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• Coronavirus: 10 new deaths, 151 new cases reported in Orange County on Oct. 16

  16-10-2020 23:55
  
  The Orange County Health Care Agency reported 151 new cases of the coronavirus on Friday, Oct. 16, increasing the cumulative total to 56,587 cases.
  The county has had an estimated 5,328 cases in the last 30 days.
  There were 10 new deaths from the coronavirus reported on Friday, with a total of 60 deaths between the last three updates, but county health officials noted that doesn’t mean those deaths all occurred in the past few days.
  The data on deaths in the county is compiled from death c
  
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• Knotts? No, but this scare will leave you with clean wheels

  16-10-2020 23:54
  
  Nothing much to see here. Just a creepy clown suddenly appearing at your windshield as you creep through the rinse cycle.
  It doesn’t exactly rival Knott’s Scary Farm. On the other hand, that mega-attraction – annually, minus the frightful year of 2020 – doesn’t conclude with a sparkling clean car.
  This weekend and the next two, Thursday through Saturday nights, a Huntington Beach car wash will be haunted by ghouls and zombies.
  Thrill-seekers don’t leave their
  
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• Haunted car wash brings scares — and suds — to Huntington Beach

  16-10-2020 23:54
  
  Nothing much to see here. Just a creepy clown suddenly appearing at your windshield as you creep through the rinse cycle.
  It doesn’t exactly rival Knott’s Scary Farm. On the other hand, that mega-attraction – annually, minus the frightful year of 2020 – doesn’t conclude with a sparkling clean car.
  This weekend and the next two, Thursday through Saturday nights, a Huntington Beach car wash will be haunted by ghouls and zombies.
  Thrill-seekers don’t leave their
  
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• Jo Jorgensen deserves to be heard

  16-10-2020 23:27
  
  Come Election Day, one thing is for certain: the next president of the United States will be a Democrat or a Republican.
  But Jo Jorgensen, the presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party, is keeping up the fight for the principles of limited government and individual freedom.
  This week, Jorgensen spoke with members of our editorial board about her candidacy and her ideas.
  We encourage people to hear her out.
  In her capacity as the Libertarian Party candidate for president, Jorgensen, a seni
  
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• History isn’t totally against the Dodgers Friday night … just mostly

  16-10-2020 23:17
  
  The Dodgers face an elimination game tonight, but their fans should realize history is not totally against them.
  (Of course, it would help if they still had Josh Beckett on their pitching staff. Stay with me, and it’ll become clear.)
  In the history of baseball, there have been 13 comebacks from 3-1 deficits in best-of-seven series, similar to the one the Dodgers face against the Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series. Keep in mind, of course, that none of those series ha
  
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• Another California theme park launches a new Halloween event

  16-10-2020 22:56
  
  Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will launch a new Halloween event as the partially reopened theme park continues to find ways to operate without rides while awaiting promised guidelines from the state allowing a return to full operations.
  Boo 2020 will combine a family-friendly Halloween event with Discovery Kingdom’s Marine World Experience on Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, Oct. 17 to Nov. 1 at the Vallejo theme park.
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• Disabled man’s removal from husband into ‘temporary’ guardianship to drag on for nearly 2 years

  16-10-2020 22:52
  
  When a judge removed Ryan Morris from the care of his husband last year — concluding that Morris doesn’t have the mental capacity to understand what a marriage is and, thus, can’t consent to being married — the county stepped in as his temporary legal guardian and moved him to a new home.
  It was supposed to mark a fresh, if difficult, reset. But Morris’ attorneys appealed that decision, and, a year-and-a-half later, Morris still lacks a permanent guardian. No resolu
  
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• Garden Grove mayor: Jones, Bui, Taylor seek office

  16-10-2020 22:47
  
  Garden Grove voters have three choices for who will represent them as their mayor for the next two years, Mayor Steve Jones and his two challengers, Councilman Phat Bui and retired businessman Donald Taylor.
  A fourth name, Duy Nguyen, a banker, will appear on the ballot, but he’s not seeking the job. He tried to withdraw from the field but failed to meet the deadline to do that, according to City Clerk Teresa Pomeroy.
  The Orange County Register asked Bui, Jones and Taylor to answer the sam
  
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• Senior Living: Pandemic erects barriers for prized bloc of voters in nursing homes, senior facilities

  16-10-2020 22:44
  
  The convergence of the coronavirus pandemic and election season has complicated this year’s voting for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care centers.
  Many seniors who need help to get or fill out their ballots may be stymied by shifting rules about family visits. Voting procedures — whether in person or by mail — are under increased scrutiny, adding to the confusion. Facilities that used to host voting precincts likely won’t do so
  
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• Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Oct. 8-16)

  16-10-2020 22:42
  
  Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from Oct. 8 to Oct. 16:
  Happy Dragon, 516 N. Euclid St., AnaheimClosed: Oct. 15
  Reason: Cockroach infestationIHOP, 131 N. Kraemer Blvd., PlacentiaClosed: Oct. 15
  Reason: Rodent infestationMarket at CVS Pharmacy, 2521 Eastbluff Drive., Newport BeachClosed: Oct. 14
  Reason: Insufficient hot water
  Reopened: Oct. 16Chong Qing Restaurant, 5406 Walnut Ave., Suite C, IrvineClosed: Oct. 13
  Reason:
  
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• Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Saturday Oct. 17

  16-10-2020 22:38
  
  The consensus box of picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for Saturday, Oct. 17 for horse racing at Santa Anita.
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• OC Fair Food Drive-Thru adds tasty new options for final weekends

  16-10-2020 22:26
  
  OC Fair in Costa Mesa has added additional food vendors for the final two weekends of its OC Fair Food Drive-Thru experience. 
  The event takes place 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 25.
  Featured concessionaires include Dole Whip, funnel cake, Roasted Corn, Fried-A-Fair, Who Fried the Cheese, Australian Battered Potatoes, Chicken Charlie’s, Kettle Corn, Mom’s Bakeshoppe, Pink’s Hot Dogs, Olde Tyme Ice Cream, Juicy’s an
  
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• Garden Grove council races: 6 candidates vye for 3 spots

  16-10-2020 22:15
  
  There are three City Council seats on the November ballot, offering voters a choice between the incumbents – all running for re-election – and their three opponents.
  In District 2, Councilman John O’Neill, president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Orange County, is facing challenger Julie Diep, 44, a speech language pathologist.
  In District 3, Councilwoman Stephanie Klopfenstein, 40, is running against Robert Tucker, 64, a retired California School Employ
  
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• Garden Grove council races: 6 candidates vie for 3 spots

  16-10-2020 22:15
  
  There are three City Council seats on the November ballot, offering voters a choice between the incumbents – all running for re-election – and their three opponents.
  In District 2, Councilman John O’Neill, president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Orange County, is facing challenger Julie Diep, 44, a speech language pathologist.
  In District 3, Councilwoman Stephanie Klopfenstein, 40, is running against Robert Tucker, 64, a retired California School Employ
  
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• California’s boom collapses as fires add $1.1 billion toll

  16-10-2020 22:10
  
  By Romy Varghese | Bloomberg
  The wildfires, power outages and extreme weather that have ravaged California are setting the stage for a deepening economic crisis for an engine of U.S. growth.
  Blazes that scorched 4.1 million acres, more than the past three years combined, have cost a record $1.1 billion to battle. S&P Global Ratings is warning that a new fund to help utilities cover liabilities may fall short. The state’s finances are already battered, with the coronavirus pandemic bust
  
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• High school schedules: Mater Dei football

  16-10-2020 21:14
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowMATER DEI
  Coach: Bruce Rollinson
  League: Trinity
  (Schedules subject to change)
  Jan. 15 at Corona Centennial, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 21 vs. Pasadena Muir at Santa Ana Stadium, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 29 vs. Oak Grove Cosumnes Oaks at Santa Ana Stadium, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 5 vs. La Mirada at Santa Ana Stadium, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 12 at JSerra*, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 19 vs. Orange Lutheran* at Orange Coast College, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 26 vs. Servite* at TBD, 7 p.
  
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• CHP: Officer fired back at suspect who shot at them in fatal encounter in Los Alamitos

  16-10-2020 21:10
  
  An officer fatally shot a man who fired at them first during an encounter at a Los Alamitos freeway on-ramp on Thursday morning, California Highway Patrol authorities said Friday, Oct. 16.
  The incident prompted closure of a part of the 605 freeway for hours and drew a large law enforcement presence. The CHP did not immediately say how the man died.
  It was about 9:20 a.m. when two Caltrans workers were doing maintenance in the area of the westbound Katella Avenue onramp to the southbound 605, sai
  
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• High school schedules: JSerra football

  16-10-2020 21:09
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowJSERRA
  Coach: Pat Harlow
  League: Trinity
  (Schedules subject to change)
  Jan. 8 at Paraclete, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 15 at Venice, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 22 vs. Corona Centennial, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 29 vs. Cajon, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 5 at Gardena Serra, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 12 vs. Mater Dei*, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 19 at Santa Margarita*, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 26 at St. John Bosco*, 7 p.m.
  March 5 vs. Servite*, 7 p.m.
  March 12 vs. Orange Lutheran*, 7 p.m.
  *League game
  Rela
  
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• High school schedules: Orange Lutheran football

  16-10-2020 21:04
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowORANGE LUTHERAN
  Coach: J.P. Presley
  League: Trinity
  (Schedules subject to change)
  Jan. 8 vs. Grace Brethren at Orange Coast College, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 15 vs. Edison at Orange Coast College, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 22 at Narbonne, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 29 vs. Vista Murrieta at Orange Coast College, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 12 vs. Servite* at Orange Coast College, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 19 vs. Mater Dei* at Orange Coast College, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 26 vs. Santa Mar
  
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• High school schedules: Santa Margarita football

  16-10-2020 21:02
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowSANTA MARGARITA
  Coach: Anthony Rouzier
  League: Trinity
  (Schedules are subject to change)
  Jan. 8 at Norco, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 15 vs. San Diego St. Augustine at Saddleback College, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 22 vs. Mayfair at Bellflower High, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 29 vs. Los Alamitos at Saddleback College, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 5 vs. Redlands East Valley, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 12 vs. St. John Bosco*, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 19 vs. JSerra* at Saddleback College, 7 p.m.
  
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• Official ballot drop box locations in Orange County

  16-10-2020 21:00
  
  Here are the locations for official ballot drop boxes in Orange County, according to the county registrar’s website. Note: Some locations have limited hours or accessibility, which can be found here at ocvote.com.
  Aliso Viejo
  Aliso Viejo City Hall, 12 Journey
  Iglesia Park Community Center, 24671 Via Iglesia
  Anaheim
  ARTIC, 2626 E. Katella Ave.
  Chaparral Park, 1770 W. Broadway
  East Anaheim Community Center, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
  Euclid Branch Library, 1340 S. Euclid St.
  Granada Square
  
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• High school schedules: Servite football

  16-10-2020 21:00
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowSERVITE
  Coach: Troy Thomas
  League: Trinity
  (Schedules are subject to change)
  Jan. 15 at Crespi, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 22 vs. Cajon, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 28 vs. Hesperia, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 5 vs. Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 12 vs. Orange Lutheran* at Orange Coast College, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 19 at St. John Bosco*, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 26 vs. Mater Dei*, 7 p.m.
  March 5 at JSerra*, 7 p.m.
  March 12 vs. Santa Margarita* at Saddleback College,
  
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• High school schedules: St. John Bosco football

  16-10-2020 20:59
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowST. JOHN BOSCO
  Coach: Jason Negro
  League: Trinity
  (Schedules are subject to change)
  Jan. 8 vs. Concord De La Salle, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 15 vs. Alemany, 7 p.m.
  Jan. 29 at Bishop Amat, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 5 at El Grove Monterey Trail, 7:30 p.m.
  Feb. 12 vs. Santa Margarita* at Saddleback College, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 19 vs. Servite*, 7 p.m.
  Feb. 26 vs. JSerra*, 7 p.m.
  March 5 vs. Orange Outheran*, 7 p.m.
  March 12 vs. Mater Dei* at
  
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• Think a pandemic hurt the economy? Experts warn the ‘big one’ would cost billions

  16-10-2020 20:54
  
  Southern California is already grappling with wildfires and a worldwide pandemic, but a coalition of experts warned this week that a major earthquake could cause massive disruption to the region’s economy unless commercial and apartment buildings are seismically braced.
  How big a disruption?
  USC researchers estimate the eight-county region could suffer property damage of $113 billion in a major quake, with additional business-related impacts of $68 billion or more.
  In a press conference he
  
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• Be more selfish: wear a mask

  16-10-2020 20:48
  
  What should we think of people who refuse to wear masks to stop the spread of the coronavirus?
  Some pundits give an unequivocal answer: “Failure to wear a mask [is] an incredibly selfish act that puts other people’s lives at risk.” “Being against masks is a selfish personal choice that impacts others.” One even describes skeptical attitudes about masks (including President Trump’s) as a sign of a broader “cult of selfishness.”
  Is refusing to wear a
  
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• Drive-in comedy series parks at the Magic Castle in Hollywood

  16-10-2020 20:23
  
  Veteran comic Jamie Kennedy is used to hearing applause and laughs from the stage — and even some occasional jeers.
  But getting flashed by high-beams and hearing some weird noises paired with LED lights during his latest sets, well, that’s something new. The comedy club Kennedy’s currently playing? It’s a Hollywood parking lot.
  Kennedy’s been one of the regular performers at the “Magic Asphalt: Drive-In Comedy Under The Stars” series, which takes place t
  
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• UCLA football has a player in quarantine, but none tested positive for coronavirus, coach Chip Kelly says

  16-10-2020 20:10
  
  Through the first week of UCLA football camp in preparation for its season opener on Nov. 9 at Colorado, Bruins coach Chip Kelly said that nobody on the team or staff has tested positive for coronavirus, but he did confirm on Friday that senior defensive end Steven Mason is in quarantine after being exposed to someone who has tested positive.
  Kelly didn’t say how long Mason would be in quarantine, and also said the person Mason was exposed to was not a member of the team.
  “We had a c
  
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• With the right focus, California can minimize devastating impacts of wildfires

  16-10-2020 20:08
  
  This year is sure to go down as one of the worst wildfire seasons in California’s history.
  It is October and already over 4 million acres have burned across our state. In modern state history that is definitely a first.
  In fact, looking back over the last 20 years, 2018 was previously the most destructive, with approximately 1.59 million acres burned. We have more than doubled that total and still have over a month left until the end of fire season.
  There are several ways that our state an
  
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• OC’s Best Places to Eat 2020: And the Restaurant of the Year is…

  16-10-2020 20:03
  
  It’s never easy picking a single spot to honor as Restaurant of the Year.
  In 2020, Restaurant of the Year could be any place that’s still in business. But in keeping with tradition for this annual guide, I’m compelled to identify the one restaurant in a year’s worth of dining that impacted me the most.
  It’s a very personal selection this year because there has been one restaurant, above the many others, that has kept me nourished throughout the pandemic: Thai Avenue
  
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• Hotter than Dunkin’ coffee? Dunkin’ debuts a ghost pepper doughnut

  16-10-2020 19:57
  
  Here’s a Dunkin’ doughnut you may not be dunking in your coffee.
  The chain is introducing a Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut to its Halloween menu.
  The ghost pepper, native to northeast India, is among the hottest peppers on the planet. It ranks No. 7, according to the PepperHeads website.
  Consuming them has been a popular dare for years, sort of like daring your friend to knock on the door of a haunted house. It’s a wonder that it’s taken a major fast food chain so long to build
  
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• Recipes: Here are 3 Halloween treats the goblins in your house will devour

  16-10-2020 19:44
  
  Quirky Halloween ghosts tickle me, especially if they are piped out with Seven-Minute Frosting and adorned with googly eyes.
  But when it comes to Halloween history, in early days, folks weren’t focusing on goblins made with marshmallow-like frosting. No, those ghosts where taken more seriously and were the focus of a Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival in which revelers lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off spirits. Pope Gregory III designated Nov. 1 as a time to honor all saints; soo
  
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• Former Angels employee indicted in connection with death of Tyler Skaggs

  16-10-2020 19:41
  
  Former Angels employee Eric Kay has been indicted on two counts of federal drug crimes in connection to the death of Tyler Skaggs last year.
  The indictment charges Kay with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled a substance, and also with distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
  The indictment was filed on Friday morning in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
  Skaggs was found dead in his Texas hotel room on
  
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• Trump administration denies California relief for 6 wildfires

  16-10-2020 19:28
  
  President Donald Trump’s administration this week rejected California’s request for disaster relief funds aimed at cleaning up the damage from six recent wildfires among the siege of deadly and destructive blazes that have scorched the state.
  Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom formally submitted a letter to the White House on Sept. 28 asking for a major disaster declaration, said Brian Ferguson, with the governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
  “The state plans to appeal the de
  
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• Day of the Dead events will happen in person and online during coronavirus pandemic

  16-10-2020 19:17
  
  The novel coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of most major events this year. And Day of the Dead celebrations, which honor the memories of those who have passed, have also been impacted.
  While some have canceled for 2020, many are still happening either online, but some are also having in-person events, but
  Here are some Day of the Dead events still taking place as well as a few that have been canceled this year.
  Live events
  Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos
  Whe
  
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• Casino Insider: Get a taste of Oaxaca at Casino Pauma’s new restaurant

  16-10-2020 19:15
  
  Casino Insider is a weekly newsletter with all the best bets for food, entertainment and fun at Southern California’s casinos. It’s delivered to your inbox on Thursdays. Subscribe now.  
  Carnitas taquitos are served at Lindo Valle, a new Mexican restaurant at Casino Pauma in Pauma Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
  Casino Pauma has opened its first new restaurant in a while and it features the ingredients and flavors
  
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• Suspended Azarian gymnastics coach left previous gym after parents’ complaints

  16-10-2020 19:03
  
  Amanda Hensley, currently suspended by USA Gymnastics while it investigates verbal and emotional abuse and bullying allegations against her at Azarian U.S. Gymnastics Training Center, stepped down from a coaching position at another Orange County gym in 2017 following parent complaints about her treatment of young gymnasts, according to documents obtained by the Orange County Register and interviews.
  USA Gymnastics has expanded the scope of its hearing on allegations against Hensley to include t
  
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• LA Beer Hop presents their Virtual Beer School classes

  16-10-2020 19:00
  
  When it comes to drinking beer, it’s essential to know what style you like. Even if you know you want beer, it’s important to understand that some are lighter, darker, or even have more hops than others. Point is, there’s still a lot to learn. Luckily LA Beer Hop is here to teach you all about every pint you drink. As beer connoisseurs, their team will help you understand why there are so many options and teach you proper beer etiquette. Check out more about LA Beer Hop as they
  
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• Brian Ortega returns to UFC Octagon after ‘crazy ride’

  16-10-2020 18:41
  
  It might be one of the best and most iconic nicknames in the sport.
  Not all UFC fans know who Chan-Sung Jung is, but many know the legend of the Korean Zombie.
  In fact when asked, Jung, who earned the nickname for his iron jaw and relentless striking approach, says to refer to him in interviews as Zombie.
  Brian Ortega, however, isn’t exactly quaking in his Reeboks.
  “It’s not like he’s never been knocked out. You’re not known for the toughest chin in MMA,” Orte
  
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• Real estate news: Habitat for Humanity house build is Nov. 12-13 in Fullerton

  16-10-2020 18:00
  
  The business community will join local leaders in mid-November to build the latest affordable house for Habitat for Humanity in Fullerton.
  In a nod to the pandemic and safety protocols, the 12th annual Leaders Build Challenge will take place over two days Nov. 12-13, instead of one.
  The money raised during this year’s event will support construction on more homes for families in the area.
  The competition taps into professional networks to help raise funds for Habitat OC, plus participants
  
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• Festival Pass: A 2021 festival announcement; more drive-in shows on the way

  16-10-2020 18:00
  
  Festival Pass is a newsletter that lands in your inbox weekly. But during prime festival season you get bonus editions, too! Subscribe now.The pandemic has taken away one of my favorite hobbies — digging through crates at the record store. Back in the Before Times, one of my must-do activities on a trip to a new city was to visit a local record shop.
  My copy of Led Zeppelin’s “Houses of the Holy” on vinyl? That came from a San Luis Obispo shop on our way home from a Paso
  
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• Q&A: From apartments to Lowe’s, Parcel Pending brings its contact-free locker system to big retail

  16-10-2020 17:30
  
  Package delivery was already a thing, porch pirates and all, long before the pandemic upended shopping norms.
  Add in a deadly virus, and many brick-and-mortar shoppers retreated, seeking a contactless way to get their goods.
  Enter Parcel Pending, a relative newcomer to the delivery trend. Founded in 2012, the startup brought smart lockers to apartment communities where property managers were fast becoming package handlers. The Irvine-based company’s contactless delivery solution is among a
  
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• HOA Homefront: Civility must start somewhere

  16-10-2020 17:13
  
  From presidential debate stages to courtrooms to families to HOAs, civility is becoming so rare, it should be considered endangered. Differences of opinion are no longer allowed – either you agree with me or you are a demon and I will reject any dialogue with you.
  So, we need some serious rethinking of disagreement and relationship in HOAs. Since we clearly cannot count on our political leaders to model civility, we must start it from the grassroots level. Here are some thoughts to conside
  
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• Months under construction in 405 widening, two bridges open — as two more close

  16-10-2020 16:30
  
  When two bridges open, another two close.
  After months of construction, a pair of 405 Freeway overpasses welcomed drivers this week. The updated Bushard Street span in Fountain Valley debuted Monday, Oct. 12. A bridge at McFadden Avenue, linking Huntington Beach and Westminster, opened to traffic Friday, Oct. 16.
  The bridges are among 18 to be built, widened or replaced as part of the $1.9 billion I-405 Improvement Project.
  With completion expected in 2023, the 16-mile stretch between Costa Mesa
  
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• Orange County schools take different paths on testing, as vaccine chatter begins

  16-10-2020 16:00
  
  About a month after many started instruction, Orange County public schools are taking a variety of approaches on testing for COVID-19 as they reopen classrooms and begin to ponder the potential arrival of a vaccine.
  Some districts are requiring regular COVID-19 testing for all staff, including teachers, while other districts recommend testing if needed.
  Testing hasn’t been required for students at any county school. Instead, schools are following state guidelines that recommend students be
  
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• Huntington Beach wetlands continue to expand, following decades of degradation

  16-10-2020 16:00
  
  The coastal wetlands of Orange and Los Angeles counties, once scorned for the obstacles they posed to the construction of roads and buildings, have been squeezed by development to less than 10% of their 19th-century size.
  But recently approved funding for improvements at two Huntington Beach preserves offer evidence of a growing recognition of the beneficial role they play for man, flora and fauna alike.Libby Painter, middle, of Los Angeles won the Women's Category 3-4 Race at the 9th Ladera Ran
  
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• Democrat Mike Levin and Republican Brian Maryott battle gently for 49th District House race

  16-10-2020 16:00
  
  Freshman Democratic incumbent Rep. Mike Levin and Republican challenger Brian Maryott don’t see eye-to-eye on many major issues, from climate change to coronavirus. But both are pledging to work across the aisle, be accessible to constituents and bring civility to partisan politics if they’re elected to represent the 49th Congressional District.
  The district, which straddles southern Orange County and northern San Diego County, flipped to Democratic control two years ago, when Levin
  
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• Recaps, which bother some motorists, help keep trucker costs down

  16-10-2020 15:01
  
  Q. I was driving the southbound I-5 Freeway in Irvine when a four-wheel truck ran over a large recap that flew out from under his vehicle and slammed into the front, right side of my SUV. It happened so quickly. The damage to my vehicle was more than $1,100 and it took a week to fix. My insurance company did pay for 90 percent of it. Why does the California Highway Patrol allow semi-trucks and trailers to travel on the freeways with recap tires? I understand that the cost of a recap is less than
  
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• President Donald Trump coming to Orange County for private fundraiser

  16-10-2020 07:06
  
  President Donald Trump is scheduled to come to Orange County on Sunday, Oct. 18 for a private fundraiser at tech mogul Palmer Luckey’s estate.
  The news came Thursday, just as latest fundraising numbers showed the president falling behind former Vice President Joe Biden in campaign cash.
  Biden raised a record-breaking $383 million in September to Trump’s $247.8 million, per reports due Thursday. And Biden reported $432 million in cash heading into October vs. Trump’s $251 millio
  
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• Bryse Wilson is latest Braves rookie to subdue Dodgers in NLCS

  16-10-2020 06:46
  
  Bryse Wilson spent most of the 2020 mini-season at the Atlanta Braves’ alternate site in Gwinnett, Georgia. He didn’t start a major league game until Sept. 22. Wilson threw five shutout innings, and the Braves beat the Marlins 11-1 to clinch a playoff spot. Afterward, Wilson said he never imagined being in that position.
  Imagine how he felt Thursday.
  Wilson became the latest rookie pitcher to deal the Dodgers a devastating loss in the National League Championship Series. He allowed o
  
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• Alexander: Uh, about that Dodgers’ momentum …

  16-10-2020 06:22
  
  Obviously, the Dodgers aren’t the only ones who respond when challenged. The Atlanta Braves can do so as well.
  Much was made of the way the Dodgers responded down the stretch in September after the San Diego Padres had won the first of a key three-game series. And of the way the Dodgers responded Wednesday after losing the first two games of the National League Championship Series, posting an 11-run first inning against the Braves and going from there.
  Atlanta had its answer Thursday night
  
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