The city of Lakewood sprang to existence as a conduit to home ownership for World War II veterans. In a span of three years at the turn of the century, empty fields gave way to 17,500 homes. It is still regarded as one of the original model bedroom communities in Southern California. It is also…
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SACRAMENTO – The personal information of California residents who received or were denied a concealed and carry weapons permit between 2011 and 2021 was wrongly disclosed online this week, according to the California Attorney General’s Office. The data breach, which could potentially involve hundreds of thousands of gun owners, occurred as part of an update…
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Chaotic stock markets, sky-high interest rates and the pain of inflation have left one question at the top of Americans’ minds: Are we in a recession? Probably not yet, but there are signs of economic weakness emerging. When that will turn into a prolonged slump, and how long that downturn might last, are important questions…
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The red-hot housing market is starting to show signs of cooling off. Prices have spiked to levels unaffordable for many prospective buyers, and mortgage rates have jumped following the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes and a surge in bond yields. But will the housing slowdown hurt the broader economy and lead to a further decline in…
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Willson Contreras wants to remain a Chicago Cub. “This is my house, and it’s been my home for 14 years,” the catcher said Sunday in St. Louis. Cubs fans want Contreras to get his extension. He arguably is their most popular player and on his way to his third National League start in the All-Star…
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Orange County communities are preparing to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Parades, festivals and lots of fireworks shows are planned. Here is a list of some of the free or low-cost events hosted by cities and community organizations (events are on July 4, unless otherwise noted): Aliso Viejo The Aliso Viejo Community Association presents its July…
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By TOM HAYS and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN | Associated Press NEW YORK — R&B star R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his superstardom to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse. The singer and songwriter, 55, was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking last…
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For the first time since 2019, Fourth of July fireworks are poised to light up the Baltimore skyline Monday. A variety of events and musical performances in and around the Inner Harbor will precede the show, and Mayor Brandon Scott has pledged to kayak into the harbor for the celebration. Here’s what you need to…
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Only 10 Orange County cities allow the sale and use of “safe and sane” fireworks. Typically the sales are a fundraiser for community groups, which often have to enter a lottery to get one of the approved booth locations. The remaining cities in the county ban the use of fireworks, many threatening hefty fines for…
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Cameron Diaz is ready for her next act. The 49-year-old actress is coming out of retirement to star alongside Jamie Foxx in the movie “Back to Action,” according to an announcement Wednesday that featured a surprise appearance by Tom Brady. Foxx shared audio of a recent phone conversation with Diaz, during which he patched in…
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