It’s nearly time for one of Southern California’s biggest events: the Grand Prix of Long Beach — which is slated to be an even bigger party this year as the event celebrates its 50th anniversary. And readers have a chance to get in on Southern California’s “200-mph beach party,” as the event’s been nicknamed —…
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Seafood eatery the Black Marlin in Tustin’s Old Town will temporarily close for a major renovation following dinner service on Saturday, March 1. “This transformation will include essential plumbing upgrades, a modernized kitchen, a reimagined restaurant and bar layout, and an exciting new menu — carefully crafted to become an award-winning favorite,” the Black Marlin…
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Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson and their Rock Hall of Fame band Heart were in the midst of their biggest tour in years when everything suddenly came crashing to a halt in May 2024. Singer Ann Wilson was diagnosed with a cancerous growth and left the tour for surgery and preventive chemotherapy. The tour, which…
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There was one thing about Mayor Karen Bass that always impressed me. She had a keen awareness of cameras and an uncanny ability to keep a pleasant smile on her face, continuously, for unusually long periods of time. That prevents photographers from capturing an instant of anger or awkwardness that can resurface forever as an…
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By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press The White House said Tuesday that its officials “will determine” which news outlets can regularly cover President Donald Trump up close — a sharp break from a century of tradition in which a pool of independently chosen news organizations go where the chief executive does and hold him accountable on…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Richard Yoon’s “farewell tour” as Rosary’s girls basketball coach will make a special stop in Ontario on Friday. For the fourth time in his storied career, Yoon will guide the Royals into a CIF-SS championship game. Rosary (18-12) plays Rolling Hills Prep (20-8)…
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Logan O’Hoppe did not hold back when describing the impact he believes Sal Fasano will have on the collaboration of Angels pitchers and catchers. “He has completely changed the game and made a night and day difference with how things have been going, with the game planning and the simplicity of it…
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Universal Creative has plans to bring the Land of Oz to life with theme park attractions that would let visitors skip down the Yellow Brick Road and step into the Emerald City, according to a published report. The New York Times reports Universal Destinations & Experiences Chairman Mark Woodbury has “secret plans” to create theme…
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Monday blocked immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations in houses of worship for Quakers and a handful of other religious groups. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chang found that the Trump administration policy could violate their religious freedom and should be blocked while…
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NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is making cuts to its menu, with some of the coffee giant’s “less popular beverages” set to take their final bow next week. In an announcement Monday, Starbucks outlined plans to remove a selection of its drinks — including several blended Frappuccino beverages, the Royal English Breakfast Latte and the…
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