By Nick Perry | Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The United States won a legal battle on Tuesday to seize a Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji and wasted no time in taking command of the $325 million vessel and sailing it away from the South Pacific nation. The court ruling represented a significant victory for…
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Democratic Rep. Katie Porter and former GOP Assembly leader Scott Baugh are considered top contenders as final votes are cast today in the primary race for Orange County’s coastal 47th House District. Three other Republican challengers are also in the contest: business owners and former congressional candidates Brian Burley and Amy Phan West along with documentary film…
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The Miami Dolphins’ prized free-agent acquisition this offseason, Terron Armstead, hasn’t yet been available to work with the offensive line through organized team activities and minicamp, but that hasn’t stopped him from making an impact in guiding the team’s young linemen he’ll have alongside him this fall. “Terron has definitely helped a lot of our…
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San Clemente senior Caroline Hawkes was Orange County’s track and field leader this season in the 200 and 400 meters. Her time in the 100 was second-best in the county. For her achievements Hawkes is the Orange County girls track and field athlete of the year. San Clemente’s Caroline Hawkes won two events — 200…
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Orange County Board of Education President Mari Barke and opponent Martha Fluor are the leading contenders for the newly redrawn coastal Trustee Area 2 as voting draws to an end today. Barke, 59, a board member since 2018, faces two challengers: Fluor, 71, a former Newport-Mesa Unified school board member for 29 years, and Christopher…
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Officially and at least temporarily, Tim Shaw is not on the Orange County Board of Education following a recent court ruling. On Tuesday, June 7, voters will decide whether Shaw, 45, will win re-election to finish a two-year term as he competes against three challengers: Paulette Chaffee, 73, an attorney and former teacher; David M.…
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Ravens rookie safety Kyle Hamilton, the team’s top pick in April’s NFL draft, signed his rookie contract Tuesday. The four-year deal is believed to be one of the biggest in franchise history for a first-year player. Hamilton, the No. 14 overall pick, will receive a fully guaranteed $16.3 million, according to the NFL Network, including…
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Orange County Board of Education Trustee Lisa Sparks is looking to retain her seat in a newly-redrawn South Orange County district while former Laguna Beach Unified Superintendent Sherine Smith attempts to unseat her. Sparks, 55, a Chapman University professor and board trustee since 2018, faces Smith, 64, who has served in the Capistrano Unified School…
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In 2018, Westminster voters decided to double the mayor’s term from two to four years. Now, residents have a new decision to make: Do they want to end citywide mayoral elections altogether? A lot has changed over the past four years — namely, the makeup of the Westminster City Council. Starting in early 2021, three…
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It’s gotten even worse in Anaheim. Amid a 12-game losing streak that sunk the team under .500, the Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday. Phil Nevin will serve as the interim manager. Nevin, the former Yankees’ third base coach, held the same position with the Angels. Maddon, 68, ends his Anaheim tenure with a…
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