Carl Barks, the best Disney artist in comic books (1942-1966), lived in Temecula for a long spell, as I wrote back in May, but he had a longer residency in Riverside County than I’d realized. The Oregon native had relocated to L.A. in 1935 to work as an animator and writer for Walt Disney Studios.…
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This November, Californians will have the opportunity to vote on numerous state and local ballot measures in addition to candidates for public office. The ballot measures include local tax measures seeking approval of various parcel tax hikes, sales tax increases and dozens of other local levies. But some of those taxes, even if passed, may…
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The Wife sent me up to Gelson’s to pick up a few things. It involved vegetables so she wrote out a list. Previous experience had taught both of us this was a wise course of action. As I got out of my car, I noticed the man parked next to me casually leaning on the…
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Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from July 28 to Aug. 4. Sweetbird at Anaheim Packing House, 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 107-A, Anaheim Closed: Aug. 3 Reason: Cockroach infestation Top Taste Fruits, 9794 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove Closed: Aug. 3 Reason: Cockroach infestation…
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Breed: Domestic shorthair Age: 3 years Gender: Spayed female White Paws’ story: This sweet girl came into rescue with her babies, who have already found their forever homes. Now it’s mama’s turn. She is pretty shy when first meeting someone new, but she’ll warm up with a little time. She loves to be the first…
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America is not getting enough sleep. A recent study shows that 76% of Americans say their daily life has been interrupted by a lack of sleep with more than one in three losing sleep over financial worries. In July, California passed a state law requiring schools to start later, giving teens more time to sleep.…
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Breed: Maine coon mix Age: 2-3 years Gender: Neutered male Spencer’s story: Spencer is the sweetest, most loving Maine coon mix cat you’re likely to meet. He’s super affectionate and outgoing. Recently rescued, Spencer is so happy to be inside a home that he showers his foster mom with love. In addition to those gorgeous…
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The Miami Dolphins’ run game will be a critical component of the team’s success offensively, and it still remains somewhat of a mystery how coach Mike McDaniel will split touches with his running backs. McDaniel has one of the league’s deeper backfields that will figure to play out like a committee. The Dolphins signed running…
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Today’s story begins in a crowded marketplace in New Delhi, India, in the mid-’60s. Martha Ramsay had just bought three round, handcrafted brass trays and a basket of peaches. “I was walking through the market carrying these heavy trays along with the fruit, when I heard a hiss in my ear,” she wrote in an…
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At long last, housing prices in Southern California are coming down. According to recent data, home prices fell by $10,000 between May and June. But with median home prices skyrocketing from $679,000 to $760,000 between June 2021 and 2022, the news likely came as cold comfort for those unable to afford a home. Even with…
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