The Orange County District Attorney’s office has charged former Stanton Councilmember Hong Alyce Van with multiple felonies, alleging she no longer lived in the district she represented and lied on her candidate paperwork when she sought reelection. The DA’s Office on Friday, Jan. 17, announced Van, 40, who represented District 2 on the Stanton City…
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It takes a lot of courage to grow old. I’ve come to appreciate this after conversations with hundreds of older adults over the past eight years for nearly 200 “Navigating Aging” columns. Time and again, people have described what it’s like to let go of certainties they once lived with and adjust to new circumstances.…
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LOS ANGELES — Lakers All-Star big man Anthony Davis was a late scratch for Friday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets because of left plantar fasciitis – an injury designation that has lingered for the past two months. Davis started the day as probable to play before being downgraded to questionable a little less…
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Bubbly, happy, friendly — Annette Rossilli was known for her love of orchids, her pets and her purple hair. Rossilli, 85, was a longtime resident of the Pacific Palisades who died in the fire that raged through her community. The devoted pet owner stayed in her home after evacuation orders were issued on Tuesday, Jan.…
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Andrew Cedergren is the new head coach for Sonora’s football team, the school announced Friday. It is the first football head coaching assignment for Cedergren, 36. Last season he was an assistant coach at Orange Coast College. Cedergren previously was defensive coordinator at Ayala High and also has coached at Etiwanda and Glendora high schools.…
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One year after committing over $1 billion to two Japanese stars, the Dodgers have added a third at a bargain price. Right-hander Roki Sasaki ended the suspense about where he would make the jump to MLB by posting on Instagram on Friday afternoon that he had signed with the Dodgers. “I have signed a minor(-league) contract…
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LOS ANGELES — The Rams wrapped up their short week of practices Friday ahead of Sunday’s divisional-round matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Short because of the Monday night win over Minnesota, and short because of a coach’s decision not to practice Wednesday. Sean McVay leaned on his experience from the last time the Rams won…
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The January 20, 2025 presidential inauguration is the 60th. The theme for Trump’s inauguration is “Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise.” Trump’s inaugural committee said, “Throughout its history, the nation has been tested and has persevered because of the sacred American principles rooted in our founding documents. The Inaugural Ceremonies, a tradition since 1789, embodies…
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Some died protecting loved ones. Some died trying to protect their home with a garden hose. Some died waiting for help to arrive. As friends and families grieve the loss of their grandmothers, friends, neighbors and other loved ones to the Palisades and Eaton fires that tore through Los Angeles County in 2025, they told…
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As the son of a City of Orange firefighter, Ryan Thibert grew up around the fire station. But he never considered firefighting as a career – until his father suffered a cardiac arrest in 2020. Thibert’s father made a full recovery – largely thanks to the timely medical assistance provided by paramedics from Orange County…
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