By JOHN PYE and ROD McGUIRK MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic acknowledged Wednesday that his Australian travel declaration form contained incorrect information, and he also confessed to an “error of judgment” in taking part in an interview and photo shoot in Serbia last month after testing positive for COVID-19. In a statement posted to…
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An all organic vegetarian drive thru burger joint, a fine dining room following the Baja Mediterranean trend and new locations of favorite places like Sol Mexican Cocina, Zov’s and A Restaurant — there’s a lot to look forward to in 2022 for foodies seeking new places to try. Here’s a roundup so you can keep…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused devastating lockdowns and restrictions on businesses out of concern for the public health. But there has been another side to the pandemic — namely the (usually temporary) lifting of certain rules and regulations. That’s what allowed for the proliferation of outdoor dining opportunities, cocktails-to-go and direct-to-consumer shipping of distilled…
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An 80-year-old Tustin man who pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend following what a prosecutor called a mercy killing and botched suicide attempt was placed on five years probation, a prosecutor said Tuesday, Jan. 11. Charles Bennett Stockwell was charged Sept. 20 with murder, but he accepted a plea bargain Monday, admitting a felony count…
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The La Habra City Council is accepting applications from qualified residents wanting to fill the seat left vacant when Tim Shaw stepped down last month. The council on Monday, Jan. 10, decided to appoint a new council member, rather than hold a special election in June that officials said would cost at least $240,500. “I…
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The OC Health Care Agency reported 5,081 new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, Jan. 11, increasing the cumulative total since tracking began in the county to 402,886. There were 72,873 new infections reported in the last two week period as of Tuesday. Another 49 people with confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in Orange County…
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It started at halftime with a meltdown in the locker room as their season melted down on the field two Sundays ago. Coach Brian Flores was angry at quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s dismal half in Tennessee. He said things. Tua said things back. Anger flew. The f-word — gasp! — was traded. Tua said something about…
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The SoCal Indie Bestseller List for the sales week ended Jan. 9 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. Cloud Cuckoo Land: Anthony Doerr 2. The Lincoln Highway: Amor Towles 3. Matrix: Lauren Groff 4. Call…
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By ALEXANDRA JAFFE, COLLEEN LONG and JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Pounding his hand for emphasis, President Joe Biden challenged senators Tuesday to “stand against voter suppression” by changing Senate rules to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes. Biden told a crowd in Atlanta gathered on the grounds of…
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The U.S. Forest Service plan on the 18th day of the El Dorado fire that would burn 22,680 acres and destroy five homes in San Bernardino and Riverside counties was to cut a fire break that would protect Angelus Oaks and ignite backfires to steer the flames away from Big Bear. About 7 p.m. on Sept.…
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