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• Doctor pleads guilty to conspiring with OC judge to defraud state workers comp program

  04-01-2025 00:56 via ocregister.com
  
  A Pasadena doctor admitted on Friday, Jan. 3 to conspiring to defraud California’s workers’ compensation fund, part of a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that prosecutors allege the physician ran along with a former Orange County prosecutor who is now a Superior Court judge.
  Dr. Kevin Tien Do, 59, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and another count of filing a false tax return during an afternoon hearing at the federal courthouse in Santa Ana.
  The plea a
  
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• Deadline has passed for county, cities to use federal COVID relief aid, here’s some of how communities benefited

  06-01-2025 17:25 via ocregister.com
  
  Local governments had until the end of the year to use millions in federal relief dollars received during the height of the coronavirus pandemic; in Orange County, much of the one-time funding went toward the pandemic response and services intended to support the county’s most vulnerable residents as well as new construction and community needs.
  In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, a $1.9 trillion economic relief plan with aid for citizens, businesses
  
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• Shake up your workouts with the best vibration platform machines

  06-01-2025 16:57 via ocregister.com
  
  Which vibration platform machine is best?
  Most people don’t like exercising. It can be difficult to find the time and energy, and the exertion can be painful. With a vibration platform machine, you can avoid most of the exertion while stimulating your body in a healthy and engaging way.
  The best vibration platform machine is the LifePro Waver Vibration Plate Exercise Machine. It’s perfect for users of all levels thanks to its large range of vibration speeds and many included accessor
  
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• Sacramento Snapshot: The legislature is back to work, and we’re tracking these bills from OC legislators

  06-01-2025 16:35 via ocregister.com
  
  The California Legislature is back in session today, Monday, Jan. 6, and we’re kicking off this year’s work by tracking some early bills from Orange County’s legislators.
  While it’s still early in the legislative process, many lawmakers already have begun the process of filing bills.
  Sacramento Snapshot
  Editor’s note: Sacramento Snapshot is a weekly series during the legislative session detailing what Orange County’s representatives in the Assembly a
  
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• Why falling mortgage rates can signal bad news

  06-01-2025 16:24 via ocregister.com
  
  “Numerology” tries to find reality within various economic and real estate trends measurements.
  Buzz: Why do real estate people root for falling mortgage rates?
  Source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed stats on home loans, home prices, jobs and inflation dating to 1976. By the way, that was the year Jimmy Carter, the former US president who died Dec. 29 at age 100, was elected to the White House.
  Fuzzy math: Cheaper mortgages may increase affordability but frequently occur when economi
  
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• A white wicker bassinet bought in 1934 is still in use 130 babies later

  06-01-2025 16:16 via ocregister.com
  
  Athena Richmond Graves spent most of 2024 carrying on a legacy that dates back five generations.
  And all she had to do was that thing babies do effortlessly: Lie around and sleep.
  Athena is the 130th child to spend infancy in a white wicker bassinet that has embraced babies since 1934.
  First purchased from a Los Angeles merchant by the family that founded Watson’s Drugs & Soda Fountain in Old Towne Orange, the bassinet has been passed around among relatives, neighbors, business acquain
  
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• Remembering KNAC, the pure rock heavy metal radio station of the ’80s and ’90s

  06-01-2025 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Often in radio, the smaller stations are the most interesting. Case in point is KNAC (now KBUE, 105.5 FM). Licensed to Long Beach, the little station set the standard for creative programming during its rock and roll tenure.
  Even the history of KNAC is interesting. The construction permit was actually issued to Saul Levine — an early pioneer in FM broadcasting —  in 1957. Levine sold the permit to Long Beach FM Broadcasting and instead launched KBCA (now KKGO-FM, 105.1) from Mou
  
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• Senior living: In settling fraud case, Medicare Advantage insurer, CEO will pay up to $100M

  06-01-2025 15:00 via ocregister.com
  
  By Fred Schulte, KFF Health News
  A western New York health insurance provider for seniors and the CEO of its medical analytics arm have agreed to pay up to $100 million to settle Justice Department allegations of fraudulent billing for health conditions that were exaggerated or didn’t exist.
  Independent Health Association of Buffalo, which operates two Medicare Advantage plans, will pay up to $98 million. Betsy Gaffney, CEO of medical records review company DxID, will pay $2 million, accor
  
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• The Senate should confirm Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

  06-01-2025 08:19 via ocregister.com
  
  The American intelligence community needs to be shaken up. And former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is just the person to do it as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be the Director of National Intelligence, coordinating 18 intelligence agencies. A veteran of the Iraq War, she will provide the president the classified briefings on what’s going on in the world. 
  The Senate Intelligence Committee will begin hearings soon after the new Congress takes its seats on Jan. 3. The attacks on
  
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• Gavin Newsom is gaslighting Californians about homelessness and gas prices

  06-01-2025 08:13 via ocregister.com
  
  California leads the nation in homelessness and trails only Hawaii for the nation’s highest gas prices, but it seems someone forgot to tell Gov. Gavin Newsom.
  Ever the optimist when misconstruing data, Newsom recently took victory laps in both policy areas despite the state’s failures, which are both obvious and avoidable. 
  “California has dramatically slowed and reduced the growth of homelessness – making more progress than a majority of other states, the nation as
  
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• Top moments at the 2025 Golden Globes according to social media

  06-01-2025 06:46 via ocregister.com
  
  The 82nd Golden Globes returned to CBS on Jan. 5 officially kicking off the 2025 award season. Viewers took to social media to share their opinions and reactions to the annual award show that highlights excellence in both television and film.Also see: List of winners at the Golden Globe AwardsHere are the main takeaways from the evening according to social media.
  1. Nikki Glaser is a hit among viewers
  The comedian was very tongue-in-cheek when it came to her opening monologue, not hesitating to
  
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• Golden Globes 2025: ‘Emilia Perez,’ ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Shogun’ are big winners

  06-01-2025 06:24 via ocregister.com
  
  “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Perez” topped the movie categories at the 82nd annual Golden Globes on Sunday, while “Shogun” did the same in the television categories on a night that also delivered a handful of surprises in the acting categories.
  “Emilia Perez,” the musical film about a cartel boss who transitions from male to female, was the biggest winner of this year’s film awards, winning four Golden Globes including best motion picture come
  
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• Rams playoff primer: An early look at the Minnesota Vikings

  06-01-2025 05:56 via ocregister.com
  
  It came down to the final quarter of the final game of the regular season, but the Rams’ date in the wild card round of the playoffs finally became official Sunday night.
  The Rams (10-7) will host the Minnesota Vikings next Monday at 5 p.m. in a game televised by ABC. It’s a matchup between teams that are very familiar with each by virtue of the connections between their coaching staffs and an early-season game featuring the two. Here’s what you need to know about the Rams&rsqu
  
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• Is Zendaya wearing an engagement ring at the Golden Globes? Here’s why fans think so

  06-01-2025 05:49 via ocregister.com
  
  Shortly after stepping onto the red carpet at the 82nd Golden Globes Awards, fans noticed a particular piece of bling adorning Zendaya’s left hand.
  Naturally, social media did its thing, and photos and commentary à la “Is she or isn’t she?” have flooded social platforms. “WAIT A MINUTE” one user posted of a series of photos of the “Euphoria” star in her burnt orange Louis Vuitton ball gown alongside a close-up shot of her left hand flashing
  
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• Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt continues to ramp up: ‘his progress is real right now’

  06-01-2025 05:48 via ocregister.com
  
  HOUSTON — The Lakers are hoping to have a more formal update on Jarred Vanderbilt’s return-to-the-court status soon, but the one coach JJ Redick gave before his team’s loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday at Toyota Center was encouraging.
  “He continues to progress and ramping up to on-court activities,” Redick said. “And hopefully we have a firm update on the timetable soon. But his progress is real right now.”
  Vanderbilt, who hasn’t played this s
  
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• Vatrano scores twice, leads Ducks past Lightning 4-1

  06-01-2025 05:31 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM — The Ducks made a commitment to Frank Vatrano on Sunday morning and he rewarded them on Sunday evening, pouring in three points during a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Honda Center.
  It was the Ducks’ fourth win in their past five games, and yet another over a quality opponent. Tampa Bay remained on track to make the playoffs for the 12th straight season, and it has won two Stanley Cups and four Eastern Conference crowns during that run. That didn’t stop them,
  
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• Vatrano scores twice, leads Ducks past Lightning

  06-01-2025 05:31 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM — The Ducks made a commitment to Frank Vatrano on Sunday morning with a three-year contract extension and he rewarded them on Sunday evening, pouring in three points during a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Honda Center.
  It was the Ducks’ fourth win in their past five games with all four coming against quality opponents. Tampa Bay remained on track to make the playoffs for a 12th straight season, and it has won two Stanley Cups and four Eastern Conference crowns durin
  
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• Golden Globes 2025: ‘Wicked’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ pick up wins

  06-01-2025 05:11 via ocregister.com
  
  Neither Ariana Grande nor Cynthia Erivo were winners in the Golden Globe categories for which their work in “Wicked” was nominated, but there was no denying the box office success that the long-running Broadway hit achieved when its movie adaptation reached movie theaters in November.
  The Golden Globe for cinematic and box office achievement is a recent addition to the show that honors the blockbusters of the year which may or may not win in other categories, and “Wicked”
  
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• Golden Globes 2024: ‘Wicked’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ pick up wins

  06-01-2025 05:11 via ocregister.com
  
  Neither Ariana Grande nor Cynthia Erivo were winners in the Golden Globe categories for which their work in “Wicked” was nominated, but there was no denying the box office success that the long-running Broadway hit achieved when its movie adaptation reached movie theaters in November.
  The Golden Globe for cinematic and box office achievement is a recent addition to the show that honors the blockbusters of the year which may or may not win in other categories, and “Wicked”
  
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• Lakers’ comeback attempt thwarted in loss to Rockets

  06-01-2025 05:00 via ocregister.com
  
  HOUSTON — The Lakers’ comeback attempt against the Houston Rockets on Sunday was thwarted by errant out-of-bounds plays late, stopping them from overcoming the Rockets’ early interior dominance.
  The Lakers fell to the Rockets 119-115, with Houston grabbing 18 offensive rebounds and 28 second-chance points.
  Despite Houston’s interior advantage, the Lakers had a chance to tie the game late, down three with just 7.2 seconds left.
  But they didn’t execute their out-of-bo
  
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• After 45 years, Demi Moore wins first major award proving she’s no ‘popcorn actress’

  06-01-2025 04:46 via ocregister.com
  
  Demi Moore said she thought she was done with acting, but at the 82nd Golden Globes, she took home the gold for best actress.
  Finally, Moore is being recognized for her contributions to cinema. The 62-year-old star, known best for making pottery sexy in “Ghost,” rocking a shaved head in “G.I. Jane” and most recently, for her acclaimed performance in the body horror flick “The Substance,” got vulnerable during her acceptance speech.
  “I’m just in sho
  
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• No. 4 USC hands Rutgers its worst loss in school history

  06-01-2025 04:32 via ocregister.com
  
  PISCATAWAY, N.J. — JuJu Watkins had 23 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 4 USC rout Rutgers 92-42 on Sunday night, handing the Scarlet Knights their worst loss in school history.
  Rutgers was missing star freshman guard Kiyomi McMiller, who wasn’t with the team. The school said it was Coach Coquese Washington’s decision and will be handled internally. McMiller’s averaging 19.9 points a game.
  Without McMiller, the Scarlet Knights struggled on offense. They missed
  
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• Golden Globes 2024: Demi Moore wins the Golden Globe for ‘The Substance’

  06-01-2025 04:30 via ocregister.com
  
  In a small upset, actress Demi Moore won the Golden Globe for best female actor in a motion picture comedy of musical for the horror-comedy film “The Substance,” while Sebastian Stan won best male actor in the same category for the poignant comedy “A Different Man.”
  “I’ve been doing this a long time, over 45 years, and this is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor,” Moore said in a speech that was among the night’s most touching.
  
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• Golden Globes 2025: ‘Shogun’ picks up acting awards, plus ‘Emilia Perez’ and ‘Conclave’

  06-01-2025 04:15 via ocregister.com
  
  “Shogun” jumped out to an early lead in the television categories at the Golden Globes with wins in best actor and supporting actor categories.
  The FX series, which dominated the Emmy Awards in September, was nominated for four Golden Globes this year – one less than the most-nominated series this year, the FX series “The Bear” – and actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Tadanobu Asano won for best male performance in a television drama and best male supporting actor, re
  
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• Chargers playoff primer: An early look at the Houston Texans

  06-01-2025 04:09 via ocregister.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — The Chargers (11-6) clinched the fifth-seed in the AFC playoffs Sunday, matching up with the fourth-seeded Houston Texans next Saturday afternoon in Houston. The game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. (PST) at NRG Stadium and will air on KCBS (Ch. 2) locally and stream on Paramount+.
  It’s the Chargers’ second playoff appearance in three seasons, the last ending with an epic second-half collapse during a 31-30 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Chargers built and lost a 27-p
  
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• USC lands top JUCO RB Waymond Jordan to bolster backfield

  06-01-2025 03:52 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Three days after USC lost Quinten Joyner to the transfer portal, Waymond Jordan sent a text to his agents with a screenshot of a FaceTime call. It came from Lincoln Riley.
  Joyner, seemingly, was set to take the graduating Woody Marks’ mantle as USC’s RB1 entering 2025. But a month ago, with Joyner’s surprising departure, USC needed sudden help in the backfield. They needed skill-position help, in general, with wide receiver Duce Robinson and later Zachariah
  
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• Armed man accused of restraining his mother dies after police shoot him in Santa Ana on New Year’s Day

  06-01-2025 03:49 via ocregister.com
  
  A man armed with a knife and accused of restraining his mother died after a police officer shot him Wednesday night, Jan. 1, in Santa Ana, authorities said.
  Officers responded at 8:42 p.m. to the 1100 block of West Sharon Road, east of Bristol Street and south of Memory Lane, after a report that a man was restraining a woman in the driveway of a home, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
  Police arrived using emergency lights and sirens when they found the 55-year-old Anaheim man holding
  
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• Top Moments from the 2025 Golden Globes Red Carpet

  06-01-2025 03:24 via ocregister.com
  
  Tonight kicks off the 2025 Award Season with the return of the 82nd Golden Globes. The annual award show is being hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
  But before the award show that highlights excellence in both film and television begins, celebrities took to the red carpet to chat with the press, show off their outfits and more. Here were some of the top moments according to social media.
  1. Glen Powell meets his lookalike
  Lookalike contests were all the r
  
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• Golden Globes 2025 host Nikki Glaser lightly roasts audience with monologue

  06-01-2025 03:24 via ocregister.com
  
  The 82nd Golden Globes kicked off the night with a celebration of women in show biz from host Nikki Glaser, the first woman to ever host the show by herself, to Zoe Saldana and Jean Smart, who won the first two Golden Globes awarded on Sunday in Beverly Hills.
  Glaser, a stand-up comedian known for her sharp jabs on comedy roast shows, was a bit nicer to the Hollywood stars in the ballroom at the Beverly Hilton, but only a bit.
  Spotting Eddie Redmayne, nominated for the Peacock series “Day
  
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• Golden Globes 2025 host Nikki Glaser kicks things off with monologue

  06-01-2025 03:24 via ocregister.com
  
  The 82nd Golden Globes kicked off the night with a celebration of women in show biz from host Nikki Glaser, the first woman to ever host the show by herself, to Zoe Saldana and Jean Smart, who won the first two Golden Globes awarded on Sunday in Beverly Hills.
  Glaser, a stand-up comedian known for her sharp jabs on comedy roast shows, was a bit nicer to the Hollywood stars in the ballroom at the Beverly Hilton, but only a bit.
  Spotting Eddie Redmayne, nominated for the Peacock series “Day
  
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