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• Driver suspected of causing fatal crash in Irvine is sought

  14-05-2024 23:42 via ocregister.com
  
  Irvine police are asking for the public’s help finding a driver who investigators say caused a fatal crash.
  Allen Yangkaou Lee, 67, of Irvine, died Monday night, a few days after Thursday’s rollover crash involving a 2004 Toyota Corolla near Culver Drive and Trabuco Road, police said.
  Lee was heading north on Culver approaching Trabuco at about 4:30 p.m. and appeared to swerve and lose control of the car when the driver of a Honda Civic made a right turn against a red from Trabuco to
  
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• Logan O’Hoppe’s walk-off homer pushes Angels past Astros

  10-06-2024 01:47 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM — The Angels didn’t hold a lead for long on Sunday afternoon, but they held one last
  Logan O’Hoppe hit a walk-off two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Angels to a 9-7 win against the Houston Astros in the finale of their three-game series at Angel Stadium.
  After Kevin Pillar delivered a one-out single off Houston closer Josh Hader (3- 4), O’Hoppe hit the first pitch just out of the reach of leaping left fielder Trey Cabbage and into the seats for the walk
  
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• Scheffler edges Morikawa for 5th title of the year

  10-06-2024 00:50 via ocregister.com
  
  By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer
  DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had more stress than he wanted Sunday at the Memorial and got the victory everyone has come to expect.
  On a Muirfield Village course so demanding only six players broke par, Scheffler had his highest final round in nearly two years at 2-over 74, and it was just enough to hold off Collin Morikawa and win for the fifth time this year.
  Scheffler, who started the final round four shots ahead, never lost the lead. He never fe
  
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• PGA Tour: Scheffler edges Morikawa for 5th title of the year

  10-06-2024 00:50 via ocregister.com
  
  By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer
  DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had more stress than he wanted Sunday at the Memorial and got the victory everyone has come to expect.
  On a Muirfield Village course so demanding only six players broke par, Scheffler had his highest final round in nearly two years at 2-over 74, and it was just enough to hold off Collin Morikawa and win for the fifth time this year.
  Scheffler, who started the final round four shots ahead, never lost the lead. He never fe
  
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• Detmers expected to get more starts in Triple-A Salt Lake

  09-06-2024 22:12 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM – Angels manager Ron Washington said before the series finale on Sunday against the Houston Astros that he expects left-hander Reid Detmers to make another handful of starts for Triple-A Salt Lake.
  “That’s just me,” Washington said. “He may go out there the next time and do well, and the people above me may change their mind.”
  Detmers, the 10th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft who threw a no-hitter for the Angels in 2022, was demoted on June 1 after
  
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• Car partially suspended in mid-air after crash in Lake Forest shears fire hydrant

  09-06-2024 20:29 via ocregister.com
  
  Two people were hospitalized and a car was left partially suspended in mid-air Saturday, June 8 after a traffic collision at an intersection in Lake Forest sheared a fire hydrant, the Orange County Fire Authority said.Lake Forest – We’re going to chalk this up as something you don’t see everyday.Our emergency command center received a call for a traffic collision at Jeronimo Road and Heidi Avenue shortly before 6:30 PM. Based on caller information that there may be entrapment,
  
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• French Open: Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in 5 sets for title

  09-06-2024 19:41 via ocregister.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday and win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title.
  Alcaraz is a 21-year-old from Spain who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — and now has eclipsed Nadal to become the youngest man to collect major championships on three surfaces. Nadal was about 1½ years older when he did it.
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• Trisha R. Thomas, ‘Secret Keeper of Main Street,’ on the books she loves

  09-06-2024 18:30 via ocregister.com
  
  Trisha R. Thomas’s debut novel, “Nappily Ever After,” was an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work finalist and an Oprah Magazine Book That Made A Difference – and it was also adapted into a Netflix film starring Sanaa Lathan. Her latest novel, “The Secret Keeper of Main Street,” is out this week. Ms. Thomas shares more about the book and her reading life in the Book Pages Q&A.
  Q: Would you tell readers a little about your book, pl
  
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• Boxer Ryan Garcia arrested at Beverly Hills Waldorf

  09-06-2024 18:03 via ocregister.com
  
  Boxer Ryan Garcia was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism for allegedly causing an estimated $15,000 worth of damage at a hotel in Beverly Hills, authorities said Sunday.
  Garcia, 25, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Saturday after a driver dropped him off at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills at 9850 Wilshire Blvd., according to ESPN.
  Hotel staff reportedly had contacted police, and decided to press charges once officers arrived. TMZ reported that Garcia allegedly caused unspecified damage to his
  
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• Boxer Ryan Garcia arrested at a Beverly Hills hotel in alleged vandalism

  09-06-2024 18:03 via ocregister.com
  
  Former world champion boxer Ryan Garcia was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism for allegedly causing an estimated $15,000 worth of damage at a hotel in Beverly Hills, authorities said Sunday.
  Officers were dispatched at about 5:15 p.m. Saturday to the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Blvd., for an “intoxicated person” call for service, according to Lt. Andrew Meyers of the Beverly Hills Police Department.
  They determined that Garcia was the intoxicated person and a
  
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• 10 questions and answers about drinking and alcohol use in older adults

  09-06-2024 16:45 via ocregister.com
  
  Q. I have a concern about my 75-year-old mother. Since my father died two years ago, my mother is drinking a lot more wine than usual. It begins early afternoon with a few glasses, then a few more glasses at dinner and then the final glass of wine she takes to bed with her, indicating it helps her sleep. She keeps a plastic container of white wine in the refrigerator and pours it like orange juice. I know she misses my father daily. Any suggestions what to do? D.H.
  The concern you raised reflect
  
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• What does romance and dating mean as you get older? Different things.

  09-06-2024 16:18 via ocregister.com
  
  “Dating is different when you’re older,” I heard a woman say as she selected oranges at the market.
  I have to admit to becoming a sometimes eavesdropper since I discovered supermarkets are full of interesting conversations floating about amid the groceries.
  “In what way is dating different?” I wanted to ask a total stranger. And how should I do this? Tell her I’m a writer and collect conversations. Assure her that I would never use her name in print even if I
  
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• Central Basin’s auditor quits over missing records, ongoing ‘mismanagement’

  09-06-2024 16:05 via ocregister.com
  
  An accounting firm hired to audit Central Basin Municipal Water District’s fiscal records threw in the towel last week, claiming it could not finish the job because missing records and “ongoing mismanagement” had undermined the review’s integrity.
  Central Basin hired the firm, Harshwal & Co., in November 2022 to complete a routine end-of-the-year audit of the district’s finances for fiscal year 2021-22. Yet, a year-and-a-half later, the review is still incomplet
  
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• ‘Toxic and hostile environment for Jewish students’ at UC Irvine, students claim

  09-06-2024 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Daniel Levine (courtesy Levine)
  For those unwilling to condemn Israel in the harshest terms, he said, the UC Irvine campus has become a hostile and dangerous place.
  “When Jewish students say something is hurtful or problematic, they’re told, ‘You’re crazy,’ ‘territorial,’ called ‘racist,’ ‘Islamophobic,’ ” said Rabbi Daniel Levine of Hillel in Orange County. “It’s not just here. This is part of a much wider
  
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• Study: Southern California is most disaster-prone region in U.S.

  09-06-2024 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Southern California is a disaster.
  Oh, you’ve heard?
  Sure, but in this case “disaster” isn’t code for “too expensive” or “not as cool as when I was a kid” or “politically bananas.”
  No, this time, disaster means disaster. In fact, according to a new national ranking of 3,200-plus U.S. counties, Southern California rates as the single most disaster-prone region in the country.
  Quakes, fires, floods, droughts, rising seas, deadly surf, hea
  
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• San Bernardino County to release report central to secession talk

  09-06-2024 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  After more than a year of study, San Bernardino County is preparing to release a report on whether those who feel the state government overlooks the county – the basis for a November 2022 measure to potentially secede from California – have a point.
  The report is expected to be presented to the Board of Supervisors in coming weeks, officials say.
  In 2022, the question was posed to voters this way:
  “Do the people of San Bernardino County want San Bernardino County elected repres
  
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• Double-Double California-Style sales tax

  09-06-2024 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  An In-N-Out Double-Double with fries and a drink now averages over $10 in California – before tax. The latest price increase is because of the state’s new $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers. Concurrently, an increasing number of cities are considering raising their sales tax. So here’s what this icon of California tells us about the state of California.
  A meal at In-N-Out is now $10.45 for a Double-Double, $8.65 for a cheeseburger, and $8.15 for a hamburger outside
  
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• Elder abuse: Resources and technology for protection and support

  09-06-2024 14:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Our article series this month focuses on elder abuse, which is a distressing reality for many senior citizens, manifesting in various forms such as physical, emotional and financial abuse.
  Past weeks columns have focused on the types of elder abuse and how to recognize these.
  Today, we’re focusing on the resources available for victims and their families, and the role technology plays in preventing and addressing elder abuse.
  Martha’s story
  Martha, an 82-year-old widow, began experie
  
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• Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, June 9, 2024

  09-06-2024 11:19 via ocregister.com
  
  The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Terry Turrell, Eddie Wilson and Kevin Modesti. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
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• Stanley Cup Final: Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as Panthers shut out Oilers in Game 1

  09-06-2024 09:57 via ocregister.com
  
  By STEPHEN WHYNO (AP Hockey Writer)
  SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky turned the puck over on the first shift and recovered. He lost his stick for 30 seconds at one point and still made saves. Connor McDavid put six shots on net, and none of them went in.
  Bobrovsky put on a masterclass against McDavid and every other player who dared test him and his teammates pounced when given the chance. As a result, the Florida Panthers are off and rolling in the Stanley Cup Final.
  With t
  
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• Angels struggle to produce offense in loss to Astros

  09-06-2024 07:28 via ocregister.com
  
  Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
  Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
  Los Angeles Angels’ Taylor Ward begins to return to second base after advancing on a single by Willie Calhoun ag
  
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• Colombia routs sloppy US in Copa America warmup

  09-06-2024 06:54 via ocregister.com
  
  Colombia forward Rafael Santos Borré carries forward Luis Díaz (7) after a goal against the United States during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
  Colombia forward Rafael Santos Borré and teammates celebrate his goal against the United States during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
  U.S. forwar
  
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• Rare Gold Rush-era nugget stolen at Long Beach show; $10,000 reward posted

  09-06-2024 06:42 via ocregister.com
  
  “There is an old saying,” longtime numismatics dealer Bob Campbell says, “that gold brings men together like fire in a dark room.”
  Unfortunately for Campbell, gold also attracts thieves.
  So Campbell is now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who slipped his hand into a defective display case at the Long Beach Expo on Thursday, June 6, and stole an unusually large, 27-ounce gold nugget that Campbell had priced at $82
  
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• Teoscar Hernandez drives in six runs, leads Dodgers to rout of Yankees

  09-06-2024 05:18 via ocregister.com
  
  NEW YORK — Teoscar Hernandez is the Bronx bomber this weekend.
  After coming through with the game-winning hit in the 11th inning Friday night, Teoscar Hernandez hit two home runs and drove in six runs as the Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 11-3 Saturday night.
  A frequent visitor to Yankee Stadium during his six seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, Hernandez now has eight home runs and 23 RBI in 44 games here.
  More importantly for the Dodgers, he has been the impactful addition to their li
  
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• Sugar Fish stumbles into stakes win at Santa Anita

  09-06-2024 03:16 via ocregister.com
  
  Sugar Fish was the longshot going into the Summertime Oaks at Santa Anita on Saturday, and her chances only seemed worse one step into the 1 1/16-mile race.
  The 3-year-old filly stumbled badly, almost went nose-first into the dirt, and immediately was last by several lengths in the four-horse field.
  “I thought we were done,” trainer Jeff Mullins said, later adding: “You’re just hoping your horse is OK at that point.”
  She was OK. With jockey Tyler Baze having only to
  
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• Photos: Trump supporters line Newport Beach streets to welcome the former president to town

  09-06-2024 02:46 via ocregister.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump arrived in Newport Beach Saturday afternoon, June 8, for a fundraiser on Harbor Island.
  Ahead of the event, several hundred supporters lined Jamboree Road, Bayside Drive and Pacific Coast Highway, some standing for hours to catch a glimpse of Trump’s motorcade. Trump, from behind a closed window, waved at the friendly crowds when he passed through at about 12:40 p.m.
  About 400 people attended the event, part of Trump’s three-day fundraising swing through
  
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• Angels remain confident in Hunter Strickland despite recent performance

  09-06-2024 02:38 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM — The next time the Angels need to put up a zero late in a close game, manager Ron Washington won’t hesitate to bring Hunter Strickland out of the bullpen.
  The veteran right-hander had a rare off-night on Friday in the series opener against the visiting Houston Astros, made worse by a missed called third strike that would have been the second out in the seventh inning.
  Instead, Houston third baseman Alex Bregman drew a walk two pitches later to load the bases. That forced Str
  
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• Dodgers’ Dave Roberts waves off Kiké Hernandez’s on-air interview error

  09-06-2024 02:21 via ocregister.com
  
  NEW YORK — Kiké Hernandez is not shy about exposure.
  Early this season, the Dodgers infielder was mic’ed up for an ESPN broadcast. The microphone picked up the Pitch.com device he was wearing in his ear, allowing viewers to hear what pitch the Dodgers pitcher was about to throw.
  Friday night, Hernandez was wired for sound again during the Apple TV broadcast of the Dodgers-Yankees game. This time, he made an error during the second inning while talking with broadcasters Wayne R
  
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• Dornoch goes deep for Belmont Stakes victory

  09-06-2024 01:00 via ocregister.com
  
  SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Dornoch pulled off a major upset to take the first Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, hugging the rail and holding off Mindframe to win the Triple Crown finale at odds of 17-1.
  The horse co-owned by World Series champion and former Dodger Jayson Werth won the Belmont five weeks after a troubled trip led to a 10th-place finish in the Kentucky Derby. This time, Dornoch sat off leader Seize the Grey, passed the Preakness winner down the stretch and held on.
  It’s the fi
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev seek first French Open titles

  09-06-2024 00:43 via ocregister.com
  
  PARIS — When Carlos Alcaraz was a kid growing up in Spain — which, considering he’s only 21, was not all that long ago — he used to run home from school and flip on the TV to check out the French Open.
  Long before he was preparing to play in Sunday’s final in Paris against Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz watched a lot of matches involving Rafael Nadal, of course, as his countryman was accumulating a record 14 titles at Roland Garros.
  “I wanted to put my name on that
  
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