Bob Chapek, Disney’s CEO, was criticized Monday for speaking out about — but not directly condemning — Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill, with some feeling that Disney’s statement fell short. On Wednesday, Chapek agreed with the criticism. “I understand our original approach, no matter how well intended, didn’t quite get the job done,” he…
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With designs on extending their win streak to four games after wedging a shutout between two comeback victories, the Kings returned home to face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Most recently, they blanked Buffalo on Sunday and then rallied to topple Boston, sweeping the season series from the Sabres and salvaging a split with…
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The sign changers have been busy at local gas stations. Prices on Wednesday jumped again, rising 13.3 cents in Los Angeles County to $5.65. The Orange County average price rose 13 cents to $5.644, its 30th record in 35 days Similar increases were seen in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. In Riverside, gas prices leaped…
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A suspect in the fatal shooting of a father of two in Anaheim in December remained at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, police said Wednesday, March 9. Authorities identified Franky Mejia Echeverria, 20, of Anaheim as one of two men who had been sought in connection with the killing of David Gutierrez…
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The Los Amigos baseball team is 11-0. The Lobos are not playing against teams that would be found high in the Orange County top 25, or against teams in the lower regions of the county rankings. “We’re a Division 7 team,” said Los Amigos coach Aaron Pines, “so we’re playing Division 7 teams.” Pines and…
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DALLAS — Cam Reddish might be out for a bit. The 22-year-old’s shoulder sprain was severe enough for him to leave the leave the road trip for further tests in New York. Tom Thibodeau said he won’t have an update until the doctor’s evaluation, and the coach didn’t feel comfortable speculating until advised. Reddish sustained…
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Injured Chicago Bulls players Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams could resume contact drills Friday, preparing both for potential returns at the end of the month. Both were cleared for contact by team doctors Wednesday morning, coach Billy Donovan said ahead of Wednesday night’s road game against the Detroit Pistons. Caruso and Williams could return to…
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Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones posted an image on Instagram on Wednesday morning, indicating he had a recent surgery performed on his lower left leg. Jones, who has trade buzz surrounding him this offseason, posted two pictures — one that shows his left leg shaved up to the knee before the procedure and another of…
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The menu at 1st Street Burger House in Santa Ana offers nearly 20 different hamburgers, some of which differ from the others by merely a single ingredient. Grilled onions versus sliced sweet onions, for example. Or shredded lettuce instead of leaf lettuce. For a slow reader like me, this quickly becomes quicksand. The homewrecker burger…
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Coastline College students receive Live Your Dream Award A group of inspiring and determined female students at Coastline College received the Live Your Dream Award from Soroptimist International. The global volunteer organization provides women with opportunities to help achieve economic empowerment. Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream Awards program offers financial grants to help improve the educational…
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