California’s recent political history is studded with episodes of short-sighted, irresponsible governance. We’re experiencing one example now – a decades-long neglect of the state’s water infrastructure that leaves us ill-prepared to deal with both drought and periodic deluges. Among the many other examples, albeit less spectacular, has been a chronic crisis in unemployment insurance, the…
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Two arrests have been made amid investigations into back-to-back non-fatal shootings in Huntington Beach this week, police said. The first shooting occurred around noon Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the 15000 block of Huntington Village Lane, according to a statement posted on social media by Huntington Beach Police. A single male victim was identified and transported…
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ANAHEIM — Junior forward Michael Cherico scored two first-half goals, both on headers, and the Mater Dei boys soccer team defeated Servite 4-2 on Wednesday in a key Trinity League contest at Servite High School. With the victory, the Monarchs (9-2-4 overall, 4-0-1 league) are in first place in the league standings and the lone…
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Melahat Rafiei, who was a cooperating witness for an FBI probe into a massive corruption scandal involving Anaheim and Irvine, said Wednesday evening that she’s agreed to accept a plea deal with the U.S. Attorney’s office on charges of attempted wire fraud. She could face time in prison, though she said she’s hoping the judge…
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By MATTHEW COLES The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Fatigued and short-handed, the odds were stacked against the Clippers from the opening tip on Wednesday night. Lauri Markkanen had 34 points and 12 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz to a 126-103 victory over a weary Clippers team that was playing the second night…
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OCVarsity’s Dan Albano and Steve Fryer talk about the hot topics this week in Orange County boys and girls basketball. Their topics include: — what’s happening with Mater Dei’s struggling boys basketball team; — the rise of Santa Margarita boys to No. 1 in the county rankings; — reaction to the Mater Dei-Sage Hill girls…
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Canada-based Joey Restaurant Group opened its first Orange County location at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island with a preview night Wednesday, Jan. 18. The event featured a sampling of menu items such as hummus, Ravioli Bianco — shrimp, crispy onions, grana padano, truffle beurre blanc and steak, a sushi bar selection, gyoza and house-made guacamole with…
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LOS ANGELES — Depending on who you consult, the timeline for Anthony Davis’ return to the Lakers’ lineup could be in early February, or even by the end of this month. This much is clear, however: He’s progressing. Coach Darvin Ham offered a bit of insight into Davis’ mostly behind-the-scenes process as he recovers from a…
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The cross-country Sad Summer Festival, hosted by Journeys and Converse, has officially announced its lineup and tour dates, which includes a stop at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine on Saturday, July 29. The festival, which was previously held just outside City National Grove of Anaheim, will include sets by Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, Pvris, Andrew…
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Actor Julian Sands has been identified as the hiker who was reported missing last week on Mt. Baldy, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday. Sands, 65, a British actor who now lives in North Hollywood, was reported missing in the Baldy Bowl area around 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, according to Sheriff’s Department…
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