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• Getting Pollyanish about saving the environment

  14-09-2018 20:30 via ocregister.com
  
  Sometimes a person can get unaccountably optimistic.
  A lifelong Pollyana until about 7:35 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2016, I could be happy-go-lucky with the best of them. People are starving? Fortunately, in the form of berries and prickly pears, food grows by the roads, was my annoying attitude much of the time.
  Sobered up since then, of course. Rolled with the punches. But, still. The punches.
  Last week I returned to that power-of-positive-thinking nonsense in a Crazytown way because of news about, of a
  
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• Short-handed USC men get back into win column with win over Rutgers

  01-02-2026 03:43 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — USC point guard Jordan Marsh strode around the court with a walking boot on his left leg on Saturday afternoon as his teammates warmed up.
  He was on the bench for the game — day-to-day with a toe injury — instead of having his usual, speeding around defenders, irritating and disrupting them on defense while dribbling in for his own shots on offense.
  But, once again, USC adapted to an injury and beat Rutgers 78-75 to get back into the win column.
  The decision to br
  
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• Westwood wins San Pasqual Stakes to earn Big ’Cap try

  01-02-2026 03:14 via ocregister.com
  
  ARCADIA — Last year, the late-developing gelding named Westwood played a supporting role in California’s racing drama, helping his stablemate Baeza to become one of the year’s top 3-year-olds.
  Saturday, Westwood finally had his own day in the sun, and may have set himself up for more.
  Westwood and jockey Kazushi Kimura took advantage of a potential front-runner’s scratch to grab the early lead and hold it for 1-1/8 miles in winning the San Pasqual Stakes by 2-3/4 lengths
  
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• Long Beach State can’t complete comeback in loss to Hawaii

  01-02-2026 02:50 via ocregister.com
  
  LONG BEACH — Finding points to fill the scoring void left by the injury to Gavin Sykes wasn’t a problem for the Long Beach State men’s basketball team on Saturday afternoon.
  Getting crucial stops on the defensive end was the bigger issue.
  LBSU rallied from a 15-point deficit with just over seven minutes remaining against visiting Hawaii to get within one with 54 seconds left in their Big West Conference matchup, but the hosts couldn’t get over the hump in an 89-82 loss at
  
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• UCLA men come up short against Indiana in double OT

  01-02-2026 02:44 via ocregister.com
  
  UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr., left, celebrates after scoring as Indiana guard Conor Enright look on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  Indiana forward Tucker DeVries, left, celebrates after forward Trent Sisley hit a free throw to give them the lead with 0.3 seconds left in double overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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• Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani will not be pitching in WBC this time

  01-02-2026 02:11 via ocregister.com
  
  Manager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to the media during the annual DodgerFest at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 31, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
  Shohei Ohtani, right, of the Los Angeles Dodgers with the help of his interpreter Will Ireton speaks to the media during the annual DodgerFest at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 31, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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• Riverside man gets 11-year sentence for DUI crash that killed a woman in her Garden Grove home

  01-02-2026 02:06 via ocregister.com
  
  SANTA ANA — A 37-year-old man was sentenced Friday to 11 years in prison for a DUI hit-and-run crash into a home that killed a woman in Garden Grove.
  The vehicle driven by Jadir E. Salazarmontano of Riverside slammed into a home just before 2 a.m. on May 12, 2024, in the 11800 block of Magnolia Street, between Chapman and Orangewood avenues, police said. Janet Carillo, 40, was pinned in by the vehicle in her home, where she was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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• Casey Wasserman apologizes for relationship with Maxwell, Epstein trip

  01-02-2026 02:00 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES >> Casey Wasserman, the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, is apologizing for a string of racy emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, who’s been convicted of sex trafficking for her role in a widespread sexual abuse scandal involving the late Jeffrey Epstein.
  Wasserman’s name came up when the latest batch of Epstein documents were made public Friday by the U.S. Department of Justice as part of its investigation into Epstein, who died in a jail cell
  
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• One man’s life of reading inspired so many

  01-02-2026 01:54 via ocregister.com
  
  There’s something special about reading for pleasure. It’s not just about learning, but about nurturing our mental health, building empathy and keeping our creativity alive.
  As an avid reader myself, it surprised me to learn that daily pleasure reading has dropped 40% over the past two decades, according to a recent study in the journal iScience. The research tracked Americans’ reading habits from 2003 to 2023, showing a steady decline of about 3% each year.
  But while those num
  
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• Orange County boys basketball standings, Jan. 31

  01-02-2026 01:02 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowStandings for the Orange County boys basketball leagues through Friday, Jan. 30.Trinity League
  League
  Overall
  St. John Bosco
  4-1
  19-6
  JSerra
  3-2
  17-11
  Santa Margarita
  3-2
  23-4
  Orange Lutheran
  3-2
  19-7
  Mater Dei
  2-3
  16-12
  Servite
  0-5
  18-10
  South Coast League
  League
  Overall
  Tesoro
  7-0
  24-3
  San Clemente
  6-1
  17-10
  San Juan Hills
  4-4
  14-13
  Dana Hills
  1-6
  8-18
  Capistrano Valley
  0-7
  10-16
  Sea View League
  League
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• Orange County scores and player stats for Saturday, Jan. 31

  01-02-2026 00:52 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowScores and stats from Orange County games on Saturday, Jan. 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.
  GIRLS BASKETBALL
  SUNSET LEAGUE
  Huntington Beach 49, Corona Del Mar 25
  HB: Savage 17 pts. Nguyen 7 pts.
  CDM: Kish 5 pts. Kirkawski 5 pts. Mork 5 pts
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• K1 Speed in Irvine hosts state championship competition

  01-02-2026 00:35 via ocregister.com
  The best K1 racers in the state are battling it out this weekend in Irvine, with hopes of earning a spot at the National Championships in Riverside.
  The K1 Speed California State Championship kicked off Saturday, Jan. 31, with juniors and teens taking to the race course. The second day of competition will bring out the adults to compete.
  The go-kart drivers hail from all 15 California K1 Speed locations. If they end up earning a spot in the national championships against drivers from 10 countrie
  
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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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