Southern California lost 37,149 residents in the past year, a drop one-third of what was seen in the previous two years. The six-county region had 21.7 million residents, according to the state Department of Finance tally as of July 1. The past year’s population decline was 68% less than the average 115,187 yearly loss in…
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LOS ANGELES — It’s strange to call this an exodus, when the majority of those exiting have clear and oft-speculated reasons for leaving. But make no mistake: justifiable or not, what’s happening at USC is an exodus en masse. Former Corona Centennial High defensive lineman Korey Foreman intends to enter the transfer portal, a source…
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COSTA MESA — It’s a three-week season, Giff Smith said after conducting his first practice as the Chargers’ interim coach Tuesday. He also said the final three games of the 2023 season should not be viewed as meaningless because there’s plenty at stake for the coaches and players alike. So, he asked the team captains,…
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As I’ve shared in previous columns, much of my time is dedicated to counseling family businesses, those closely held manufacturers and logistics providers that form the backbone of our local economies. Often, my involvement is sparked by pivotal moments, such as a succession plan or the acquisition of a competitor. On the flip side, I’ve…
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Here are all of OCVarsity’s stories, scores and photos from the football playoff games played on Friday, Nov. 10. FRIDAY’S GAMES SCORES High school football playoffs: All of Friday’s CIF-SS scores and schedule for the semifinals PHOTOS Photos: Exciting action from Friday’s high school football playoff games GAME STORIES Servite football tops Long Beach Poly…
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REDLANDS — San Juan Hills started the fourth quarter of Friday night’s CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoff game trailing 35-14 on the road against Citrus Valley. Coach Rob Firth told his team they had a great opportunity to write a script. What the Stallions created overcame adversity to have a happy ending, scoring 24…
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LA HABRA – The fog from La Habra’s entrance to the field moments before the opening kickoff lingered over the field for a few minutes Friday. But the Highlanders never seemed to get completely out of the fog in a 28-14 loss to Murrieta Mesa in the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs. Kenneth…
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Centennial’s Cornell Hatcher, Jr. #2 catches the ball and evades tackle from Orange Lutheran’s Nico Marchello #4 during a CIF Southern Section Division 1 football quarterfinal game Friday, November 10, 2022. (Photo by Andrew Foulk Contributing Photographer) Centennial’s Tayten Beyer #1 carries the ball as Orange Lutheran’s Wyatt Wick #47 and Ryan Alvardo #6 try…
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Newbury Park’s Shane Rosenthal, center, is mobbed after sealing their victory with an interception in the final seconds of the game between Newbury Park vs. Foothill in the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 5 playoffs at Valencia HS in Placentia, CA on Friday, November, 10, 2023. (Photo by contributing photographer Michael Kitada) Newbury Park’s Jaxon…
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CHATSWORTH — Customized hard hats were handed out to all the players on Sierra Canyon’s defense on Friday, a symbol of the hard work that the Trailblazers were planning to put into that night’s game. They delivered on that promise, and the offense did, too, in a 37-20 win over Santa Margarita in the first…
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