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• Horse racing column: Californians had Eclipse Award-caliber runs in 2025

  01-01-2026 23:48 via ocregister.com
  
  While a lot about California horse racing changed last year, one big thing stayed the same: California thoroughbreds continued their comeback.
  Horses trained at Santa Anita and Del Mar deserve to win at least two divisional Eclipse Awards and place in the top three in at least five of the 10 divisions for 2025. This is after they won three championships and finished top-three in five divisions in 2024. Which was after they bottomed out and won no awards and were top-three in only one division in
  
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• Winter storm warning affecting Yosemite from Saturday to Monday – may reach 18 inches of snow

  01-01-2026 23:30 via ocregister.com
  
  Yosemite, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge and Kings Canyon NP are included in a winter storm warning released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:25 p.m. The warning is valid from Saturday 1 a.m. until Monday Jan. 5, at 10 a.m.
  The NWS Hanford CA says to prepare for, “Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches between 6,000 and 7,000 feet. 3 to 5 feet of accumulated snowfall above 8,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.”
  “Travel could be
  
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• Rose Parade 2026: It’s showers on the flowers in Pasadena for 137th Tournament of Roses

  01-01-2026 23:29 via ocregister.com
  
  Despite a historic downpour and a few more empty seats than usual, the 137th Rose Parade pressed forward in the soggy air on Thursday, featuring marching bands, float riders, a Rose Court donning ponchos and tributes to the survivors and victims of what are now last year’s Los Angeles-area wildfires.
  The mammoth showcase lived up to its theme, “The Magic in Teamwork,” led by NBA legend and Grand Marshal Earvin “Magic” Johnson, leading more than 80 entrants who worke
  
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• Revelers splash into the Pacific to welcome new year in Huntington Beach

  01-01-2026 23:23 via ocregister.com
  
  Donning Grinsh onesies, Richard Yang and Paola German run for the water during the Surf City Splash in Huntington Beach, CA, on Thursday, January 1, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
  Jeff Reimer celebrates the new year with his grandchildren, Ashley Cloud, center and Adrian Cloud during the Surf City Splash in Huntington Beach, CA, on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Reimer said he’d never done a polar plunge, but he has to, “knock it off his bucket list”. H
  
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• Struggling Ducks gear up for flourishing Wild

  01-01-2026 23:21 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM –– Having picked up just six of their past 20 possible points, the Ducks geared up for Friday’s clash with a Minnesota Wild team whose season has had the opposite rhythm of their own.
  The Ducks won seven straight games early in the year to bring them to 11-3-1, but they’ve since cooled to go 10-13-2. Conversely, the Wild had a flimsy foray into the season at 3-6-3 before turning it on for a 21-4-4 mark since.
  That includes their 7-1-2 run since acquiring 2024 Norr
  
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• America250 float soars at Rose Parade

  01-01-2026 23:15 via ocregister.com
  
  The B-2 didn’t fly. But the America250 float soared down Colorado Boulevard on Thursday, Jan. 1.
  When three majestic bald eagles soared 30-feet over Colorado Boulevard in the 137th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, organizers hoped they not only would wow the crowd, but also begin to unify a fractured nation.
  It certainly united a wowed the crowd. Even in the soggy morning air, onlookers young and older along the parade’s 5.5-mile route were impressed by the giant, floral symbol o
  
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• Horse racing notes: Explora returns as Santa Anita resumes after rain

  01-01-2026 23:03 via ocregister.com
  
  After rainouts Wednesday and Thursday, Santa Anita plans to resume thoroughbred racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and has added a program Thursday, Jan. 8. Saturday’s Santa Ynez Stakes, a sprint for 3-year-old fillies, features the return of Explora (Juan Hernandez riding) after the Bob Baffert-trained daughter of Blame ran second to Super Corredora as a 3-2 favorite in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies. Next Thursday will include the rescheduled Robert J. Frankel Stakes and Eddie
  
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• No. 24 USC men take on two ranked teams in challenging road trip

  01-01-2026 22:31 via ocregister.com
  
  The No. 24 USC men’s basketball team is about to embark on the most difficult portion of its schedule.
  The weeklong road trip will begin with No. 2 Michigan (12-0 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) on Friday, move on to No. 9 Michigan State (12-1, 2-0) on Monday and finally wrap up with Minnesota (8-5, 1-1) on Jan. 9.
  “I don’t know if anybody’s prepared in the country for that trip,” head coach Eric Musselman told reporters in mid-December.
  “We’re going to be on the
  
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• Rams extend safety Quentin Lake with three-year deal

  01-01-2026 22:10 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — The Rams will not be allowing Quentin Lake to hit free agency.
  The team announced on Thursday that it had signed the fourth-year safety to a three-year contract extension, ensuring that Lake will not hit the open market this spring. The deal is worth $42 million with $25.7 million guaranteed, according to multiple media reports.
  Lake, in his second season as a team captain, has been instrumental to the Rams’ defense the last two years. When he has been healthy, he&rsquo
  
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• Rose Parade photos: See our 10 favorite floats from the 2026 parade

  01-01-2026 22:08 via ocregister.com
  
  It’s hard to pin down which floats go above and beyond each year in the annual Rose Parade. Created with planning that happens months — sometimes even years — out from the parade, each decked out with hundreds of flowers and hours of labor when they finally grace Colorado Boulevard, each float is designed to impress.
  There’s the ones that go home with awards, yes, but there’s usually a few that fall through the cracks, too. The staff at Pasadena Star-News was on sce
  
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• Orange Bowl: Oregon shuts out Texas Tech to reach semifinals

  01-01-2026 21:56 via ocregister.com
  
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The first thing that Oregon quarterback Dante Moore did after winning the Orange Bowl was salute the thousands of fans who made the cross-country trip to South Florida.
  If the Ducks’ defense keeps playing like this, those fans might be back in Miami before long.
  Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble to set up an Oregon touchdown, freshman Brandon Finney Jr. had three takeaways — two interceptions and a fumble recovery — and the fifth-seeded Duc
  
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• Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert gets an MVP endorsement

  01-01-2026 21:23 via ocregister.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO — If you go strictly by the numbers, then the 2025 regular season wasn’t the best of quarterback Justin Herbert’s six seasons in the NFL. He didn’t top 5,000 yards passing, as he did during the 2021 season. He didn’t limit his interceptions to only three, as he did in ’24.
  Coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that Herbert would sit out the Chargers’ regular-season finale Sunday against the Broncos in Denver in order to rest and ensure his fractured,
  
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• LA wildfire victims honored, survivors walk, ride on Rose Parade not far from destruction

  01-01-2026 21:04 via ocregister.com
  
  Andrew King ended Thursday’s Rose Parade soaked, but grateful.
  He described his ride on the “Rising Together” float from California Community Foundation and The Black Freedom Fund as a cleansing experience after a tough, tough year behind him.
  As one of five survivors picked to represent survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires, King — who lost his Bel Air Avenue home in Altadena — said what he will most remember most about his flag-waving stint onboard the float
  
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• Top moments from Rose Parade 2026 that had people talking

  01-01-2026 20:02 via ocregister.com
  
  Every year, without fail, the Rose Parade in Pasadena reaps moments worth talking about beyond its two-hour runtime.
  Last year, it was the iconic Elphaba float from the “Wicked” franchise, strange-looking E-Scooters from Honda and Billie Jean King.
  Also read: 2026 Rose Parade live coverage: A ‘Magic’-al, but wet, day at the 137th parade
  This year, highlights include unusually rainy weather, reminders of fire recovery and a really, really giant fish. Without furt
  
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• Floatfest gives fans an up-close look at Rose Parade entries

  01-01-2026 19:57 via ocregister.com
  
  For Rose Parade fans who weren’t up to a Thursday morning spent in the rain, the annual display of floats is expanding this year, so there’s another chance to see the floats up close.
  “Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase presented by Go Bowling” will feature a full two miles of floats for fans to get an in-person look at the posy-packed entries.
  And, with hope, this week’s storm will ease so fans can get a glimpse without getting soaked.
  About 70,000 visitors pack the
  
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• UC Regents get support in dispute over UCLA contract to play at Rose Bowl

  01-01-2026 19:46 via ocregister.com
  
  Kroenke Sports & Entertainment LLC and Stadco LA LLC have joined the UC Regents in asking a judge to compel arbitration of the Rose Bowl Operating Committee’s lawsuit concerning the dispute over UCLA’s contract to play at the historic venue.
  RELATED: UC Regents seek to stop Rose Bowl, Pasadena efforts to depose UCLA officials
  The RBOC and the city of Pasadena contend in their three contractual claims that UCLA is wrongfully exploring options for a new home football venue, specifi
  
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• Rain-soaked Rose Parade sees drop in attendance

  01-01-2026 19:39 via ocregister.com
  
  On a rain-soaked New Year’s morning in Pasadena officials reported lower attendance at the 137th Rose Parade.
  “Can definitely say very light crowds lined the parade route overnight and many came out right before the parade started to view the floats,” Pasadena spokesperson Lisa Derderian said.
  Last year, Pasadena officials reported that crowds surpassed that of any since before the pandemic. It was a much different scene Thursday morning. Bundled up revelers sports coats and po
  
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• Dunn: Saluting beloved football coach Mike White

  01-01-2026 19:15 via ocregister.com
  
  Mike White, a longtime football coach and Newport Beach resident who guided University of Illinois, Cal and the NFL’s Oakland Raiders teams, died Dec. 14. He was 89.
  There is no better time to honor White than today during the traditional New Year’s Day bowl games.
  White volunteered to serve as an assistant coach at Newport Harbor High in 1989 and became a beloved member of Tar Ball family under former Sailors Coach Jeff Brinkley.
  White was cheerful, kind, intelligent, courteous and
  
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• Drummond: PYLUSD to start year with budget deficit to solve

  01-01-2026 19:07 via ocregister.com
  An unenviable task awaits the five elected trustees of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District in the first months of the New Year: identifying an estimated $16.1 million in budget cuts for the fiscal year starting July 1.
  Trustees, who represent nearly all of Yorba Linda and Placentia and portions of Fullerton, Brea and Anaheim in the pre-K to 12th grade district, are mandated by state law to have a budget in place by a July 1 deadline.
  Potential budget reductions are expected to be p
  
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• Rose Bowl game bands divert from Rose Parade early to make early kick-off time

  01-01-2026 18:57 via ocregister.com
  The University of Indiana and University of Alabama marching bands made the turn onto Colorado Boulevard past the television cameras before hanging a right at Raymond Avenue.
  No, it was not a wrong turn. Buses were waiting at nearby Central Park around 9:20 a.m. to get the two bands to the Rose Bowl Stadium in time for the early kick-off. This year, the game, which will be a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. local time. The Rose Parade start time of around 8
  
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• B-2 bomber could still fly over Rose Bowl game after being grounded during 137th parade’s opening

  01-01-2026 18:56 via ocregister.com
  
  There’s still a chance that Rose Parade and Rose Bowl attendees could see the U.S. Air Force’s B-2 bomber flyover after the plane couldn’t make its traditional flight over the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena due to the first rain to hit the event in 20 years. The plane’s Rose Bowl window was moved from before the game to halftime in hopes that the weather would clear.
  As the parade began, the skies were cloudy. The rain was coming down. Attendees were prepared to hear the t
  
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• Cooking with Judy: Cooking with targeted substitutions can help with resolutions

  01-01-2026 18:43 via ocregister.com
  
  It’s a tradition 4,000 years old. The ancient Babylonians were the first known people to set New Year’s resolutions, and the rest is history.
  Setting them, that is.
  Keeping them? That’s another story.
  According to a 2024 Forbes Health survey, resolution setters last an average of only two to four months.
  High on the list of perennial resolutions is losing weight. Diets abound, and how you lose weight, I’ve discovered, is not as important as how you keep it off. I’ve
  
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• Anaheim briefs: Help save a life at a community blood drive

  01-01-2026 18:21 via ocregister.com
  
  Anaheim First Presbyterian Church is hosting a blood drive on Jan. 8 to start the year right!
  According to the Red Cross, “Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.” If you need any motivation beyond saving a life, donors at this drive will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a trip for two to the Super Bowl.
  The drive will be set up from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the church’s lobby, 310 W. Broadway. Go to RedcrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment or for more info
  
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• Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

  01-01-2026 18:20 via ocregister.com
  
  By ALI SWENSON
  Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.
  Democrats forced a 43-day government shutdown over the issue. Moderate Republicans called for a solution to save their 2026 political aspirations. President Donald Trump floated a way out, only to back off after conservative backlash.
  In the end, no o
  
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• Unprecedented rain grounds annual B-2 bomber flight over the Rose Parade, disappointing some fans

  01-01-2026 17:51 via ocregister.com
  
  The skies were cloudy. The rain was coming down. Bystanders and Pasadena were prepared to hear the thunder, but not from the weather, rather the B-2 bomber flying over to signify the start of the annual Rose Parade.
  However because of the first rain in 20 years on the parade, the B-2 bomber was a no go.Also see: Inside the once-planned B-2 bomber flyover at Pasadena’s Rose ParadeThe B-2 bomber moment is typically just a matter of seconds for those who know it’s coming, and packs a hu
  
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• Forget the gurus: Do your own economic forecast!

  01-01-2026 17:08 via ocregister.com
  
  What will the economy look like in 2026?
  Well, here’s what some local forecasters are saying:Chapman: ‘No gangbuster year’ in 2026
  CSUF: ‘Resilience’ despite ‘thorny issues’
  UCLA: Wealth gap to widen, economy to slowBut we think you can do your own 2026 forecast.
  Forget the gurus, just use the questionnaire below to score your outlook. Or click here!
  Jonathan Lansner is the business columnist for the Southern California News Group. He can be reached at j
  
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• When is the last time it rained on the Rose Parade? It’s pretty rare

  01-01-2026 17:06 via ocregister.com
  
  With soaked streets and ponchos galore, the streets of Pasadena are unusually wet for Jan. 1 — making it a rare morning for the 2026 Rose Parade.
  The last time it rained on Pasadena’s iconic parade was 2006, when the theme was “It’s Magical,” an echo of this year’s “The Magic in Teamwork.”
  Also read: For the first time in 20 years, rain is in store for the Rose Parade. But for die-hard fans, no problem
  In total, it has only ever rained on the Rose
  
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• ‘The past gives comfort’: Finding refuge on analog islands amid deepening digital seas

  01-01-2026 16:30 via ocregister.com
  
  By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press
  As technology distracts, polarizes and automates, people are still finding refuge on analog islands in the digital sea.
  The holdouts span the generation gaps, uniting elderly and middle-aged enclaves born in the pre-internet times with the digital natives raised in the era of online ubiquity.
  They are setting down their devices to paint, color, knit and play board games. Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand. S
  
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• 15 free fun things to do in January in Southern California

  01-01-2026 16:27 via ocregister.com
  
  Well, well, here we are in January 2026 already. How did that happen? If you’re feeling let down after the holiday hoopla, don’t despair. There are still fun free things you can do this month to keep up your spirits. Here are a few:
  Jan. 3 — La Quinta: How about visiting the Adventures in Wonderland Escape Room at the La Quinta branch of the Riverside County Library? Sign up in advance for yourself and your group of up to six people. All ages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Che
  
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• For the first time in 20 years, rain is in store for the Rose Parade. But for die-hard fans, no problem

  01-01-2026 16:24 via ocregister.com
  
  It hasn’t rained on the Rose Parade in 20 years.
  “Rose Parade lover” Carla Hall has been to more than 65 of the events, and a wet 137th Rose Parade did not at all deter her. In fact, she was overprepared.
  Hall, 77, drove into town from Norco four days ago to reserve the vantage point she’s watched the procession from for more than six decades. She camped in her car and has already braved the rain before the float show.
  It’s the first rain on the parade since 2006, a
  
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• Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple

  01-01-2026 16:10 via ocregister.com
  
  By DEVI SHASTRI, Associated Press
  The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness.
  But resolutions, lofty as they may be, can turn daunting quickly with all the advice and sometimes contradicting information coming at you from news reports, advertisers, influencers, friends and even politicians.
  But they don’t have to be.
  This year, The Associated Press got the downlow on all manner of health and wellness claims and fads. The good n
  
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• Rose Parade 2026 awards announced: Top honor goes to Cal Poly Universities

  01-01-2026 16:04 via ocregister.com
  
  The Rose Parade’s 2025 Sweepstakes Award, marking the most beautiful entry, was presented to the Cal Poly Universities early Thursday.
  This is the seventh time a self-built float has been honored with the Sweepstakes Trophy and the first time for Cal Poly Universities.
  The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced the 23 floats awarded official honors, recognizing excellence in a variety of categories. The winners, alphabetically, were:
  Volunteers work on Travel South Dakota’s 2026 Rose
  
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• Asked on Reddit: Can I justify an expensive hobby?

  01-01-2026 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  On Reddit, a user recently asked if spending money on an expensive hobby can be justified.
  Related Articles Laguna Beach home, one of 8 on the sand in Three Arch Bay, seeks $30M Disney to pay $10 million to settle allegations involving children’s data Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway Sprinkles Cupcakes closing all stores New Year’s Eve Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to the lowest level of the year at 6.15%
  Sure, expensive hobbies may bri
  
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• A New Year’s Resolution for America as it turns 250

  01-01-2026 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  2025 was an eventful year in America. Good things happened: We had a peaceful transition of power, violent crime rates have been falling steadily, medical advances have gotten much closer to eradicating obesity, among other positive developments. But we also witnessed a litany of awful events, particularly in the political arena: the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk (and the tribal war that ensued), redistricting wars, indiscriminate and violent immigration enforcement (which vic
  
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• This Australian ornamental, now in bloom, looks like it’s dressed for the cold

  01-01-2026 15:55 via ocregister.com
  
  Here are five things to work on in the garden this week:
  Citrus. Many citrus varieties ripen in the winter and cocktail grapefruit is one of them. This fruit is the hybrid offspring of a mandarin and a pomelo, sometimes called mandelo. Although it looks like a grapefruit, it has a much sweeter taste. However, while the fruit is exceedingly juicy, it is filled with seeds so that squeezing its pulp for juice makes more sense than eating it out of hand. Other citrus ripening now include Satsuma and
  
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• Who are Capital Cities and DEK of Hearts? All about the 2026 Rose Parade’s grand finale

  01-01-2026 15:53 via ocregister.com
  
  The 2026 Rose Parade is set to round out its annual floral spectacle with a grand finale featuring Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling artist, Capital Cities and DEK of Hearts, America’s newly crowned Mic Drop winner on NBC’s “The Voice.”
  Joining the performers will be 24 dancers tearing through a range of styles – from flappers to hip-hop – against a convoy of era-spanning classic cars, according to the Tournament of Roses’ Dec. 19 press release announci
  
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• Who is John Foster? All about the 2026 Rose Parade performer

  01-01-2026 15:45 via ocregister.com
  
  Right around the halfway mark during the 2026 Rose Parade on Thursday morning, Jan. 1, singer John Foster will give a live performance on the Explore Louisiana float.
  Explore Louisiana, the official travel planning website and brand for the state, announced that the Louisiana native and country singer would be joining the float in August.
  “Representing my home state is such an honor,” Foster said in a video announcing his performance.
  “Really early on in my music career, probab
  
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• Should we listen when wealthy people offer to pay more in taxes?

  01-01-2026 15:00 via ocregister.com
  
  There is something emotionally satisfying about watching a wealthy person call for higher taxes on people like himself. It feels civic-minded, even noble. A recent commentary by former Utah senator, Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney fits squarely into this tradition. Faced with a looming fiscal cliff, Romney concludes that entitlement reform is unavoidable and that higher taxes on affluent Americans must be part of the solution.
  Don’t be fooled, though.
  
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• 2026 Rose Parade live coverage: A ‘Magic’-al, but wet, day at the 137th parade

  01-01-2026 14:05 via ocregister.com
  
  For the 137th time, Pasadena, California, the San Gabriel Valley city 10 miles northeast from downtown Los Angeles, is hosting the Rose Parade. This year, though, for the first time in 20 years, it’s raining on the parade. Still, the extravaganza of marching bands, floats, flowers, performers, waves and smiles, marks a new beginning, a new year – rain or shine.
  Also see: Our complete guide to the Rose Parade
  Things to know about this year’s parade:Starting around 8 a.m. local t
  
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• Thousands brave a rainy lululemon ‘Run with the Roses’ in annual pre-Rose Parade 5K

  01-01-2026 13:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Despite a soggy track, some 5,000 runners welcomed in the New Year Wednesday night by participating in the annual “Run With the Roses” 5K at midnight on Wednesday in Pasadena.
  For a third year, the race, sponsored by the retailer lululemon, has afforded people the chance to take advantage of a closed-off parade route on Colorado Boulevard for this run.
  Mai Studebaker of Huntington Park tries to stay warm and dry at the “Run With the Roses” 5K race at midnight on Jan. 1, 2
  
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• Flood advisory issued for Orange County until Thursday morning caused by significant rain

  01-01-2026 12:09 via ocregister.com
  
  Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties were placed under a flood advisory by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 3:06 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 7:06 a.m.
  According to the NWS San Diego CA, “Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.”
  “Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent,” the NWS said. “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads
  
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• Wind advisory for 5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita and Northern Ventura County Mountains

  01-01-2026 11:32 via ocregister.com
  
  5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita and Northern Ventura County Mountains are the focus of a wind advisory issued at 2:28 a.m. on Thursday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until 7 a.m.
  According to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA, “Southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.”
  “Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” according to the NWS. “Winds th
  
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• Winter weather advisory affecting Yosemite Saturday and Sunday – wind gusts reaching 40 mph

  01-01-2026 09:38 via ocregister.com
  
  Yosemite, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge and Kings Canyon NP are included in a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:35 a.m. The advisory is valid from Saturday 1 a.m. until Sunday Jan. 4, at 1 p.m.
  The NWS Hanford CA says to be ready for, “Total snow accumulations of 6 inches to around 1 foot above 6,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.”
  “Expect difficult travel with slick, snow covered roads. Also bring a wint
  
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• Flood watch issued for 5 Freeway north of LA until Thursday night caused by substantial rain

  01-01-2026 09:19 via ocregister.com
  
  5 Freeway north of LA was placed under a flood watch by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:17 a.m. The watch is in effect until 10 p.m.
  The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA said, “Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.”
  “Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Debris flow are possible ne
  
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• Lakers rookie Adou Thiero to miss at least 4 weeks with MCL sprain

  01-01-2026 06:59 via ocregister.com
  
  Lakers rookie Adou Thiero will be sidelined for at least one month because of a right knee injury.
  The team announced on Wednesday night that Thiero was diagnosed with a right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks.
  It was unclear at the time of the Lakers’ announcement how and when Theiro suffered the injury. The 6-foot-7 forward played in the team’s past six games, including three fourth-quarter minutes in Tuesday night’s home loss to the Detroit Pistons, and
  
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• Mt. Baldy trails closed through Jan. 7 after three hikers found dead

  01-01-2026 06:22 via ocregister.com
  
  Following the deaths of three hikers on Mt. Baldy, the U.S. Forest Service is working with local authorities to close seven trails on the mountain and in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument from Jan. 1 to Jan. 7, amidst what authorities are calling “extreme environmental hazards” — windy, snowy and icy conditions — posing risks to hikers and other visitors.
  The closed trails are:Forest System Trail No. 7W12 – Mt. Baldy Trail
  Forest System Trail No. 7W02 &nda
  
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• Orange County scores and player stats for Wednesday, Dec. 31

  01-01-2026 06:10 via ocregister.com
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowScores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
  Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register.
  The deadline for submitting information is 10:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday.
  WEDNESDAY’S SCORES
  GIRLS BASKETBALL
  WHITTIER TOURNAMENT
  Championship
  Pacifica Christian 48, Long Beach Wilson 36
  PC: Tournament MVP Vivian Villagrana,
  
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• Costa Mesa man charged with manslaughter in 2022 crash that killed a woman

  01-01-2026 05:29 via ocregister.com
  
  SANTA ANA — A 31-year-old Costa Mesa man pleaded not guilty Wednesday in connection with an alleged alcohol-fueled crash that killed a woman in March 2022.
  Ramiro Rodriguezsegura was charged March 5 with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury, and driving with a blood alcohol level at or above the legal limit of .08%, all felonies. He also faces sentencing enhancement for allegedly inflicting great bodily injury on the v
  
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• Cotton Bowl: Miami ousts defending champ Ohio State to reach CFP semifinals

  01-01-2026 05:25 via ocregister.com
  
  By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer
  ARLINGTON, Texas — Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown, Carson Beck threw a scoring pass and 10th-seeded Miami shocked defending national champion Ohio State, 24-14, on Wednesday night at the Cotton Bowl in the first College Football Playoff quarterfinal.
  The Hurricanes (12-2) have won two playoff games to get into football’s final four after needing an at-large berth to make the 12-team field, even without playing in th
  
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• Mater Dei girls soccer edges Harvard-Westlake to claim Excalibur tournament

  01-01-2026 03:18 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowSANTA ANA — Mater Dei’s girls soccer team added a historic feat to its sizzling start Wednesday in the finals of the Excalibur Tournament of Champions at Foothill High.
  Valentina Labuschagne converted a penalty shot that she drew in overtime, and Addy Rodriguez scored twice on free kicks outside the penalty box as the Monarchs defeated Harvard-Westlake 3-2 to capture the tournament for the fir
  
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