In 2022, Las Vegas announced several new projects coming to The Strip and beyond. Many acquisitions, such as Hard Rock’s purchase of The Mirage, have become more official, while Station Casinos plans to build several properties by 2030, including Durango Casino & Resort, which will open late next year. The results of those construction plans,…
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With the pandemic likely having sailed into the sunset, the cruise industry is ringing in 2023 loudly and proudly with an armada’s worth of christenings, milestone anniversaries and the most itineraries we’ve seen since before the 15-month shutdown in March 2020. Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors, alone, are scheduled to have 28 different cruise…
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A pricey shot of one of the world’s most sought-after spirits served in a chocolate-filled waffle cone at a Disneyland hotel will set you back more than the cost of a ticket to the Anaheim theme park. The $185 Remy the 13th waffle cone shot served with Remy Martin Louis XIII Grande Champagne Cognac is…
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The swell rolling into Southern California this week may seem enticing for surfers, but public health officials are warning people to stay out of the ocean. Swimmers, surfers and divers are being warned of high bacteria levels off local beaches in Los Angeles and Orange County following the rainstorm that rolled in Tuesday. “Swimmers should…
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Will the Roses get a historic soaking on Tuesday? So far, forecasters say the Rose Parade’s amazing run of atmospheric good fortune will likely continue, but it could be a close call on Monday, Jan. 2, according to forecasters. Keep those umbrellas handy, just in case. There’s “a slight chance of showers” on Monday in…
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Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell and Ron Cey are famous for manning the Dodgers’ four infield positions from June 1973 until the end of the 1981 season. No infield stayed together longer in major-league history. Besides their longevity, The Infield is remarkable for the relatively late period in baseball history during which they achieved…
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Editor’s note: This is the Wednesday, Dec. 28, edition of the “Game Day with Kevin Modesti” newsletter. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here. Good morning. Sometimes you wonder if the Lakers’ season can be saved. And sometimes you watch a game like last night’s and hope they’re at least given the…
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One hundred years ago, in September 1922, two murder victims were found lying under a crabapple tree in a New Jersey field, their bodies staged in a strange tableau with torn love letters strewn around and their lifeless hands reaching out to each other. The victims were a prominent Episcopal minister named Edward Hall and…
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Once again, it’s time for our annual New Year resolutions. I don’t know if you like to make these or not, but I have a little contest with myself to see how quickly they can be broken. Four minutes after midnight is my personal best. But now, I try to be more realistic. That’s one…
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Here’s a peek at how much rain has fallen in Orange County during Tuesday’s storm. The map reflects rainfall stats collected by OC Public Works at 56 sites countywide for the 24 hours ending Dec. 28 at 6 a.m. The most rain was found in the county’s foothills… Silverado Motorway at 0.67 inches. Holy Jim…
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