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I don’t consider myself a competitive person, but when Victoria Levin of Anaheim and I tied for first place in a cooking contest a few years back, I had to get her recipe. I’ve been getting “wows” for it ever since. The occasion was a Chocolate Fantasy luncheon held at Temple Beth Tikvah in Fullerton,…
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By SALLY HO | Associated Press U.S. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu and her father Arthur Liu – a former political refugee – were among those targeted in a spying operation that the Justice Department alleges was ordered by the Chinese government, the elder Liu said late Wednesday. Arthur Liu of Richmond, California, told The…
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TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels are getting some relief help. Archie Bradley agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.75-million deal with the Angels, according to multiple reports Thursday. The team has not confirmed the deal, which would bring a consistent relief pitcher to the back end of the Angels bullpen. Bradley, 29, posted a 3.71…
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It’s hard to recall a better piece of fish lately than the roasted sea bass at Detention, the restaurant formerly known as Playground in downtown Santa Ana. The skin is crisp and delicate, like a micro layer of chicharron. The flesh underneath feels supple and fatty, it’s flavor unexpectedly mild but also beautifully focused. And…
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Legendary Disneyland cast member Maynard Smith has announced his retirement, after 28 years working attractions including the Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and more. He has become well known over the years for his comic impressions and antics, to the point that sometimes visitors seek him out at whichever post he happens to be working. In…
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SANTA ANITA LEADERS (Through Thursday) JOCKEYS / WINS Flavien Prat / 67 Juan Hernandez / 37 John Velazquez / 29 Diego Herrera / 27 Abel Cedillo / 21 TRAINERS / WINS Philip D’Amato / 27 Bob Baffert / 25 Doug O’Neill / 23 John Sadler / 17 Richard Baltas / 16 WEEKEND STAKES AT SANTA…
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A documentary created by 12 Cal State Fullerton broadcast journalism students who produce the Spanish Language newscast “Al Día,” has once again been nominated for the collegiate version of an Emmy Award. The Television Academy Foundation’s annual College Television Awards recognizes the best student-produced programs from colleges and universities around the country. Al Día’s Spanish…
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By JAMIE STENGLE, SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and CEDAR ATTANASIO HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — Laci Stone had a special request for her mother. The 18-year-old wanted to get tiny matching heart tattoos before leaving her Texas hometown and returning to New Mexico to finish out her freshman year at the University of the Southwest. She begged…
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By Jo Constantz | Bloomberg Mortgage rates in the U.S. soared, surpassing 4% for the first time in almost three years. The average for a 30-year loan was 4.16%, up from 3.85% last week and the highest since April 2019, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday. Rates haven’t been above 4% since May of…
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