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• Pope accepts resignation of LA bishop accused of misconduct

  19-12-2018 18:19 via ocregister.com
  
  Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Los Angeles auxiliary bishop, Monsignor Alexander Salazar, following allegations of misconduct with a minor in the 1990s, officials said Wednesday.
  The Vatican announced the resignation in a one-line statement. It was the latest in a string of cases of alleged misconduct against bishops to come to light this year, following the scandal of ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick that exposed how bishops have largely avoided sanction for improper behavior.
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• From the Boston Tea Party to ‘I Love Lucy,’ the Nixon Library reflects on America’s first 250 years

  09-12-2025 01:28 via ocregister.com
  
  To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, take a walk down memory lane at the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum.
  Travel back to 1773 and dump a chest of tea off the stern of a boat into a makeshift Boston Harbor.
  Take a close look at an 1820 engraving of the Declaration of Independence, commissioned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams when the original document was becoming faded and difficult to read.
  Read, in his own handwriting, a letter President Abraham Lincoln se
  
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• Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy

  09-12-2025 01:12 via ocregister.com
  
  By MATTHEW DALY and JENNIFER McDERMOTT, Associated Press
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal lands and waters was “arbitrary and capricious” and violates U.S. law.
  Judge Patti Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts vacated Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order blocking win
  
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• How do bands make the Rose Parade? After tears turn to joy, come pizza sales, sponsorships and march-a-thons

  09-12-2025 01:08 via ocregister.com
  
  When you think Rose Parade, your mind goes to all those incredible floats covered in gorgeous flowers and the technical wizardry behind mechanical characters that move, spin, or belch smoke.
  But not so, if you’re a band geek. You think of horns, drums, flag teams and the like, marching for 5.5 miles to throngs of spectators.
  Any marching band lover or participant — but not many viewers — knows that each school or community marching band comes front-loaded with complex logistics
  
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• LA City Council raises questions about federal Olympic security funding

  09-12-2025 00:50 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council members raised concerns about how $1 billion in federal funding for security for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will be allocated.Council members expressed reservations about ongoing contract talks between the city and LA28, the local organizing committee, over determining how LA28 will compensate the city for Games-related services.
  The Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement was supposed to be completed by October 1, but city officials remain in
  
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• ‘Great dad’ who died saving 7-year-old son from drowning on Lake Perris was strong swimmer, wife says

  09-12-2025 00:43 via ocregister.com
  
  Hadi Ahmadi was so fond of his son that he named his mechanical engineering business, Artin Hadi LLC, after the boy.
  “He loved him so much,” Ahmadi’s wife, Mojgan Manafi, 48, said Monday, Dec. 8.
  The 55-year-old father was credited with saving his 7-year-old boy’s life after their kayak capsized and the two spilled into the water on Saturday at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area. But Ahmadi lapsed into unconsciousness, and even though Artin kept his father afloat, Ahma
  
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• Trump says survivors of scrutinized US strike were trying to right boat before 2nd missile was fired

  09-12-2025 00:34 via ocregister.com
  
  By AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday justified the U.S. military’s decision to fire a second missile in a heavily scrutinized attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea by claiming that two suspected drug smugglers were trying to right the vessel after it had capsized in the initial strike.
  Trump also backtracked on whether he was open to releasing the video footage of the second strike. Last week, Trump told reporters he saw “no prob
  
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• Swanson: Coolest gift? When athletes make time for who’s got next

  09-12-2025 00:28 via ocregister.com
  
  Two-time Olympic fencing medalist, Nick Itkin, right, teaches a young student fencing techniques during a free class as part of Itkin’s foundation to provide local youth a chance to learn the sport, at the Los Angeles International Fencing Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
  Young fencing students participate in a free class hosted by two-time Olympic medalist Nick Itkin at the Los Angeles International Fencing Center in Los An
  
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• Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador

  09-12-2025 00:27 via ocregister.com
  
  By SUDHIN THANAWALA, Associated Press
  A federal judge investigating whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should face a contempt charge over flights carrying migrants to El Salvador said Monday he wants to hear from a whistleblower and top Justice Department official.
  U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington ordered the government to make Deputy Assistant Attorney General Drew Ensign available for testimony on Dec. 16. Boasberg wants to hear a day earlier from fired Justice Dep
  
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• Former Colorado clerk will remain in state prison after a federal judge rejects her bid for freedom

  09-12-2025 00:15 via ocregister.com
  
  By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press
  DENVER (AP) — A federal magistrate judge on Monday rejected a bid by a former Colorado county clerk to be released from prison while she appeals her state conviction for orchestrating a data breach scheme driven by false claims about voting machine fraud in the 2020 presidential race.
  Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters filed a federal lawsuit asking that she be released on bond while her appeal is considered. Attorneys for the state had argue
  
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• Rams OC Mike LaFleur called plays vs. Cardinals with Sean McVay sick

  08-12-2025 23:49 via ocregister.com
  
  With Rams head coach Sean McVay absent from Saturday’s final preparations for the team’s Week 14 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur stepped up in his place.
  McVay woke up sick in the middle of the night on Friday, leading to him traveling to Arizona on his own Sunday morning. He also stayed away from the Rams’ team facility on Saturday, to give himself time to recover and to limit his exposure to players and coaches.
  Because of that missed ti
  
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• Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China

  08-12-2025 23:46 via ocregister.com
  
  By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he would allow Nvidia to sell an advanced type of computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China.
  There have been concerns about allowing advanced computer chips to be sold to China as it could help the country better compete against the U.S. in building out AI capabilities, but there has also been a desire to develop the AI ecosystem with
  
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• After 31 years, Vic ‘Slick’ Corral signs off KOLA 99.9 for the last time

  08-12-2025 23:43 via ocregister.com
  
  After 31 years, beloved on-air personality Victor “Vic Slick” Corral is retiring and signing off KOLA 99.9.
  His final afternoon show will air from 2-7 p.m., marking the end of an era for the Inland Empire radio listeners and fans.
  Corral began working at the radio station in 1994 as a nighttime host and steadily rose through the ranks, eventually landing a spot as the “Morning Show” host. His most recent role was as the “Afternoon Drive” on-air personality. Hi
  
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• Howard’s Appliance to file for bankruptcy protection

  08-12-2025 23:39 via ocregister.com
  
  Howard’s Appliance is expected to file for bankruptcy protection in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Dec. 9, blaming tariffs and declines in consumer spending, a bankruptcy lawyer representing the firm told the Southern California News Group. Seen here, a gate remains locked Monday, Dec. 8 in front of the company warehouse and headquarters along North Baldwin Avenue in City of Industry. (Photo by Pat Maio, Southern California News Group)
  Howard’s Appliance, a nearly 80-year-old retail chain i
  
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• Ducks head east for eventful 5-game road trip

  08-12-2025 23:36 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM –– The wheels were up and the wings were out as the Ducks got off the ground for their second of three five-game road trips this season, and this could easily be the most eventful of the trio.
  They’ll travel to Pittsburgh, where they’ll clash with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and the Penguins. They’ll wrap up the journey in Columbus against Zach Werenski’s Blue Jackets.
  In between, they’ll have a sojourn in the Big Apple for matches
  
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• The California Way: High taxes and government waste

  08-12-2025 23:32 via ocregister.com
  
  California’s tax burden is always a hot topic, especially now. With a state budget that is allegedly short of money (fact check: spending discipline is the only thing lacking) and multiple tax hike proposals being discussed for the 2026 ballot, voters are starting to pay attention to how much government is extracting from their pockets.
  The state’s tax troubles have resulted in the well-documented exodus out of California. The sole silver lining has been the high-tech industry which
  
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• Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions

  08-12-2025 23:25 via ocregister.com
  
  By DANIELLA MATAR and STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press
  MILAN (AP) — Hockey, one of the premier events at the Winter Olympics and one that is welcoming NHL players back for the first time in more than a decade, will take place on ice that is shorter than NHL-regulation size.
  Men’s and women’s games at two arenas will be played in rinks that are 60 meters long by 26 meters wide, or 196.85-by-85.3 feet. NHL dimensions are 200 by 85 feet, so the Olympic ice will be slightly wider an
  
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• Here are several public Hanukkah celebrations planned in Orange County

  08-12-2025 23:21 via ocregister.com
  
  With the setting of the sun on Dec. 14, Orange County’s Jewish community will be celebrating Hanukkah. Throughout the eight-day festival of lights celebration, events planned around the county are inviting residents to join in the lighting of menorahs and enjoy traditional holiday treats and games.
  Here are several of the community events planned:
  Huntington Beach: Chabad of South Huntington Beach will host a public menorah lighting at 6 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Bella Terra, in the central park
  
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• Affordable Care Act enrollment is slightly ahead of last year so far, despite expiring subsidies

  08-12-2025 23:08 via ocregister.com
  
  By ALI SWENSON and NICKY FORSTER, Associated Press
  NEW YORK (AP) — The number of Americans signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance for 2026 is moderately higher than it was at a similar time last year, initial new federal data shows, even as subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025 will make the coverage more expensive for many.
  Seen at face value, the data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services seems to defy predictions that many Americans facing pricier plans wo
  
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• El Dorado beats La Habra to win Gary Raya boys basketball tournament

  08-12-2025 23:03 via ocregister.com
  
  El Dorado is having a terrific season.
  The Golden Hawks are 9-1 after beating La Habra 53-52 in the championship game of the Gary Raya Classic on Saturday at El Dorado High.
  Noah Nam’s reverse layup with three seconds remaining provided the winning points.
  El Dorado senior forward Noah Barker was named tournament MVP.
  La Habra senior guard Acen Jimenez scored a game-high 29 points in the final and became the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,776 points. Jimenez signed with Dart
  
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• ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension

  08-12-2025 23:03 via ocregister.com
  
  By DAVID BAUDER, Associated Press
  President Donald Trump won’t be getting his wish. ABC said Monday it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension.
  Kimmel’s previous, multiyear contract had been set to expire next May, so the extension will keep him on the air until at least May 2027.
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• Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita, JSerra in top two spots

  08-12-2025 22:54 via ocregister.com
  
  The Orange County boys basketball rankings as of Monday, Dec. 8. The team records are through Sunday, Dec. 7.
  Notable this week: Santa Margarita remains the top-ranked team in the county, having gone 2-1 in a challenging tournament on the road. … Corona del Mar moves up after winning the Diablo Inferno tournament. … El Dorado defeated last week’s No. 8 team, La Habra, in the Gary Raya Classic tournament at El Dorado. … Pacifica Christian also rises after winning a tour
  
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• Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

  08-12-2025 22:53 via ocregister.com
  
  By MEG KINNARD and MAYA SWEEDLER
  Ahead of next year’s midterms, a number of members from both major parties have already announced they’re heading for the exits, either because they’re seeking higher office, simply aren’t running again, or are leaving the chamber early.
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• Menorah lights the night at the Seal Beach Pier ahead of Hanukkah

  08-12-2025 22:43 via ocregister.com
  
  As has been its tradition, the Chabad of Los Alamitos got an early start on its celebration of Hanukkah.
  And, it shared its menorah lighting ceremony at the Seal Beach Pier with the community.
  Hanukkah, or Chanukah, begins the evening of Dec 14, continuing through Dec. 22.
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• Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is running for the US Senate in Texas. Allred to seek House seat

  08-12-2025 22:02 via ocregister.com
  
  By BILL BARROW and JOHN HANNA
  Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign Monday for the U.S. Senate in Texas, bringing a national profile to a race that may be critical to Democrats’ long-shot hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year’s midterm elections.
  Crockett, one of Congress’ most outspoken Democrats and a frequent target of GOP attacks, jumped into the race on the final day of qualifying in Texas. She is seeking the Senate seat held by Republican John
  
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• Taylor Swift takes over LA with Swifties speculating what it means

  08-12-2025 22:01 via ocregister.com
  
  If there’s one thing Swifties are known for, it’s going on extravagant hunts for easter eggs surrounding Taylor Swift.
  So when a new promotional experience popped up in Los Angeles earlier this month to promote “The End of an Era” docuseries and “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The Final Show,” both releasing on Disney+ on Dec. 12, fans of the pop star took to social media to discuss and dissect what it meant.
  Here’s what we know about the setup:
  The instal
  
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• When did Christmas trees start to appear at Southern California holiday celebrations?

  08-12-2025 21:29 via ocregister.com
  
  Christmas trees have been at the heart of American Christmas holiday celebrations since the 1800s. The beloved tradition began in the Northeast and migrated west with pioneers and settlers.
  The tradition of bringing an evergreen tree indoors and adding decorations began in Germany. The tradition evolved from winter solstice customs and as a symbol of everlasting life.
  When German settlers came to the United States in the mid-1800s, they brought their Christmas traditions with them.
  The Christmas
  
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• Boeing finalizes $4.7B acquisition of key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems

  08-12-2025 21:10 via ocregister.com
  
  By RIO YAMAT
  Boeing said Monday that it has completed a $4.7 billion purchase of key supplier Spirit AeroSystems, which builds fuselages for the giant aerospace company’s 737 Max jetliners, including an Alaska Airlines aircraft that suffered a door-panel blowout last year.
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• In-N-Out will open its first 3 Tennessee locations this week

  08-12-2025 21:06 via ocregister.com
  
  In-N-Out Burger will open three drive-thrus in Nashville suburbs this week as part of a major expansion into Tennessee.
  Drive-thrus will open in Lebanon and Antioch on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Murfreesboro on Friday, Dec. 12, according to a news release.
  News agencies in Tennessee are not yet reporting what kinds of crowds are expected, but In-N-Out’s debut in the Southeast has been eagerly anticipated.
  The expansion will bring the total number of In-N-Out restaurants to 431 and officially p
  
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• In-N-Out will open its first 3 Tennesee locations this week

  08-12-2025 21:06 via ocregister.com
  
  In-N-Out Burger will open three drive-thrus in Nashville suburbs this week as part of a major expansion into Tennessee.
  Drive-thrus will open in Lebanon and Antioch on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Murfreesboro on Friday, Dec. 12, according to a news release.
  News agencies in Tennessee are not yet reporting what kinds of crowds are expected, but In-N-Out’s debut in the Southeast has been eagerly anticipated.
  The expansion will bring the total number of In-N-Out restaurants to 431 and officially p
  
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