An Orange County woman, along with two of her sisters and their brother, were sentenced on Thursday, April 24 to federal prison terms for a scheme in which they created nonexistent businesses, then claimed more than $1.1 million in unemployment benefits for purported employees of those fake businesses. U.S. District Judge John A. Kronstadt sentenced…
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A fire pit area. (Photo by Roman Tyukayev) The pool and spa. (Photo by Roman Tyukayev) The house has two bedrooms. (Photo by Roman Tyukayev) The kitchen. (Photo by Roman Tyukayev) Todd Nickey, co-founder of the AD 100 design firm Nickey Kehoe, designed this $888,000 Yucca Valley home inspired by the original fireplace in the…
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Hundreds of volunteers were celebrated and recognized at the 49th annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards for their selfless dedication to giving back to the Orange County community, addressing education, housing, food insecurity and other social needs. OneOC, an organization dedicated to uplifting and accelerating the success and reach of Orange County’s nonprofits, hosted the ceremony…
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The some 3,000 mines in San Bernardino County attract adventurers. YouTube videos and Facebook pages are devoted to rappelling in and exploring their shafts. Website authors wax nostalgic about the hunt for gold and silver deposits in the 1800s. But these same mines, mostly now abandoned, pose a high risk for thrill seekers. Two such…
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ANAHEIM — In the midst of an offensive downturn that has the Angels sliding at a rapid pace, Manager Ron Washington remains in full support of his players. Does Mike Trout’s low batting average show his profile as a hitter is changing? “Let’s wait until we get some baseball under us …,” Washington said, in…
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By JIM VERTUNO and NADIA LATHAN AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition, a major victory for school voucher proponents nationwide that was cheered on by President Donald Trump. Related Articles Judge blocks Trump push…
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I was extraordinarily humbled by the outpouring of empathy from so many readers after my father’s death in Florida, an ordeal (“Give me the needle!” Pops bellowed) that made me grateful I live in California. We’ve had a death with dignity law on the books since 2015; what a relief to know that my daughters…
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By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE The federal prosecutor’s office in Manhattan accidentally filed an internal memo that poked holes in the Trump administration’s strategy to kill New York’s toll on driving in Manhattan — arguing the government should change tactics if it wants to block the nascent program. Related Articles Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for…
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE Google’s profits soared 50% in this year’s opening quarter, overcoming the competitive and legal threats that its internet empire is facing amid an economy roiled by a global trade war. Related Articles How Trump tariffs could upend California farms, wine and ports Why delinquent student loan borrowers may struggle to get a…
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By JONATHAN J. COOPER PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said Thursday that party officers should be banned from taking sides in primaries, countering DNC Vice Chair David Hogg’s plan to raise money for candidates challenging Democratic incumbents. Related Articles Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for her plastic surgery with funds…
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