MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Haley Raso scored her first career Women’s World Cup goals at just the right time, with a first-half brace in Australia’s 4-0 win over Canada in Monday’s pivotal group-stage finale. The Matildas, who also got goals from Mary Fowler and Steph Catley in the second half, clinched top spot in Group…
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BY ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO — The largest dam removal project in United States history is underway along the California-Oregon border — a process that won’t conclude until the end of next year with the help of heavy machinery and explosives. But in some ways, removing the dams is the easy part. The hard part will…
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Irvine leaders are seeking community input as the city moves toward hosting by-district elections. After previous councils resisted pressure — and the threat of a lawsuit — to make the switch to by-district elections, where voters would choose only the one council member who lives within their geographic area, councilmembers in January decided to look…
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More than just a farm-to-table eatery (which it is) or an outdoor restaurant ideal for families and friends (that too), Campesino Cafe, ensconced in San Juan Capistrano’s lauded Ecology Center’s farm, heralds a shift in the Orange County dining scene: an equitable eatery to enjoy organic and sustainable dishes with plenty of James Beard cachet.…
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California appears to be a loser in the culture wars when it comes to interstate migration flows. Folks who talk about leaving the Golden State – or actually depart – say they no longer feel comfortable living in a state that’s dominated by big-city progressive thinking. So as a public service – and to show…
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The Angels and their former clubhouse employee have settled the defamation lawsuit filed against the club, reaching an agreement on the day the case was set to begin a trial. Bubba Harkins, the longtime visiting clubhouse manager at Angel Stadium, reached a settlement with the Angels, according to Harkins’ attorney, Daniel Rasmussen. No further details…
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Nearly 50% of Orange County public school students rely on school meals as their primary source of nutrition, according to Ellie Dinh, Second Harvest Food Bank’s director of programs and services. As a result, Second Harvest steps in to address food insecurity among children through its Kids Cafe program. With the collaboration of the organization’s…
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The Citadel Outlets is jumping onto Swiftie bandwagon, offering up a pair of floor seat tickets to Taylor Swift’s Aug. 7 show at SoFi Stadium. Here’s the fine print: You have to join a horde of fans at the outlet mall in Commerce and you have to be there to win. Consider it an opportunity…
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It might seem surprising, but Dexter Holland, singer-guitarist of The Offspring, considers this summer’s tour the biggest outing of his band’s career and a sign that the Offspring are bigger than ever as a band. “It feels like it’s getting better for us. We’ve talked about why that might be, is it a post-COVID thing…
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By Dr. Mitchell Tsurudome, Contributing Writer Balance is what allows us to stay on our feet, walk, run and even dance. Unfortunately, for many people, the balance system fails to function properly. Poor balance can lead to falls, difficulty walking — and a fear of being on our feet and moving. One in three people…
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