• Virus-impacted borrowers missing out on today’s record-low rates

    Virus-impacted borrowers missing out on today’s record-low rates
    Rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage just fell to all-time lows.
    But some COVID-impacted borrowers won’t be able to take advantage of today’s historically low interest rates because they haven’t made all of their mortgage payments on time.
    The Cares Act allows conventional, FHA and VA mortgage holders who are suffering financially from the coronavirus pandemic to forgo their payments for up to 12 months without penalty or damage to their credit — a feature called forbearanc
  • Agoura Hills vineyard estate once owned by Paper Mate, Schick exec seeks $6M

    Agoura Hills vineyard estate once owned by Paper Mate, Schick exec seeks $6M
    This Agoura Hills Spanish hacienda-style estate with vineyards, a barn and room for future equestrian facilities is on the market for $6.995 million. (Photo by Simon Berlyn)
    The foyer. (Photo by Simon Berlyn)
    The kitchen. (Photo by Simon Berlyn)
    The wet bar. (Photo by Simon Berlyn)
    A shell-shaped doorway topper sculpted in the plaster. (Photo by Simon Berlyn)
    The primary bathroom. (Photo by Simon Berlyn)
    The primary suite’s sitting area. (Photo by Simon Berlyn)
    The entertainer’s back
  • Orange County scores and player stats for Tuesday, April 16

    Orange County scores and player stats for Tuesday, April 16
    Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowScores and stats from Orange County games on Tuesday, April 16
    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.
    TUESDAY’S SCORES
    BASEBALL
    SAN JOAQUIN LEAGUE
    Fairmont Prep 8, Avalon 5
    Southlands Christian 2, Tarbut V’Torah 0
     
     
     
     
  • Orange County boys and girls track and field leaderboard, April 16

    Orange County boys and girls track and field leaderboard, April 16
    The top outdoors times (wind-legal) and marks for Orange County track and field through April 14.
    Compiled by Don Chadez/Flash Results West and MileSplit.com.
    Send corrections to [email protected].
    GIRLS LEADERS
    (All race distances in meters)
    100 – Avery Groves, Santa Margarita, Sr., 12.00; Ava Simos, Corona del Mar, Sr., 12.01; Justine Wilson, Rosary, So., 12:08; Nabile Alvarado, Mater Dei, Jr., 12.24; Nevaeh Lane, Marina, Sr., 12.25.
    200 – Justine Wilson, Rosary, So. 24.29; Ava Simos
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  • Angels maintain faith in struggling rookie Nolan Schanuel

    Angels maintain faith in struggling rookie Nolan Schanuel
    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s a fine line that a major league team must walk with a struggling young player. The team wants to show confidence in the player, but not allow him to fail so much that he loses confidence in himself.
    Angels manager Ron Washington said the team is still on the right side of the line with Nolan Schanuel.
    “I have no problem constantly running him out there and letting him try to figure it out,” Washington said of his rookie first baseman. “I
  • Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92

    Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92
    By HILLEL ITALIE
    NEW YORK (AP) — Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s and perfected an intricate, nail-biting strategy known as “Whiteyball,” has died. He was 92.
    Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said Tuesday the team had been informed of Herzog’s death by his family. Herzog, who had been at Busch Stadium on April 4 for the Cardinals’ home opener, died o
  • Jurors can’t reach a verdict in the murder trial against ex-Long Beach school cop

    Jurors can’t reach a verdict in the murder trial against ex-Long Beach school cop
    A mistrial was declared on Tuesday, April 16, in the case of a 54-year-old Orange man accused of murder in the slaying of an 18-year-old woman sitting in the passenger seat of a car, driving away, as the Long Beach Unified School District safety officer fired two shots near Millikan High School in June 2021.
    Jurors deadlocked, with a 7-5 vote, with the majority favoring guilt on second-degree murder.
    Jurors reached their verdict in their third day of deliberations after being handed the case aft
  • Trump goes from court to campaign at a bodega in his heavily Democratic hometown

    Trump goes from court to campaign at a bodega in his heavily Democratic hometown
    By JILL COLVIN (Associated Press)
    NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump plans to visit New York’s Harlem neighborhood Tuesday after spending his second day in a lower Manhattan courtroom as a criminal defendant.
    Trump was expected to stop by Sanaa Convenient Store, a tiny bodega that sells chips, sodas and other snacks. Trump aides said the former president and current Republican nominee chose the store because it has been the site of a violent attack on an employee. He will also highlight co
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  • Newport Beach library board moves contested children’s book to teen section in first appeals review

    Newport Beach library board moves contested children’s book to teen section in first appeals review
    The Newport Beach Public Library board decided to move a book about a 10-year-old transgender child from the children’s section in a new appeal process that has been offered to patrons wanting to challenge decisions on where books should be shelved.
    The library trustees decided Monday night that “Melissa” will move to the Newport Beach Library’s teen reading section, while also deciding the picture book “Prince & Knight” will remain in the children’s
  • Taylor Swift launches pop-up in Los Angeles for new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

    Taylor Swift launches pop-up in Los Angeles for new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
    It’s been an eventful week for Taylor Swift. Her new album “The Tortured Poets Department” comes out Friday, April 19, and despite announcing it after winning the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal album, she hasn’t spoken about it much aside from some of her Eras Tour performances and announcing different variants of the album with exclusive bonus tracks.
    Related: Taylor Swift arrives at the Grove for the Eras Tour Premiere in Los Angeles
    After the Coachella lineup was announced
  • House forces Senate to hold trial on Mayorkas impeachment

    House forces Senate to hold trial on Mayorkas impeachment
    By Mary Clare Jalonick | Associated Press
    WASHINGTON — The House sent two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday, forcing a trial on allegations that he has “willfully and systematically” refused to enforce immigration laws.
    While the Senate is obligated to hold a trial under the rules of impeachment once the charges are walked across the Capitol, the proceedings may not last long. Democrats are expected to try to
  • Eric Dailey Jr. commits to UCLA men’s basketball via transfer portal

    Eric Dailey Jr. commits to UCLA men’s basketball via transfer portal
    LOS ANGELES — Oklahoma State transfer Eric Dailey Jr. announced his commitment to the UCLA men’s basketball team after a recent visit to Westwood, explaining that he believes being a Bruin will help him reach his dream of playing in the NBA.
    Dailey, a 6-foot-8, 230-pound forward, averaged 9.3 points, and 4.8 rebounds, while playing 22.3 minutes per game and starting 16 of 32 games as a freshman. He also shot 49.6% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range and 60.2% from the free-throw
  • ‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sean Astin will be UCLA’s 2024 graduation speaker

    ‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sean Astin will be UCLA’s 2024 graduation speaker
    Actor Sean Astin, best known for his roles in “Rudy” and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, will be the keynote speaker at all three UCLA College commencement ceremonies in June, the university announced Tuesday.
    “Throughout his career, Sean Astin has inspired millions through his portrayal of passionate, brave and strong characters,” Miguel García-Garibay, senior dean of the UCLA College and dean of physical sciences, said in a statement. “He bring
  • Esperanza’s Taylor Shumaker seeking wins more than home runs as she nears O.C. record

    Esperanza’s Taylor Shumaker seeking wins more than home runs as she nears O.C. record
    Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowTaylor Shumaker of Esperanza hears plenty about her charge toward the Orange County softball record for home runs in a single season.
    “It’s hard not think about the record because so many people bring it up so often,” the senior said last week. “But I can’t think about that.”
    Shumaker instead remains focused on “doing whatever I got” to help the Aztecs win.
  • LAFD recruit in collision, then killed after getting out of Jeep on 101 Freeway

    LAFD recruit in collision, then killed after getting out of Jeep on 101 Freeway
    A Los Angeles Fire Department recruit was involved in a two-vehicle collision on the 101 Freeway in Studio City then got out of his Jeep and was fatally struck by another vehicle, authorities said on Tuesday, April 16.
    The collision occurred around 5:10 a.m. Monday on the northbound 101 at Campo de Cahuenga, near Vineland Avenue.
    Jacob Fuerte, 22, was on his way to training in a a 2000 Jeep that collided with a 2021 Ford, authorities said. The other driver was not injured.
    LAFD Recruit Firefight
  • LAFD recruit in collision, then killed after getting out of Jeep on 101

    LAFD recruit in collision, then killed after getting out of Jeep on 101
    A Los Angeles Fire Department recruit was involved in a two-vehicle collision on the 101 Freeway in Studio City then got out of his Jeep and was fatally struck by another vehicle, authorities said on Tuesday, April 16.
    The collision occurred around 5:10 a.m. Monday on the northbound 101 at Campo de Cahuenga, near Vineland Avenue.
    Jacob Fuerte, 22, was on his way to training in a a 2000 Jeep that collided with a 2021 Ford, authorities said. The other driver was not injured.
    LAFD Recruit Firefight
  • Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last surviving member of ‘Boys of Summer,’ dies at 97

    Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last surviving member of ‘Boys of Summer,’ dies at 97
    Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine throws against the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the baseball World Series in New York, Oct. 5, 1952. Carl Erskine, who pitched two no-hitters as a mainstay on the Brooklyn Dodgers and was a 20-game winner in 1953 when he struck out a then-record 14 in the World Series, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Community Hospital Anderson in Anderson, Indiana, according to Michele Hockwalt, the hospital’s marketing and communication manager. He was 97. (AP Phot
  • iPhone sales are plunging. Here’s why

    iPhone sales are plunging. Here’s why
    By Samantha Murphy Kelly
    Apple’s smartphone sales tumbled a stunning 10% last quarter, according to market research firm IDC. The main cause: iPhone sales in China fell sharply.
    The company has lost momentum in China as nationalism, a rough economy and increased competition have hurt Apple over the past several months.
    “It’s a steep drop for Apple, but if you think of where we have been in the past four years, Apple has probably been the most resilient brand, overcoming supply
  • Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors

    Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors
    By The Associated Press
    Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory.
    Griffin said in a social media post that he’s “thankful for every single moment” of his career. He was the No. 1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers out of Oklahoma in 2009. He missed his first season with a knee injury, but rebounded to earn Rookie of the Year honors in 2011, when he won
  • Progress made on three Big Sur Highway 1 landslides

    Progress made on three Big Sur Highway 1 landslides
    BIG SUR – The three landslides on Highway 1 south of the slip-out near Rocky Creek Bridge continue making progress on Caltran’s road to reopening roadway between the Monterey Peninsula and the San Luis Obispo County line later this year.
    With another rainy weekend in the books for the area, Caltrans District 5 spokesperson Kevin Drabinski said that no significant movement or changes occurred as a result of the past weekend’s rain event at the Rocky Creek slip-out — post m
  • Cruise demand leaves pandemic in rearview with record passengers, more construction on tap

    Cruise demand leaves pandemic in rearview with record passengers, more construction on tap
    MIAMI BEACH — The COVID pandemic drove the cruise industry to a standstill, but numbers released Tuesday signal the years of comeback are officially over with more expansion on tap.
    More than 31.7 million passengers took cruises worldwide in 2023, said Kelly Craighead, Cruise Line International Association president and CEO, speaking at the annual Seatrade Cruise Global conference at Miami Beach Convention Center.
    CLIA is the lobbying group for member cruise lines, including Royal Caribbea
  • As AI eye exams prove their worth, lessons for future tech emerge

    As AI eye exams prove their worth, lessons for future tech emerge
    Hannah Norman | (TNS) KFF Health News
    Christian Espinoza, director of a Southern California drug-treatment provider, recently began employing a powerful new assistant: an artificial intelligence algorithm that can perform eye exams with pictures taken by a retinal camera. It makes quick diagnoses, without a doctor present.
    His clinics, Tarzana Treatment Centers, are among the early adopters of an AI-based system that promises to dramatically expand screening for diabetic retinopathy, the leading
  • Am I liable for harm that occurs in the common area? Ask the lawyer

    Am I liable for harm that occurs in the common area? Ask the lawyer
    Q: I received a letter from a lawyer stating that my tenant is suing me for an “incident” resulting in substantial injuries. The manager of the complex said he thinks the tenant tripped on the side steps in the common area. Nothing that I know of happened in the condo.  Am I responsible, even if his injury happened in the common area?
    R.W.S., Marina Del Rey
    Ron Sokol
    A: As a landlord, you are to conduct periodic inspections of your rental property when you have the legal right o
  • More kids are dying of drug overdoses. Could pediatricians do more to help?

    More kids are dying of drug overdoses. Could pediatricians do more to help?
    Martha Bebinger, WBUR | KFF Health News (TNS)
    A 17-year-old boy with shaggy blond hair stepped onto the scale at Tri-River Family Health Center in Uxbridge, Massachusetts.
    After he was weighed, he headed for an exam room decorated with decals of planets and cartoon characters. A nurse checked his blood pressure. A pediatrician asked about school, home life, and his friendships.
    This seemed like a routine teen checkup, the kind that happens in thousands of pediatric practices across the U.S. ever
  • UCLA football ready to address depth needs in transfer portal

    UCLA football ready to address depth needs in transfer portal
    LOS ANGELES — Coach DeShaun Foster will have his first opportunity to explore the transfer portal as head coach of the UCLA Bruins as the spring transfer window officially opened on Tuesday.
    The Bruins had already acquired talent from the transfer portal this offseason, such as receiver Rico Flores Jr. and defensive end Jacob Busic, during the early period.
    Foster remains transparent about his plans to be active during the 15-day window with specific needs he’ll pursue to help bolste
  • What happens if I default on my car loan?

    What happens if I default on my car loan?
    By Funto Omojola | NerdWallet
    More Americans are defaulting on their car loans due to larger loan amounts, high interest rates, increased living costs and more.
    The number of borrowers who fell more than 90 days behind on their auto loans rose to 2.66% in the fourth quarter of 2023 — a nearly 20% increase from the same time last year, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
    Why are more people defaulting on car loans?
    Borrowers are struggling in part due to sky-high in
  • Orange County boys athlete of the week: Devin Bragg, Los Alamitos

    Orange County boys athlete of the week: Devin Bragg, Los Alamitos
    The Orange County boys athlete of the week:
    Name: Devin Bragg
    School: Los Alamitos
    Sport: Track and field
    Year: Junior
    Noteworthy: He ran the fastest times in Orange County track and field this season in the 100 and 200 on Saturday in the Orange County Championships. Bragg won the 100 in a meet-record time of 10.50 seconds. He won the 200 in 21.31. Both were wind-legal times. Bragg’s 100 time is the second-best in California this season. His 200 time is the fourth-best in the state this se
  • Iran’s conflict with Israel puts US ally Jordan on edge

    Iran’s conflict with Israel puts US ally Jordan on edge
    Sam Dagher | (TNS) Bloomberg News
    Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel and the prospect of escalating hostilities has threatened to embroil Jordan, a key Western ally and a country regarded by Gulf states as pivotal to their own security.
    When the Islamic Republic fired a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel on Saturday night, Jordan helped shoot down some that flew over its capital Amman, with Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi saying the kingdom saw the projectiles as posing “a rea
  • States race to restrict deepfake porn as it becomes easier to create

    States race to restrict deepfake porn as it becomes easier to create
    Madyson Fitzgerald | Stateline.org (TNS)
    After a 2014 leak of hundreds of celebrities’ intimate photos, Uldouz Wallace learned that she was among the public figures whose images had been stolen and disseminated online.
    Wallace, an actress, writer and social media influencer, found out the images were ones her ex had taken without her consent and had threatened to leak.
    Over the next few years, Wallace spent loads of money paying private companies to take down the images, she said. It wasn&
  • OJ Simpson estate executor softens stance on civil judgment payouts

    OJ Simpson estate executor softens stance on civil judgment payouts
    The executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate is walking back comments he made last week indicating that he would try to prevent the payout of a $33.5 million judgment awarded by a civil jury after the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
    In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, attorney Malcolm LaVergne took on a much more subdued and cooperative tone regarding the pending civil judgment.
    “I can tell you in advance, Fred Goldman’s claim will be accepted. And

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