After shutting down the last two meetings over face mask disputes, the president of the Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board has called for a special session next week with only one agenda item: Should the board hold meetings online for the next month? Board President Carrie Buck put out a Tweet Wednesday saying she wants trustees…
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By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Coast Guard said it suspended its rescue operations at sunset Thursday after announcing earlier that afternoon that it had found four additional bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida. Homeland Security Investigations officials have said they were actively investigating…
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By JESSICA GRESKO and COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement gives President Joe Biden a chance to make his first nomination to the high court. It’s also a chance for Biden to fulfill a campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to be a justice. Some things to know…
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By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio — Antonee Robinson broke through a freeze in the air and the U.S. offense, scoring a big goal in the 52nd minute that lifted the Americans over El Salvador, 1-0, on Thursday night and kept them on track for a return to the World Cup. The narrow…
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Brian Flores walked into Thursday’s interview with the Giants as a leading contender to be their next head coach, and he might have emerged as the favorite. The Giants can hire a coach at any time now, having fulfilled the Rooney Rule by interviewing an external minority candidate in person. Will Flores be their next…
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The most likely coordinator candidate to potentially remain as a holdover on new Chicago Bears coach Matt Ebeflus’ staff is departing. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor has agreed to a three-year contract with the Carolina Panthers, meaning the Bears will have to adjust to continue the success they have enjoyed the last four seasons. Tabor’s…
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LA HABRA — The Sonora girls soccer team still needs a lot to happen for it to win the Freeway League title, but raising the rivalry “Clete” trophy after thoroughly dominating La Habra 5-1 on Thursday will certainly satisfy a lot of things, and may be just what it needs to go on a deep…
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Irvine United Congregational Church proudly advertises itself as “radically inclusive.” “Since its beginning in 1979, IUCC has been a uniting church open to persons of every age, race, sexual orientation and religious background,” the website promises. Today, many congregants and members are members of the LGBTQ community. That doctrine sometimes makes the Christian church a…
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Gary Brighouse still sees the horrific scene: a weeks-old brown pelican lying dead, tangled in fishing line around its neck and feet. “I just envisioned the mom and baby and how it all went down,” said Brighouse, who pilots boats for Capt. Dave’s Dolphin Safari and Whale Watching, based in Dana Point Harbor. Gary Brighouse, a…
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Top-seeded Australian Ash Barty plays a backhand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) Madison Keys of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Ash Barty of Australia during their semifinal match at the Australian…
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