• Hikianalia, a canoe running on wind and solar energy, brings cultural exchange to Dana Point’s Ocean Institute

    Hikianalia, a canoe running on wind and solar energy, brings cultural exchange to Dana Point’s Ocean Institute
    Polynesian music filled the salty air as visitors boarded the 72-foot canoe docked outside of the Ocean Institute in Dana Point.
    The Hikianalia Voyaging Canoe, on one stop of a 2,800-mile voyage to promote cultural exchange and ocean education, was open for public viewing on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28.
    The Hikianalia Voyaging Canoe came to Dana Point last weekend, drawing hundreds of spectators for its arrival and over the weekend when the boat was open for free public tours. The
  • USC strips offensive coordinator Tee Martin of play-calling duties, fires offensive line coach Neil Callaway

    USC strips offensive coordinator Tee Martin of play-calling duties, fires offensive line coach Neil Callaway
    USC is attempting some sort of a makeover on offense.
    Coach Clay Helton will take over play-calling duties for the rest of the season, and offensive line coach Neil Callaway has been fired, the school announced Monday.
    Tee Martin will remain as the Trojans’ offensive coordinator, though in a reduced role, “assisting with the weekly organization of the practice and game plan and assisting on game days as Helton calls plays,” according to a press release. Martin is also the
  • Ducks’ Josh Manson has a few ideas about cutting down on opponents’ shots on goal

    Ducks’ Josh Manson has a few ideas about cutting down on opponents’ shots on goal
    ANAHEIM — The shots climbed to an unsustainable level again Sunday. Ducks goaltender John Gibson was under siege for extended stretches during a 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks at Honda Center, facing 49 shots, including 19 in the first period.
    No one in the NHL had faced more shots than Gibson going into play around the league Monday, with his total of 384 coming out to an average of 38.4 per game after 10 appearances. Craig Anderson of the Ottawa Senators was next with
  • CIF-SS girls tennis playoffs schedule: Wild-card round, first round matches

    CIF-SS girls tennis playoffs schedule: Wild-card round, first round matches
    The CIF-SS girls tennis playoff schedule for the wild-card round and first round matches.
    GIRLS TENNIS
    OPEN DIVISION
    First round, Friday
    University, bye
    Palos Verdes at Corona del Mar
    Peninsula at Arcadia
    Campbell Hall, bye
     
    DIVISION 1
    First round, Wednesday
    Mira Costa at Cate
    Oaks Christian at Santa Monica
    El Dorado at Santa Margarita
    Crescenta Valley at Marlborough
    Orange Lutheran at San Marino
    Newport Harbor at San Clemente
    Valencia at Camarillo
    Dos Pueblos at Westlake
    Beckman at Sage H
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  • How to pair Halloween candy with 9 different beers

    How to pair Halloween candy with 9 different beers
    Beer and candy may seem like an unlikely mix, but Yard House beverage manager Michael Echeveste doesn’t think so.
    And we’re willing to believe some of you agree with him.
    So Echeveste shared some beer and candy pairings that may have you digging through your kid’s trick-or-treat bag after they’ve fallen asleep.
    1) Bazooka bubble gum and Weihenstephan Hefe Weissbier
    Pop in a piece of gum and, when it begins to lose its flavor, take a sip of beer and your chew wil
  • NRC to share analysis of near drop of radioactive nuclear waste at San Onofre

    NRC to share analysis of near drop of radioactive nuclear waste at San Onofre
    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will share its conclusions on what happened with the near-miss at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station via a “virtual public meeting” from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 8, the regulator said.
    Folks must register online to get details on how to join the webinar. They can do so at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/325663643729566723.
    The NRC’s preliminary report on the Aug. 3 incident found that a 50-ton canister loaded with highly radio
  • New Cahuilla Casino with 57-room hotel will be built in Anza

    New Cahuilla Casino with 57-room hotel will be built in Anza
    The Cahuilla Band of Indians has broken ground on a new complex to replace its existing casino on the back way from L.A. and San Diego to the Coachella Valley.
    The tribe’s existing property on Highway 371 in Anza is approximately 30 miles east of Temecula and 35 miles southwest of Palm Desert. It will remain open during construction, according to a news release.
    The new property will have more amenities, including a 57-room hotel, a fitness center, a restaurant and bar and an expanded park
  • The best Halloween cocktail in Orange County is at the Balboa Bay Resort’s A&O Kitchen + Bar

    The best Halloween cocktail in Orange County is at the Balboa Bay Resort’s A&O Kitchen + Bar
    A lineup of cocktails by Beverage Director Ben Carpenter at A&O Kitchen + Bar highlights California ingredients. Seen here, Emerald Compass.(Courtesy of Balboa Bay Resort)
    A lineup of cocktails by Beverage Director Ben Carpenter at A&O Kitchen + Bar highlights California ingredients. Seen here, Hotel California. (Courtesy of Balboa Bay Resort)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsA lineup of cocktails by Beverage Director Ben Carpenter at A&O Kitchen + Bar highlights California ingre
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  • Orange County football passing leaders: Final regular season 2018

    Orange County football passing leaders: Final regular season 2018
    Orange County passing leaders after the Week 10 games, end of regular season.
    The leaderboards will be updated each Monday during the regular season.
    Leaderboards are based on stats available each Monday morning.Name
    Yds
    Comp
    Att
    Pct
    TD
    GP
    Anthony Munoz, Western
    3234
    214
    320
    .669
    46
    10
    Joey Yellen, Mission Viejo
    3032
    198
    297
    .667
    21
    10
    Ryan Zanelli, La Habra
    2860
    157
    261
    .602
    38
    10
    Nathan Manning,Capistrano Valley
    2728
    164
    276
    .594
    41
    10
    Ethan Garbers,Corona del Mar
    2704
  • Orange County football defensive player of the week: Nick Valenzuela, Los Alamitos

    Orange County football defensive player of the week: Nick Valenzuela, Los Alamitos
    The Register’s football defensive player of the week:
    Name: Nick Valenzuela
    School: Los Alamitos
    Year: Senior
    Noteworthy: He had seven solo tackles, including three tackles for losses, assisted on three other tackles, had a sack, caused two fumbles and recovered two fumbles in the Griffins’ 17-10 win over Edison in a Sunset League game. Valenzuela, a linebacker, also kicked a 40-yard field goal.”Nick’s a great football player,” Los Alamitos coach Ray Fenton said. &l
  • Business briefly: IBM’s $34B Red Hat deal is risky bid to boost cloud business

    Business briefly: IBM’s $34B Red Hat deal is risky bid to boost cloud business
    FILE – In this April 26, 2017, file photo, the IBM logo is displayed on the IBM building in Midtown Manhattan, in New York. IBM announced Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, it will acquire North Carolina-based open-source software company Red Hat in a $34 billion stock deal that the technology and consulting giant’s chief executive says will advance the company to the next step in cloud computing. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
    IBM’s plan to buy Red Hat is both the biggest acquisition in I
  • UCLA’s Chip Kelly ‘excited’ for return to Autzen Stadium

    UCLA’s Chip Kelly ‘excited’ for return to Autzen Stadium
    LOS ANGELES — Chip Kelly almost never ended up in Oregon. He turned down the Ducks’ offensive coordinator position when he was first offered the job in 2007. Now six years removed coaching his last game in Eugene, the head coach is looking forward to returning.
    “Love the place,” Kelly said Monday before he leads UCLA to face Oregon in Eugene on Saturday. “I had a great run there for the six years that we were there. They were awesome people at the university and in
  • World champion gymnast Tasha Schwikert and her sister Jordan sue USA Gymnastics, USOC

    World champion gymnast Tasha Schwikert and her sister Jordan sue USA Gymnastics, USOC
    World champion gymnast Tasha Schwikert said she was 15 years old the first time U.S. Olympic and USA Gymnastics national team physician Larry Nassar sexually assaulted her.
    Jordan Schwikert, Tasha’s younger sister and also a longtime U.S. national team member, said she was 14 when Nassar first sexually assaulted her under the guise of a medical procedure at the 2001 U.S. Classic in Pomona.
    The Schwikerts detail their sexual abuse by Nassar in a pair of lawsuits filed in Los Angeles County
  • Stocks tumble again on report US plans more tariffs

    Stocks tumble again on report US plans more tariffs
    By Marley Jay, The Associated Press
    Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street, erasing an early gain, following a report that the U.S. will announce tariffs on all remaining imports from China by early December if the two countries can’t make progress in resolving their trade dispute.
    Technology and internet companies, industrials and retailers took steep losses as Wall Street’s recent bout of volatility continued.
    The S&P 500 index has taken steep losses in October and is on tra
  • Seven Dodgers, six Angels become free agents as MLB offseason begins

    Seven Dodgers, six Angels become free agents as MLB offseason begins
    With the conclusion of the 2018 World Series Sunday night, 145 players officially became free agents Monday.
    Included in that group are seven Dodgers – C Yasmani Grandal, LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu, 2B Brian Dozier, IF Manny Machado and RHPs Daniel Hudson, John Axford and Ryan Madson.
    Sign up for Home Turf and get exclusive stories every SoCal sports fan must read, sent daily. Subscribe here.
    Six Angels also became free agents – Outfielders Chris Young and Eric Young Jr., RHPs Garrett Richards
  • Eva Kilgore: Check out Veterans Day deals for vets and active military — from free gasoline to a discounted haircut on Nov. 11

    Eva Kilgore: Check out Veterans Day deals for vets and active military — from free gasoline to a discounted haircut on Nov. 11
    In appreciation of our military, Nuvision Federal Credit Union will fill up your gas tank (up to 20 gallons per car) on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, for those with a valid active military or veteran ID. Nice.
    It’s happening at the Mobil station at 16001 Beach Blvd. near Edinger Avenue from 8 to 10 a.m.
    Nuvision is also offering a free breakfast to active military and veterans at its office in Huntington Beach, at 7812  Edinger Ave. near Gothard Street. For breakfast reservations and
  • Skin Laundry expanding its laser facial stores to Brea, Mission Viejo and Del Amo malls

    Skin Laundry expanding its laser facial stores to Brea, Mission Viejo and Del Amo malls
    Skin Laundry, a skincare chain based in Newport Beach and launched by Yen Reis in 2013, will add three more locations to area malls in a deal struck with Simon Properties, one of the nation’s largest mall landlords. The company on Monday, Oct. 29 said it expects to open locations this fall at Brea Mall, The Shops at Mission Viejo and Del Amo Fashion Center. (Courtesy of Skin Laundry)
    Skin Laundry, a skincare chain based in Newport Beach and launched by Julian, left) Yen Reis in 2013,
  • Orange County football offensive player of the week: Patrick McMorris, Santa Ana

    Orange County football offensive player of the week: Patrick McMorris, Santa Ana
    The Orange County Register offensive player of the week for Oct. 29, 2018:
    Name: Patrick McMorris
    School: Santa Ana
    Year: Senior
    Noteworthy: The running back rushed for 255 yards, including touchdowns of 54 and 59 yards, on 24 carries to lead the lead the Saints to a 29-0 victory against Orange in the Orange Coast League title game. McMorris averaged 10.6 yards per carry and added two catches for 31 yards, a 2-point conversion, three kicked extra-points and a fumble recovery. “He’s t
  • To find the party at Dodger Stadium, just follow Alex Cora

    Mitch Poole owns pieces of thoroughbreds, has an all-world bobblehead collection, and runs a visiting clubhouse at Dodger Stadium that, twice in the past 361 days, has become its own pool.
    The Houston Astros made it rain champagne after they won the 2017 World Series in Los Angeles, and the Boston Red Sox followed it up this year. Maybe Poole should get the Dodgers to install a Sub Air system, like Augusta National has, to suck down the moisture.
    The only other person who shared both floods was,
  • Hobie Cats set sail during 50-year anniversary celebration in Dana Point

    Hobie Cats set sail during 50-year anniversary celebration in Dana Point
    Fifty years ago, Hobie Alter created the first-ever Hobie Cat catamaran on the stretch of beach in front of Wayne Schafer’s Capo Beach home.
    Schafer never could have imagined how far his friend’s craft would sail, making waves around the world and allowing practically anyone access to the vast blue sea.
    “We were always talking about making a boat for just us, so we could sail it off the beach,” Schafer recalled. “We would sail them around here and people would
  • Huntington Beach shopping center sells for year-high $65 million

    Huntington Beach shopping center sells for year-high $65 million
    Edinger Plaza — a Huntington Beach shopping center that includes Nordstrom Rack, Dick’s Sporting Goods, PetSmart, and Michaels — has been sold for what is said to be the highest purchase price for any Orange County retail property in 2018. (Courtesy: CBRE)
    Dick’s sports goods store at Edinger Plaza, located next to Huntington Beach’s high-profile Bella Terra center. It acquired by Stockbridge, a real estate investment firm from San Francisco. (Courtesy: CBRE)SoundTh
  • Yorba Linda man commissions motorcycle to represent his craving for White Castle burgers

    Yorba Linda man commissions motorcycle to represent his craving for White Castle burgers
    Walter Buttkus is taking to the road to show off his love of White Castle hamburgers.
    He recently unveiled a motorcycle he commissioned paying homage to the iconic hamburger chain, which earlier this year inducted Buttkus into its Cravers Hall of Fame.
    The Crave Cruiser features vintage and modern White Castle logos, saddlebags painted to look like Craver Cases and wheel spokes that resemble French fries. (Courtesy of Walter Buttkus)
    The Crave Cruiser features vintage and modern White Castle log
  • Kiss will bring its End of the Road World Tour to Honda Center and the Forum in February

    Kiss will bring its End of the Road World Tour to Honda Center and the Forum in February
    We’ve all heard this before, but this time, rock legends Kiss swear that this is the final tour ever. The quartet is even calling it the End of the Road Tour and made the announcement last month on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”
    Now the band has released all of the dates for the alleged final jaunt and it includes a trio of stops in Southern California. The band will hit Viejas Arena in San Diego on Feb. 7, followed by Honda Center in Anaheim on Feb. 12 and land at t
  • Election: Orange County statehouse races could decide Democratic supermajority

    Election: Orange County statehouse races could decide Democratic supermajority
    The contests for Orange County’s state legislative seats could determine whether Democrats reclaim a supermajority in Sacramento, and massive spending in the region’s pivotal congressional races could put some GOP-held state seats into play.
    California Democrats need to gain one state Senate seat and hold their existing advantage in the Assembly to reclaim the two-thirds supermajority they lost in June, when former state Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) was recalled. That would allow D
  • Newport Beach receives $1.7 million grant for water wheel, the second in the nation to scoop up trash from upstream waterways

    Newport Beach receives $1.7 million grant for water wheel, the second in the nation to scoop up trash from upstream waterways
    NEWPORT BEACH — Upper Newport Bay will be the second spot in the nation to install a water wheel that collects trash and debris from upstream waterways.
    On Thursday, Oct. 25, Newport Beach Mayor Duffy Duffield went to Santa Cruz and received a $1.7 million grant from the California Ocean Protection Council to fund the Newport Bay Water Wheel Project. Funding would pay for permits, construction and installation of the wheel, which should be in place by 2020.
    The waterwheels have b
  • It is a stretch to say Prop. 10’s rent control is bad economics?

    It is a stretch to say Prop. 10’s rent control is bad economics?
    It’s a stretch to say that California’s rising housing costs are simply the interaction of supply and demand.
    A high-profile rent control proposition on the statewide November ballot has at least elevated the debate over how to best mitigate the state’s high cost of living.
    Proposition 10, which would expand a California city’s power to regulate rents, has been negatively framed as government intrusion into what should be free-market interactions between landlords and pro
  • Brandon Ingram prepares for return to Lakers’ starting lineup against Timberwolves

    Brandon Ingram prepares for return to Lakers’ starting lineup against Timberwolves
    MINNEAPOLIS >> While Luke Walton characteristically held back confirming his starting lineup, Brandon Ingram gave away the open secret.
    “I’m not coming off the bench,” said Ingram, laughing. “I don’t know the lineup, but I know I’m gonna be in it.”
    Maybe it’s just enthusiasm for Ingram, who will rejoin the Lakers Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a four-game suspension for his role in a fight with the Rockets. He said he w
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain will rename roller coaster to honor Red Sox after losing World Series bet

    Six Flags Magic Mountain will rename roller coaster to honor Red Sox after losing World Series bet
    Six Flags Magic Mountain will pay off a lost wager with Six Flags New England on the outcome of the Dodgers-Red Sox World Series in a very public and humiliating way.
    With the Red Sox victory, Magic Mountain will change the name of the New Revolution steel roller coaster to the Red Sox Revolution on Nov. 17 and 18, the opening weekend of the Valencia amusement park’s Holiday in the Park event.
    Magic Mountain will also fly the BoSox flag at the front gate and park president Neal Thurman wil
  • Albano’s Top 40 Orange County football rankings after Week 10

    Albano’s Top 40 Orange County football rankings after Week 10
    Los Alamitos quarterback Cade Mcconnell stretches out to try to score only to have the play called dead moments before in a Sunset League football game against Edison at Cerritos College in Norwalk on Friday, October26, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)
    Santa Ana quarterback Julian Gomez fires a pass against Orange in Santa Ana on Friday, October 26, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsShow Caption of Expand
    The football pl
  • Fryer’s vote in the Orange County football top 25 poll

    Fryer’s vote in the Orange County football top 25 poll
    How I, Steve Fryer, voted today in the Orange County top 25 media poll …Mater Dei
    JSerra
    San Clemente
    Mission Viejo
    Villa Park
    Los Alamitos
    Orange Lutheran
    Corona del Mar
    Servite
    Santa Margarita
    Tesoro
    Capistrano Valley
    La Habra
    Edison
    San Juan Hills
    Yorba Linda
    Aliso Niguel
    St. Margaret’s
    Santa Ana
    Katella
    Sunny Hills
    Valencia
    Huntington Beach
    Ocean View
    Garden Grove
  • Pauline Black of the Selecter talks music, politics and the British band’s three shows in Southern California this week

    Pauline Black of the Selecter talks music, politics and the British band’s three shows in Southern California this week
    Soon after Pauline Black joined the Selecter in 1979 to complete the band’s original lineup the band from Coventry, England, scored a hit with its debut single, “On My Radio,” and found itself part of a brand-new scene called 2 Tone for the racial diversity of similar groups who paired Jamaican ska rhythms and melodies with the passion and politics of punk.
    Pauline Black and the Selecter will perform three shows in Southern California this month. (Photo by Dean Chalkley)
    Paulin
  • For American Muslims, the midterms are an opportunity to assert American values

    For American Muslims, the midterms are an opportunity to assert American values
    American Muslims know what’s at stake in the next election as well as every subsequent one for the foreseeable future. It is about freedom — freedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom to travel, freedom of charitable giving, freedom to own property and build personal assets. In other words, the same freedoms pursued by every generation of immigrants who built this country when they left their homelands. These are the values that have built, and are central to the development
  • Video: Chip Kelly talks about his return to Oregon

    Video: Chip Kelly talks about his return to Oregon
    Head coach Chip Kelly talks about his return to Oregon this weekend, what makes Autzen Stadium such a difficult place to play and what’s going on with UCLA’s tackling struggles.Related Articles What’s next for UCLA football? The Oregon Ducks About last night: A review of UCLA’s 41-10 loss to Utah UCLA football haunted by old miscues against Utah UCLA game GIFs: Fans react to UCLA’s 41-10 loss to Utah UCLA football dominated by Utah
  • Bankruptcy fallout: 1,211 jobs gone at Sears, Kmart in California

    Bankruptcy fallout: 1,211 jobs gone at Sears, Kmart in California
    Here’s one of the first tangible measurements of the bankruptcy impact of the once-proud Sears retail empire: 1,211 jobs in California gone.
    Store closing signs have popped up at the Sears at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. The store is not participating in current Sears sales and promotions as it winds down business at the popular mall. (Courtesy of Nancy Luna)
    Sears Holdings, which owns the Sears and Kmart department stores, filed for bankruptcy protection Oct. 14 as a last-ditch effort
  • Gin Blossoms get ready to take off at SBD Fest in San Bernardino

    Gin Blossoms get ready to take off at SBD Fest in San Bernardino
    Back when grunge ruled the rock radio airwaves, Gin Blossoms managed to cut through the noise.
    The band enjoyed success with its first major label effort, 1992’s jangle rock and power pop-leaning “New Miserable Experience.” The quadruple platinum album spawned five hits singles at various formats, including “Hey Jealousy,” “Found Out About You” and “Until I Fall Away.”
    Jesse Valenzuela thinks all those fans probably connected with the album b
  • Surf City Blitz comes to a roaring close with Social Distortion, Rancid, Bad Religion in Huntington Beach

    Surf City Blitz comes to a roaring close with Social Distortion, Rancid, Bad Religion in Huntington Beach
    For those that are quick to quip that punk rock is dead, the inaugural Surf City Blitz just gave them a big ‘ol finger as 40,000 fans showed to take in sets by The Offspring, Pennywise, Bad Religion, Rancid, Social Distortion and more at Huntington State Beach over the weekend.
    The sold-out festival attracted fans of all-ages, who partied hard during day one where The Offspring topped the line-up and many returned for more on Sunday with Social Distortion leading the charge. Held in c
  • How Southern California casinos continue to up the stakes in the resort game

    How Southern California casinos continue to up the stakes in the resort game
    If you were to enter a casino in Southern California 20 years ago, you likely experienced a smoke-filled tent, not a luxury resort. Now, many Southern California Native American tribes have built full-fledged complexes akin to those in Las Vegas, complete with all the amenities that drive flocks of people to Sin City. And those that haven’t have plans underway.
    Sure, there are throngs of people that love to try their hand with Lady Luck, but there are also large numbers of folks that head
  • Another conflict brewing over work disability costs

    Another conflict brewing over work disability costs
    Gavin Newsom loves high-concept, almost edgy, approaches to governance – not unlike a younger Jerry Brown during his first governorship four decades ago.
    However, as Brown eventually learned and Newsom will discover if, as expected, he follows Brown into the Capitol’s corner office, much of governing is not pro-active and creative, but rather reactive, mediating complex, high-dollar conflicts.
    One of those perpetual conflicts, virtually a cottage industry, is certain to land on Newso
  • Where to eat at Southern California casinos: A guide to restaurants and dining

    Where to eat at Southern California casinos: A guide to restaurants and dining
    Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a four-course steak and lobster dinner, Southern California casinos want to become your dining destination.
    Most offer a wide range of full-service and fast casual options, including cafes with comfort foods, noodle and sushi bars, and even poolside burgers.
    The dining scene is always changing, and several resorts are planning to open new restaurants in 2019, so check with the casino before you finalize your dining plans. Want to know more about d
  • Casino buffets in Southern California and what they serve

    Casino buffets in Southern California and what they serve
    People always feel like they’ve hit the jackpot at casino buffets, with an endless bounty of options.
    Resorts do their best to provide lavish spreads for every appetite, from steak lovers to sushi fans.
    Not all Southern California casinos open their buffets for breakfast, but most provide weekend brunches, plus an array of specialty nights that often include lobster or seafood. Most also offer discounts or other perks for card-holding members.
    Schedules and prices change, so check with the
  • No, comedian Dennis Miller really isn’t that cranky

    No, comedian Dennis Miller really isn’t that cranky
    With a his snark and unabashed opinions on everything from politics to social media, comedian Dennis Miller has been making people laugh for decades with his laid-back, somewhat cranky attitude.
    After touring around on the stand-up comedy circuit for several years, Miller landed the coveted spot anchoring Weekend Update on “Saturday Night Live” in 1985, a post he held until 1991.
    A jack-of-all comedy trades, he garnered five Emmy Awards for “Dennis Miller Live” on HBO, co
  • L.A.mbeau Field? Packers fans invade Coliseum, only to see their team lose to Rams

    L.A.mbeau Field? Packers fans invade Coliseum, only to see their team lose to Rams
    Green Bay Packers fans Joey Cortez, left and son Joey Cortez Jr., 4, both of Houston, TX watch for Green Bay Packers players to come out of the tunnel bofore in the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 28, 2018. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
    Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander signs autographs before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)SoundThe gallery will
  • Nutrition: Healthy tips for holiday eating to stay fit and avoid weight gain

    Nutrition: Healthy tips for holiday eating to stay fit and avoid weight gain
    Now that October is coming to a close, the holiday season is upon us. While the year is certainly not over yet, we know that the winter holidays will be here before you can say “pass the gravy.” For many of us, the holidays are a time of increased travel and time away from our routines that keep us anchored to our health and fitness goals. Here are some easy strategies to keep your eating on track as you navigate this often busy, but hopefully joyful time of year.
    Envision Your Goal
  • The uglier the better: World of Disney expands ugly sweater offerings at Downtown Disney

    The uglier the better: World of Disney expands ugly sweater offerings at Downtown Disney
    The ugly Christmas sweater trend has gotten even uglier this holiday season at the Disneyland resort with an expanded line of merchandise taking over an entire section of the recently-remodeled World of Disney store at Downtown Disney.
    The World of Disney store in Anaheim now carries more than a dozen items in its ugly-inspired line of merchandise — from hooded tunics and spirit jerseys to pajama jumpers and socks to plush dolls and Mickey Mouse ears. There’s even an ugly harness for
  • Harrowing accounts from synagogue; suspect due in court

    Harrowing accounts from synagogue; suspect due in court
    By MARYCLAIRE DALE, CLAUDIA LAUER and ALLEN G. BREED
    PITTSBURGH — As Barry Werber walked into the Tree of Life Synagogue, he passed a cart carrying glassware and whiskey meant for the baby-naming ceremony scheduled at Dor Hadash, one of three small congregations that worship there.
    He went downstairs, where his New Light Congregation meets, and found only a few people gathered. Melvin Wax, 88, was chatting up front with David Rosenthal, who had intellectual disabilities and spent hours hel
  • Indonesia says survivors unlikely from Lion Air plane crash

    Indonesia says survivors unlikely from Lion Air plane crash
    By ACHMAD IBRAHIM and STEPHEN WRIGHT
    KARAWANG, Indonesia  — A Lion Air plane crashed into the sea just minutes after taking off from Indonesia’s capital on Monday, likely killing all 189 people on board, in a blow to the country’s aviation safety record after the lifting of bans on its airlines by the European Union and U.S.
    The search and rescue effort has recovered human remains, and based on their condition, one of its top officials said they’re not expecting to f
  • Whicker: NL champion Dodgers find themselves out of their league in this World Series

    Whicker: NL champion Dodgers find themselves out of their league in this World Series
    LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are not flying to Boston on Monday. Instead, they’re halfway to Buffalo.
    They lost their second consecutive World Series on Sunday night, which is a rare privilege for a National League team. None have done so since the 1977-78 Dodgers.
    “It hurts,” Yasiel Puig said. “We didn’t make the plays we should have in the field. But Boston was amazing.”
    “No one in here is going to pretend that it doesn’t sting,” pitcher
  • Alexander: Clayton Kershaw’s Game 5 a disappointment, and now a decision looms

    Alexander: Clayton Kershaw’s Game 5 a disappointment, and now a decision looms
    LOS ANGELES — Was this it?
    Clayton Kershaw took the mound at Dodger Stadium on Sunday evening for his 340th career start and 371st appearance as a Dodger, counting the postseason. The question, as the deadline looms to exercise an opt-out clause in his contract, is whether it will be his last in a Dodgers uniform, or merely his last of 2018.
    Either way, it wasn’t one to remember unless you root for the Red Sox.
    A two-run homer by Series MVP Steve Pearce and solo shots
  • Dodgers’ Manny Machado enters free agency on one knee, the end to an underwhelming October

    Dodgers’ Manny Machado enters free agency on one knee, the end to an underwhelming October
    LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ season ended when Manny Machado took a knee.
    To some, it must have seemed appropriate.
    With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday, Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale got ahead of Machado 1-and-2 before unleashing a slider in the dirt, a pitch so low that even one leg was too much to stand on. Machado swung and missed, ending Game 5 of the World Series.
    Machado walked back to the Dodgers’ dugout for what is likely the final time. He removed
  • JT Daniels to remain USC’s starting quarterback when medically cleared

    JT Daniels to remain USC’s starting quarterback when medically cleared
    Jack Sears stood in the tunnel outside the Coliseum locker room Saturday afternoon when he was approached by an admirer.
    Arizona State coach Herm Edwards arrived to shake hands with Sears before the USC quarterback was to speak with a group of reporters.
    Sign up for Home Turf and get exclusive stories every SoCal sports fan must read, sent daily. Subscribe here.
    “You played your tail off,” Edwards said during a brief embrace. “You’re a good football player.”
    In his

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