PHILADELPHIA — The Mets took the phrase “never say die” to a completely different planet. Down six runs in the ninth, the Mets put together a seven-run rally against two Phillies pitchers, including closer Corey Knebel, to mount the comeback of all comebacks. It was pandemonium in the City of Brotherly Love as the Mets…
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Three more birds have died after being attacked with a pellet gun at TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa, bringing the total deaths to seven as police continue to investigate in hopes of finding whoever is responsible. An eighth bird was injured. Costa Mesa police were initially called to the park April 18 after a mallard,…
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The season of pomp and circumstance has begun. Vanguard University held Orange County’s first commencement of the year, celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2022, as well as Class of 2020 graduates who weren’t able to walk at the time because of social distancing requirements. Yesica Manilla is hugged by Mary Arkfeld, event coordinator…
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By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business (CNN) — DoorDash, which went public amid a pandemic-fueled delivery craze in late 2020, said its business continues to boom even as people increasingly return to their lives outside the home. The on-demand delivery company said its order volume grew 23% to 404 million in the first three months…
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Take a look at Steve Asmussen’s resume and it’s pretty impressive. He’s trained four Horse of the Year winners, was inducted into the sport’s Hall of Fame in 2016 and was voted an Eclipse Award as the nation’s top trainer in 2008 and ’09. He’s North America’s all-time leading trainer in victories. One glaring omission?…
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The red door opens into an open-air atrium. (Photo by Chris Fox, Curb Appeal Visuals) The u-shaped “glass house” surrounds the atrium. (Photo by Chris Fox, Curb Appeal Visuals) A view of the family room, which opens to the kitchen. (Photo by Chris Fox, Curb Appeal Visuals) The dining room opens to the living room.…
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The National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program and its charity partner, Family Promise of Orange County, surprised two deserving Southern California families with a car. The first car, a like-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee, was given to Lauren and her partner, Frankie. Despite working full-time jobs, the couple still struggles to make ends meet living…
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Fresh off of back-to-back weekend performances at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, pop star Harry Styles has announced his Love On Tour outing, which includes multiple evenings runs in five North American arenas. Each venue will be turned into Harry’s House, which is also the title of his latest album. After…
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The Long Beach Pride parade and festival will return this summer, after a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus — and, organizers say, it will be bigger than ever. Rapper Iggy Azalea and Spanish singer-songwriter Natalia Jiménez will headline this year’s festival, Long Beach Pride, which organizes the event, announced on Thursday, May 5. The three-day LGBTQ celebration…
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If Camden Yards is to host more concerts like the upcoming Paul McCartney show or the Billy Joel performance from 2019, the Orioles do not want to share the profits with the state. The Orioles’ lease with the Maryland Stadium Authority, which owns Oriole Park at Camden Yards, gives the MSA the option to participate…
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