By Yves Laurent Goma and Sam Mednick | Associated Press LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader Wednesday after placing the just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, alleging betrayal and massive embezzlement during his long-time rule over the oil-rich Central African nation. The coup…
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Sen. Dave Min, D-Irvine, has been sentenced to three years probation after pleading no contest to driving under the influence. “Min was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers in May on suspicion of DUI and for having a blood alcohol level over the legal limit,” reported the Orange County Register’s Hanna Kang. “He was stopped…
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An ethnic studies professor at UC Riverside whose claims of Cherokee heritage have been in question for 15 years and stirred public outcry has agreed to resign following a complaint by 13 faculty members. Under a separation agreement signed in January, Andrea Smith will be allowed to continue her employment as a full-time faculty member…
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The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter…
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By THALIA BEATY NEW YORK — Shawn Batey was sweating in the August sun on the 100th day of the writers strike, carrying her “IATSE Solidarity” sign on the picket line outside Netflix’s New York offices, but she was glad to be there. A props assistant and documentary filmmaker, Batey is a member of the…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, Aug. 30 Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. WEDNESDAY’S SCORES BOYS WATER POLO NONLEAGUE El Dorado 16, Troy 9 GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL NONLEAGUE Villa Park 12,…
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The man believed to be behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz that plowed into an Uber in South Los Angeles over the weekend, killing two Orange County sisters and their lifelong friend, was on probation tied to a 2020 murder case in Compton, according to court records. Gregory James Black, Jr. was arrested quickly after…
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Editor’s note: SCNG prohibits the use of bots and any other artificial methods of voting. Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates. Welcome to the Southern California News Group’s Girls Athlete of the Week poll. Throughout the high school sports year, SCNG will provide a list of candidates — selected by our 11…
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State Sen. Dave Min was sentenced to three years of informal probation on Tuesday for his misdemeanor drunk driving charge, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. Min’s sentence includes having to enroll in a state-licensed alcohol and drug education program for individuals convicted of a first DUI offense, said Shelly Orio, a spokesperson…
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GAME OF THE WEEK NO. 12 YORBA LINDA (1-1) VS. NO. 16 TESORO (1-1) Where, when: Tesoro High, Friday, 1 p.m. Analysis: Yorba Linda is not as good as it was last year when it went 14-1 and won the CIF Southern Section Division 3 championship, at least it hasn’t been so far. The Mustangs…
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