By Kevin Liptak and Arlette Saenz | CNN The United States will require all travelers from China to show a negative Covid-19 test result before flying to the country as Beijing’s rapid easing of Covid-19 restrictions leads to a surge in cases. Passengers flying to the US from China will need to get a test…
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By Augusta Saraiva | Bloomberg US pending home sales fell for a sixth month in November to the second-lowest on record as higher borrowing costs and an uncertain economic outlook kept many potential buyers out of the market. The National Association of Realtors index of contract signings to purchase previously owned homes decreased 4% last…
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GOP legislators are barred from joining the California Latino Legislative Caucus — and that includes Kate Sanchez, a Republican recently elected to represent the 71st district. Currently, 11 senators and 24 Assembly members — all Democrats — make up the caucus’ roster. The group bills itself as a “forum for members of the State Senate…
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Rafael Ramos was never interested in the restaurant business — he was a tire and auto repair guy. But when Ramos partnered with Rodolfo Monarrez to open Casa Ramos in Santa Ana, they had a clear mission in mind to bring something nice, healthy and affordable to a community that needs it. The new restaurant…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now The Orange County girls basketball rankings for this week: Notable this week: Mater Dei maintains its familiar position at No. 1 this week while playing in the Ayala tournament. … Portola cracks the county Top 10 for the first time this season after…
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French mall developer Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has sold The Village, an outdoor “lifestyle” shopping center in Woodland Hills, to a company led by Rams owner Stan Kroenke for $325 million. It marks the latest move in URW’s exit from the U.S. retail market. The development company plans to sell all 24 of its U.S. properties, valued at…
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The annual tradition of Disneyland closing its gates between Christmas and New Year’s Day won’t happen this year thanks to advance reservations and a passholder ban even as holiday crowds fill the Anaheim theme park to near capacity. The advance reservation system in place since Disneyland and Disney California Adventure reopened after a yearlong pandemic…
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, this month blamed Republicans for preventing Congress from enacting legislation that would make it easier for state-licensed marijuana businesses to access financial services. Yet Schumer himself has played a leading role in blocking the SAFE Banking Act, which passed the House last year with support from 106 Republicans…
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It’s almost New Year’s Eve and you totally forgot to make plans? Don’t panic just yet because even the worst procrastinators can still have a great night on the biggest party evening of the year. There are plenty of places were people can waltz right in without having to make reservations or risk buying expensive…
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It’s the season for giving. I’ll give! I’ll donate to the Doe Fund, a charity that helps ex-cons find purpose in life through work. “Work works!” they say. It does. Doe Fund graduates are less likely to go back to jail. I’ll donate to Student Sponsor Partners, which helps at-risk kids escape bad “public (government-run)” schools. SSP…
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