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Like much of the country, the Angel City Football Club has tried its best to focus on its job after Tuesday’s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. During their weekly media calls, no players were made available. Coach Freya Coombe took time to chat with the media Thursday afternoon. “It’s devastating,” Coombe said. “I think I…
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Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from May 19 to May 26. Tacos & Carnitas Pepe’s, 899 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa Closed: May 25 Reason: Cockroach infestation Reopened: May 26 Kitchen at The Hills Post Acute, 1800 Old Tustin Ave., Santa Ana Closed:…
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In Mexican cuisine, “escabeche” most often refers to an appealing mix of pickled vegetables. Used as a topping, it adds big-time pizzazz to everything from grilled fish to tacos to tostadas. Even nachos. This cabbage-centric version adds the spicy punch of chilies, as well as the sweetness of carrots and fresh herbs. Make it at…
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Breed: Miniature pinscher mix Rosita is a total Velcro baby and loves being petted. (Courtesy of Lovebugs Rescue) Age: 4 years Gender: Spayed female Size: 16 pounds Rosita’s story: We have no idea who let go of this perfect gal, she was found in rain and cold weather. Rosita is the sweetest dog and she…
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Yes, the Miami Heat have been here before. Ten times to be exact. Making Sunday’s 8:30 p.m. showdown at FTX Arena against the Boston Celtics in these Eastern Conference finals the 11th Game 7 in the franchise’s 34 seasons. For many on the roster, though, it also will be something new, requiring, perhaps, some sage…
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Breed: Maltese-poodle mix Age: 2 years Gender: Neutered male Size: 16 pounds Shaggy’s story: When Shaggy arrived at a shelter, his hair was badly matted and grey with dirt. The shelter gave him a “mercy grooming,” and his foster mom bought him a T-shirt to keep him warm. Shaggy loves people and has gotten along…
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Last week, the US announced it was sending 450 troops back into Somalia, to target leaders of the radical Al Shabab organization, an affiliate of Al Qaida, and to help secure supply routes for humanitarian relief.  This is the third time US troops have been inserted into Somalia. At the end of his term, President…
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In dark times, we seek solace. So I’m going to focus on solace today. During the past few weeks, I happened to be reading a book that speaks to the ways in which we navigate difficult days. The novel also manages to be a ghost tale, a crime caper, an exploration of Indigenous experiences, a…
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When Cal women’s swimming head coach Teri McKeever finally stopped berating Golden Bears distance swimmer Anna Kalandadze during a workout toward the end of the 2019-2020 season, she gave the freshman an ultimatum. It was the second day in a row that Kalandadze had shown up at the pool on crutches after suffering a serious…
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As rivulets of rain shed cold tears on the garden window in my kitchen, I noticed that the strong splattering was causing an earthquake-like effect that made the glass shelf begin to move ever so slightly. The bovine collection that pastures on the glass shelf of that window came alive and started to do-si-do to…
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