As the housing market shifts and you’re trying to sell, there’s some planning and preparation ahead of showings for well-qualified buyers. The days of one open house and then escrow are behind us, for now. So, rather than spend the first few days on the market reviewing the deluge of offers, you now get to…
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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles International Airport set an all-time record in March for trade by value moved in a single month, with global imports and exports worth a total of $13.65 billion moving through the airport, officials announced. Total imports at the airport accounted for more than $8 billion in March, while exports were…
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One of the most irresponsible actions a public official can take is to vote for — or worse, sign into law — a bill that that they know is unconstitutional. Public officials take an oath to uphold the Constitution, and when they intentionally enact a law that violates the constitution, they impose needless and…
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Art teacher Diana Anderson and student Mico Salazar work on a 40-foot mural at Westminster High School in Westminster, CA, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Art teacher Daina Anderson invited Mexican artist Farid Rueda to work with her students on the week-long project. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Mexican artist Farid Rueda, left,…
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By Bill Forman Arguably Britain’s most influential singer/songwriter/surrealist since Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett flew the coop, Robyn Hitchcock first made his mark with his neo-psychedelic band The Soft Boys. Buoyed by singles like “I Wanna Destroy You” and their watershed 1980 album “Underwater Moonlight,” the group had a lasting impact on artists that include The…
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Ryan Getzlaf, the Ducks’ retired team captain, was named Friday as one of three finalists for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” Getzlaf, a first-time finalist, was joined by Edmonton…
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By MARK KENNEDY It’s often said that fans at live concerts give the band a jolt of electricity. Coldplay wants to literally harness that. The pop superstars have added kinetic dance floors and energy-storing stationary bikes to their latest world tour, encouraging fans to help power the show as they dance or spin. It’s part…
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Selecting and planting a landscape tree (or trees) is probably one of the most difficult decisions a homeowner makes. Trees can be expensive, and many have undesirable characteristics that can appear once they’re established and can be a pain to remove. A well-chosen tree can add value to your home and provide beauty, shade, and…
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Rats! What’s a Miami Heat-loving Florida Panthers fan — and vice versa — to do this week? As the NBA’s Heat and the NHL’s Panthers were set to begin the next round in their respective playoffs, the NHL on Monday revealed a Panthers schedule nearly identical to the one previously announced for the Heat. “You’ve…
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1. If you are looking for a way to relax, bird watching is for you and attracting birds to your garden is something to consider. “Birdscape” is a term that refers to a garden designed to attract avian creatures. This can be achieved by planting perennials such as abutilons, salvias, and honeysuckles as well as…
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