CalOptima Health, Orange County’s insurance plan for low-income residents, has rescinded its support of a new senior health center in Westminster, sending the multimillion-dollar project into limbo. The CalOptima board of directors on Thursday, Feb. 6, pulled its 2023 endorsement of 360 PACE based on allegations of health care fraud against what staff members called…
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I, Donald John Trump, will drop an atomic bomb on you, Canada, unless you reduce the price of automatic transmissions for use in our great American automobiles immediately. Unless, of course, you, Canada — the Great White North as we used to call it, and boy, howdy, does that moniker sound better and better every…
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Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry helps out the Bar Becky restaurant during the annual Dux in Tux fundraiser dinner event at Honda Center, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by William Liang, Contributing Photographer) Anaheim Ducks defenseman Olen Zellweger helps prep food for Mastros Ocean Club and Steak House during the annual…
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A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire. Burnt soil has obviously lost any mulch that had been present as well as the layer of decomposing organic material or humus just below it. Microbial soil life, from aerobic bacteria to symbiotic mycorrhizae, has also…
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Want to see a magic trick? Watch this: “During 40 of the last 48 days, clean energy exceeded grid demand consumed at a point during the day; compared to only seven days all of last year.” Did you see it? Reality vanished in front of your eyes. Look again. The statement appeared in a news…
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After an unsuccessful bid for the seat in 2022, former Placentia Mayor Rhonda Shader is making another run for California’s 34th Senate District in 2026. Shader, a Republican, said she’s running because she’s seen the impact of state laws on cities and residents and wants to play a role in shaping policy. A longtime North…
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A firm headed by the former leader of the U.S. military’s Joint Special Operations Command has been selected by Los Angeles County officials to conduct an independent review of the evacuation and emergency alert procedures used during the response to January’s Palisades and Eaton fires. The Virginia-based McChrystal Group, founded in 2011 by retired four-star…
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Don’t want to spend much money on Valentine’s Day this year? Here are some ideas to celebrate love without a lot of loot at places around Southern California. North Hollywood: Celebrate Valentine’s Day and create a beautiful LOVE sign perfect for decorating your home or gifting to someone special. All materials will be provided. 2…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Final standings for the Orange County boys basketball leagues in the 2024-25 regular season. Trinity League League Overall Santa Margarita 8-2 22-5 St. John Bosco 8-2 24-4 JSerra 6-4 21-7 Mater Dei 6-4 20-8 Orange Lutheran 2-8 14-14 Servite 0-10 14-14 South…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Final standings for the Orange County girls basketball leagues in the 2024-25 regular season. Trinity League League Overall Mater Dei 6-0 26-2 JSerra 4-2 17-10 Orange Lutheran 1-5 13-11 Santa Margarita 1-5 17-10 South Coast League League Overall San Clemente 8-0 23-5…
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