Whenever we see lawmakers rush to impose new regulations, we like to remind readers about one of the core traits of a free society: self-regulation. If most people behave in a reasonable and conscientious manner, there’s little need for government intervention. This concept is the starting point on our thoughts about Orange County’s new e-bike…
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A small house built by Orange County college students was donated to a Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County shelter in Placentia, doubling the number of young adults the program will be able to support. The home, which is considered an accessory dwelling unit, will house foster youth who have aged out of the system.…
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Third-party presidential contender Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pointed to housing affordability as he made his case to Southern California voters ahead of the November election. Kennedy, who is running a longshot bid for the White House, was set to lay out his foreign policy plans — which cover “how do we wind down the American…
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COSTA MESA — Police Wednesday were looking for a suspect in the fatal stabbing of one man and the wounding of another victim in Costa Mesa. Officers responded to a knife attack in the 1700 block of Placentia Avenue at about 11 p.m. Tuesday. A 22-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities did…
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By JONATHAN J. COOPER and ERIC TUCKER PHOENIX — Republicans are responding to Hunter Biden’s conviction on federal gun charges with some version of, “That’s it?” Loyal to Donald Trump, they largely echoed the former president’s claim that the Justice Department has treated President Joe Biden’s son with kid gloves while zealously prosecuting Trump. Using…
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It’s been nearly two years since the Los Angeles punk rock band NOFX announced they were hanging up their combat boots with a final tour and three stops slated at Berth 46 in San Pedro on Oct. 4-6. The band has been headlining its Punk in Drublic music festival tour and added the last dates…
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It is impossible in the space provided to include all of the Orange County highlights from the 2023-24 high school sports year. Here is some of it … • Orange County’s most dominating athlete this year might have been Newport Harbor senior wrestler Duda Rodrigues. She went undefeated for the second year in a row,…
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Regrettable, that the rift between the Lakers and Jerry West lasted until his death on Wednesday at 86. A shame that the man whose inspiring life and legacy can’t be talked about without mentioning the Lakers – for whom he played 14 years and whose front-office tenure led to five NBA titles – was on…
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Lois Lee, MD, MPH, FAAP | (TNS) American Academy of Pediatrics When the weather’s nice, many families love spending time near the water. Whether your favorite spot is near the ocean or the edge of a river or lake, it’s always best to prepare for your surroundings and make sure that health hazards don’t spoil…
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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 Thursday, June 13, 2024. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter…
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