Stephen A. Smith promises he didn’t hold back in a new memoir about his life. The boisterous ESPN personality covers his childhood in New York City, his career as a journalist and issues he’s faced along the way in “Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes,” publisher 13A announced Tuesday. The book…
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The consequences of a series of fights involving teenagers at Knott’s Berry Farm continue to reverberate as the Buena Park theme park has banned unaccompanied minors from Knott’s Scary Farm during the annual Halloween after-hours event. Knott’s has extended a new chaperone policy to all nights of Knott’s Scary Farm, according to the theme park’s…
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Made either as appetizers using diagonal slices of French baguette, or as open-faced sandwiches on larger slabs of rustic bread, these delicious treats are packed with flavor. Cherry tomatoes are the star with their alluring acidity and meaty texture. The orbs are broiled in a skillet, a process that collapses them to a just-right texture…
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This might upset some Disneyland fans, but, too bad. Theme parks are not places that people who do not work there should be visiting every day. They should be designed and used as extraordinary spaces and not reduced to venues for the activities of everyday life. Executives at both Disney and Six Flags recently alluded…
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Still interested in running for local office? You just might be in luck. The filing period has been extended for a bevy of local races — from school boards to water districts to city councils — until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17. These short extensions kick in for races where eligible incumbents did not…
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, a leader in the Republican resistance to former President Donald Trump, is fighting to save her seat in the U.S. House on Tuesday as voters weigh in on the direction of the GOP. Cheney’s team is bracing for a loss against a Trump-backed challenger in the state…
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Lizette Gonzalez makes a picture of her first-grade daughter, Genesis Gonzales at the first day of school for the Las Lomas Elementary on Monday, August 15, 2022 in La Habra, CA. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer) Kindergartener Esteban Guerrero was reluctant to head into school at the first day of school for the Las…
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Disneyland Magic Keyholders who purchased the highest-priced annual passes last year will find themselves paying more for fewer days of access to the Anaheim theme park when renewals become available later this week. Disneyland will raise Magic Key prices from 8% to 16% when annual pass renewals go on sale to existing passholders on Thursday,…
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Brothers Michael and Kevin Bacon don’t always agree on everything. After performing an eclectic mix of music together for nearly three decades as The Bacon Brothers, the duo have a fairly different approach and aesthetic when it comes to creating music. While they agree that the songs themselves are more important than trying to stick…
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”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data. Buzz: Typical Southern California first-time homebuyers need to make an extra $54,000 — or 94% — compared to other Americans seeking a starter home. Source: My trusty spreadsheet’s look…
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