and exercise. Roxy definitely fits her breed – she enjoys daily walks, toys of all sizes and playing with other dogs. She would do best with an experienced handler who can help perfect her eagerness while walking on leash. Due to her size, staff believes she would make a great addition to a home with older kids. Roxy has made
  
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• 5 questions for Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl as he smokes meat at NAMM 2020 Dimebash barbecue

  17-01-2020 22:00 via ocregister.com
  
  When Rita Haney, longtime partner of the late “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, asked Foo Fighters’ vocalist-guitarist Dave Grohl to be a part of the 11th Annual Dimebash at the Observatory in Santa Ana, she said he immediately responded, “Well, you know I’m cooking, right?”
  Grohl, who celebrated his 51st birthday on Jan. 14 and has been dropping hints on social media about some crazy stuff coming up for the Foo Fighters’ 25th anniversary, has become known for m
  
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• UCLA football set to hire Brian Norwood as defensive backs coach

  17-01-2020 21:42 via ocregister.com
  
  As first reported by Bruce Feldman of The Athletic on Friday, UCLA is set to hire Brian Norwood as its news defensive backs coach.
  The position was left open after Paul Rhoads departed in December to become the defensive coordinator at Arizona.
  Norwood comes to Westwood after spending last season as the defensive backs coach at Navy. The team finished 38th out of 130 programs in the FBS with 208.3 passing yards allowed per game. Meanwhile, UCLA finished in 129th place (310.8 yards per game) in t
  
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• NFC championship game preview: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers

  17-01-2020 21:37 via ocregister.com
  
  PACKERS (13-3) vs. 49ERS (13-3)
  When: 3:40 p.m. Sunday
  Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
  Line: 49ers by 7 1/2
  TV/radio: Channel 11; 570-AM
  PACKERS OFFENSE vs. 49ERS DEFENSE
  When San Francisco thumped Green Bay 37-8 in Santa Clara in November, Aaron Rodgers passed for only 81 yards and was sacked 5 times, and 1,000-yard rusher Aaron Jones never got rolling. Rodgers will be accurate, Davante Adams will test Richard Sherman and the 49ers secondary, and the Packers will take advantage of the
  
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• Learn mountain biking basics on ride through Aliso and Wood Canyons Park

  17-01-2020 21:31 via ocregister.com
  
  Join Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistants for an 8-mile introduction to mountain biking ride on Sunday, Jan. 19. Learn mountain biking basics and trail etiquette while enjoying canyon views on this ride over uneven terrain with a 400-foot elevation gain.
  Riders must have helmet, gloves, hydration; a snack is strongly suggested. The bike ride is not for beginners. Ages 15 and up are welcome with a signed waiver from parent. Registration is required; sign up online at
  
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• Ducks appreciate value of Derek Grant upon his return

  17-01-2020 21:30 via ocregister.com
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. — Derek Grant isn’t the Ducks’ best or most skillful player. He’s not the most experienced player in their lineup. He’s not their flashiest passer. He’s not their fastest skater. He doesn’t have the hardest shot. He isn’t a feared fighter. He isn’t their highest-paid player.
  So much for what he isn’t.
  Grant, 29, is among the Ducks’ most versatile and important players, however, a point he made clear in their 4-2 vict
  
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• Pier 1 to close nearly 20 stores in Southern California

  17-01-2020 21:25 via ocregister.com
  
  Pier 1 Imports is closing hundreds of stores nationwide, including nearly 20 in Southern California as the retailer struggles with falling sales.
  The Fort Worth, Texas-based company will be closing 450 stores across the U.S. in the coming months as part of an effort to cut costs and remain in business.
  In early January, Bloomberg reported the retailer had drafted a bankruptcy plan and canceled some orders.
  “The broader challenge that’s plagued the entire industry is that foot traffic
  
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• Pier 1 to close 5 stores in Orange County

  17-01-2020 21:25 via ocregister.com
  
  Pier 1 Imports is closing hundreds of stores nationwide, including nearly 20 in Southern California as the retailer struggles with falling sales.
  The Fort Worth, Texas-based company will be closing 450 stores across the U.S. in the coming months as part of an effort to cut costs and remain in business.
  In early January, Bloomberg reported the retailer had drafted a bankruptcy plan and canceled some orders.
  “The broader challenge that’s plagued the entire industry is that foot traffic
  
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• Motocross star Carey Hart raises funds for military families, vets with auction of customized motorcycle tanks

  17-01-2020 21:19 via ocregister.com
  
  The works of art gleamed under bright lights as enthusiasts leaned forward for a closer look or reached a careful finger to point out an intricate detail.
  The paintings on display were all done on the tanks of motorcycles and sold in an auction to raise money for military families and veterans in need.
  An Indian FTR 1200 motorcycle tank custom painted by Richard Oliver sits on display during the 2nd annual “Tanks for Troops” event, organized by motocross icon Carey Hart, at the Fox R
  
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• Report: Galaxy finalizes deal to sign Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez

  17-01-2020 21:07 via ocregister.com
  
  The Galaxy is close to reeling in another big catch.
  With a history of making the big moves, the Galaxy’s pursuit of Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez from Sevilla FC in Spain’s La Liga is in the final stages that would bring the Mexican star to Major League Soccer and the Galaxy.
  SI.com’s Grant Wahl reported Friday that the deal has been finalized. The Galaxy has yet to confirm the completion of the deal.
  Wahl’s report says that Hernandez will be the highest-paid
  
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• Chad Reed reflects on what may be his final Supercross at Angel Stadium

  17-01-2020 20:41 via ocregister.com
  
  Chad Reed leaned back in his seat in an empty Angel Stadium the day after New Year’s, letting the silence and memories wash over him.
  He felt completely at peace. In the stillness, he saw an 11-year-old kid filled with dreams of racing here as he thumbed through motorcycle magazines in his bedroom in Kurri Kurri, Australia.
  For the past two decades, Reed said his mind has been racing almost faster than his dirt bike whenever he came to Anaheim. This is an iconic place in the history of Sup
  
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• Angels and Shohei Ohtani benefit from this new MLB rule

  17-01-2020 20:25 via ocregister.com
  
  A new rule would allow the Angels some unprecedented flexibility in how they bring two-way player Shohei Ohtani back from Tommy John surgery.
  General manager Billy Eppler said Friday that teams now have the option of having a two-way player pitch in the minors, for purposes of rehabbing an injury, without going on the injured list.
  That means Ohtani could continue to hit for the Angels in between outings in the minors.
  Because Ohtani would not be on the injured list, he would remain a part of th
  
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• Senior Moments: It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and here’s why

  17-01-2020 20:12 via ocregister.com
  
  The film “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” brought actor Tom Hanks an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of the lovable Fred Rogers. For 33 years, young children sat in front of TVs to become a part of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” It was safe and secure, fun and friendly and modeled kindness, a bit like my neighborhood.
  Last weekend, a bad cold kept me from walking up and down the street with my neighbors, wine glass in hand, for the annual progres
  
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• The annual Doheny Blues Festival has been postponed for 2020

  17-01-2020 20:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Organizers announced Friday morning that the 2020 Doheny Blues Festival will be postponed as they explore venue options of 2021.
  “Sea Terrace Park has been a wonderful venue for the festival for the last two years and we are thankful for the support we received from the City of Dana Point, the Arts & Culture Commission and the local hotels and neighbors,” Rich Sherman, president of Doheny Blues Festival, Inc., said via a press release.
  “We recognize, however, that the atten
  
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• Tustin will get 400 new homes in $69 million deal

  17-01-2020 19:45 via ocregister.com
  
  Tustin will get 400 new homes on its old military base best known for its two iconic blimp hangars.
  Brookfield Homes Southern California has agreed to pay the city $69 million for 25 acres off Barranca Parkway near The District shopping center for the construction of three housing communities in what’s known as Tustin Legacy.
  While no pricing details were revealed for the planned residences, rough specs of the homes to be built suggest the project is joining a recent move by Orange County
  
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• Dillon Danis, Khonry Gracie off Bellator 238 card due to injuries

  17-01-2020 19:37 via ocregister.com
  
  Dillon Danis and Khonry Gracie will not be fighting at Bellator 238 due to undisclosed injuries, a source said Friday.
  Both of their fights on the Jan. 25 card at The Forum have been canceled and their opponents will be paid their show money.
  Danis (2-0), a Brazilian jiu-jitsu sensation, was going to fight Kegan Gennrich (2-1) in a 175-pound contractweight fight on the main card, which will continue with five bouts.
  Gracie (2-1), the son of MMA legend Royce Gracie and fighting out of Palos Verde
  
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• JSerra offensive lineman Ross Maseuli transfers to Mater Dei

  17-01-2020 19:36 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowMater Dei’s football team has a huge, new offensive lineman to block for its new, speedy running back.
  JSerra junior offensive lineman Ross Maseuli, who flew under the radar last season, has enrolled at Mater Dei, athletic director Tia Meza confirmed Friday.Update: College coaches I will now be attending Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana)! pic.twitter.com/vmacPCs25s
  — Ross Maseuli (@RossMaseul
  
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• Football: JSerra offensive lineman Ross Maseuli transfers to Mater Dei

  17-01-2020 19:36 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowMater Dei’s football team has a huge, new offensive lineman to block for its new, speedy running back.
  JSerra junior offensive lineman Ross Maseuli, who flew under the radar last season, has enrolled at Mater Dei, athletic director Tia Meza confirmed Friday.Update: College coaches I will now be attending Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana)! pic.twitter.com/vmacPCs25s
  — Ross Maseuli (@RossMaseul
  
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• Glendale’s Armenian community stars in Marcus Samuelsson’s ‘No Passport Required’ on PBS

  17-01-2020 19:20 via ocregister.com
  
  Travel to ethnic neighborhoods, learn about food and culture, then indulge in exotic eats. That’s the premise of celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson’s “No Passport Required” which returns for a second season Monday, Jan. 20 on PBS.
  This time he’s trekked to Boston, Houston, Seattle, Philadelphia and Las Vegas. In this series, produced for PBS by Eater and Vox Media, Samuelsson and his crew film in specialty markets, restaurants and in the homes of families who share se
  
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• Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday Jan. 17

  17-01-2020 19:16 via ocregister.com
  
  The consensus box of picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for Friday, Jan. 17 for racing at Santa Anita.
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• Dershowitz, Starr join Trump’s impeachment defense team

  17-01-2020 19:16 via ocregister.com
  
  By ERIC TUCKER
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s legal team for his upcoming Senate impeachment trial will include former Harvard University law professor Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr, the independent counsel who investigated President Bill Clinton.
  The team will also include Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general and a Trump ally, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the person wasn’t authorized to speak on the
  
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• San Juan Capistrano sisters host lemonade stand to help Australian wildlife

  17-01-2020 19:15 via ocregister.com
  
  Jenny Carlson saw her daughters brought to tears watching the wildfire devastation in Australia, so she urged them to do something.
  “Brainstorm, talk to your friends and see what you can come up with,” she told Ella, 8 and Elise, 5.
  The duo came up with a plan: Rally friends to host a lemonade and bake stand to raise funds for wildlife in need on the other side of the world.
  They hosted the fundraiser Thursday, Jan. 16, near their home.
  Students and parents from Truman Benedict eleme
  
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• Ousted Grammy CEO’s attorney: ‘We will expose what happens when you “step up” at the Recording Academy’

  17-01-2020 19:12 via ocregister.com
  
  By MESFIN FEKADU | AP Music Writer
  NEW YORK — Recording Academy CEO Deborah Dugan, who the company announced Thursday was placed on administrative leave, has fired back in a statement through her lawyer, saying: “What has been reported is not nearly the story that needs to be told.”
  The academy said late Thursday that its leader of just six months was put on leave following an allegation of misconduct by a senior leader at the organization — just 10 days before the 2020 G
  
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• Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal: the good, the bad, the questionable

  17-01-2020 19:08 via ocregister.com
  
  The state is flush with income tax revenues and is devouring every dollar in sight. Its subsidiaries – the cities, counties and school districts – are watching in dismay as they are on forced diets and making budget cuts just to feed their pension and retiree medical obligations. They are looking for scraps from Sacramento’s table. Let me address a few of the most egregious problems facing this gluttonous state.
  In his budget proposal press conference for fiscal year 2020-21 la
  
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• The costly and unsustainable expansion of Med-Cal

  17-01-2020 18:53 via ocregister.com
  
  The annual budget for Medi-Cal is already more than the entire state budget of Florida, and it’s about to get bigger.
  The safety-net state health insurance program now covers one out of every three California residents. The cost is over $100 billion per year, paid for with a combination of state and federal money. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new budget pushes the cost of Medi-Cal to $107 billion per year and adds coverage for more people.
  Ten years ago, Medi-Cal covered about 7.2 million peo
  
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• Fake rationing scare highlights California’s crazy water policy

  17-01-2020 18:48 via ocregister.com
  
  SACRAMENTO – Stamping out incorrect social-media information is like trying to halt those computer viruses that multiply bad files every time you close one. You can sometimes convince someone that the story isn’t quite right – only to see it pop up on myriad other feeds. After trying to serve as the “truth police” recently, I finally gave up. There are so many real problems to worry about, but lots of people seem determined to be upset by bogus ones.
  The specific st
  
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• Is your city prepared for the next recession?

  17-01-2020 18:43 via ocregister.com
  
  The State Auditor’s Office recently launched a new tool that allows Californians to go online to see the financial health of their cities. Everyone should be in favor of transparency in government and the only surprise is that no one did this sooner.
  The State Auditor’s site rates 471 California cities with simple ratings: red for serious risk; yellow for moderate; and green for low. Voters should pay attention that 17 California cities are on the serious list including Compton, Monr
  
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• Mission Viejo, Servite football teams agree to play next two seasons

  17-01-2020 18:26 via ocregister.com
  
  MISSION VIEJO The Mission Viejo-Servite football rivalry will now include the regular season.
  The Diablos and Friars have signed agreements to play nonleague games the next two seasons, Diablos football coach Chad Johnson said.
  The Friars will play host to Mission Viejo early in 2020.
  Both teams could be ranked in the top-three in Orange County.
  Servite will be led by junior quarterback Noah Fifita and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan while the Diablos will counter with senior quarterback Peter C
  
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• Casino Insider: Go inside the world of casino hosting

  17-01-2020 18:03 via ocregister.com
  
  Brian Roe, director of cage, credit and player development, stands with Executive Host L.J. Rojales at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort. (Photo by Andrew Foulk, Contributing Photographer)
  At pretty much every major casino, there’s a team of hosts who walk the gaming floor, interacting with guests. Their primary goal? Making sure players —particularly those players who are playing quite a bit and at high values — are happy and want to return. That means more than just saying h
  
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• Tim McGraw will headline SoFi Stadium in September

  17-01-2020 17:48 via ocregister.com
  
  Country singer-songwriter, actor and author Tim McGraw has announced that he’ll be bringing his Here on Earth Tour to the all-new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sept. 4.
  For his Southern California stop, McGraw is also bringing out CMA Vocalist of the Year Luke Combs. Special guests Midland and Ingrid Andress will open the show on all of the tour dates.
  “Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to be outside in the summertime playing music,” McGraw said via a press release. &ldq
  
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• Will this electric fin propel surfing into the future — or wipe out?

  17-01-2020 17:40 via ocregister.com
  
  Dmitri Kozhevnikov looked out to the water at San Onofre State Beach, where a high tide and lack of swell made for gutless conditions with only small waves rolling through.
  “It’s perfect,” he said with a smile on a recent day.
  Kozhevnikov and business partner Alexei Ostanin were at the beach to showcase their invention, Boost Surfing, an electric fin that allows surfboards to move faster in the water, without the need to paddle.
  The duo, natives of Russia who now call Hunt
  
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• How all those free returns create chaos for ‘reverse’ logistics industry

  17-01-2020 17:30 via ocregister.com
  
  The holidays are over, and so are most of the frenzied sales at stores and shopping centers large and small.
  But for the warehouses that kept store shelves stocked, the busy season is nowhere near finished. Peek inside those vast concrete walls, and it still looks a lot like Christmas as returns stack up on warehouse racks.It’s estimated that as much as 30% of online holiday sales will be returned, creating a post-holiday headache called “reverse logistics.”
  As much as $41.6 bi
  
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• Thousands of Star Wars fans rise early to ride Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland

  17-01-2020 17:01 via ocregister.com
  
  Star Wars fans rose early to be the first to ride the highly-anticipated new Rise of the Resistance attraction at Disneyland.
  Thousands of fans lined up as early as 2 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17 on opening day for the new Star Wars trackless dark ride at the Anaheim theme park.
  Theresa Bass and her husband, Tim Bass, take a selfie with 50 stormtroopers on a Star Destroyer during Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge inside Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.
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• Jason Aldean, Sugarland, Luke Bryan and more coming to FivePoint Amphitheatre and Glen Helen Amphitheater

  17-01-2020 17:00 via ocregister.com
  
  The line-up for Live Nation’s 2020 Country Megaticket has finally been revealed and a slew of big-name country artists will soon be coming to FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine and Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino.
  So far, this year’s roster of shows includes the following and more information on opening and support acts will be available in the coming weeks:
  Brad Paisley with Jordan Davis and more TBA Saturday, May 16 at FivePoint Amphitheatre.
  Chris Young with Scotty McCreer
  
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• Older cars don’t get a break when it comes to smog checks

  17-01-2020 16:25 via ocregister.com
  
  Q. My son has a 1990 Chevy Camaro that has to be smog-checked every other year, and each time it gets harder to pass. What is the current year the state stops testing for that car? Do the regulations change as the years go along? Also, what happens if the car will not pass?
  – John Weiser, Anaheim
  A. The Camaro – oh, how Honk wanted one so bad years ago – will face smog tests as long as it hits public roads.
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