Knott’s Berry Farm has launched a major renovation of a 1978 roller coaster that has been designated a historic landmark as the last operating ride of its kind in the United States and the longest standing in its original location. Montezooma’s Revenge closed on Monday, Jan. 10 to undergo a yearlong renovation that will stretch…
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A high surf advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service, warning of big waves that will be showing up along the Southern California coast starting Tuesday, Jan. 11. The advisory warns of waves in the 5- to 8-foot range at Los Angeles County and Orange County beaches, increasing the risk of rip currents…
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The Chicago Bears will be looking for their 17th head coach in the franchise’s 100-plus-year history after firing Matt Nagy on Monday. Some of the previous 16 were significantly more successful than others, but either way, the Bears never have fired a coach midseason — nice work if you can get it. Here’s a look…
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Who will be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears? Here is a list of potential candidates, in alphabetical order. Dennis Allen, Saints defensive coordinator He has done a nice job in New Orleans since 2015 after a three-year run as the Oakland Raiders head coach. Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs offensive coordinator Bieniemy interviewed with…
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Who will be the next general manager of the Chicago Bears? The franchise is hiring its fourth GM in Chairman George McCaskey’s 12th season. Here is a list of potential candidates, in alphabetical order. Morocco Brown, Colts director of college scouting A former pro scout for the Bears, Brown was director of pro personnel in…
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What now? Or, to look at it from another angle, considering the Miami Dolphins got it all backwards: Now what? Brian Flores is out as coach. General manager Chris Grier stays. That’s the reverse of the manner change should have come from any sane and rational football view — if this was in fact about…
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The Giants immediately began requesting interviews with prospective GM candidates after dismissing Dave Gettleman on Monday. Here is a quick look at the slips put in so far, plus an expected internal candidate: Joe Schoen – assistant GM, Buffalo Bills Schoen is in his 20th NFL season and his fifth with the Bills. He worked…
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Hoag Hospital and Providence Health will go their separate ways at the end of January, with hospital officials assuring in an announcement that dissolving the previous merger would not interfere with the high-quality care patients in Orange County receive. In a joint statement, the health care systems announced on Monday, Jan. 10, they had reached…
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INGLEWOOD — When the Rams and Arizona Cardinals open the playoffs, they’ll do it in a new time as well as a new place. The first postseason game at SoFi Stadium will also be the first playoff game held on a Monday night, the NFL announced after the NFC’s final regular-season season games concluded Sunday.…
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The Miami Dolphins’ season may not be heading to the postseason, but it ended on a high note and with a win that secured a sweep of a rival that dominated their division for most of the past two decades. A win in the finale over the New England Patriots, 33-24, on Sunday evening at…
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