A returning Cristiano Ronaldo, a rampant Kylian Mbappé and a resurgent Germany. Throw in a Harry Kane-powered England and defending champion Italy and Euro 2024 is wide open. That’s without mentioning three-time winner Spain. The unpredictability of the European Championship, which begins in Munich on Friday, is what makes it such compelling viewing. Even in…
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Two sweet new pitstops, Dirty Dough Cookies and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, will open in Dana Point later this year. The chain shops will join a slew of other eateries within the coastal enclave’s burgeoning Lantern Village District, joining neighboring dining spots like Maison Cafe + Market, Clean Juice, Bear Coast Coffee, Homeslice, Dana Point…
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Grab your bathing suits, blenders and cocktail shakers. We reached out to some Southern California-area mixologists, both professional and amateur, and asked them to send us their favorite summer cocktail recipes — and these drinks don’t disappoint. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a dinner party or relaxing under the stars, these refreshing summer…
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Mortgage rates eased again this week, though the latest pullback leaves the average rate on a 30-year home loan at close to 7%, where it’s been much of this year. The rate fell to 6.95% from 6.99% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.69%. Borrowing costs on…
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Eight years after one of the deadliest shootings on U.S. soil struck Pulse nightclub in Orlando, keeping memories of the 49 killed that night alive was the focus of families and survivors gathered Wednesday evening. Siclaly Santiago-Leon said their memory was most important. She’s the cousin of Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, who was slain in the…
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Disney California Adventure has canceled two shows and cut back performances on two more as atmosphere entertainment continues to shrink at the Anaheim theme park heading into the busy Fourth of July weekend during the peak of summer. Disney California Adventure is trimming schedules in July for the Warriors of Wakanda in Avengers Campus and…
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By MARK SHERMAN (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the court’s first abortion decision since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago. The justices ruled that abortion opponents…
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The Lakers will reportedly interview JJ Redick in Southern California for the organization’s head coaching vacancy this weekend. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday morning that Redick, the former player-turned-broadcaster, has the opportunity to “move him to the forefront” of the Lakers’ coaching search with a strong interview performance. Redick’s interview will come after the…
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”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data. Buzz: The pay gap between California’s upper and lower halves of the pay scale is larger than any other state. Source: My trusty spreadsheet looked at some federal jobs…
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After weeks of budget deliberations on a projected deficit, the Orange City Council voted Tuesday to temporarily protect beloved community events such as the 3rd of July fireworks celebration and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The council also directed city staffers to continue to hire police and fire officers for roles never before filled, while…
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