”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data. Buzz: Congratulations, Florida! You joined the trillion-dollar economy club. But you’re still smaller that the four-county Southern California economy. Source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed gross domestic product data for counties…
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Five new Assembly members have made their way to the Capitol to represent Orange County residents for the next two years. They join incumbent Reps. Phillip Chen, Sharon Quirk-Silva, Cottie Petrie-Norris and Laurie Davies, who won reelection this year to represent parts of Orange County, in the legislative chambers. Here’s a look at the newest…
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Huntington Beach elections are about to get more expensive. The newly seated majority on the City Council recently approved a significant boost in campaign contribution limits for elected city officials — one of the first acts by this new council. Limits were extended from $620 to what is set at the state level for legislature…
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As I sit down to have my Christmas cup of tea, I will be thinking of my best buddy Zandra and wondering how she’s doing on her next adventure. That’s what she called departing this world. She said it like she was leaving on a luxury cruise. Her relentless upbeat stance on life, and death,…
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BRONCOS (4-10) AT RAMS (4-10) When: Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Where: SoFi Stadium TV/radio: CBS (Ch. 2); 1110 AM; 93.1 FM; 980 AM (Spanish); Sirius 83, 225 Line: Broncos by 3 points Notable injury designations: Rams: DL Aaron Donald (out; ankle), C Brian Allen (out; calf), WR Ben Skowronek (out; calf), QB John Wolford (out; neck), DL Marquise…
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The Rose Bowl game, an annual sports spectacle embodying cherished California conceptions of beauty and inclusion, is dead. It was 121 years old. The causes of death were two chronic California diseases — greed and our winner-take-all culture. In Pasadena, the hometown of your columnist, city and game officials remained in denial, claiming that the…
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On the surface, the guy in the royal blue and gold superhero costume roaming the concourse at SoFi Stadium on Sunday afternoon might seem like just another superfan showing his loyalty to his favorite football team, the Rams. Underneath, there’s a deeper purpose. “I’m here for the little guy,” Gus Obregon said. The Downey resident…
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A 60-year-old man apparently tossed a large quantity of methamphetamine and fentanyl from a vehicle during a police pursuit Friday night, Dec. 23, in Westminster — creating what officials described as a “snowstorm.” Officers attempted to pull over a vehicle near Westminster Boulevard and Beach Boulevard, but the driver refused to stop, leading to a…
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A man wielding a metal pipe was shot by police in Westminster Saturday morning, Dec. 24, after apparently trying to strike officers, authorities said. The 29-year-old man, who police believe to be homeless, was listed in critical but stable condition at a hospital, according to Sgt. Eddie Esqueda of the Westminster Police Department. Officers sent…
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The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard goes up for a shot as the Philadelphia 76ers’ P.J. Tucker defends during the first half on Friday night in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) The Clippers’ Ivica Zubac leaps for a rebound against the Philadelphia 76ers’ P.J. Tucker, right, and Tobias Harris during the first half on Friday night in Philadelphia.…
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