By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press The conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin Wednesday. A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered until they find a winner. Cardinals have no contact with the outside…
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By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday begin the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis, opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,000-year history. The cardinals, from 70 countries, will…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Pacifica head coach Tony Arduino is upset while arguing with the umpires during their loss to Cypress High in Cypress, CA, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Arduino was upset by a call in the 9th inning that left a Cypress runner on third…
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NEWPORT BEACH – Corona del Mar’s boys volleyball team defeated Beckman in four sets, 26-24, 25-17, 17-25, 25-17, on Tuesday in a CIF Southern Section Division 1 pool play match. The victory set up a bigger match Saturday. The Sea Kings will play at Mira Costa in the final round of pool play Saturday. Both…
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By VANESSA GERA, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave starting Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis. Here are some things to know about the election of the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, which…
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EL SEGUNDO — Not long after the Lakers’ 2024-25 season came to a disappointing conclusion with their Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves last week, the analysis of what they can do to improve next season began. And after witnessing his team struggle in the fourth quarters throughout the first-round playoff series, Coach JJ…
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A large police presence was felt in a Brea neighborhood Tuesday morning, May 6, as a SWAT team negotiated with a man wanted for felony assault who had barricaded himself in a home. He was arrested later that afternoon. The barricade began around 10 a.m. after police responded to a report of a family disturbance…
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ANAHEIM — Long before any of his Angels teammates hit the field for pregame work on Tuesday, Taylor Ward was out there grinding at-bats against an Angels minor-league pitcher. Ward has been in a deep slump. He wanted some extra work in game-like conditions, so the Angels brought in one of their low-level minor leaguers…
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The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended May 4 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Great Big Beautiful Life: Emily Henry 2. James: Percival Everett 3. Audition: Katie Kitamura 4. Broken Country: Clare Leslie…
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The historic plaque indicates the house is a city cultural heritage landmark. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo) The foyer. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo) The living room. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo) The kitchen. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo) The space staged as the dining room is officially a bedroom. (Photo by Anthony Barcelo) One of four bedrooms on…
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