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• Alexander: Yes, the L.A. Sports Hall of Fame is really happening

  31-01-2026 23:28 via ocregister.com
  
  It probably shouldn’t be surprising that the idea of finally launching a Los Angeles Sports Hall of Fame came to Dave Klewan early in 2020, when so many of us had so much time on our hands and so little to do because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Inspiration is the best way to fill a vacuum, right?
  Klewan is the chairman of the board that runs the Los Angeles Sports Council, a group originally formed following the 1984 Olympic Games to eventually help bring another Olympics to Southern Califor
  
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• Kempe, Byfield lead Kings past Flyers in OT

  31-01-2026 22:44 via ocregister.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA — Adrian Kempe scored twice in regulation and assisted on a goal by Quinton Byfield in overtime to help the Kings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday.
  Kempe scored twice in a span of 3:38 in the first period to give the Kings a 2-0 lead. After a Philadelphia rally, Kempe fed Byfield for his 10th goal of the season, a snap shot from the right circle that beat Flyers goalie Dan Vladar over his right shoulder.
  Kempe’s 19th and 20th goals on the season broke a tie w
  
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• Re-energized USC women seek second straight win

  31-01-2026 21:48 via ocregister.com
  
  Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb could only get out a handful of words before she was drowned out by the sound of her team celebrating. The USC women’s basketball locker room had come to life after the Trojans took down No. 8 Iowa on Thursday.
  Players mobbed senior Kara Dunn. JuJu Watkins, sidelined but present all season, grabbed freshman Jazzy Davidson’s shoulders and gave her a celebratory shake. Cups from the team water cooler were strewn about the room.
  The exhilaration was much need
  
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• Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos, dad taken into custody in Minnesota ICE crackdown

  31-01-2026 21:41 via ocregister.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO >>  A judge on Saturday ordered the U.S. to release a 5-year-old boy and his father from a Texas detention center where they were taken after being detained in a Minneapolis suburb last month.
  Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack being surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers, sparked even more outcry about President Donald Trump’s administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. It also led to a protes
  
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• No. 2 UCLA women, tried and tested, welcome No. 8 Iowa

  31-01-2026 21:22 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — The UCLA women’s basketball team has handled its Big Ten schedule with ease – to the tune of a 22.9 average win margin. But on Wednesday, the Bruins found themselves in a battle with Illinois.
  The lead dwindled to seven in the fourth quarter, but UCLA ultimately rebuilt the cushion, earning an 80-67 victory. Within that tight-knit final frame, the No. 2 Bruins gained valuable lessons that could translate to the next matchup when they host No. 8 Iowa on Sunday.
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• ‘Sanford and Son’ star Demond Wilson dies in Palm Springs

  31-01-2026 21:11 via ocregister.com
  HOLLYWOOD >> Demond Wilson the last surviving core cast member of the 1970s hit sitcom “Sanford and Son” has died at his home in Palm Springs from complications related to cancer, according to TMZ. He was 79.
  His son, Demond Wilson Jr., told TMZ his father was pronounced dead at his home Friday morning.
  The younger Wilson said his father did not specify what type of cancer he had.
  “I loved him. He was a great man,” his son told the outlet.
  The elder Wilson co-starre
  
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• Shepherd mix William is a special boy with an ‘old soul’ spirit

  31-01-2026 21:06 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Shepherd mix
  Age: 5 years
  Sex: Neutered male:
  William’s story: They say that eyes are the windows to the soul, and William’s sweet face, along with his lovely eyes, truly reflect his gentle, wise spirit. A dog described as having an “old soul” often exhibits calmness, wisdom, and profound intuition, creating the impression that he has experienced life in many forms before. Such dogs are characterized by serene, quiet demeanors and deep emotional bonds with their hu
  
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• Doberman-Rottweiler mix Cole is an active, friendly boy

  31-01-2026 21:04 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Doberman pinscher-Rottweiler mix
  Age: 2 years
  Sex: Neutered male
  Cole is looking for a secure, loving home where he can share his love for snuggles and play. (Courtesy of Greendog Foundation)
  Cole’s story: Cole is looking for a home where he can feel safe and loved. He adores people, thrives on human attention, and loves to lean in for pets, snuggles or to get as close to someone as he can. He’s full of energy, playful and active, and needs daily exercise. He’s intellige
  
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• Ducks come home to get right against Pacific-leading Vegas

  31-01-2026 20:51 via ocregister.com
  
  Nearly three months passed between the start of the Ducks’ first seven-game winning streak and the end of their second, with those two surges buoying them in the standings by accounting for half their wins this season.
  In between, they won consecutive games just twice – jolts of two and three straight victories, respectively – something they’ll look to correct down the stretch.
  For now, after dropping the final two decisions of their five-game road trip, they’ll see
  
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• How February can make us feel cozy and help us slow down

  31-01-2026 20:42 via ocregister.com
  
  By Laura Sampson
  February is the shortest month of the year, yet for many of us, it reliably feels like the longest. The holidays are behind us, spring is still far off and winter’s routines have settled into something heavy and familiar. But a recent study finds just five to 10 minutes of joyful activity per day improves happiness, reduces stress and enhances a person’s sense of control.
  Instead of pushing through February’s doldrums, many people embrace a softer, kinder appro
  
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• Australian Open: Djokovic, Alcaraz aim for tennis history

  31-01-2026 20:25 via ocregister.com
  
  MELBOURNE, Australia — In a moment of exhaustion and elation, Novak Djokovic recognized Margaret Court in the crowd and thanked her for staying up so late to watch him get within a single victory of becoming the most decorated tennis player of all time.
  The 83-year-old Court was among the VIPs at Rod Laver Arena for Djokovic’s epic five-set win over two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner in a grueling semifinal that ended after 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
  For now, they sha
  
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• LAUSD teachers union authorizes potential strike

  31-01-2026 20:09 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES >> The union representing 37,000 educators in the Los Angeles Unified School District has voted to authorize a strike, officials said Saturday.
  The vote does not necessarily mean there will be a strike, but it gives the elected Board of Directors of United Teachers Los Angeles the authority to call one if the district does not agree to a new contract.
  According to the union, UTLA and the LAUSD participated in two mediation sessions last week where no agreement was reached. In t
  
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• Grammys 2026: Check out the exclusive food and cocktails served at the awards show

  31-01-2026 19:37 via ocregister.com
  
  While the Grammy Awards are the focal point of one of the music industry’s biggest nights, another show is underway in the kitchen at this year’s venue.
  From start to finish, the 68th Grammy Awards, taking place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1, will last several hours, including the television broadcast. As with every busy outing, performers, industry professionals, and Recording Academy members will likely build strong appetites throughout the day, giving chefs
  
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• Swanson: Luka Doncic’s audacity should inspire Lakers at the trade deadline

  31-01-2026 19:15 via ocregister.com
  
  What if I told you that in the year Luka Doncic has spent with the Lakers, my favorite part of his game has become his early-in-the-shot-clock heaves?
  Sure, maybe they’re bad shots. In the same way Paul George characterized Damian Lillard’s deep, deep shot that sent home his Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2019 Western Conference playoffs.
  You can argue – those long 3-pointers of Luka’s are ill-advised, analytically dubious, lazy – with a wall.
  What
  
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• NBA suspends 76ers’ Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy

  31-01-2026 18:49 via ocregister.com
  
  Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended 25 games for violating the terms of the NBA’s anti-drug program, the league announced Saturday.
  The NBA did not disclose the nature of the violation or the substance that was involved. The 25-game suspension, by terms of the agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association, indicates that this was a first violation by George.
  The suspension will cost George – a nine-time All-Star forward – roughly
  
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• 16 free fun things to do in February in Southern California

  31-01-2026 18:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Yes, the holidays are over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still plenty of fun things to do. And if you’re still paying off your credit card, you’ll appreciate that these 2026 events are all free. Head on out and enjoy!
  Feb. 1 — Silverado: Enjoy a family “Fossils are Fun” day in eastern Orange County’s Black Star Canyon starting at 8 a.m. Minimum age is 8. The hike runs 9-11 a.m. The day starts with a fossil-making activity, then a 2.5-mile hik
  
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• Multiple anti-ICE protests to be held in Southern California on Saturday

  31-01-2026 17:23 via ocregister.com
  
  Multiple Southern California anti-ICE demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 as a follow-up to Friday’s nationwide ICE Out of Everywhere National Day of Action.
  “Everyday Americans are coming together to demand the immediate and permanent removal of ICE, DHS, CBP from communities at over 300 events nationwide,” organizers with 50501 SoCal said.
  “The purpose of the system is what it does,” 50501 National Press Coordinator Hunter Dunn said in a statement.
  
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• California’s housing reality: Affordability, prices, sales dip

  31-01-2026 17:08 via ocregister.com
  
  As 2026 starts, cracks are appearing in whatever magic has kept California’s housing market intact.
  My trusty spreadsheet found affordability woes are spreading, with just a whiff of price drops and homebuying at near-record lows.
  The reality is even the least expensive parts of California have become unaffordable for homebuyers.
  Ponder affordability data from Attom, which tracks the typical house hunter’s financial challenges dating to 2005 in 36 California counties. By comparing ho
  
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• Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Jan. 22-29)

  31-01-2026 17:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from Jan. 22 to Jan. 29.
  Banh Cuon Tay Ho, 9242 Bolsa Ave., Suite F, WestminsterClosed: Jan. 29
  Reason: Cockroach infestation
  Reopened: Jan. 29My House Restaurant (Tuyet Tinh Coc), 12921 Fern St., Suite A-C, Garden GroveClosed: Jan. 29
  Reason: Rodent infestationPho VH, 18041 Magnolia St., Fountain ValleyClosed: Jan. 27
  Reason: Cockroach infestationSmashburger, 806 Avenida Pico, Suite E, S
  
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• Drought-tolerant loquat trees offer up a variety of good qualities

  31-01-2026 16:12 via ocregister.com
  
  Imagine a seed that sprouts in your garden without invitation, and within a few years, it reaches a height of 10 feet and produces 30 pounds of edible fruit. The fruit is yellow-orange with the texture of an apricot. Its taste is sweet to tart but always unpredictable. After all, fruit from a seedling tree is like Forrest Gump’s proverbial box of chocolates since “you never know what you’re gonna get.”
  It’s always useful to keep in mind that when we buy a certain va
  
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• Boston University researchers say CTE is a cause of dementia

  31-01-2026 16:10 via ocregister.com
  
  Boston University researchers in a groundbreaking study found that those with CTE have a much higher chance of being diagnosed with dementia.
  The largest study of its kind from the Boston University CTE Center reveals that the progressive brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy should be recognized as a new cause of dementia.
  The BU researchers discovered that those with advanced CTE — who had been exposed to repetitive head impacts — had four times higher odds of having demen
  
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• Ants are thriving in an LA wildfire burn zone. Here’s why it matters

  31-01-2026 16:10 via ocregister.com
  
  Joe Parker, a Caltech entomologist who has studied indigenous forest ants in key canyons above Pasadena and Altadena for eight years, felt his heart sink as he watched by live video the Eaton fire burn through the canyon where his documented ant colonies live.
  Thinking they were all gone, along with nearly a decade of research, he and his team of graduate students a few months after the Jan. 7, 2025, fire got permission to visit Millard Canyon. He was surprised to find 13 of 15 ant colonies his
  
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• Job titles are out and skills are in, Wharton expert says. Here’s what employers want to see

  31-01-2026 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  By Ariana Perez-Castells, The Philadelphia Inquirer
  Job hunters beware: some of the hard-earned skills listed on your resume are going unnoticed by potential employers.
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• Why 8 out of 10 commercial real estate brokers don’t make it

  31-01-2026 14:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Commercial real estate work has a quiet but brutal statistic attached to it.
  Roughly 80% of new commercial real estate agents will leave the business within two years. Eight out of ten will not make it. The number surprises newcomers, but it should not. When compared with new business startups, the attrition rate is nearly identical.
  And that comparison is appropriate because a commercial real estate brokerage is akin to a startup. Every new agent is essentially launching a small business withou
  
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• California’s lawsuit loansharks: When hedge funds profit from trauma

  31-01-2026 14:00 via ocregister.com
  
  California rightly prides itself on standing up for victims of abuse and holding wrongdoers accountable. But a troubling trend threatens to undermine those goals, turning deeply personal trauma into a tradeable commodity and profit opportunity for hedge funds and Wall Street investors.
  A recent investigation from the Los Angeles Times revealed how third-party litigation financiers are embedded in major sex-abuse lawsuits across California. “Records reviewed by the Times show law firms that
  
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• California can learn from Mississippi on how to improve reading skills

  31-01-2026 14:00 via ocregister.com
  
  For decades, California schools have been an awful place for children to learn how to read. The product of it all is adults who are set up for failure – they’ll struggle to secure livable wages, be likelier to delve into crime, and generally live lives without the means to form as rich of an experience of the world as they could. 
  Governor Gavin Newsom and LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho bragged about improvements last year with Newsom telling reporters, “This is a p
  
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• Australian Open: Elena Rybakina outlasts Aryna Sabalenka for 2nd Grand Slam title

  31-01-2026 12:14 via ocregister.com
  
  By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer
  MELBOURNE, Australia — Elena Rybakina finally won her second Grand Slam title with a victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open on Saturday (late Friday night PT), and it was something of a testament to quiet achievers.
  Outwardly showing no signs of nerves or distress, Rybakina closed with an ace to cap a third-set comeback and a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over a regular rival who beat her in the final here in 2023.
  “The heart rate was defi
  
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• Larry Wilson: How in the world to talk about Trump

  31-01-2026 12:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Traveling outside the U.S., it used to be enough to disassociate yourself from the danger to the world posed by Donald Trump by saying you’re from California.
  Now, as he sows chaos that will upset generations of international order, the American embarrassment is too profound for that. You can proudly claim your home state, but you still come from the country that twice elected a Caesarian tyrant, and there’s no hiding from that. Who does the world imagine we will elect next? If the a
  
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• Jordan Chiles gets another perfect 10 as UCLA gymnastics beats Washington

  31-01-2026 09:29 via ocregister.com
  
  UCLA gymnast Ciena Alipio, left, celebrates with teammate Jordan Chiles after completing a balance beam routine during a Big Ten meet against Washington on “Pride Night” on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Pauley Pavilion. Alipio and Chiles both earned 9.950 scores. (Photo by Jesus Ramirez / Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
  UCLA gymnast Jordan Chiles competes on the balance beam during a Big Ten meet against Washington on “Pride Night” on Friday at Pauley Pavilion. (Photo by Jesus Ra
  
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• Cypress boys basketball keeps playoff hopes alive with win over Canyon

  31-01-2026 08:33 via ocregister.com
  
  Cypress’ Ethan Mai (4) gestures after scoring during the second half of a Crestview League boys basketball game against the Canyon, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Cypress, Calif. (Photo by William Liang, Contributing Photographer)
  Cypress’ Brennen DeLa Cruz (15) shoots while under pressure from Canyon’s Bryson Taiulu-Allen (5) during the first half of a Crestview League boys basketball game Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Cypress, Calif. (Photo by William Liang, Contributing Photographer)
  
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• St. John Bosco basketball rallies past Servite to grab share of league title

  31-01-2026 08:28 via ocregister.com
  
  Christian Collins #11 of St. John Bosco’s drives to the basket against Servite during the first half of a prep boys basketball game at St. John Bosco High School on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
  Christian Collins #11 of St. John Bosco’s drives past Jake Schutt #21 of Servite during the first half of a prep boys basketball game at St. John Bosco High School on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contribut
  
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• Boys basketball roundup: JSerra beats Mater Dei with last-second shot

  31-01-2026 08:03 via ocregister.com
  
  Jaden Bailes made the game-winning shot for JSerra as time expired to beat Mater Dei 67-66 in a Trinity League game Friday at Mater Dei High.
  JSerra (17-11, 3-2) clinched the No. 3 seed in the Trinity League tournament next week that will take place over three days at Concordia University and Hope International University.
  The results of that tournament will decide the league champion and automatic playoff qualifiers from the league.
  Kansas signee Luke Barnett made a go-ahead 3-pointer for Mater
  
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• Buena Park girls basketball rallies past Godinez for Empire League title

  31-01-2026 07:04 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowBuena Park girls basketball players Jordyn McKnight and Kerianne Ta’aga said the volume in their locker room at halftime Friday rose to shouts for more energy.
  The Coyotes trailed Godinez by 12 points in a bid to defend their Empire League title.
  “We know we can do better than the first half,” Ta’aga said.
  Buena Park stayed united in the second half and showcased a few skills that
  
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• Los Amigos boys basketball tops Western to clinch third straight league title

  31-01-2026 07:02 via ocregister.com
  
  FOUNTAIN VALLEY — The Los Amigos boys basketball team has steadily grown as a program and transitioned from the hunted to the hunter.
  The Lobos beat Western 53-46 on Friday night to win the Coast League championship at Los Amigos High.
  Los Amigos (19-7, 7-0) claimed its third consecutive league title with coach DeAndre Ferguson, who is in his fourth season at the helm.
  The Lobos have one league game remaining, against Santiago on Tuesday, before the postseason begins.
  “It’s gre
  
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• Clippers can’t spoil Nikola Jokic’s return in loss to Nuggets

  31-01-2026 06:05 via ocregister.com
  
  DENVER — The Clippers tried to spoil the party, but Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets rode the good vibes of his return across the finish line.
  Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds in his first game in a month, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 22 points and the Nuggets knocked off the Clippers, 122-109, on Friday night.
  Jokic, the three-time NBA MVP, missed 16 games after injuring his left knee in the first half of a Dec. 29 loss at Miami. The Nuggets went 10-6 during that stretch, which also inclu
  
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• Mater Dei boys soccer clinches Trinity League title against JSerra

  31-01-2026 06:02 via ocregister.com
  
  James Obleda (8) and Isaih Covarrubias (3) of Mater Dei embrace after defeating JSerra in a Trinity League boys soccer game at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
  Matthew Miranda (21) of Mater Dei and Nick Tonsich (17) of JSerra battle for the ball in a Trinity League boys soccer game at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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• Orange County scores and player stats for Friday, Jan. 30

  31-01-2026 03:49 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowScores and stats from Orange County games on Friday, Jan. 30
  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.
  BOYS SOCCER
  FREEWAY LEAGUE
  Troy 3, Crean Lutheran 2
  COAST LEAGUE
  Magnolia 2, Los Amigos 2
  Saddleback 3, Savanna 0
  ORANGE COAST LEAGUE
  Costa Mesa 7, Calvary Chap
  
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• Luka Doncic gets a triple-double by halftime as Lakers trounce Wizards

  31-01-2026 03:37 via ocregister.com
  
  WASHINGTON — Luka Doncic had a triple-double by halftime and finished with 37 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as the Lakers crushed the Washington Wizards, 142-111, on Friday night.
  Doncic had 26 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds through the first two quarters. His 10th rebound came in the waning seconds of the second.
  The last time a player had a triple-double in the first half, according to Sportradar, was when Jalen Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks did it on Dec. 5. Johnson had 11 point
  
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• Photos: Protesters take part in “ICE Out!” demonstration

  31-01-2026 03:34 via ocregister.com
  
  Hundreds of protesters, including students from nearby high schools, gathered at Sasscer Park in Santa Ana and then walked downtown to Ross Street.
  Protesters in Sasscer Park during a demonstration against ICE in Santa Ana, California on Friday, January 30, 2026. The “ICE Out!” demonstration is part of a nationwide day of action to show opposition to the Trump administration‘s ongoing immigration enforcement efforts (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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• Notebook: Xander Schauffele misses Farmers Insurance Open cut; powering up

  31-01-2026 03:17 via ocregister.com
  
  Xander Schauffele might have been the only person at his final hole Friday afternoon at Torrey Pines North who didn’t know he needed to make an 8-foot birdie putt to avoid missing the cut in a PGA Tour event for the first time in nearly four years.
  The putt on the ninth green rolled to the right of the hole and after he tapped in for par, Schauffele turned to his caddie, Austin Kaiser, and said, “Is that it?”
  Kaiser’s succinct reply: “Yeah, you’re done.”
  
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• Ravens damage both Big Bear bald eagle eggs

  31-01-2026 03:06 via ocregister.com
  
  Just days after Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow had their second egg of 2026, both eggs appear to be cracked and ruined.
  A little before noon on Friday, Jan. 30, the two eagles, whose annual nesting has been livestreamed since 2015, took a break from their nest.
  “Jackie and Shadow left the nest area for quite some time this afternoon, which was a little uncharacteristic of them,” said Jennifer Voisard, media and website manager for the environmental nonprofit group Friends of
  
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• Ravens damage Big Bear bald eagle eggs

  31-01-2026 03:06 via ocregister.com
  
  Just days after Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow had their second egg of 2026, both eggs appear to be cracked and ruined.
  A little before noon on Friday, Jan. 30, the two eagles, whose annual nesting has been livestreamed since 2015, took a break from their nest.
  “Jackie and Shadow left the nest area for quite some time this afternoon, which was a little uncharacteristic of them,” said Jennifer Voisard, media and website manager for the environmental nonprofit group Friends of
  
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• Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, January 31, 2026

  31-01-2026 02:58 via ocregister.com
  
  The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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• Justin Rose sets record pace for 4-shot lead in Farmers Insurance Open

  31-01-2026 02:32 via ocregister.com
  
  Justin Rose kept up the heat Friday in the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open, shooting 7-under 65 on the South Course at Torrey Pines to set the 36-hole tournament record and take a four-shot lead into the weekend.
  Rose has a two-round total of 127. That’s two strokes better than the record Rose shared with Tom Lehman (2005) and Lennie Clements (1996). Rose did it in 2019 when he won the Farmers. Rose finished birdie-birdie on the South Course, completing a round that began with a
  
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• Using professional hunters to shoot and kill all the deer on Catalina Island opposed by Supervisor Hahn

  31-01-2026 02:31 via ocregister.com
  
  A plan to shoot and kill every single mule deer living on Catalina Island submitted by the island’s private conservancy for state approval as a method to re-balance island animal and plant life, has drawn opposition from LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn and Fire Chief Anthony Marrone.
  Hahn, whose Third District includes the unincorporated portion of Catalina Island outside the city of Avalon, wants to stop the plan from moving forward, calling it “a drastic and inhumane approach.&rdq
  
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• Remembering Catherine O’Hara, a talented performer and a kind person

  31-01-2026 02:22 via ocregister.com
  
  When Catherine O’Hara talked to us in 2023 about returning to the Hollywood Bowl to sing the role of Sally in “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” she surprised us by discussing just how anxious she got before showtime.
  “I’m horribly nervous; I am, I am,” O’Hara said of those moments in the dark before stepping on stage.
  That was hard to believe because O’Hara, who died Friday, Jan. 30 at 71, always seemed at home in the spotlight during a career
  
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• Macaulay Culkin, Meryl Streep and more pay tribute to Catherine O’Hara, who died at 71

  31-01-2026 02:11 via ocregister.com
  
  By LEANNE ITALIE and MARK THIESSEN
  The death of Catherine O’Hara at 71 prompted an outpouring from the actor’s co-stars and friends over the decades. O’Hara, whose legendary comic skills were on display in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek,” “Beetlejuice” and much more, died Friday in Los Angeles after a brief illness.
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• The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time

  31-01-2026 01:58 via ocregister.com
  
  By JENNIFER PELTZ
  NEW YORK (AP) — When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event to compare their dogs, could they have imagined that people would someday call it the World Series of dogdom or the Super Bowl of dog shows?
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• Mater Dei girls water polo among OC’s top seeds for CIF-SS playoffs

  31-01-2026 01:53 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowMater Dei earned one of Orange County’s four No. 1 seeds for the upcoming CIF-SS girls water polo playoffs.
  In the pairings released by the section Friday, the Monarchs (24-2) claimed the top seed for the eight-team Open Division.
  Mater Dei, seeking its first section title in girls water polo, is seeded ahead of No. 2 Newport Harbor (23-3), No. 3 and defending champion Oaks Christian (21-5) and No.
  
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• Mater Dei girls water polo among O.C. top seeds for CIF-SS playoffs

  31-01-2026 01:53 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowMater Dei earned one of Orange County’s four No. 1 seeds for the upcoming CIF-SS girls water polo playoffs.
  In the pairings released by the section Friday, the Monarchs (24-2) claimed the top seed for the eight-team Open Division.
  Mater Dei, seeking its first section title in girls water polo, is seeded ahead of No. 2 Newport Harbor (23-3), No. 3 and defending champion Oaks Christian (21-5) and No.
  
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