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    We cover the Los Angeles Dodgers and their players including Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Yasiel Puig, and more. Photos, video, schedules, scores and analysis of the LA Dodgers.
  • Orange County Register’s 2025 pictures of the year

    Orange County Register’s 2025 pictures of the year
    Our photographers have spent the year capturing moments big and small from one end of the county to the other. Here are some moments that brought smiles to our faces and images that left us in awe.
    Children react as they get sprayed with bubbles during Melody Yang’s Bubblefest performance at the Discovery Cube Orange in Santa Ana on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
    Ben McCulloch hugs Elizabeth Garcia as he visits Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine
  • UCLA men’s basketball: 4 questions for the Big Ten Conference season

    UCLA men’s basketball: 4 questions for the Big Ten Conference season
    LOS ANGELES — The UCLA men’s basketball team will resume Big Ten conference play in 2026. The Bruins scheduled just two nonconference tests – against No. 1 Arizona and No. 7 Gonzaga – opting to use their Big Ten schedule to build a résumé.
    It’s a valid strategy as UCLA has at least 10 more Quad 1 opportunities on its regular-season schedule. But back-loading competition leaves the Bruins less sure of who they are at this point in the season.
    Here are f
  • Alexander: Fourth-quarter blowout exposes Lakers

    Alexander: Fourth-quarter blowout exposes Lakers
    LOS ANGELES — Do the Lakers even have an identity as a team?
    They ended the calendar year with a hideous final 17 minutes on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Behind for much of the night, they had stayed close and pulled into a 79-79 tie on Luka Doncic’s three-point play with 5:47 left in the third quarter.
    Then they folded. The final was Pistons 128, Lakers 106, and trust me, it wasn’t that close as the fourth quarter continued.
    And that’s troubling.
    Detroit ou
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  • Santa Anita racing rained out Wednesday and Thursday

    Santa Anita racing rained out Wednesday and Thursday
    Santa Anita canceled thoroughbred racing Wednesday and Thursday because of the latest storm expected in Southern California, the track announced Wednesday morning.
    The Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 rainouts cap a week of weather disruptions at Santa Anita, which delayed the first two days of its winter-spring season from Dec. 26-27 to Dec. 28-29.
    Some races from the latest canceled days will be used in a makeup card being added Thursday, Jan. 8, Santa Anita said in an “attention horsemen&rd
  • A new perspective: Rose Parade announces first-ever TikTok livestream

    A new perspective: Rose Parade announces first-ever TikTok livestream
    For the first time in its 137-year history, the Rose Parade will be streaming live on TikTok, introducing a brand-new way for audiences around the world to experience the New Year’s Day celebration, officials said.
    In partnership with TikTok, the Tournament of Roses will bring a creator-driven perspective to the parade with a one-hour live broadcast beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, at 8 a.m. PST on the Rose Parade’s official TikTok page.
    The live broadcast will be co-hosted by creators Ch
  • The nation’s 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service

    The nation’s 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service
    By JAMES POLLARD
    NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America’s 250th birthday celebration into the country’s single biggest year for volunteering.
    But America Gives, the program unveiled Wednesday just before the U.S. begins commemorating the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence, will have to revitalize a culture of service that has recently waned. Declining volunteering rates still haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels. Just
  • WATCH: Bandfest 2025 returns to Pasadena City College

    WATCH: Bandfest 2025 returns to Pasadena City College
    The 45th annual Bandfest took place on Dec. 29 and 30, featuring marching bands from across the globe that will be partaking in the 137th Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year’s Day.Also see: Bandfest, a booming, two-day celebration of Rose Parade marching bands, kicks off
    Also see: Bandfest Day 2 brings more pre-Rose Parade musical thunderThe event acts not only as a preview event for the marching bands that have been selected to participate in the annual parade, but also allows them to s
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  • What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes

    What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
    By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and HARUKA NUGA
    More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation’s most baffling mysteries.
    Despite years of multinational searches, investigators still do not know exactly what happened to the plane or its 239 passengers and crew.
    On Wednesday, the Malaysian government said a vessel began a new search operation for the missing plane, reigniting hopes the aircraft might finally be found.
    A previous, massive search i
  • Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know

    Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
    By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel.
    That variant, known as “subclade K,” led to early outbreaks in the United Kingdom, Japan and Canada. In the U.S., flu typically begins its winter march in December. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported high or very high levels of illness in more than
  • New Year’s Day: What’s open? Retailers. What’s closed? Government and Banks

    While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year’s Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newer products.
    But before you run out the door on New Year’s Day to peruse deals, it’s wise to double-check your local store’s operating hours, which can differ depending on their location. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood
  • Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? These landfill alternatives can also help your garden

    Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? These landfill alternatives can also help your garden
    By JESSICA DAMIANO, Associated Press
    What to buy, what to serve, which events to attend — December is typically full of decisions. Here’s one more for you to contemplate: What are you going to do with your Christmas tree?
    According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year. There, they are covered with soil, which results in anaerobic (oxygen-deprived) decomposition rather than the aerobic (oxygen-fueled) process by which they woul
  • Wall Street is slipping in light trading on the final day of 2025

    Wall Street is slipping in light trading on the final day of 2025
    By ALEX VEIGA, Associated Press Business Writer
    U.S. stocks are slipping in early trading Wednesday as Wall Street closes out a banner year for markets driven by both optimism and uncertainty.
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  • Irvine council changes mind, keeps lease for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

    Irvine council changes mind, keeps lease for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
    The Irvine Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is staying open.
    The facility at 6411 Oak Canyon was slated to close at the end of 2025, but city leaders changed plans recently and area residents can continue to visit the site to dispose of paint cans, batteries and anything that contains corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients.
    The center’s lease with the city was supposed to expire Dec. 31 and OC Waste & Recycling — the managing entity of the site — had
  • The LA Art Show will spotlight Sylvester Stallone and The Clash’s Paul Simonon’s work

    The LA Art Show will spotlight Sylvester Stallone and The Clash’s Paul Simonon’s work
    Sylvester Stallone is best known for throwing knockout punches in “Rocky” and single-handedly taking down armies in “Rambo,” but in the actor’s spare time, he’s more of a painter than a fighter.
    “A lot of people in the art world aren’t aware of his other passion,” said Kassandra Voyagis, director and producer of the LA Art Show, during a recent phone interview. “He actually painted before he was an actor and has six decades of artwork.
  • A family is trying to raise millions to test gene therapy that could help kids trapped in bodies they can’t move

    A family is trying to raise millions to test gene therapy that could help kids trapped in bodies they can’t move
    At first, Everly Green’s parents didn’t understand why her doctors wanted genetic testing. Their daughter was behind on her milestones at 18 months, but was gradually making progress, and they expected that to continue.
    Then, when she turned 2, the seizures started. She suddenly began to lose skills. Three months later, Everly needed a feeding tube. Now, at 8, she can only move her eyes, allowing her to communicate via a screen.
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  • King tides this week could mean flooding, but also opens up an underwater world at local tide pools

    King tides this week could mean flooding, but also opens up an underwater world at local tide pools
    The king tides happening across Southern California later this week are a chance to see the power of the ocean — and sometimes how damaging it can be when high tides reach structures, roads and homes —  but also open up an underwater world for several hours during low tide.
    King tides are a natural, predictable phenomenon that lets scientists and everyday marine enthusiasts marvel at the changing seascape that is vastly different in just a few hours. And with many friends, famil
  • How to build an emergency fund, pay off debt and make a plan for your money in 2026

    How to build an emergency fund, pay off debt and make a plan for your money in 2026
    By ADRIANA MORGA, Associated Press
    NEW YORK (AP) — The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving for a new house, or simply getting more educated about money.
    “New Year’s is a really good time to review and realign your financial goals overall,” said Erica Grundza, certified financial planner at Bette
  • Frumpy Mom: Yes, it’s already time to think about the Olympics

    Frumpy Mom: Yes, it’s already time to think about the Olympics
    Don’t mock me. I know the Summer Olympics aren’t coming here for years, but it’s already time for you to think about them. I know I am, and here’s why you should too.
    Going to the Olympic games is a blast, and since it will be here in 2028, you don’t even have to go anywhere to see them. I’ve been to two Olympics now, the last one here in Southern California and the winter games in Salt Lake City. I can’t wait to see another one.
    On Jan. 14, you can sign
  • Trump isn’t the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says

    Trump isn’t the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says
    By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press
    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is not the first president to want more room at the White House for entertaining, says the longest-serving top aide in the executive residence, offering some backup for the reason Trump has cited for his ballroom construction project.
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  • California owners lost $33,000 in home equity in a year

    California owners lost $33,000 in home equity in a year
    Remember that a home loan’s financial leverage can boost ownership profits over the mortgage’s life but also magnify the impact of price declines.
    My trusty spreadsheet reviewed Cotality’s third-quarter report on homeowner equity, focusing on homes with mortgages and comparing home values with loan balances. Cotality tracked this measure of financial cushion for borrowers in 49 states (Vermont didn’t have enough data) and the District of Columbia.
    Mortgaged homes across C
  • Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here’s some that never materialized

    Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here’s some that never materialized
    By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, Associated Press Business Writer
    President Donald Trump made a lot of tariff threats and trade promises this year. Many materialized into a barrage of new import taxes that overturned decades of U.S. economic policy — but others have yet to be fulfilled as 2025 comes to a close.
    Some of Trump’s unrealized threats reflect a broader approach from a president with a track record of using sky-high levies to pressure other countries int
  • The High-Speed Rail Authority wants to hear from you, so let them hear it

    The High-Speed Rail Authority wants to hear from you, so let them hear it
    If you live in or near Los Angeles or Anaheim, the California High-Speed Rail Authority wants to hear from you.
    They’ll probably be sorry they asked. 
    But they’re obligated to hear public comment whenever they release a draft environmental document, as they just did for what their news release describes as “a 30-mile segment in Southern California that clears the way to build from San Francisco to Anaheim.”
    Someone holding the title of Southern California Regional Di
  • US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low

    US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low
    By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.
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  • Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year

    Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year
    By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, Associated Press
    Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day.
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  • New Zealand’s Auckland kicks off 2026 celebrations with fireworks

    New Zealand’s Auckland kicks off 2026 celebrations with fireworks
    WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland rang in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, making it the first major city to greet the new year at a celebration dampened by rain.South Pacific countries are the first to bid farewell to 2025. Clocks strike midnight in Auckland, a population of 1.7 million, 18 hours before the famous ball drops in New York’s Times Square.
    The five-minute display involved 3,500 fireworks launche
  • Asia rings in 2026 with Sydney remembering its worst mass shooting

    Asia rings in 2026 with Sydney remembering its worst mass shooting
    By ROD McGUIRK and SHEIKH SAALIQ, Associated Press
    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Auckland was the first major city to ring in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, followed by a defiant celebration in Australia in the aftermath of its worst mass shooting.
    South Pacific countries are the first to bid farewell to 2025. Clocks stuck midnight in Auckland, a population of 1.7 million, 18 hours before the famous ball drops in New Yor
  • Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting

    Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting
    By ROD McGUIRK and SHEIKH SAALIQ, Associated Press
    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Auckland was the first major city to ring in 2026 with a fireworks display launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, followed by a defiant celebration in Australia in the aftermath of its worst mass shooting.
    South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025. Clocks stuck midnight in Auckland 18 hours before the famous ball drop in New York’s Times Square. The five-minute
  • Long Beach State crushes Lincoln before Big West play resumes

    Long Beach State crushes Lincoln before Big West play resumes
    LONG BEACH — The Long Beach State men’s basketball team closed the nonconference portion of its schedule by essentially catching its breath.
    Gavin Sykes had 21 points, Petar Majstorovic had 16 points and a team-best eight rebounds and LBSU (4-10) got contributions from its entire roster in a 113-66 drubbing of Lincoln University (of Oakland) on Tuesday night at the Pyramid.
    Five players scored in double figures for Long Beach (4-10), which shot better than 60% from the field for the
  • Lakers’ turnovers fuels Pistons’ offense in 3rd loss in 4 games

    Lakers’ turnovers fuels Pistons’ offense in 3rd loss in 4 games
    LOS ANGELES — The recipe for success against the Lakers is hardly a secret at this point in the season.
    Be physical.
    If you have quickness and athleticism, test their perimeter defenders’ abilities to contain the ball and whether the back line will make multiple defensive rotations on time.
    And push the pace – all of which the Detroit Pistons did frequently against the Lakers on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, handing the hosts a 128-106 loss for their fourth defeat in five

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