Clouds will hang over Southern California for the next couple of days, with rain predicted for the weekend that could dampen New Year’s Eve celebrations. For those planning to watch Monday’s Rose Parade in bleachers or curbside in Pasadena, or the Rose Bowl game afterward, it would be smart to pack an umbrella — just…
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LONG BEACH — Aboubacar Traore and Lassina Traore both grew up playing soccer in the Ivory Coast, a common activity for kids in the West African nation. But for both of the Traores, who are not related, their paths to the starting lineup of the Long Beach State basketball team started with a recommendation from…
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Associated Press HOUSTON — Hundreds of bats lost their grip and plunged to the pavement underneath a bridge in Houston after going into hypothermic shock during the city’s recent cold snap, according to wildlife rescuers who saved them by administering fluids and keeping them warm in incubators. The Mexican free-tailed bats that roost at Houston’s…
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The Santa Ana City Council, in November, unanimously approved $2.2 million to Habitat for Humanity for the development of six “for-sale” affordable housing units on Washington Avenue. The project is expected to be completed in 14 months from when the project developer receives building permits. “We appreciate and applaud the City of Santa Ana for…
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By Kevin Liptak and Arlette Saenz | CNN The United States will require all travelers from China to show a negative Covid-19 test result before flying to the country as Beijing’s rapid easing of Covid-19 restrictions leads to a surge in cases. Passengers flying to the US from China will need to get a test…
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By Augusta Saraiva | Bloomberg US pending home sales fell for a sixth month in November to the second-lowest on record as higher borrowing costs and an uncertain economic outlook kept many potential buyers out of the market. The National Association of Realtors index of contract signings to purchase previously owned homes decreased 4% last…
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GOP legislators are barred from joining the California Latino Legislative Caucus — and that includes Kate Sanchez, a Republican recently elected to represent the 71st district. Currently, 11 senators and 24 Assembly members — all Democrats — make up the caucus’ roster. The group bills itself as a “forum for members of the State Senate…
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Rafael Ramos was never interested in the restaurant business — he was a tire and auto repair guy. But when Ramos partnered with Rodolfo Monarrez to open Casa Ramos in Santa Ana, they had a clear mission in mind to bring something nice, healthy and affordable to a community that needs it. The new restaurant…
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French mall developer Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has sold The Village, an outdoor “lifestyle” shopping center in Woodland Hills, to a company led by Rams owner Stan Kroenke for $325 million. It marks the latest move in URW’s exit from the U.S. retail market. The development company plans to sell all 24 of its U.S. properties, valued at…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now The Orange County girls basketball rankings for this week: Notable this week: Mater Dei maintains its familiar position at No. 1 this week while playing in the Ayala tournament. … Portola cracks the county Top 10 for the first time this season after…
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