Really big changes are coming soon to Brea’s Avovista Park, and I think we’ll all be pleased. The 14.84-acre park, with entrances at Imperial Highway/Berry Street and Elm Street/Sievers Avenue, dates back to the 1950s, and was finally dedicated as Arovista Park in 1964, according to the Brea Museum and Historical Society’s executive director-curator, Linda…
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Have you about the state agency that serves itself rather than California taxpayers? Meet the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), formerly known as the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Regulatory agencies protect workers’ rights by diligent investigation of worker complaints and engagement with companies to address those complaints that have merit. It is hard…
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By Samantha Young | Kaiser Health News Centene Corp. has agreed to pay more than $215 million to California over allegations it overcharged the state for pharmacy services — the biggest payout to date by the nation’s largest Medicaid insurer over its drug pricing practices. The agreement announced Wednesday makes California at least the 17th…
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If you are looking for something fun to do on Saturday mornings with your kids, you might want to participate in one of the Discover Nature Programs available at Oak Canyon Nature Center The begin each week at 10 a.m. Take an hour-long, naturalist-led hike throughout the Nature Center grounds and learn about the various…
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By Christopher Palmeri | Bloomberg Trian Partners LP founding partner Nelson Peltz said Thursday that his proxy battle with Walt Disney Co. is over. The activist investor announced in January that he would seek a board seat at the company to try to initiate changes after being rebuffed in his outreach. Peltz changed his mind…
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By Jordan Valinsky | CNN Business Bed Bath & Beyond has revealed the locations of the 149 stores it’s closing. The new list of closures comes just a week after it announced it was shuttering 87 other stores. Over the past several months, it has closed or in the process of closing about 400 locations,…
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Rapper and Long Beach icon Snoop Dogg has parntered with Skechers for a Super Bowl commercial featuring one of his hit songs, as well as some special guests. NFL stars-turned-broadcasters Howie Long and Tony Romo, as well as Martha Stewart — a friend of Snoop’s — will make cameos in the 30-second commercial that will…
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Returning Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that recent ticket price hikes have alienated some theme park customers, but said during an earnings call with investors that admission to Disneyland has “not really increased that much” in the last few years. Iger discussed theme park ticket price increases made under former Disney CEO Bob Chapek during…
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It’s late in the day when John Legend calls to talk about a pair of new projects. First up, a new album of solo piano arrangements of songs mostly from “Legend,” his double album from September 2022. Next, and closely connected, a pair of solo performances at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles…
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February is American Heart Month, providing us with a reminder to focus on cardiovascular health. With heart disease continuing to lead as the top cause of death in the United States, following a heart-healthy lifestyle is a smart approach to a longer, healthier life. Most people are aware that eating well and staying active are…
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