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• Climate change limiting future Olympic sites

  01-02-2026 18:37 via ocregister.com
  
  The snow-covered slopes near Grenoble, France, have always held a special place in Olympic history.
  It was there at the 1968 Olympic Games that France’s Jean-Claude Killy swept all three Alpine skiing gold medals then available, becoming, along with American figure skater Peggy Fleming, the first Winter Olympic superstar of the TV era.
  Yet when France revealed its plans to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, Grenoble wasn’t included, with organizers concerned that because of climate chang
  
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• Orange County Power Authority seeks nearly $1 million from county in breach-of-contract lawsuit

  12-02-2026 17:24 via ocregister.com
  
  The Orange County Power Authority is suing the county for nearly $1 million in costs it says are associated with the Board of Supervisors’ 2022 decision to withdraw from the agency.
  The OCPA filed the breach-of-contract lawsuit Jan. 23 in OC Superior Court, alleging the county failed to pay $913,360 in expenses incurred by its exit from the authority, including for “customer notices, legal fees and other administrative costs.”
  Under the agency’s Joint Powers Agreement, pa
  
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• Does love and money mix well in Southern California?

  12-02-2026 17:08 via ocregister.com
  
  Could one’s odds for romance change depending on where they live in Southern California?
  Surrounded by the romantic air of Valentine’s Day, let’s ponder love’s economic realities, as revealed by a “best cities for singles” scorecard from the financial website WalletHub. It ranked 182 cities nationwide, including 18 in Southern California, based on three factors: the demographics of the singles community, the fun available within the city’s borders, and t
  
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• NBA All-Star Weekend: What you need to know

  12-02-2026 17:00 via ocregister.com
  
  The 75th NBA All-Star Game will be played Sunday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, but there are several events and activities at the Intuit Dome, the Kia Forum and the L.A. Convention Center that are part of the three-day All-Star Weekend.
  Here’s what you need to know, beginning with the main event:
  NBA ALL-STAR GAME
  When: Sunday, 2 p.m.
  Where: Intuit Dome
  TV/Radio: NBC (Ch. 4) and Peacock
  The All-Star Game has changed formats again this year. It’s now a four-game tournament bet
  
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• Klatch Coffee releases an espresso in honor of Route 66

  12-02-2026 17:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Route 66, the “Mother Road” that starts in Chicago and passes through San Bernardino County to end at the Santa Monica Pier, turns 100 this year.
  Klatch Coffee has come up with a special blend for the occasion. It’s called Centennial, and it’s a medium roast single-origin Ethiopian espresso with flavors of cherry, raspberry and chocolate. An 11-ounce bag costs $22.95 and comes stamped with a roast date.
  Klatch’s website calls it “a heartfelt tribute to the ope
  
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• Dodgers expect spring training without Clayton Kershaw to feel ‘strange’

  12-02-2026 17:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is shown signing autographs prior to a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants on March 11, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. For the first time since 2007, the Dodgers begin spring training without Kershaw in camp. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
  Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during a spring training baseball workout Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
  Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, right, and catcher Rod
  
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• US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease

  12-02-2026 16:47 via ocregister.com
  
  By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer
  Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell sharply in January as higher home prices and possibly harsh winter weather kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines despite easing mortgage rates.
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• Sen. Bernie Sanders to headline LA rally for billionaires tax proposal

  12-02-2026 16:44 via ocregister.com
  
  A proposed wealth tax on billionaires to help prop up California’s health care system would only apply to residents of the Golden State. Yet it’s caught the attention of at least one U.S. senator from across the country.
  U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont plans to show his support of the possible ballot initiative at a rally at The Wiltern theater in Koreatown on Wednesday, Feb. 18, part of a multi-day tour through California.
  Related: California’s politicians and ultra-wealth
  
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• US stocks drift as investors try to separate AI winners from losers

  12-02-2026 16:34 via ocregister.com
  
  By STAN CHOE, Associated Press Business Writer
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting in mixed trading Thursday as the market splits further between perceived winners and losers from the rush into artificial-intelligence technology.
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• Cisco helps drag Wall Street lower as investors try to separate AI winners from losers

  12-02-2026 16:34 via ocregister.com
  
  By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are under pressure Thursday as the market splits further between perceived winners and losers from the rush into artificial-intelligence technology.
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• Investigators ask for surveillance video from specific dates in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

  12-02-2026 16:13 via ocregister.com
  
  By TY O’NEIL, Associated Press
  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Investigators are pleading with people to share home surveillance camera footage from specific dates leading up to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as they deal with thousands of tips in their hope to crack the case of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie‘s missing mother.
  It was unclear Thursday where the investigation stands. Fresh surveillance images of a masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch the night sh
  
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• When health insurance costs more than the mortgage

  12-02-2026 16:10 via ocregister.com
  
  By Renuka Rayasam, KFF Health News
  When Noah Hulsman, who owns a skate shop in Louisville, Kentucky, learned he no longer qualified for federal subsidies to help him pay for his “gold” Affordable Care Act health plan, the 37-year-old opted for skimpier coverage. But the deductible is about a quarter of his yearly income.
  Loretta Forbes realized she would have to drop her plan after her monthly ACA marketplace premiums jumped tenfold in 2026. So the 56-year-old, who lives outside Nash
  
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• How to face down estate planning paralysis

  12-02-2026 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  By Kimberly Palmer, NerdWallet
  The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.
  When certified financial planner (CFP) AJ Ayers helped clients with their basic estate planning documents, she noticed they often got stuck on one step: finalizing the paperwork.
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• ‘Diagnosis: Eastman Derangement Syndrome’

  12-02-2026 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  You’ve heard of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and “Obama Derangement Syndrome.”
  This booking photo provided by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office shows John Eastman on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Atlanta, after he surrendered and was booked. Eastman is charged alongside former President Donald Trump and 17 others, who are accused by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of scheming to subvert the will of Georgia voters to keep the Republican president in t
  
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• A look into the ‘Eastman Derangement Syndrome’ fundraising pitch

  12-02-2026 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  You’ve heard of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and “Obama Derangement Syndrome.”
  Meet “Eastman Derangement Syndrome”!
  “A former colleague of mine wrote me this week with an observation about the lawfare assault I have been battling for four long years,” said a recent fundraising pitch from John Eastman, aiming to offset the $2 million he said his legal defense has cost.
  “He said those who are pushing it, especially partisan Democrat prose
  
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• U.S. allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back

  12-02-2026 15:59 via ocregister.com
  
  By LORNE COOK, Associated Press
  BRUSSELS (AP) — European allies at NATO on Thursday brushed aside concerns that the United States has stepped back from its leadership role of the world’s biggest security organization, leaving them and Canada to do the lion’s share of defending Europe.
  A general view of the round table during a meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Defense Ministers Session at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijn
  
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• Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says

  12-02-2026 15:41 via ocregister.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — A U.S. judge said President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC can go to trial in 2027.
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• Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

  12-02-2026 15:25 via ocregister.com
  
  By STEVE KARNOWSKI, Associated Press
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.
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• Teens are learning about conflict everywhere — except where it matters most

  12-02-2026 15:00 via ocregister.com
  
  If you have felt overwhelmed by seemingly nonstop major news events, imagine being 14 and having that content follow you onto your school bus and to baseball practice. Imagine being told to “pick a side” on a contentious issue before you’ve had time to learn enough to form a responsible view.
  Since October 2023, the Middle East conflict has dominated social media feeds with powerful images and opinions. That intensity has spilled into American public life. Similar things happen
  
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• Congress may finally touch the ‘third rail.’ Inflation will hold them accountable.

  12-02-2026 15:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Your representatives may finally grab the feared “third rail” of U.S. politics. When the Social Security and Medicare trust funds run out in the early 2030s, the law is clear: Benefits must be slashed. That would mean a roughly 24% cut to Social Security checks and an 11% cut to Medicare benefits. But Congress almost certainly won’t let that happen.
  The easy, though irresponsible, political path may seem obvious: Change the law, keep benefits whole, and pay by borrowing the mon
  
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• US applications for jobless benefits falls to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

  12-02-2026 14:48 via ocregister.com
  
  By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years.
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• In blunt warning, the US says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China

  12-02-2026 14:35 via ocregister.com
  
  By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO, Associated Press
  LIMA, Peru (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty in solidifying control over the South American nation’s critical infrastructure, a blunt warning after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator’s oversight of a Chinese-built mega port.
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• Will American ‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin try hardest quad of all in his last skate at the Olympics?

  12-02-2026 14:03 via ocregister.com
  
  By DAVE SKRETTA, Associated Press Sports Writer
  MILAN (AP) — Ilia Malinin keeps teasing fans at the Milan Cortina Olympics by submitting program plans that have the American figure skating star attempting the quad axel, a 4 1/2-revolution jump so difficult nobody but him has ever landed it in competition.
  Ilia Malinin of the United States competes during the figure skating men’s team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
  
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• Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead

  12-02-2026 13:51 via ocregister.com
  
  By TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press Sports Writer
  CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was not allowed to compete Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to use a helmet other than the one that honors more than 20 of his country’s athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia.
  Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych arrives at the finish
  
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• WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app

  12-02-2026 13:41 via ocregister.com
  
  Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp in the country, the company said, the latest move in an ongoing government effort to tighten control over the internet.
  People look at their smartphones at a bus stop in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
  A WhatsApp spokesperson said late Wednesday that the Russian authorities’ action was intended to “drive users to a state-owned surveillance app,” a reference to Russia’s own state-supp
  
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• Republicans’ edge on immigration shrinks as independents balk at Trump’s tactics, AP-NORC poll shows

  12-02-2026 13:28 via ocregister.com
  
  By STEVE PEOPLES and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX, Associated Press
  WASHINGTON (AP) — About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in sending federal immigration agents into American cities, according to a new AP-NORC poll that suggests political independents are increasingly uncomfortable with his tactics.
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• Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after a handover from the US

  12-02-2026 13:19 via ocregister.com
  
  By GHAITH ALSAYED, Associated Press
  DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian government forces have taken control of a base in the east of the country that was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic State group, the Defense Ministry said in a statement Thursday.
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• Santa Margarita basketball makes it a rough night for Damien in playoffs

  12-02-2026 09:18 via ocregister.com
  
  RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – You would expect it from Kaiden Bailey. The 21 points, the three 3-pointers in the first quarter, the hair.
  But Jacob Sears? Not so much. But that’s what you get with Santa Margarita’s boys basketball team.
  The stars shine and the subs become heroes.
  In the first round of pool play in the Open Division of the CIF Southern Section playoffs, the stars aligned and Sears scored 17 points as second-seeded Santa Margarita scored an 81-71 victory at home over
  
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• High school boys basketball: Scores from the first-round playoff games Wednesday

  12-02-2026 08:52 via ocregister.com
  
  All of the scores from the CIF Southern Section and L.A. City Section boys basketball playoff games Wednesday.
  BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS
  CIF SOUTHERN SECTION
  OPEN DIVISION
  Pool Play
  Sierra Canyon 71, Crespi 54
  Santa Margarita 81, Damien 71
  Redondo Union 74, Etiwanda 31
  Notre Dame/SO 76, La Mirada 60
  DIVISION 1
  First round
  Crean Lutheran 87, Santa Barbara 61
  Corona Santiago 60, Heritage Christian 55
  Village Christian 65, Orange County Pacifica Christian 63
  Mira Costa 57, Oaks Christian 56
  Windward
  
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• Boys basketball playoffs: Aliso Niguel, Cypress, JSerra win first-round games

  12-02-2026 08:01 via ocregister.com
  
  Aliso Niguel overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to beat Newport Harbor 68-60 Wednesday in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs at Newport Harbor High.
  The Wolverines outscored Newport Harbor (16-13) by 16 points in the second half and went on a big run in the third quarter to take the lead.
  Aliso Niguel (21-8) has won 10 consecutive games and was the Sea View League champion. Newport Harbor was the sixth place team in the highly competitive Sunset League.
  Jayden Mysin led Alis
  
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