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Was mercenary warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin’s presumed death in a plane crash a form of fiery payback by Russian President Vladimir Putin? And if it was, does it leave Putin stronger — or exacerbate the fundamental weaknesses laid bare by Prigozhin’s abortive mutiny two months earlier? Those questions reverberated Thursday not […] Read More
We Olive and Wine Bar inside the OC Mix at South Coast Collection (or SOCO—jeez, any more names you’d like to add?) is the ideal spot to stop for a drink (or drinks) after work. Besides delicious tapas, cheeses, wines and beers to enjoy there, as well as bottles of […] Read More
BOSTON — The best 1-2 punch in baseball landed again. In his return to Fenway Park, Mookie Betts sparked one three-run inning and Freddie Freeman had the pivotal double in another as the Dodgers came from behind to beat the Boston Red Sox, 7-4, on Friday night in the opener […] Read More
They’re just a couple of 12-year-olds from the South Bay running around Williamsport, Pa. Max Baker and Lucas Keldorf have played understated yet key roles this summer for El Segundo Little League’s baseball team, which takes on Needville (Texas) in the Little League World Series United States Championship Game today […] Read More
Shelly Polson woke up Aug. 8 to see her neighbor’s house engulfed in flames. The Lahaina resident lived with two dogs, Shadow and Rebel, and has provided refuge to numerous cats in her home near the southeast edge of town. On the day of the Lahaina fire, the indoor cats […] Read More
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — KROST, a leading CPA and consulting firm, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Matthew Weber to the esteemed position of Principal. Matthew’s dedication, experience, and exceptional contributions have led to this well-deserved advancement within the organization. Matthew Weber, who joined KROST’s tax practice […] Read More
Dan Savage (OC Weekly file photo) I’m a heterosexual cis woman in a monogamous marriage. My husband and I have always struggled to connect sexually, mostly because he has extreme anxiety that makes doing anything new or different difficult. He’s been in therapy since before I met him, but it […] Read More
An Australia-based battery tech company is planting roots in Orange County, leasing its first U.S. location in Rancho Santa Margarita. EVO Power USA Inc., a battery energy storage company based in Australia, signed a 15,070-square-foot industrial lease at 30452 Esperanza. Terms of the lease were not disclosed. “After searching locations […] Read More
The Associated Press is an independent, not-for-profit news cooperative, serving member newspapers and broadcasters in the U.S., and other customers around the world. The Southern California News Group is one of them. AP journalists in more than 100 countries tell the world’s stories, from breaking news to investigative reporting to […] Read More
The Drug Enforcement Administration has allowed dozens of job applicants to become special agents and perform other work despite failing a lie detector test during the hiring process, according to a new federal watchdog report, which describes the agency’s polygraph unit as facing pressure to pass “legacy” candidates related to […] Read More
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Home Solar Simplified, a trailblazing force in the solar sector, emerges as a beacon of innovation under the guidance of Solar Consultant Freddie Avila, H.I.S. License 145325 SP. Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Fernando Valley, Home Solar Simplified is rewriting the narrative […] Read More
The Roasted Veggies and Yellow Curry Pie is filled to the brim with smoky spices and vegetables. Photography by Patrick Manalo If your parents were anything like mine, then you probably remember last-minute grocery-store runs to pick up a circular brick of pie for Thanksgiving. It was always one of three […] Read More
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now NEWPORT BEACH — Tesoro’s football team wanted to continue its winning ways. Newport Harbor wanted to correct mistakes and claim its first triumph of the young season. Only one squad was going to be happy Thursday in the […] Read More
M Street, a high-energy rock and dance band, was two songs into its set list Wednesday night at Cook’s Corner bar and restaurant when, without a sound, 59-year-old John Patrick Snowling, holding two handguns, pointed one of them at his estranged wife, Marie Snowling, and shot her in the jaw. It […] Read More
Donald Trump, who has led a literally gilded life, got a close look Thursday at the grimy Fulton County Jail — the kind of facility where, if he is convicted of the charges brought by Dist. Atty. Fani Willis, he may spend the rest of his life. He couldn’t have […] Read More
Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Increase Unabated Year After Year – A Pedestrian is Killed Every 75 Minutes in the U.S. (GHSA) ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Maglite® brand partners up with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during the deadliest month of the year, […] Read More
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — FineShare is an intelligent software company that offers innovative solutions to enhance multimedia experiences for individuals and businesses. In July, FineShare launched Online Voice Changer which is based on AI Voice Cloning technology. This month, FineShare is proud to introduce FineShare Singify, an innovative […] Read More
Meet you at Recess. Photo by Lisa Hu Chen There have been times when we wanted to head to the Recess Room for a midday meal but forgot it was only open for dinner service. Turns out we weren’t the only ones who thought this way. As of early November, […] Read More
Jim Alexander: Until Wednesday evening, the big story of the week was USC’s hiring of Jennifer Cohen from the University of Washington as their new athletic director. And we will get to that. But the news that broke late Wednesday night was seismic: Shohei Ohtani, free agent to be, probably […] Read More
Q: It is my opinion, we the homeowners have no rights in being run by a board of directors, a management company as well as the law. Sounds to me like communism where some comrades dictate based on their laws how what is managed which way. The law provides them […] Read More
SEOUL — Striding through a field of overgrown grass where thick blue pipes crisscross into concrete silos, Choi Sung-ho scrunched his nose in the steamy July heat, drawing in a familiar odor. Located just off a highway that leads out of Seoul’s western border, Nanji Sewage Treatment Center, where Choi works, […] Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Every US transmission owner is looking for the best approach to implement FERC 881 by July 2025. GridBright, WindSim Power, and Avangrid are partnering to implement WindSim Power’s non-contact, advanced transmission line monitoring system to increase resiliency and reliability, reduce grid congestion, and provide […] Read More
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Already a favorite destination for dinosaur enthusiasts, Wonder of Dinosaurs’ new Dinos-A-Glow exhibit promises to immerse visitors in an intriguing world of prehistoric life like never before. Vivid, glow-in-the-dark dinosaur models will cast an enchanting spell, transporting visitors back to pre-historic times and illuminating […] Read More
Photo: Maxpixels.net This story exists because I listened to two women. The three of us were chatting on my lunch break, and one of them started telling me about her recent experience dealing with a stalker. It was creepy and scary, but she insisted that she refuses to live in […] Read More
By SARA BURNETT, JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN J. COOPER (Associated Press) MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican presidential candidates vying to be the leading alternative to front-runner Donald Trump fought — sometimes bitterly — over abortion rights, U.S. support for Ukraine and the type of experience needed to manage an expansive […] Read More
LOS ANGELES — The chase for immortality continues here, under a smothering late-afternoon sun as USC’s Wednesday practice winds away, Caleb Williams squaring his hips from the 30-yard-line and firing football after football aimed at the padded base of a practice field pylon. “Ah, short!” the USC quarterback barks to […] Read More
Signaling increasing frustration with the Writers Guild of America, Hollywood studios took the unusual step of publicizing their latest offer to the guild. Late Tuesday, top studio executives met with WGA’s negotiators to encourage them to accept a deal that would end the 114-day WGA walkout, which has crippled film […] Read More
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — FineShare, an intelligent software company dedicated to providing innovative solutions to improve real-time multimedia experiences for both individuals and business users, proudly announces the launch of its online voice changer. Leveraging AI voice cloning technology, this tool revolutionizes the online voice-changing industry, empowering content […] Read More
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host its 25th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase and Virtual Film Festival. All in-person events will be held September 22-23, 2023, at the Regal L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles, California and the Virtual […] Read More
Moving across town or relocating to a different city can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. With the help of experienced movers from BMS Moving & Storage, you can make your relocation process as stress-free as possible. Our professional team of experts is dedicated to providing excellent customer […] Read More
A California man who went missing on a Sierra Nevada backpacking trip was found dead, apparently having fallen on a rocky slope. Stephen Bloor, 57, of Santa Ana, was reported missing by his wife, who became concerned when his GPS tracking device remained in one place for hours, the Mono […] Read More
In 2004, California voters approved Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act. It was a 1% tax on incomes above $1 million to fund badly needed mental health services, and supporters told voters the new funding would reduce homelessness. The tax has brought in about $39 billion overall, and it’s […] Read More
They were two men seemingly destined for bigger, better things and, perhaps eventually, a head-to-head race for the White House. One was California’s governor, who very much wanted to run for president. The trouble was his party already had its leader — a political veteran who was the strong favorite […] Read More
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Soberlink, a recognized leader in addiction treatment solutions, has been featured in a special edition of USA Today’s Mental Health Magazine focusing on the future of addiction medicine. In a display commissioned by the magazine, Soberlink showcased its innovative strategies and solutions that help […] Read More
Guinness World Records no longer recognizes Nyad’s swim as record-breaking SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Having received Diana Nyad’s submissions for official swim ratification twice, the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) would like to provide perspective on Netflix’s upcoming film “Nyad” featuring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. It […] Read More
Are you striving for success in your digital marketing endeavors? If so, then buckle up and get ready to ignite your company’s rise to the top with our comprehensive Digital Marketing Guide! Specializing in SEO Orange County, Ignite Digital has compiled tips and tricks from real-world professionals who are successfully […] Read More
ANAHEIM — On the first day Mike Trout was back in the Angels’ lineup in nearly two months, not much changed. The Angels’ offense came up short in a 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. The defense didn’t help, as rookie first baseman Nolan Schanuel made an […] Read More
Residents, activists and elected officials rallied in Porter Ranch on Tuesday, Aug. 22, demanding that California Gov. Gavin Newsom phase out the Aliso Canyon underground natural gas storage facility located in the Santa Susana Mountains between the Simi and San Fernando valleys. Dozens of San Fernando Valley residents gathered at […] Read More
More than 3,000 union members gathered near Walt Disney Co.’s Burbank headquarters in support of striking Hollywood actors — buoyed by impassioned speeches from Olivia Pope, President Jed Bartlet and Hellboy. Kerry Washington (“Scandal”), Martin Sheen (“The West Wing”) and Ron Perlman (“Sons of Anarchy” and “Hellboy”) were among those […] Read More
Avenu Insights & Analytics Secures a Major Win as Oxnard Chooses Them to Handle Critical SUTA Contract, Following Successful Collaboration OXNARD, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Avenu Insights & Analytics (Avenu), the leading provider of software administration and revenue recovery solutions for state and local governments, has achieved a significant milestone […] Read More
The connected trail pair, the backbone of a developing 250-mile regional trail system, was selected for its scenic value, high use, and community connections REDDING, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation’s largest trails advocacy organization, today announced that California’s Sacramento River Rail Trail and Sacramento River Trail […] Read More
(Photo by Marty O’Neill on Unsplash) California can be a fun and exciting place to live, but Orange County is particularly expensive. In fact, it is one of the hardest places to save money, so if you are financially struggling, you might be looking for ways to save. Still, it can be a […] Read More
A couple of weeks ago, Ohio voters rejected a constitutional amendment, proposed by Republican legislators, that would have raised the vote requirement for passing constitutional amendments from a simple majority to 60%. It was clearly an effort to undermine a pro-abortion amendment on next year’s ballot. The outcome was somewhat […] Read More
Summer will officially be over in a few weeks and if you want to say goodbye to the season by having a little fun but don’t want to spend any money, there are plenty of free ways to end summer in the area. There are free events like outdoor movies […] Read More
Against steep odds, the Little League team representing Utah in the Western Regionals two weeks ago again included a member of the Oliverson family — this time Brogan. A year ago it was older brother Easton Oliverson, whose team won the regional title and advanced to the Little League World […] Read More
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — PDFgear, a leading provider of PDF solutions, announced a piece of exciting news for everyone who works extensively with PDF documents. The company has introduced a free and comprehensive text editing feature in its PDF editor software, which enables users to instantly modify, format, […] Read More
CANOGA PARK, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Capezio Dance Shop has been doing business in the San Fernando Valley for 50 years and shows no signs of slowing down. Founded by Sandy Friedman – now 85-years young – she continues to operate the business with the help of her son and […] Read More
Living in Orange County isn’t cheap, but there is plenty to see and do there. Whether you already live there or are thinking of moving there, there are a few ways to live on a budget and make it more affordable. The trick is to plan to survive the additional […] Read More
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now The CIF-SS boys water polo preseason watch list, released Monday, Aug. 21. CIF-SS BOYS WATER POLO PRESEASON WATCH LIST (Selected by the CIF-SS Boys Water Polo Advisory Committee) Teams listed in alphabetical order DIVISION 1 Aliso Niguel […] Read More
The flag-draped casket of Cal Fire Capt. Tim Rodriguez arrived for his memorial service at the Ontario Convention Center on Monday, Aug. 21, in the bed of Riverside County Engine 37. It was a fitting tribute to Rodriguez. A photo of Fire Capt. Tim Rodriguez is displayed on a digital […] Read More
