As Trump administration officials ramp up pressure on local law enforcement to cooperate with a national illegal immigration crackdown, Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes on Monday said his department’s policy of focusing on state and local laws and leaving immigration enforcement to federal officials will not change. While Barnes expressed frustration at limits the state’s…
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I love the Sparks’ trade for Kelsey Plum. Let’s start here: It’s a freakin’ trade! Remember those, NBA fans? When it didn’t take a miracle for teams to actually make a deal? That pre-apron world, before new collective bargaining agreement’s onerous rules didn’t go so far to infringe on the types of trades high-spending teams…
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A newly built Newport Coast mansion that fetched $38 million last spring ended 2024 as Orange County’s most expensive home sold. The Delaware LLC managed by Tony T. Huang, co-founder of the cannabis brand Stiizy, quietly purchased the home in guard-gated Crystal Cove construction began. At the time, it was just starting to go up…
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After a delay of a couple of weeks, Mater Dei’s boys basketball team will play St. John Bosco at the Intuit Dome. The Trinity League game at the new home of the Clippers will be played Saturday at 3 p.m. as part of the Trinity-Mission League Showcase. The Intuit Dome was set to host the…
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After years of consideration, the Orange City Council will vote Tuesday night, Jan. 28, on a proposal to implement paid parking in its popular Old Towne. If approved, paid parking near the Orange Plaza would take effect this fall. On the eight city blocks closest to the plaza area, the city proposes charging $1.25 per hour…
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By Daniela Sirtori | Bloomberg When customers walk into Starbucks on Monday, the vibes will be different. At least, that’s the goal. Workers will ask guests if they want drinks for here or to go, offering ceramic mugs to those who want to stay . Baristas will be more vigilant about topping macchiatos with a…
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Girl Scout Cookie season is here and the Scouts, adorned in their iconic badge-laden uniforms, will soon be out in full force approaching neighbors, their parents’ coworkers and shoppers at local stores, armed and ready to satisfy cookie cravings. Supplying the Scouts for their upcoming mission was Saturday’s “mega delivery” event at Wild Rivers Waterpark…
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America’s small businesses are optimistic about the economic results the newly minted Trump administration will deliver for Main Street. In fact, recent polling from my organization, the Job Creators Network Foundation, found that small business sentiment about the economy is at a 40-month high—buoyed by high future expectations. The Trump administration is already getting the ball rolling—signing…
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The last time the Chargers advanced to the playoffs (and lost), the coach and general manager decided it was best to simply run it back for the following season. Minimal changes. Almost all the same starters. Mostly key personnel returning. A couple of changes on the coaching staff. The Chargers then went ker-plunk in the…
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Snuggling a pair of eggs in her nest overlooking Big Bear Lake, Jackie, one of the area’s resident bald eagles, seemed unphased by the stormy skies Monday, Jan. 27. The second egg arrived late Saturday afternoon, Jan. 25, just before the weekend storm descended on the San Bernardino Mountains, bringing up to 10 inches of…
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