The SoCal Indie Bestseller List for the sales week ended March 20 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. The Paris Apartment: Lucy Foley 2. Run, Rose, Run: James Patterson, Dolly Parton 3. Cloud Cuckoo…
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Terron Armstead was walking through the Miami Dolphins’ new state-of-the-art practice facility and saw Dan Marino’s name on one of the offices. The three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman, who was in South Florida on his one and only free agent visit, didn’t know if he’d see the Hall of Fame quarterback. Then he attended an…
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THE GAME: The Angels beat the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, on Thursday at Tempe Diablo Stadium. PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Michael Lorenzen gave up three runs (two earned) in three innings. He struck out two and walked one. “Everything felt really good today,” Lorenzen said. “I felt like I pounded the strike zone. It’s a good time…
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THE GAME: The Dodgers let a five-run lead slip away and played to a 6-6 tie with the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Tony Gonsolin cruised through three perfect innings, retiring all nine Rockies batters he faced on only 23 pitches. Gonsolin struck out four…
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The Eat Index: OC is a weekly newsletter that lands in your inbox on Wednesdays. Subscribe here. Main Course Quesadillas fritas at Los Dorados BBQ in Santa Ana (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG) Brad A. Johnson found mind-blowing quesadillas fritas at Los Dorados BBQ in Santa Ana. Brad says these unique fried quesadillas…
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It’s well known that Joe Biden — who regularly rode the Amtrak train between Wilmington and Washington as a senator and to his 2021 presidential inauguration — loves trains, always touting their environmental efficiency and value to the U.S. economy. Yet the Biden White House has been noticeably hostile to the variety of trains that…
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Disney’s use of corporate influence to further “left-wing legislative goals” like opposing Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill has left conservative workers feeling invisible and in fear of professional reprisal, according to a new Disney employee petition. An open letter penned by conservative Disney employees asks the company to remain neutral on issues that have…
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The “paradox of luck and skill,” as explained by Pomona College economics professor Gary Smith, could be as good an explanation as any for your busted NCAA tournament bracket. The premise is that the more skilled the athletes – and the more even the skill level between individuals or teams – the greater the influence…
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When rummaging through the contents of an unclaimed storage locker in San Bernardino purchased at auction in February, Bob Blank came upon an unusual discovery: A sealed box with human cremated remains. Attached were a death certificate, discharge papers from the U.S. Army dating back to World War II, two war medals and a letter…
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In the months since Ayo Dosunmu’s first start in December, the Chicago Bulls rookie became a regular feature in the primary rotation. But in the final weeks of the regular season, coach Billy Donovan has moved Alex Caruso into the starting lineup, bringing Dosunmu back into a reserve role. Donovan hopes the shift will help…
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