The Trump Administration apparently sees itself as the defender of global capitalism. But in the immortal words of Lisa Simpson: “If you’re the police, who will police the police?” This second Trump Administration has been a smorgasbord of bad, anti-capitalist policies, like price controls and tariffs. Speaking at Davos a few weeks ago, Commerce Secretary…
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Every real estate deal has a clock. Sometimes that clock moves fast. Sometimes it slows down because the buyer needs time. That time might be for a board approval. It might be for a tax-deferred exchange to line up. It might be for a buyer of land who wants to secure entitlements before taking ownership.…
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By KEN SWEET and CORA LEWIS NEW YORK (AP) — Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price. Related Articles Security concerns and skepticism are…
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SACRAMENTO — The Clippers took the court for the first time since making several significant moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline, but at least one thing looked familiar – Kawhi Leonard playing at an elite level. Leonard scored 31 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had seven assists to lead the Clippers to a 114-111 victory…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now The names dotting Laguna Beach’s starting lineup Friday weren’t as familiar as last season but their understanding of movement and skill leaped from the pool to be recognized. The Breakers’ girls water polo team used cross passing, mobility on defense and positioning in…
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LONG BEACH — With its backs against the wall and its No. 1 national ranking on the line, the UCLA men’s volleyball team found its rhythm in the nick of time on Friday night against No. 2 Long Beach State. The Bruins were down 14-10 and 20-18 in the third set and on the verge of…
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A new parade joined Orange County’s celebrations of the Lunar New Year. The inaugural parade, capped off with an afternoon festival, drew revelers to Irvine’s Great Park on Saturday, Feb. 7, ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year on Feb. 17. The celebration was co-presented by the Asian American Museum at Great Park and the…
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Kelli Byrd knew she was in trouble. She had violated one of the tenets of the Hemet-based His Way Spirit Led Assemblies: Do not question or ignore an order from Shelley “Kat” Martin, the Head Prophetess or, as Byrd has testified, a self-proclaimed oracle who speaks for God. Years ago, Byrd had learned from her…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Standings for the Orange County girls basketball leagues through Thursday, Feb. 5. Trinity League League Overall Mater Dei 6-0 24-4 JSerra 2-4 19-6 Santa Margarita 2-4 17-10 Orange Lutheran 2-4 17-8 South Coast League League Overall Beckman 8-0 21-5 San Clemente 6-2…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Friday, Feb. 6 Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. The deadline for submitting information is 10:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday. GIRLS WATER POLO…
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