The Orlando Magic’s front office, led by president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman and general manager John Hammond, have shown an affinity for certain types of players in drafts. They’re well aware of the reputation. “We’ve always liked long, lanky guys,” Hammond said during a recent appearance on the Bart & Hahn podcast. “In today’s…
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Newly unsealed court documents reveal for the first time how some of the adult Turpin children wound up in such poor living conditions that Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin described them in a national television interview as “squalor” and “crime-ridden neighborhoods.” Those adults, documents show, grudgingly accepted housing in an apartment complex they considered…
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By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer TULSA, Okla. — The Oklahoma wind came sweeping through Southern Hills and then swiftly left town in time for Will Zalatoris, Bubba Watson and yes, even Tiger Woods, to bring a sleepy PGA Championship to life on Friday. Zalatoris hit the ball on the button whether he was in…
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Distrust and poor communications are fueling a heated turf war over medical responses involving Orange County’s Fire Authority, Fire Chiefs Association and Emergency Medical Services, a grand jury investigation has found. “Although their mandated responsibilities are clear, there is a mutual reluctance to acknowledge their respective spheres of authority, in particular the critical role of…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for races on Saturday May 21, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the…
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Are you ready for fire season? This year’s has begun, with the Coastal fire destroying at least 20 homes this month in Laguna Niguel. Here’s a look at preparations you can take, the areas of greatest threat in Southern California and how often wildfires occur. During the Coastal fire, about 800 households were given roughly…
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A mountain lion was spotted in Newport Beach on Friday, and authorities said it is likely the same cat seen earlier this month in Laguna Beach. The lion was spotted in the Port Streets neighborhood near Andersen Elementary School, according to Newport Beach police. The school was put on alert while authorities searched for the…
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The schedule for the Orange County teams Saturday, May 21, in the CIF-SS baseball and softball finals and the boys volleyball teams in the CIF Southern California Regional finals. CIF-SS BASEBALL At Cal State Fullerton Division 6: Estancia vs. Anaheim, 10 a.m. Division 4: Fullerton vs. Tesoro, 1 p.m. CIF-SS SOFTBALL At Bill Barber Park, Irvine Division…
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Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from May 12 to May 20. Hoshi Sushi, 1925 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton Closed: May 18 Reason: Rodent infestation Reopened: May 19 Tutti Frutti, 7941 Beach Blvd., Suite D, Buena Park Closed: May 18 Reason: Cockroach infestation Kitchen…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now IRVINE — Tesoro’s softball team broke into its traditional “dance circle” before taking on top-seeded Bonita in the CIF-SS Division 3 final Friday. The players chanted and bounced outside their dugout at Deanna Manning Stadium, but some of the Titans’ trademarks from their…
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