The man who first proposed San Bernardino County secede from California says voters are ready to do so — and he says he has the survey data to prove it. “I think it’s going to be a super-majority,” real estate developer Jeff Burum said of the expected Nov. 8 vote on a ballot measure that…
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A 20-year-old man charged this week with killing an off-duty Monterey Park police officer during a botched robbery attempt in Downey spent just a day in custody following a March conviction for burglary and felony domestic violence, according to Los Angeles County court and jail records. Carlos Daniel Delcid of San Pedro, accused of shooting…
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom searched for the right words. “Wow,” Wisdom exclaimed, his eyes shifting to the dirt infield where a few fans played catch. “This is truly incredible.” Each Chicago Cubs player and staff member found a moment to appreciate the unique Field of Dreams environment Thursday. After the Cubs took a…
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The NBA is paying the ultimate tribute to the late Bill Russell, announcing Thursday that it will permanently retire his No. 6 across the league. Russell, an 11-time champion with the Boston Celtics, becomes the first NBA player to have his number retired league-wide. “Bill Russell’s unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights…
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COSTA MESA — It was one thing for running back Joshua Kelley to make the Chargers’ roster after a standout career at UCLA, but it is quite another for him to win a larger role in 2022, after two seasons backing up starter Austin Ekeler. Kelley realized he needed to make some big changes this…
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The first 50 guests to visit Baked Dessert Bar at The District at Tustin Legacy on Saturday, Aug. 13 will receive a free cupcake and a chance to purchase two new desserts exclusive to the Orange County location: the Chicken & Waffles and Maple Bacon Ube cupcakes. During the opening weekend, all patrons will receive…
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By KRISTIN M. HALL | AP National Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Brooke Eden shines with that glow that engaged people have as she counts down the days to her upcoming beachfront wedding, chatting about travel preparations and mother-in-laws bonding over text messages. For the Florida-born singer, falling in love came hand-in-hand with learning…
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The Miami Heat are about to find themselves in the unique position of retiring No. 6 and then, eventually, re-retiring that jersey. With the NBA on Thursday announcing the league-wide retirement of No. 6 in honor of the recent passing of legendary Boston Celtics championship center Bill Russell, the Heat eventually will have dual No.…
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Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead is getting more practice reps, and it means the team’s prized free-agent acquisition on the offensive line is closer to returning to form. Armstead has been brought along slowly throughout training camp after offseason surgery on his knee. On Thursday, at the second of two joint practices with the…
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Gene LeBell, regarded as America’s first martial arts sensation before parlaying his athleticism into a career as a professional wrestler, actor and stuntman, has died at the age of 89, his family confirmed. LeBell, who had been in declining health for the past eight months, died in his sleep at home in Sherman Oaks, with…
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