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By Alicia Rancilio Known for her wise-cracking, quick delivery, Natasha Lyonne’s newest role in the Peacock series “Poker Face” grants her an opportunity to play a character with a personality trait she’s never played before. Lyonne’s character, Charlie, likes people. Charlie’s still got zingers, but Lyonne says the character is partly inspired by Jeff Bridges’…
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Three people were killed and a 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his car slammed into a large van in Placentia on Wednesday night, Jan. 25, authorities said. The crash occurred at Orangethorpe Avenue and Melrose Street, just east of the 57 Freeway, about 8:45 p.m., police and fire officials…
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LOS ANGELES — Congressman Adam Schiff announced Thursday on his campaign website that he is running for U.S. Senate, and said, “We’re in the fight of our lives for the future of our country.” Schiff, D-Burbank, represents the 30th Congressional District. He will be running for the Senate seat held by Dianne Feinstein he announced…
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  The national debt is now over $31 trillion. It was $21 trillion just five years ago. With the federal government going on such an obscene spending spree, is it any wonder everyone’s savings are now being destroyed by inflation? Then consider that Social Security and Medicare are running out of money to sustain current…
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SoCal homebuying Dec. 2022 (Chart by Flourish) 2022 was the year of the “big shift” for Southern California’s housing market, starting out last January with quick sales and rising prices, then abruptly freezing up amid soaring interest rates. Home sales fell to a 14-year low of 211,046 transactions in 2022, vs. an average of 277,500 deals…
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Drivers who plan to travel west toward Orange County on the 91 Freeway through Corona this weekend should anticipate traffic delays due to a full closure of the westbound lanes. The 91 west will be closed from the Freeway 15 to Lincoln Avenue from Friday, Jan. 27, at 10 p.m. until Monday, Jan. 30, at…
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The new “World of Color” water show at Disney California Adventure celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney animation commits the cardinal sin of nighttime spectaculars: It’s so boring the Anaheim theme park’s trademark “kiss goodnight” will put you to sleep. Disney hosted an employee and media preview of the new “World of Color — One”…
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By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer MELBOURNE, Australia — Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina reached her second final in the past three Grand Slam tournaments by beating Victoria Azarenka, 7-6 (4), 6-3, at the Australian Open on Thursday (late Wednesday PT). Rybakina added to what already was an impressive run through a string of top opponents.…
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Team USA’s Brandon Vazquez, right, celebrates after scoring during the first half of their exhibition match against Serbia on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) Team USA’s Brandon Vazquez, center, celebrates after scoring past Serbia goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic during the first half of their exhibition match on Wednesday night at…
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Lakers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson defends during the first half on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Lakers forward Rui Hachimura tries to pass after grabbing a loose ball during the first half of their game against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night…
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