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• Angels hammer Oakland bullpen in Cactus League win

  01-03-2023 00:58 via ocregister.com
  
  THE GAME: The Angels jumped on the Oakland Athletics’ bullpen for nine runs over a four-inning stretch and rolled to an 11-5 victory on Tuesday in Mesa, Ariz.
  PITCHING REPORT: Shohei Ohtani not only delivered his two innings, as expected, but he picked up an extra two batters in the third inning to round out his day at his request, instead of reaching his targeted pitch count in the bullpen. Ohtani had a dominating seven-pitch first inning before he walked two of his last five batters. &ld
  
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• Stafford’s TD pass to Higbee lifts Rams over Jets, 19-9

  22-12-2024 22:22 via ocregister.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tyler Higbee waited nearly a year for this moment.
  And once the Rams tight end had the ball in his hands, he wasn’t letting anyone stop him from getting into the end zone.
  With the game tied against the New York Jets early in the fourth quarter Sunday, Higbee caught a short pass from Matthew Stafford, rumbled down the sideline and dived over the goal line for a go-ahead 11-yard score in the Rams’ 19-9 victory.
  “I didn’t know I was going to ha
  
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• Stafford, Williams lead Rams, who grind out 19-9 win over Jets

  22-12-2024 22:22 via ocregister.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter after a turnover by Aaron Rodgers and the Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 on Sunday for their fourth consecutive victory.
  The Rams (9-6), who have won five of six, maintained their spot atop the NFC West standings with the victory after a slow start against the Jets (4-11) on a day when it was a frosty 23 degrees (minus-5 Celsius) at kickoff.
  But Rams’ defense
  
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• Democrats really don’t understand democracy, or why they lost the presidential election

  22-12-2024 18:35 via ocregister.com
  
  Democracy proved to be a terrible campaign concept in November, but that hasn’t stopped Democrats’ musings.
  Speaking at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum earlier this month, former President Barack Obama lamented that “(t)he election proved that democracy is pretty far down on people’s priority list.”
  Apparently, Obama got numerous groans and eye rolls when he told friends the foundation would be hosting an event discussing pluralism and democracy.
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• Michael Huemer: Confronting progressive myths

  22-12-2024 18:26 via ocregister.com
  
  After politicians and used car salesmen, political activists are perhaps the most dishonest group of people in our society. Nearly every piece of information they disseminate is a distortion or outright lie. Unfortunately, much of the information we consume in the political realm comes from activists and other ideologues. This includes a good deal of information that comes filtered through media and academic sources, who often uncritically repeat activist talking points. Activists tell us, for i
  
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• NYPD arrests man suspected of lighting homeless woman on fire in Brooklyn subway car, killing her

  22-12-2024 18:13 via ocregister.com
  
  Police arrested a man who allegedly lit a sleeping homeless woman on fire in a Brooklyn subway car Sunday morning, then watched calmly as she burned to death, NYPD officials said.
  Chilling video obtained by the Daily News shows the woman standing near the door of a stopped subway car at the Coney-Island-Stillwell Ave. station, her clothes ablaze, while a man sits on a bench on the platform a few feet away and casually watches.
  “Officers who were on patrol on an upper level of t
  
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• From ’80s teen hitmaker to Broadway, Debbie Gibson is ready for a new stage: the Rose Parade

  22-12-2024 17:54 via ocregister.com
  
  When Debbie Gibson was tapped to perform in the Rose Parade Grand Finale on New Year’s Day, she wasn’t just familiar with the world-famous Pasadena event from watching the broadcast.
  “I’ve heard about it firsthand for so long from Jimmy Van Patten because he and his late dad, Dick, attended together so many times,” said the singer/songwriter/keyboardist/actress, in a phone interview from New York City, where she was preparing for some holiday concerts.
  Actor Dick Va
  
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• What you need to know about volunteering after retirement

  22-12-2024 17:40 via ocregister.com
  
  Q. I recently retired as a customer service specialist in the healthcare industry. I loved my work, the connection to people and feeling I made a difference. I have been slow to look for volunteer work. When I finally decided to do so, I could not find the right fit. Any suggestions? L.G
  Great news, you made the decision to volunteer. In addition to doing good for individuals or organizations, volunteering in later life has many personal benefits, and that’s for the volunteer.
  Here are a f
  
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• Trump’s call to bust budget cap fiscally irresponsible

  22-12-2024 17:00 via ocregister.com
  
  If the fight over Congress’ continuing resolution is any indication, the incoming Republican-controlled body likely will be defined by chaos. Republican lawmakers, who cling to a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives, will likely just wait for directions from President Donald Trump – or from his most-vocal surrogates, such as Elon Musk.
  You can take protests from a handful of conservative House members over excessive spending with the proverbial grain of salt. The feder
  
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• Embrace the spirit of the holiday season

  22-12-2024 16:50 via ocregister.com
  
  As we enter into Christmas week, the holiday season is peaking. And as many gather with family and friends around the Christmas tree, it shouldn’t be forgotten that it truly is a joyous holiday season. Because this time of year is of special importance to many peoples and faiths.
  From the day the baby Jesus arrived in his unique incarnation as God-made-man, to the menorah that miraculously burned for eight days in the ruined Temple of Jerusalem, to the celebration of family, community and
  
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• When you’re full of joy and falling (safely) down the staircase

  22-12-2024 16:10 via ocregister.com
  
  Had I known that “The Waltons” television series was filmed in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, in the small town of Schuyler, a mere two-hour drive from Radford where I went to college, perhaps I would have become a viewer during its original run on CBS from 1972 to 1981.
  But I only discovered the Waltons recently when I stumbled across a few episodes online and became enchanted enough to start watching all the re-runs. 
  Even more important to me than the location was
  
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• How Trump handles the U.S.–Mexico relationship is vital, for the U.S. and California

  22-12-2024 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, much has been written about how this will impact America’s relationship with foreign countries.
  And while much of the focus has been on relations with NATO, Europe, and China, the U.S.-Mexico relationship in the second Trump era may be just as important.
  Not only is a positive relationship good for the United States generally, but it is even more important for California, which is home to more than one-third (36
  
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• Homeless deaths dropped dramatically in OC, but hundreds still met tragic ends

  22-12-2024 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  A volunteer places a candle on a table to represent one of the homeless people who died in in Orange County in 2023 during the Homeless Persons’ Inter-Religious Memorial Service  (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
  The youngest homeless person to die in Orange County this year was Infant Female Radford. Stillborn. July 29. “No fixed abode.”
  The oldest was Michelle Marie O’Neal, 88. Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. July 25. “No fixed ab
  
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• The origin of the candy cane and other Christmas traditions

  22-12-2024 15:02 via ocregister.com
  
  Of all the holidays celebrated around the world, you’d be challenged to find any holiday that has more traditions than Christmas. From candy canes to mistletoe, here’s a look at some of the most common traditions you may see in just your living room and where they originated.
   
   
  
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• Most influential: Darin Nakakihara keeps teaching, finding joy through ALS battle

  22-12-2024 14:18 via ocregister.com
  
  Darin Nakakihara — or just “Mr. N”  as he’s known to everybody at Tustin High — is the kind of guy who calls teaching teenagers his true calling.
  He’s the yearbook and video production teacher who radiates enthusiasm, the one cracking that huge smile like the sun parting clouds.
  See, his own life was changed by a teacher who gave him a love of photography when he was still a student back at La Palma’s Kennedy High. That set him on the path to wantin
  
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• Meet the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County for 2024

  22-12-2024 14:16 via ocregister.com
  
  Sure, 2024 was an election year, but for some it will be remembered more for how an Orange County native led the Dodgers to their first full-season World Series title since 1988.
  Some people had significant influence because they received national – or even international – recognition for something they did, but many others operated outside the spotlight as they did fascinating, impactful things to help people in the county and beyond.
  It’s always a challenge to put together th
  
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• A gift from the courts: Corporate Transparency Act on hold for now

  22-12-2024 14:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Last month, my column warned that businesses were running out of time to file Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network — a unit of the Department of the Treasury known as FinCEN.
  This month, my column is supposed to be about gifting.
  So, let me tell you about a recent gift from the federal courts. Your business does not have to file the BOI with FinCEN. Not yet, anyway. Thanks to a recent federal court ruling, you can ignore
  
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• Girls basketball roundup: El Dorado races past Sonora at Challenge for CHOC showcase

  22-12-2024 07:35 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowEl Dorado’s girls basketball team is progressing quickly at finding its pace with a new point guard and offense.
  Hint: The Golden Hawks like to run and pass.
  El Dorado flashed its fast break and passing abilities in a 58-31 victory against host Sonora at the Challenge for CHOC showcase at Sonora High on Saturday night.
  The Golden Hawks (8-4), ranked ninth in Orange County, set a fast pace in the fir
  
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• History looms in NCAA volleyball championship with female coaches poised as first to win a title

  22-12-2024 07:01 via ocregister.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Players and coaches who will make history at the NCAA volleyball championship still find it hard to believe that a female coach hasn’t already won a title.
  After all, a female coach has influenced almost every stage of their volleyball lives. It was assumed that a woman had already reached the summit of college’s top achievement as a coach.
  That hasn’t happened yet – but it will on Sunday when either Penn State’s Katie Schumacher-Cawley
  
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• Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee in College Football Playoff

  22-12-2024 06:10 via ocregister.com
  
  Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws a pass against Tennessee during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, is forced out of bounds by Tennessee defensive back Will Brooks, right, during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  Ohio State defensive back Dav
  
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• Los Alamitos beats San Clemente, readies for state’s top boys basketball tournament

  22-12-2024 06:06 via ocregister.com
  
  Los Alamitos needed a momentum boost, considering what’s coming for the Griffins boys basketball team in a few days.
  The Griffins beat San Clemente 63-48 on Saturday in the 25th Annual Orange County North/South Challenge at Tesoro High. The game was among a series of eight games of the single-day event at Tesoro.
  It was a balanced-scoring production led by three seniors for Los Alamitos, which is 7-3 and No. 3 in the Orange County Top 25. Trent Minter scored 15 points, Wes Trevino scored 1
  
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• Clippers downed by Mavericks’ bench scoring barrage and no Luka Doncic

  22-12-2024 05:31 via ocregister.com
  
  Dallas Mavericks guard Quentin Grimes (5) shoots against Clippers guard Kevin Porter Jr. (77) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) drives against Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during the first period of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) hangs from the rim after slam-dunking against Clippers
  
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• Lakers’ JJ Redick remains confident in Anthony Davis’ late-game free-throw shooting

  22-12-2024 05:11 via ocregister.com
  
  SACRAMENTO — In light of Anthony Davis once again missing a pair of clutch free throws, this time in the Lakers’ 103-99 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, coach JJ Redick made it clear he remains confident with having the ball in the All-Star big man’s hands late in games.
  With the Lakers leading the Kings 101-99 with 12.5 seconds remaining in the game and two seconds left on the shot clock, Davis curled around a D’Angelo Russell screen toward the left block
  
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• JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and No. 4 UConn

  22-12-2024 04:24 via ocregister.com
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. — JuJu Watkins scored 25 points and No. 7 USC recovered from blowing an 18-point lead in the second half to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night.
  The game was a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight contest that the Huskies won and featured two of the best players in women’s college basketball with All-Americans Bueckers and Watkins. The pair guarded each other for most of the game.
  Bueckers finished with 22 points.
  With t
  
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• Lakers beat Kings to complete two-game set in Sacramento

  22-12-2024 03:06 via ocregister.com
  
  SACRAMENTO — In a two-game set like the Lakers wrapped up with a 103-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday afternoon, especially after winning the first matchup on Thursday night, the little moments can shine through.
  But it was LeBron James’ offensive aggressiveness early that gave the Lakers an early edge.
  And then the little plays made by the Lakers’ late sealed their third consecutive victory and fourth in their last five games, putting them at 16-12.
  James (32 p
  
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• Lakers beat Kings to complete 2-game set in Sacramento

  22-12-2024 03:06 via ocregister.com
  
  Lakers forward LeBron James (23) makes a layup over Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
  Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks to pass the ball with Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
  Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) draws a foul on Sa
  
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• 1 man killed in Stanton shooting, 2nd man injured

  22-12-2024 02:36 via ocregister.com
  
  STANTON — One man was shot to death and another was injured in Stanton, authorities said Saturday.
  The shooting occurred about 4:20 p.m. Friday in the area of Orangewood Avenue and Court Street, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
  Arriving deputies found 18-year-old Stanton resident Jonathan Alexis Jimenez wounded inside a vehicle on Court, sheriff’s officials said. Paramedics took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
  A second man was also found inj
  
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• Texas holds off Clemson in College Football Playoff opener

  22-12-2024 01:54 via ocregister.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas — Jaydon Blue ran 146 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter, and Texas beat Clemson 38-24 on Saturday in the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff.
  Blue’s fourth-quarter touchdown came after Clemson rallied from down 31-10 to 31-24 on Cade Klubnik’s third touchdown pass.
  Texas (12-2) advanced to the Jan. 1 Peach Bowl to play Big 12 champion Arizona State.
  Blue also scored on 38-yard cut-and-dash burst in the second
  
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• Ravens beat 1st-place Steelers to pull even in AFC North

  22-12-2024 01:45 via ocregister.com
  
  BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers on Saturday.
  Pittsburgh (10-5) would have clinched the division with a victory, but now the teams are deadlocked after the Ravens (10-5) won for just the second time in the last 10 games in this series. Baltimore clinched a playoff berth. The Steelers had alr
  
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• Fans, race drivers, bid a final farewell to ‘epic’ Irwindale Speedway

  22-12-2024 01:41 via ocregister.com
  
  Southern California’s motor racing family bid a fond and bittersweet farewell to Irwindale Speedway on Saturday, Dec. 21, for the absolute final time.
  The facility ended 25 years of racing with its Farewell Extravaganza program, featuring 14 divisions, racing on its half-mile and third-mile ovals. It finished with a massive fireworks show.
  The facility is scheduled to be razed with the property becoming an industrial park.
  From racers to fans, Saturday truly was a family reunion.
  Trevor Hu
  
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