Deaths of homeless people in Orange County have increased by 50 percent since 2020, with fentanyl said to have played a key role, according to a county report released Monday, March 17. The third annual report filed by the Homeless Death Review Committee found that deaths increased incrementally over the last decade and rose to…
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NEWPORT BEACH – Jack Nicklaus, arguably the greatest golfer of all time, knows how to make a ballroom full of avid golfers — weekend hackers and country club members alike — feel better about their game. As the featured speaker at the annual Hoag Classic community breakfast on Tuesday at Balboa Bay Club, Nicklaus casually…
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By Julie Cart and Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett | CalMatters An azure jewel set more than a mile high, deep in the High Sierra, Lake Tahoe is California’s most highly curated and micromanaged natural asset. Even among the state’s many famous landmarks, Tahoe is beloved and revered. The 2-million-year-old lake, famed for its deep blue color, sits…
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By BECKY BOHRER and MARK THIESSEN JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A commuter plane that crashed on sea ice off Alaska, killing all 10 people on board, was half a ton overweight for the weather conditions, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report released Wednesday. Related Articles National News | Massachusetts Trooper Michael…
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At a lively gathering in Lake Forest, Orange County law enforcement and Muslim community members shared a traditional dinner during the holy month of Ramadan. They assembled for the Pacifica Institute’s annual Iftar, the meal where Muslims, fasting daily for Ramadan, break their fast at sunset. The interfaith gathering Tuesday night, March 18, was dedicated to…
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An alleged accomplice to the killing of a man in the victim’s RV near Anaheim as part of an apparent robbery and revenge scheme was charged with murder on Monday, the same day that the actual gunman was convicted by a jury. Rey Jesus Najera, 31, is also facing felony assault charges for his role…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Aliso Niguel’s softball team experienced two memorable days last week. The Wolverines beat Pacifica — the two-time defending CIF-SS Division 1 champion — and JSerra — a Division 1 semifinalist last season — in consecutive road games to continue their surprising start. Aliso…
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There will be no wait into the summer or even after the summer this time around, as the Rams agreed to a one-year contract to bring cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon back to Los Angeles, the team announced Wednesday. Witherspoon was a late addition to the Rams ahead of training camp in 2023, and despite some important…
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By SUSAN HAIGH and ADRIANA MORGA If you haven’t filed your 2021 tax returns you might be missing on a COVID stimulus payment. Taxpayers who haven’t filed 2021 tax returns who may be eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit must file it by April 15, 2025 to claim the credit. Related Articles National News |…
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By JACK DURA MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found Greenpeace liable for defamation and other claims brought by a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Related Articles National News | Massachusetts Trooper Michael Proctor fired over Karen Read case actions National News | Haven’t filed your 2021…
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