By Frank Jordans and Wanjohi Kabukuru | Associated Press SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — The world should confront climate change the way it does nuclear weapons, by agreeing to a non-proliferation treaty that stops further production of fossil fuels, a small island nation leader urged Tuesday. The proposal by Tuvalu came as vulnerable nations pushed for…
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By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — A tumultuous election season that tugged again at America’s searing political divides and raised questions about its commitment to a democratic future comes to a close on Tuesday with top races around the country that will provide a key test of Joe Biden’s presidency. Democrats feared their grip on…
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By Nicole Gregory, contributing writer Stepping onto the sprawling Cal State Fullerton campus can be intimidating for students who are the first in their families to cross the collegiate threshold. That’s why staff and faculty members want to make sure they know about the many sources of support, guidance and information available to them through…
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With Placentia District 4 Councilman Chad Wanke unopposed in his reelection bid, the only council race city voters will have to decide is the one in District 2. In that race, sheriff’s sergeant Michael Beshai and workplace safety specialist Kevin Kirwin each hope to win the seat. In a candidate questionnaire, Beshai described himself as…
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One of two candidates will become Tustin’s first elected mayor following this Election Day: Rebecca “Beckie” Gomez or Austin Lumbard. Like most Orange County cities, Tustin appoints its mayor from the dais, where City Council members select among their own for the mostly ceremonial title. But that appointment process is ending with this election, when…
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Voters in two Buena Park council districts decide on Tuesday who gets to represent them for the next four years. In District 1, the choice of who will replace Councilwoman Sunny Park – who is running for an Orange County Board of Supervisors seat – is between community health coordinator Joyce Ahn and tax accountant…
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By SHAMEKA DUDLEY-LOWE and SCOTT McFETRIDGE DES MOINES, Iowa — The numbers for a record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn following a delay and players were awaiting the announcement of a possible winner. The numbers for the drawing held in Tallahassee, Florida, were: white balls 10, 33, 41, 47 and 56, and the…
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Six candidates are hoping the votes are in their favor to win a seat on Fullerton’s City Council, where two districts will be electing a member to represent them on the dais. At least one new face on the council is guaranteed because no incumbent is running in District 3, where Jesus Silva is currently…
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It’s a five-way race for three seats on Brea’s City Council. With Glenn Parker not in the running, at least one new face will join the dais after Tuesday’s election results are tallied. Incumbents hoping for a return ticket to the council are Cecilia Hupp and Steve Vargas. Challenge them are Blair Stewart, a firefighter,…
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In an election that could impact the direction Santa Ana takes next, three moderate City Council incumbents face three progressive challengers while four candidates with different viewpoints vie for the mayor’s seat. Who ultimately wins could not only alter the make-up on the dais but also affect government policies. Incumbents Nelida Mendoza, Phil Bacerra, and…
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