A great torta needs little introduction. Admittedly, I cannot claim that this list is, in any way, the ultimate roundup of tortas in Orange County. I never set out to write a story about Mexican sandwiches. However, I recently started thinking about the many great tortas I’ve eaten here through the years, so I made…
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By Geoff Mulvihill and John Seewer | The Associated Press OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma reached a nationwide settlement Thursday over its role in the opioid crisis, with the Sackler family members who own the company boosting their cash contribution to as much as $6 billion. The deal follows an earlier settlement that had been appealed…
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By JIM HEINTZ, YURAS KARMANAU and MSTYSLAV CHERNOV KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces battled for control of a crucial energy-producing city in Ukraine’s south on Thursday and gained ground in their bid to cut off the country from the sea, as Ukrainian leaders called on citizens to rise up and wage guerrilla war against…
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February was yet another rollercoaster of a month for theme park fans. New rides opened as others closed for repairs. Hiring remained brisk. There was even an ownership squabble over two local attractions. So, have you been paying attention? To test your knowledge of the amusement park industry — or to simply refresh your memory…
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A man was shot and killed by Anaheim police early Thursday morning, March 3, in a residential neighborhood after an hours-long standoff, authorities said. For several hours, Anaheim police tried de-escalation tactics including trying to talk with the man, Sgt. Shane Carringer said. Police had received a call around 9:45 p.m. about an armed man…
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The Jim fire burning in the Holy Jim area north of Silverado and Trabuco canyons grew slightly overnight, to 553 acres, authorities said Thursday morning, March 3. The fire, which was reported about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, was about 15% contained by 7:45 a.m., authorities said. Burning in the Cleveland National Forest, no structures have been…
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Sofiya Fikhman was about 3 years old when her father enlisted in the Soviet Amy and her mother and grandparents fled on foot her hometown on the outskirts of Odessa before the Nazi Army began the mass murder of the Jewish population. In the span of about 80 years, Fikhman’s life has taken many unexpected…
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The Miami Dolphins view Christian Wilkins as a valued leader, and a building block for its defense, which is why the team will try to extend the defensive tackle before utilizing the fifth-year option by the May 2 deadline. According to a league source, the goal is for Wilkins to receive a multi-year extension from…
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Steve-O has traveled across a tightrope over an alligator pit with raw meat hanging from his underwear. He got a tattoo while riding in the back of an off-road vehicle. Then there was the time he was catapulted into the air while inside a dirty porta-potty. Yet the star of MTV’s “Jackass” series and films…
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The tragic events of the past week highlight the wisdom in maintaining a fiscally sound house, rather than a highly indebted government, before emergencies strike. Russia’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine and the West’s response will likely drive inflation even higher. At home, expect calls for more government spending to help Ukrainians defend themselves and enable…
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