• Coronavirus: 31 new deaths, 637 new cases reported in Orange County as of Aug. 1

    Coronavirus: 31 new deaths, 637 new cases reported in Orange County as of Aug. 1
    The Orange County Health Care Agency reported 637 new cases of the coronavirus as of Saturday, August 1.
    The cumulative total number of positive cases for Orange County is at least 36,833 since local testing began in March. County officials recently clarified that they may have tested an individual multiple times, but if positive, they are reported as only one case, even if they have duplicate positive test results.
    It is estimated that more than half of the cases, or 23,860 as of Saturday, have
  • Montrezl Harrell will return to Clippers ‘when he’s ready,’ Doc Rivers says

    Montrezl Harrell will return to Clippers ‘when he’s ready,’ Doc Rivers says
    Montrezl Harrell is hurting. The Clippers forward has shared some of those feelings publicly the past the few days on Instagram, including Saturday, when he posted a tribute to his grandmother, whom he’d left the team and the bubble to be with before she died.
    “I LOVE U GRANDMA,” wrote Harrell, the 27-year-old from North Carolina, in an Instagram story that continued, in part, “I don’t know when I will Stop crying prolly never every day I wake up I’m talk to y
  • Chargers release Andre Patton, Roderic Teamer to reach 80-man roster limit

    Chargers release Andre Patton, Roderic Teamer to reach 80-man roster limit
    The Chargers released six players Saturday to meet the 80-man roster limit required for a full-team practice.
    Wide receiver Andre Patton, safety Roderic Teamer, tight end Andrew Vollert, defensive tackle P.J. Johnson, offensive tackle Koda Martin and tight end Jared Rice were released, the team announced.
    Patton and Teamer were the biggest surprises from the cutdown list. Patton played in 13 games last year and often served as the team’s third wide receiver behind Keenan Allen and Mike Wil
  • Rams’ contracts talks with Jalen Ramsey will be a hot topic at training camp

    Rams’ contracts talks with Jalen Ramsey will be a hot topic at training camp
    Jalen Ramsey’s thumbs aren’t as quick as his feet. But close.
    News of a contract extension for Chargers star defensive end Joey Bosa had barely hit the Internet when the Rams’ cornerback tapped out his reaction on Twitter.
    “2016 Draft Class 1-4 gettin paid & I love it kus they all deserve it!!” the Rams cornerback wrote Tuesday night.2016 Draft Class 1-4 gettin paid & I love it kus they all deserve it!!God’s timing & blessings are truly great and t
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  • Riots are good for rioters and this president

    Riots are good for rioters and this president
    When we read someone the Riot Act, we do so metaphorically, attempting to calm them down by reminding them that somewhere there exists legal language that would punish their unruly behavior if they don’t stop it right this sec.
    But in his book “Riot. Strike. Riot.: The New Era of Uprisings,” UC Davis poet and provocateur Joshua Clover reminds us that there is an actual Riot Act, enacted in Britain in 1714 by King George I in the wake of “the Coronation Riots attending his
  • LAFC still confident despite withering in MLS is Back Tournament ouster

    LAFC still confident despite withering in MLS is Back Tournament ouster
    Los Angeles Football Club snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
    The Black and Gold’s run in the MLS is Back Tournament ended in a loss to Orlando City Soccer Club in the quarterfinal round. LAFC came within minutes of a 1-0 victory before a headed goal in the 90th minute by João Moutinho forced a penalty shootout won by Orlando City.
    LAFC defender Jordan Harvey, who put the club’s second penalty attempt off the crossbar, was the only player on either team to miss. LAFC&rsq
  • Cal State Northridge officials announce cyberattack

    Cal State Northridge officials announce cyberattack
    A hacker who was unsuccessful at attempting to place ransomware on a third-party software and cloud-hosting provider for Cal State Northridge was able to get some customer data, school officials said in a letter to students this week.
    However, the third-party company, Blackbaud, said in a statement it paid a ransom to the hacker after the cybercriminal confirmed the stolen data had been deleted.
    Still, school officials said they had “no way to independently verify that the stolen data was
  • The Fab Four deliver a drive-in concert at the OC fairgrounds

    The Fab Four deliver a drive-in concert at the OC fairgrounds
    The Fab Four perform while concert goers watch and listen from their vehicles. The concert was considered an innovative experience created for the current challenging times. The Fab Four returned for their annual summer show with a brand new venue.The Fab Four Drive in Concert. Participants pulled up in their vehicles, tuned in their radios, and watched the concert from the car.Itwas held at the OC fairgrounds on Friday July 31, 2020. (Photos by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)
    The Fab Fo
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  • Online school: Teachers want to improve but training varies

    Online school: Teachers want to improve but training varies
    After a rocky transition to distance learning last spring, Georgia teacher Aimee Rodriguez Webb is determined to do better this fall. She bought a dry-erase board and a special camera to display worksheets, and she set up her dining room to broadcast school lessons.
    Related: Desperate parents pay whatever they can to escape online schools
    “I’m getting myself geared up for what I feel will prepare me and allow me to teach remotely with more fidelity now that I know what I want it to l
  • ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ stars hit the Rose Bowl for 3-night Drive ‘N Drag event in Pasadena

    ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ stars hit the Rose Bowl for 3-night Drive ‘N Drag event in Pasadena
    With coronavirus continuing to hinder most live entertainment offerings, production companies are finding creative ways to safely present events that promote both social distancing and good times.
    Friday night, Voss Entertainment kicked off its three-evening Drive ‘N Drag experience on the grassy lawn adjacent to Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. The event was originally scheduled for July 24-26 in Downtown Los Angeles, but as it quickly sold out, organizers postponed the event by a week to s
  • Recipe: French Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze is a versatile dessert

    Recipe: French Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze is a versatile dessert
    Made in a loaf pan, this delicious cake is a scrumptious cross between pound cake and sponge cake. It’s glazed with a glossy mix of strained marmalade heated with a little water. Although orange marmalade works beautifully, I often use Rose’s Lemon and Lime Marmalade (frequently available at Bristol Farms or amazon.com).
    I like to use it like shortcake, topping a slice with whipped cream or ice cream and generous scoops of fresh berries. But the cake is very versatile. It is also del
  • Cancel culture is a dangerous, totalitarian trend

    Cancel culture is a dangerous, totalitarian trend
    SACRAMENTO – During the apex of Soviet totalitarianism, when Joseph Stalin was hosting show trials and overseeing a vast network of gulags (labor camps for political prisoners), Russian citizens were encouraged to denounce their fellow workers, party colleagues and family members who had committed some anti-revolutionary offense.
    In one instance, a student at a Leningrad university sent a letter to Pravda, which captured the essence of these denunciations: “How can a parasite who alw
  • Rams add coronavirus to their history of coping with crises

    Rams add coronavirus to their history of coping with crises
    For an NFL franchise whose formative years came during World War II, it’s nothing new to have to adjust to real-world problems the way all of sports is having to do during the coronavirus pandemic.
    The Rams, who will be going into their 10th decade in the league, have a history of coping as well as possible with events beyond their control.
    Here are five famous examples:
    World War II
    Many pro football players were selected for the military, and when young Cleveland Rams owners Dan Reeves a
  • Successful Aging: Finding ways to counter ageism, especially during the pandemic

    Successful Aging: Finding ways to counter ageism, especially during the pandemic
    Dear readers,
    Following up on last week’s topic, this column refers to a special report from the Longevity Project, a Zoomcast on Ageism in America with panelists Dr. Louise Aronson, Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, Division of Geriatrics and Paul Irving, Chairman of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging. The pandemic has raised the profile of older adults, drawing national attention to the subject of ageism, the discrimination against olde
  • How 50+ Disneyland attractions could change when the parks reopen

    How 50+ Disneyland attractions could change when the parks reopen
    Virtually every Disneyland ride and attraction will change in some way to accommodate the new normal of COVID-19 health and safety protocols when the Anaheim theme parks reopen following an extended coronavirus closure.
    Visitors returning to Disneyland will find social distancing measures stretching from attraction queues to the rides themselves with extensive sanitization measures throughout the park.
    Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week
  • Apple fire grows to 1,900 acres, threatens homes in Cherry Valley

    Apple fire grows to 1,900 acres, threatens homes in Cherry Valley
    A wildfire burning in Cherry Valley that has charred 1,900 acres, threatened dozens of homes and prompted mandatory evacuation throughout the community was 0% contained Saturday morning.
    All evacuation orders remain in place for the Apple fire, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department reported.
    Flames from the Cherry Valley Fire burn on the hillside behind a home on Camino del Norte road and north of Bogart County Park in Beaumont on Friday, July 31, 2020. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Ent
  • Apple fire grows to 1,900 acres but lays low on Saturday morning

    Apple fire grows to 1,900 acres but lays low on Saturday morning
    Firefighters at the Apple fire in Cherry Valley were focusing their efforts Saturday morning, Aug. 1, on reinforcing fire breaks in the Banning Bench area.
    Flames have consumed 1,900 acres, and there was 0% containment. One home was destroyed near Avenida Miravilla, northwest of Bogart Regional Park.
    The head of the fire was in the canyon below the Banning Bench, where homes were in danger.
     
    Flames from the Cherry Valley Fire burn on the hillside behind a home on Camino del Norte road and
  • Apple fire grows to 1,900 acres as of Saturday morning

    Apple fire grows to 1,900 acres as of Saturday morning
    Firefighters at the Apple fire in Cherry Valley were focusing their efforts Saturday morning, Aug. 1, on reinforcing fire breaks in the Banning Bench area.
    Flames have consumed 1,900 acres, and there was 0% containment. One home was destroyed near Avenida Miravilla, northwest of Bogart Regional Park.
    The head of the fire was in the canyon below the Banning Bench, where homes were in danger.Rick and Rose Stewart were at their Avenida Miravilla home in Cherry Valley on Friday afternoon when the Ap
  • Inland Empire has nation’s biggest drop in homes for sale

    Inland Empire has nation’s biggest drop in homes for sale
    The supply of existing homes for sale in the Inland Empire has fallen the most among 50 major U.S. markets tracked by Zillow.
    Homeowners across the region, and the nation, have largely refused to put their homes on the market in the pandemic era, fearful of having strangers inside and the challenges of finding a new place to live. Riverside and San Bernardino’s 42.1% drop in supply for the year ending July 25 was just ahead of Baltimore, down 42%, and Hartford, off 39.6%.
    Los Angeles and O
  • Senior Living: Avoiding dehydration and heat stroke during high summer temperatures

    Senior Living: Avoiding dehydration and heat stroke during high summer temperatures
    By Elana Craemer, M.D., family medicine
    Contributing writer
    Elana Craemer, M.D. (Courtesy of MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center)
    Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the way people live everyday life has changed, especially for seniors. Seniors are a vulnerable population that should continue to practice social distancing and wear a face covering when leaving the house for essential errands.As you age, your body may not pick up on warning signs that are crucial to your health. It’s imp
  • Astros walk over Angels in a slog

    Astros walk over Angels in a slog
    George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros is unable to hold onto the ball while attempting to catch a two-run homerun hit by Brian Goodwin #18 of the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 31, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
    Houston Astros’ Kyle Tucker, right, scores on a sacrifice fly by George Springer as Los Angeles Angels catcher Jason Castro takes a late throw during the fourth inning of a baseball g
  • Astros walk over Angels in a record-setting slog

    Astros walk over Angels in a record-setting slog
    ANAHEIM – Matt Andriese slammed his glove to the bench in the second inning Friday, his first start of the season over much earlier than he had hoped. He couldn’t find the strike zone. At least he wasn’t alone.
    The Angels and Houston Astros combined for 19 walks in a nine-inning game that lasted four hours and 21 minutes, an Angel Stadium record. The Angels batted 18 times with runners in scoring position, but collected only three hits and lost 9-6.
    Andriese, the first of nine
  • Dodgers bullpen has bad night in loss to Diamondbacks

    Dodgers bullpen has bad night in loss to Diamondbacks
    When Mookie Betts hit his first home run with the Dodgers, no one met him at home plate. No one offered a high-five, leaving Betts to swat the empty air in pantomime.
    His teammates weren’t freezing him out in a rite of passage. It was a sign of the newfound commitment to health and safety protocols adopted by MLB teams in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
    “It’s super weird,” Betts said of socially-distanced baseball. “Without fans it’s really weird. Not be
  • Dodgers bullpen has a bad night in loss to Diamondbacks

    Dodgers bullpen has a bad night in loss to Diamondbacks
    Los Angeles Dodgers’ Max Muncy (13) spins after being hit by a pitch as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Stephen Vogt, left, also get hit by the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 31, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
    Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts (50) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 31, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ro
  • USC-UCLA game ‘likely’ to be moved from Sept. 26 to later in the season, Mike Bohn says

    USC-UCLA game ‘likely’ to be moved from Sept. 26 to later in the season, Mike Bohn says
    USC and UCLA may have just found a new, earlier date for their football matchup, but that date isn’t set in stone yet.
    After the Pac-12 announced its new football schedule on Friday, USC athletic director Mike Bohn sent an email to donors saying it was “likely” the game with UCLA will be moved to a later date.
    The Trojans and Bruins are set to face each other in the first week of the season on Sept. 26 at the Rose Bowl. But the Pac-12’s schedule allows teams to delay game
  • Alexander: A castoff comes back to burn LAFC

    Alexander: A castoff comes back to burn LAFC
    If you follow LAFC, maybe you remembered Joao Moutinho before Friday evening. You darned sure remember him now.
    He was the No. 1 pick of the 2018 MLS Super Draft, a Portuguese defender who played a college season at Akron and helped lead the Zips to the NCAA men’s soccer final four. But after 14 games in his rookie season in Los Angeles, he was traded to Orlando City that December for Mohamed El-Monir.
    The latter did not get off the bench when LAFC and Orlando City met Friday in the quarte
  • If you want to help minorities and the poor, get government out of the way

    If you want to help minorities and the poor, get government out of the way
    More of the same can’t and won’t improve prospects for minorities and the poor in California.
    California is as Democratic as a state can be. Every policy discussion is dominated by those whose idea of helping the poor and minorities is to expand the role of government in society. Proposals can and do sail through the Legislature without even a single Republican or independent vote. California is the most extensively taxed state in the country, which, as a result of the political domi
  • Poseidion desalination proposal for Huntington Beach may face new requirements

    Poseidion desalination proposal for Huntington Beach may face new requirements
    Poseidon Water could be headed back to the drawing board to better compensate for the marine life expected to be killed by its proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach.
    After hearings this week for one of two remaining major permits needed for the project, several members of the Regional Water Quality Control Board indicated they were dissatisfied with the proposed mitigation for the larvae and other small marine life that would die as a result of the plant’s ocean intake pipes.
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  • First regular season COVID-19 test results come as validation to Angels

    First regular season COVID-19 test results come as validation to Angels
    ANAHEIM – The Angels returned from their first road trip of the season on Tuesday and haven’t been forced to postpone a game since.
    Suddenly, that’s no small accomplishment.
    On a when day six teams – the Cardinals, Brewers, Marlins, Phillies, Blue Jays and Nationals – had baseball activities postponed because of COVID-19, the Angels began a three-game series Friday against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium.
    The Marlins have reportedly seen 18 of their 30 active pl
  • Moutinho helps Orlando knock LAFC out of MLS is Back Tournament

    Moutinho helps Orlando knock LAFC out of MLS is Back Tournament
    Orlando City defender Antonio Carlos (25) blocks a shot on goal by Los Angeles FC forward Diego Rossi (9) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
    Orlando City midfielder Oriol Rosell, center, and Los Angeles FC forward Latif Blessing, right, tangle during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsLos Angeles FC forward Diego Rossi (9)
  • Moutinho helps Orlando City knock LAFC out of MLS is Back Tournament

    Moutinho helps Orlando City knock LAFC out of MLS is Back Tournament
    Orlando City defender Antonio Carlos (25) blocks a shot on goal by Los Angeles FC forward Diego Rossi (9) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
    Orlando City midfielder Oriol Rosell, center, and Los Angeles FC forward Latif Blessing, right, tangle during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsLos Angeles FC forward Diego Rossi (9)
  • Rookie RB Joshua Kelley moves on from UCLA days to create Chargers memories

    Rookie RB Joshua Kelley moves on from UCLA days to create Chargers memories
    Joshua Kelley learned he’s an irritable person after dealing with the limitations caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a somewhat shocking revelation coming from the cheery Chargers rookie running back.
    “I didn’t know,” Kelley said Friday in a Zoom interview. “There’s people who try to be like, ‘Oh, man. This dude is cool. He’s really nice.’ I didn’t know how irritable I am. How really annoyed I get.”
    It’s hard to believe Kel
  • Coronavirus tracker: California reported 11,150 new cases and 183 new deaths, as of July 31

    Coronavirus tracker: California reported 11,150 new cases and 183 new deaths, as of July 31
    California had at least 11,150 new cases of the coronavirus and 183 new deaths reported as of Friday, July 31, according to unofficial counts from county websites.
    Hospitalizations were down for the fourth consecutive day in the state with 7,999. That’s 199 fewer than the previous day.
    The state’s total number of cases has risen to 499,560 since reporting began, and 9,172 people have died.
     
    The state’s breakdown of cases by age is as follows:5 and younger: 1.9% (9,620)
    5-
  • Shepherd-Rottweiler mix River is playful and energetic

    Shepherd-Rottweiler mix River is playful and energetic
    Breed: Shepherd-Rottweiler mix
    River won’t be stingy with the kisses if you adopt him. (Courtesy of I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue)
    Age: 3 years
    Gender: Spayed female
    Size: 57 pounds
    River’s story: River is sweet, playful, energetic and athletic. She’s looking for an active family who will keep her moving and stimulated. She is house- and crate-trained and very affectionate. River will hand out kisses to anyone who wants them. She loves to chase balls and gather up her toys and would lo
  • Sweet tabby cat O’Malley would like a calm home

    Sweet tabby cat O’Malley would like a calm home
    Breed: Tabby cat
    O’Malley won’t bring a lot of drama to your home. (Courtesy of Long Beach Spay and Neuter Foundation)
    Age: 7 years
    Gender: Spayed female
    O’Malley’s story: O’Malley is a quiet lass with a very sweet disposition. She needs a calm home. And, because her front paws were declawed, she must be an indoor-only cat. She is vaccinated and microchipped.
    Adoption donation: $50
    Adoption procedure: Contact Laura with Long Beach Spay and Neuter Foundation at 562-2
  • Dodgers forge on as coronavirus outbreaks threaten MLB season

    Dodgers forge on as coronavirus outbreaks threaten MLB season
    A week into its schedule, MLB’s delayed and abbreviated season is now threatened even further.
    Six teams will be idle Friday – and some longe – after an outbreak of positive coronavirus tests among the Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals forced the postponement or cancellation of 15 games and counting.
    The Dodgers have forged on, halfway through a nine-game road trip, and manager Dave Roberts has challenged his team:
    Be better.
    “I just had a conve
  • August TV calendar: Dates for new and returning shows

    August TV calendar: Dates for new and returning shows
    And the shows just keep on coming. Yes, the coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to much of the production in Hollywood. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have plenty of fresh TV fare coming our way.
    Among the highlights: “Lucifer” kicks off its fifth season on Netflix, “Endeavour” returns on PBS, a new “Star Trek” series comes to CBS All Access, “Big Brother” kicks off an all-star edition on CBS and the NFL training camp series “Hard
  • This 320-acre parcel adjacent to Chino Hills State Park has been preserved

    This 320-acre parcel adjacent to Chino Hills State Park has been preserved
    A swath of natural land, dotted with chaparral, native oak trees and intersected by sparkling streams adjacent to Chino Hills State Park has been purchased for preservation after 40 years, environmental groups announced this week.
    The 320-acre parcel in the city of Chino Hills is along the southeastern edge of the 14,107-acre park bordering Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside counties. It was purchased by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority late Wednesday, July 29,
  • Lakers’ LeBron James pays homage to Colin Kaepernick: ‘People never listened’

    Lakers’ LeBron James pays homage to Colin Kaepernick: ‘People never listened’
    LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. >> By taking a knee on Thursday, LeBron James was among the NBA players, coaches, staffers and referees who hoped to make a statement against systemic racial problems in America.
    In doing so, he followed the path of a man he’s long said he’s admired: Former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was pushed out by the NFL for his protests of police violence against Black people.
    “I hope we made Kap proud,” James said. “I hope we
  • Coronavirus: 14 new deaths, 418 new cases reported in Orange County on July 31

    Coronavirus: 14 new deaths, 418 new cases reported in Orange County on July 31
    The Orange County Health Care Agency reported 418 new cases of the coronavirus as of Friday, July 31.
    The cumulative total number of positive cases for Orange County is at least 36,196 since local testing began in March. County officials recently clarified that they may have tested an individual multiple times, but if positive, they are reported as only one case, even if they have duplicate positive test results.
    It is estimated that more than half of the cases, or 23,499 as of Friday, have reco
  • Mortgage rates decline: 30-year loan at 2.99%, 15-year at 2.51%

    Mortgage rates decline: 30-year loan at 2.99%, 15-year at 2.51%
    U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages declined this week, remaining near historic lows as the key 30-year loan slipped back below 3%.
    Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year home loan eased to 2.99% from 3.01% last week. The benchmark rate hasn’t fallen below the 3% mark for 50 years. By contrast, the rate averaged 3.75% a year ago.
    The average rate on the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 2.51% from 2.54% last week.
    Attention, real estate wa
  • Major Orange County freeway closures planned: Aug. 1-7

    Major Orange County freeway closures planned: Aug. 1-7
    Here are major construction project closures happening on Orange County’s freeways and toll roads between Aug. 1 and Aug. 7, according to the Orange County Transportation Authority, Caltrans and the Transportation Corridor Agencies.
    5 Freeway
    Southbound moving lane closure from Bake Parkway to Cristianitos Road:9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3
    9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4
    9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5133 Toll Road
    Southbound connector to the 5 Freeway:11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, to 8
  • 1031 exchanges: I’ve sold my commercial real estate. Now what?

    1031 exchanges: I’ve sold my commercial real estate. Now what?
    Motivation to sell commercial real estate can vary from desperation to windfall. Some sellers don’t have a choice — they must sell. Others will take advantage of a large run-up in pricing to reap some profit.
    In the former, catalysts often include a loan that must be repaid, a business failure, or a pending foreclose. The latter often means taking advantage of market swings, an offer “too good to reject,” or an uptick in business.
    Ideally, sale proceeds are rolled into an
  • Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (July 23-31)

    Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (July 23-31)
    Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from July 23 to July 31:
    Mary’s Kitchen, 517 W. Struck Ave., OrangeClosed: July 30
    Reason: Cockroach infestation
    Reopened: July 31El Toro Bravo, 562 W. 19th St., Costa MesaClosed: July 29
    Reason: Rodent infestation
    Reopened: July 29 (report)Irvine Ranch Market, 2651 Irvine Ave., Costa MesaClosed: July 28 (report)
    Reason: Rodent infestation
    Reopened: July 30Taqueria El Ranchito, 8142
  • A Hawaiian surfing trip that taught a lot of lessons

    A Hawaiian surfing trip that taught a lot of lessons
    I get asked often to talk about certain people, events or periods in my surfing life that have stood out to me as meaningful.  With that in mind, I thought that today I will do a little visit back to the summer of 1963 when I went to Hawaii for the first time and spent a couple of months surfing Ala Moana, on Oahu’s south shore.
    This was a very meaningful time for me, it changed my approach to surfing and had a lot to do with teaching me how to keep my mouth shut when it did not need
  • Crabb brothers grew closer after breaking up on the beach volleyball court

    Crabb brothers grew closer after breaking up on the beach volleyball court
    Brotherly love. Sibling rivalry. Any way it’s sliced, Taylor and Trevor Crabb have it all for each other.
    The brothers, who played indoor volleyball at Long Beach State after growing up in Honolulu, are currently on two of the top three American beach volleyball teams – meaning they have a shot at what are now the 2021 Tokyo Games.
    Getting to this point has been interesting and thrilling. When they square off against one another, it’s often the most entertaining match of any gi

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