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• Little Yorkshire terrier-Lhasa apso mix Peanut is a joy to be around

  15-10-2017 00:11 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Yorkshire terrier-Lhasa apso mix
  Age: 1 year
  Gender: Neutered male
  Size: 11 pounds
  Peanut’s story: Peanut is almost a year old — he was born Nov. 20, 2016 — and was surrendered to Pups and Pals when he started showing signs of epilepsy. He is on medication to control his seizures and has not had a seizure in a long time.  He will need to be on the medication for the rest of his life and will need routine follow-up veterinary care.&
  
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• Judge delays decision on closing Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall

  24-12-2024 02:40 via ocregister.com
  
  A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has delayed a decision on whether to close Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall until Jan. 10, giving the county’s Probation Department three more weeks to show it can improve conditions at the failing facility without the court’s intervention.
  Los Padrinos is currently out of compliance with California’s minimum standards due to a seemingly insurmountable staffing crisis and should have transferred all youth out of the facility by Dec. 12 under
  
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• Ray Wersching gets a kick out of Chargers’ fair catch free kick

  24-12-2024 02:01 via ocregister.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO — Ray Wersching was relaxing at home Thursday night in San Francisco. He was watching the Chargers-Denver Broncos game on TV when something heightened his attention as the game neared halftime at SoFi Stadium. Something on the field took him back nearly 50 years.
  A punt. A fair catch. A penalty.
  “At the time he caught the ball, no, I think I’m still safe,” Wersching recalled saying to himself. “He’s not going to try it from 70-some-odd yards. Then t
  
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• First human case of bird flu in Los Angeles County detected

  24-12-2024 01:53 via ocregister.com
  
  The first human case of bird flu in Los Angeles County has been detected as infections continue to pop up across the state and country.
  L.A. County Department of Public Health officials said an adult had mild symptoms after they were exposed to infected livestock at a worksite. They have been treated with antiviral medications and are recovering at home, according to the statement by the health department.
  As of Dec. 20, the California Department of Public Health said there were 36 confirmed hum
  
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• All-County girls volleyball: Mater Dei’s Layli Ostovar is the O.C. player of the year

  24-12-2024 01:45 via ocregister.com
  
  ALL-COUNTY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM 2024
  Mater Dei girls volleyball player Layli Ostovar in Santa Ana on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. The Monarchs won CIF Southern Section and CIF State top-division championships in the 2023 season. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
  PLAYER OF THE YEAR
  Layli Ostovar, Mater Dei, Junior
  Mater Dei junior Layli Ostovar is a triple crown winner in girls volleyball.
  She already was the Trinity League most valuable player and CIF Southern Section Division
  
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• Man faces vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated charge after fatal OC pursuit crash tied to theft of Legos

  24-12-2024 01:40 via ocregister.com
  
  An Anaheim man who prosecutors say crashed into and killed another motorist during a high-speed police pursuit after an officer spotted him allegedly stealing Legos from a Fullerton grocery store is now facing a vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated charge, the Orange County District Attorney’s office announced on Monday, Dec. 23.
  Anthony Michael Hanzal, 43, is also facing felony counts of evading a peace officer causing death and petty theft, according to a DA statement.
  On Wednesday,
  
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• 7 acts coming to Southern California casinos in January

  24-12-2024 01:40 via ocregister.com
  
  The new year is just around the corner, and Southern California casinos have a roster of entertainment options ready to kick off 2025. Visitors can expect stand-up comedy, throwback love songs, and more.
  Be sure to check casinos’ official websites for the latest event information.
  Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (pictured at the Premiere of NBC’s “Lopez Vs. Lopez” at NeueHouse Hollywood on Nov. 03, 2022, in Hollywood) will perform at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Val
  
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• Hanukkah starts Christmas Day and Southern California families see opportunity

  24-12-2024 01:17 via ocregister.com
  
  For most Jewish people, Dec. 25 is just another day.
  Not this year.
  Christmas Day — Wednesday, Dec. 25 — also is the start of Hanukkah, something that hasn’t happened since 2005 and only occurs every 20 to 30 years. It won’t happen again until 2035.
  Across Southern California, interfaith families — those made up of different faiths —  have found various ways of celebrating one or both religious holidays, sometimes mixing traditions like displaying a nativ
  
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• Orange County scores and player stats for Monday, Dec. 23

  24-12-2024 01:04 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowScores and stats from Orange County games on Monday, Dec. 23
  Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register.
  The deadline for submitting information is 10:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday.
  MONDAY’S SCORES
  GIRLS BASKETBALL
  SAVANNA HOLIDAY CLASSIC
  Villa Park 53, Whittier Christian 11
  Savanna 43, Carson 31
  NONLEAGUE
  Segerstrom 69, Citrus Valley
  
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• Food trucks are finding a stage at Rose Parade 2025’s Floatfest

  24-12-2024 00:52 via ocregister.com
  
  Are you looking to enjoy unique eats while taking a closer look at some of the floats featured in the Rose Parade? If the answer is yes, then Floatfest and its featured food trucks are just the thing.
  For three days only immediately following the conclusion of the historic Jan. 1 Rose Parade, Floatfest, with a food fare presented by Go Bowling, kicks off with a reimagined experience with a culinary emphasis for visitors this year.
  The food lineup for the Floatfest has a range of 15 curated truck
  
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• LAFC lands free agent Jeremy Ebobisse

  24-12-2024 00:33 via ocregister.com
  
  These days, the “F” in LAFC ought to stand for “France.”
  Free agent Jeremy Ebobisse became the Los Angeles Football Club’s fifth Frenchman on Monday, as the roster takes shape early in the offseason. The deal runs through 2027, with a club option for 2028.
  “Jeremy is a proven forward in our league who has scored goals and been a meaningful contributor to his teams throughout his career,” LAFC co-president and general manager John Thorrington said in
  
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• ‘Wicked’ float aims to defy gravity during 2025 Rose Parade

  24-12-2024 00:29 via ocregister.com
  
  Big news for “Wicked” fans, the Broadway sensation turned box office hit is going to have its own float during the 2025 Rose Parade happening on New Year’s Day.
  Rose Parade 2025: Your guide to every float, band and equestrian unit, in order
  “Wicked” is the untold story of what happened in the land of Oz before Dorothy and ToTo arrived. The film tells the tale of the unlikely friendship between the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda, after meeting at Shiz University a
  
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• Northwood football’s J.C. Clarke resigns as head coach, will assist new coach Erik Terry

  24-12-2024 00:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowNorthwood football coach J.C. Clarke, who guided the Timberwolves to consecutive CIF-SS titles and a CIF State championship game, has resigned and shifted to be the team’s defensive coordinator for new coach Erik Terry, the coaches announced.
  Terry, the former Irvine head coach, and Clarke were assistants under the late Terry Henigan at Irvine in the late 1990s.
  “Erik will do a great job and I get
  
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• Northwood football coach J.C. Clarke resigns to assist new coach Erik Terry

  24-12-2024 00:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowNorthwood football coach J.C. Clarke, who guided the Timberwolves to consecutive CIF-SS titles and a CIF State championship game, has resigned and shifted to the defensive coordinator for new coach Erik Terry, the coaches announced.
  Terry, the former Irvine head coach, and Clarke were assistants under the late Terry Henigan at Irvine in the late 1990s.
  “Erik will do a great job and I get to continue coac
  
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• Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says

  23-12-2024 23:36 via ocregister.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington after developing a fever.
  The 78-year-old was admitted in the “afternoon for testing and observation,” Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, said in a statement.
  “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving,” Urena said.
  Clinton, a Democrat who served two terms as president from January 1993
  
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• 2025 Rose Parade: Meet the judges picking the award-winning floats

  23-12-2024 23:27 via ocregister.com
  
  As floats are being prepared to move to their final decorating warehouse space, and the closer we get to the New Year, float decorators have the added pressure of float award judging.
  Awards will be announced for the 136th Rose Parade at the Rose Parade Tournament House in Pasadena just a few hours before the parade.
  Annually, judges choose 24 float awards in three categories. Looking at innovation, artistry, execution and creativity, judges will decide the awards for float design, floral presen
  
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• Foothill football hires Jason Jellerson as head coach

  23-12-2024 23:18 via ocregister.com
  
  Foothill has hired Jason Jellerson to be its new varsity football head coach, the school announced Monday.
  Jellerson was an assistant coach at Foothill the past four seasons and at the school for eight years. He coached the Knights defensive backs this past season and has coached lacrosse at Foothill.
  He replaces Doug Case, who retired at the end of the season, his 25th as Foothill’s head coach. The Knights finished 7-6 overall and 2-3 in the Epsilon League. They advanced to the CIF Southe
  
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• Man gets 15 years to life for Huntington Beach motorcycle crash that killed passenger

  23-12-2024 23:11 via ocregister.com
  
  A 25-year-old man was sentenced last week to 15 years to life for recklessly riding a motorcycle and causing a crash in Huntington Beach that killed his passenger in 2021, authorities said.
  John Murray III of Huntington Beach was convicted of murder Thursday following a three-week trial, Huntington Beach police officials announced Monday. He was immediately sentenced following his conviction.
  Huntington Beach police were called to the area of Pacific Coast Highway south of Warner Avenue on a rep
  
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• Orange County girls basketball Top 25: Mater Dei tightens grip on No. 1, Dec. 23

  23-12-2024 22:17 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowThe Orange County girls basketball rankings for this week.
  Notable this week: Mater Dei strengthened its hold on the No. 1 spot with a third-place finish at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona. The Monarchs’ only loss was against eventual champion Archbishop Mitty of San Jose. … Santa Margarita climbed one spot to No. 7 as it prepares for a test at the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic this
  
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• Bad Religion and Dead Kennedys will headline Lucky Punks! Festival in Silverado

  23-12-2024 22:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Orange County-based Brew Ha Ha Productions and Punk in the Park are planning another St. Patrick’s Day celebration for punk rock and beer fans.
  Lucky Punks!, a one-day craft beer and music festival, will be held at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado on Saturday, March 15. The festival will feature two stages with no overlapping sets with performances by Bad Religion, Dead Kennedys, The Aquabats, Lagwagon, Street Dogs (performing their Back to the World album in full for its 20th anniversary), Th
  
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• Improve your sleep with the best blackout curtains

  23-12-2024 21:40 via ocregister.com
  
  Which blackout curtains are best?
  Blackout curtains are essential for any bedroom with lots of natural light, and they have a lot of other benefits that buyers love as a bonus. Many buy curtains for their design, but choosing a model that effectively blocks light is just as important for those with bright bedrooms. This Eclipse Fresno Black 52-by-84-Inch Modern Single Panel Blackout Curtain offers a single curtain panel at a reasonable price that helps insulate heat, reduce noise, and block ligh
  
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• Keep little feet warm with the best baby snow boots

  23-12-2024 21:26 via ocregister.com
  
  Which baby snow boot is best?
  If you think getting wet, cold feet in the middle of a snowy winter is miserable for you, then try to imagine how miserable it would be for a baby. Getting a good pair of baby snow boots can mean the difference between a day of fun or a day of tears and tantrums.
  The best baby snow boot is the BMCiTYBM Waterproof Baby Snow Boots With Faux Fur. These baby snow boots are supremely functional, with nonslip soles and a waterproof upper to keep little feet dry.
  
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• Politicians truly are the worst among us

  23-12-2024 21:16 via ocregister.com
  
  Let he who is without sin cast the first stone, the saying goes. I’m not aware of any such sainthood restrictions on casting the 100th stone so I’m going to proceed despite my own laundry list of sins. 
  Matt Gaetz, is just the latest in a long line of politicians being revealed to be immoral deviants. These politicians often preach to us and express indignation at some perceived moral failure while they themselves behave like greedy, perverse hyenas prone to debauchery behind cl
  
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• 3 festive pop-ups bring winter cheer and holiday menus to Surf City

  23-12-2024 21:15 via ocregister.com
  
  Huntington Beach, known for its breaks and sunshine, is getting a dose of winter magic this holiday season. Three unique pop-up experiences are bringing festive cheer to the coastal enclave, from cozy poolside “igloos” to Christmas-themed menus and even a larger-than-life yeti.
  Pier Summit Ski Lodge at Kimpton Shorebreak Resort
  This pop-up ski lounge offers an ’80s bent, featuring neon decor, servers sporting retro one-piece ski outfits, vintage viewfinders for perusing th
  
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• The best women’s snow pants for skiing, sledding and beyond

  23-12-2024 21:11 via ocregister.com
  
  Which women’s snow pants are best?
  Snow pants are highly technical pieces of apparel. They’re designed more for practical outdoor use than they are for earning style points. For those who like to get out and about in the winter season, you’ll need a quality pair to keep you warm. They use waterproof exteriors along with insulated interiors to protect your legs from wet snow and cool temperatures.
  The best pair is the THE NORTH FACE Sally Pants. Their thick exterior protects you
  
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• Rams heading into pivotal Cardinals rematch a different team

  23-12-2024 20:45 via ocregister.com
  
  Back in September, after a 41-10 loss to an Arizona Cardinals team they had historically dominated, the Rams packed up the visitors locker room at State Farm Stadium in a thick silence.
  For a team eight months removed from a playoff appearance, a week removed from taking the preseason NFC favorite to overtime, the manner in which this loss had played out needed processing. All while trying to wrap their heads around the injured bodies that continued to pile up across the team’s training ro
  
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• Angel City FC signs Macey Hodge, the SEC Midfielder of the Year

  23-12-2024 20:29 via ocregister.com
  
  Angel City Football Club signed Mississippi State defensive midfielder Macey Hodge to a two-year contract through 2026 with an option for 2027.
  Hodge, who was a semifinalist for the MAC Hermann award, was also the SEC Midfielder of the Year in her senior season. She made 97 appearances in her career at Mississippi St.
  “We are thrilled to welcome Macey Hodge to Angel City FC,” ACFC Technical Director Mark Wilson said in a statement. “A dominant force in her conference, Mace
  
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• Which coaster will Six Flags Magic Mountain open in 2026? We’ve got 13 possibilities

  23-12-2024 20:22 via ocregister.com
  
  Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced plans to bolster its collection of 20 roller coasters in 2026 with a new, first-of-its-kind thrill ride in North America without revealing any other details — tempting coaster enthusiasts to solve the mystery with just a few clues.
  The new Magic Mountain coaster is part of Six Flags’ plan to spend $1 billion on new rides, themed areas, special events and other amenities at its 42 amusement parks and water parks over the next two years.
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• Reparations return to the California Legislature

  23-12-2024 19:59 via ocregister.com
  
  More than two years after the California Reparations Task Force released its first set of policy recommendations for repairing generational harms of slavery and post-slavery institutional racism, the movement is stalling. 
  Many expect the ideology-fueled fervor of legislating cash and non-cash restitutions for Black Americans in California, which entered the Union as a free state in 1850, would eventually die down as the wave of racial reckoning exhausts media cycles and public support.&nbs
  
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• Amazon’s Teamsters strike enters 5th day at 4 Southern California warehouses

  23-12-2024 19:42 via ocregister.com
  
  With Christmas two days away, workers at four Amazon warehouses in Southern California remained on strike Monday on claims the corporate giant refuses to recognize their union and negotiate fair contracts.
  The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing 1.3 million workers across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, announced their members in Palmdale, Victorville, Industry and San Bernardino voted to authorize strikes — a move that came after Amazon ignored a deadline on Dec. 15 to
  
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