A 32-year-old carjacker who ran over and killed a man who was trying to prevent him from stealing his work van was sentenced on Friday, Dec. 13, to 25 years to life in prison. Omar Sanchez was convicted last month of first-degree murder for the carjacking turned killing of 33-year-old Jose Berrelleza-Ibarra in the early…
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By BARBARA ORTUTAY, AP Technology Writer Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center. As in past years, YouTube was the single most popular platform teenagers used —…
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CIF STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS DIVISION 6-AA Portola (9-6) vs. Arcata (13-1) Where, when: Fullerton High, Saturday, 7 p.m. Parking: Free Outlook: Portola is making its first state championship appearance in the school’s brief seven-year history. The Bulldogs beat King/Drew 35-34 in overtime in the Southern regional championship game due to a game-saving tackle on a…
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Following the highly anticipated announcement of Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour and due to overwhelming fan demand, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has added a second date at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. This new performance follows the previously announced show on Wednesday, Aug. 6, as part of Abrams’…
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By ROD McGUIRK MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries, an expert said Friday. Related Articles Environment | Officials explore helping Poche’s water quality, a regular on the Beach Bummer list Environment | Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened…
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Greetings, fellow wanderers! It is I, The Monthly Traveler, back to whisk you away to yet another magical destination. This time, our compass points to Avila Beach, a serene seaside escape nestled on California’s Central Coast. A quick detour off Highway 1 and voila—you’re in a world of ocean breezes, rolling vineyards, and sunny charm.…
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Santa Ana’s sole independent bookstore LibroMobile may be closing its doors. “In the last six months, our book sales have been incredibly low, and so on top of that, California state arts funding was cut, which means we lost two big grants, like $50,000 worth of funding that we normally get for our programming,” says…
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It’s mid-December here in the beautiful O.C. and there is a lot of shopping going on. We like to think we will get prepared for the holidays early and not have to rely on last-minute, rush-job shopping for those all-important gifts for special friends and family who will be the lucky replicants this year. But,…
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Connor Gaydos, a man connected to an apparent parody project to relaunch the energy company Enron and become its new CEO, was hit in the face with a pie this week as he was entering a building in New York City. The incident was caught on video and went viral on social media Thursday. The clip…
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Elton John is no fan of the legalization of marijuana, calling it “one of the greatest mistakes of all time.” “I maintain that it’s addictive. It leads to other drugs. And when you’re stoned — and I’ve been stoned — you don’t think normally,” the legendary singer told Time in an interview this week as…
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