By MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — If you tune into the “Puppy Bowl” on Sunday, you’ll likely see a key person’s influence — even if you don’t actually see her. Victoria Schade is a dog trainer and novelist who’s the show’s lead puppy trainer and wrangler. She’s the one making…
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Forbidden love often yields tragedy, but not only is the romance between small-town girl Bella and 104-year-old vampire Edward in “Twilight” an exception to the rule, but it may also inspire a real-life happy ending where a local theater is granted another lifeline. Laemmle Claremont 5 is nestled in the heart of Claremont Village’s restaurants,…
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EL SEGUNDO — On this date in history, Feb. 4, 2025, the Lakers introduced Luka Doncic as one of theirs, the man who could very well earn his place among the legends who have played for the franchise. You could feel the weight of it at Tuesday morning’s news conference at the Lakers’ training facility,…
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A street racer was convicted of vehicular manslaughter on Tuesday, Feb. 4, for his role in the 2020 Santa Ana traffic death of an Orange County Register editor. An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for two and a half hours before finding Ricardo Tolento, now 29, guilty of felony counts of vehicular manslaughter with…
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By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening, putting a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a Justice Department that has already been rattled by the firings of career employees seen as disloyal to the Republican president. Related Articles National…
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A federal judge in Santa Ana this week reinstated more than $53 million in punitive damages against MGA Entertainment in a legal dispute with rapper T.I. Harris and his singer-songwriter wife. U.S. District Judge James Selna had tentatively ruled nearly a month ago that he would erase the jury’s $53.6 million punitive damages award and…
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Now that you have bought your first EV, how will you keep it charged? Plugging into a standard 12-volt household outlet could take 50 hours or more to recharge a depleted battery. Drivers with garage space can install a Level 2 240-volt charger, which slices recharge time to 4 to 10 hours to reach 80…
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Luka Doncic hardly is the first superstar to be traded to or from a local team, but the newest Laker brings with him such a rare combination of a sensational track record and so much promise for the future that this feels different. Doncic, who was acquired Saturday from the Dallas Mavericks, was introduced Tuesday…
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By CORA LEWIS NEW YORK (AP) — Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15. The agency has also debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to. Related Articles Business | What do Trump’s executive…
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88rising and Goldenvoice have announced the return of Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival to Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena on May 31 and June 1. Known for showcasing top Asian talent, the festival boasts its biggest lineup yet, headlined by G-Dragon in his exclusive North American festival performance, alongside the…
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