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• Long Beach’s Vast Space, Hawthorne’s SpaceX to launch world’s first commercial space station into orbit

  10-05-2023 20:29 via ocregister.com
  
  Long Beach-based aerospace company Vast Space and Hawthorne-headquartered SpaceX announced a new partnership and plan to launch the world’s first commercial space station — dubbed Haven-1 — into low-Earth orbit by 2025, according to a Wednesday, May 10 news release.
  Haven-1, the space station, will be launched into space by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, the release said. Once completed, a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will fly out the first human flight to dock on the space statio
  
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• Recipes: These dishes are a tasty way to eat more vegetables in the new year

  01-01-2025 18:20 via ocregister.com
  
  For me, eating vegetables can be a joy. Their health benefits are mentioned in a celebratory tone at my annual visits with my primary doctor. His eat-veggie reminders only confirm what I already suspect. When I eat plenty of vegetables, I feel a gain in my mental wellbeing. I dub it “vegetable happiness.”
  Nonsense? I have no proof, yet I know when I’m downing lots of dishes that are rich with vegetables, I feel good. Tuned in. That is especially true when they are showcased in
  
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• ‘I will always remember it’: Grand Marshal Billie Jean King draws cheers riding high in Rose Parade

  01-01-2025 17:56 via ocregister.com
  
  Billie Jean King, with her distinctive dark hair and red-framed eyeglasses, and rose red blazer was unmistakable as she exited the Tournament House on Pasadena’s Orange Grove Avenue the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 1.
  She quickly got into the car marked “Grand Marshal,” a1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, and sat beside her wife, Ilana Kloss, as the tennis star and activist for women and LGBTQ+ rights waited to lead the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade — a 5.5-mile slow drive al
  
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• Free things to do in Southern California in January

  01-01-2025 17:30 via ocregister.com
  
  It’s January and some of us have holiday bills coming due. But, not to worry, there are still fun things we can do this month for free. Here are some ideas for you.
  Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 — Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach:  This museum is free every Sunday and always has interesting exhibits. Free docent-led tours are offered at 2 p.m. Sundays. Free advance tickets are recommended and can be booked online. Parking is free. 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. molaa.org/visit
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• Rose Parade awards announced: San Diego Zoo snags top honor

  01-01-2025 17:15 via ocregister.com
  
  <p>The Rose Parade's 2025 Sweepstakes Award, marking the most beautiful entry, was presented to the San Diego Zoo early Wednesday.</p><p>The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced the 23 floats awarded officialhonors, recognizing excellence in a variety of categories. The winners, alphabetically) were:</p><p><img class="size-article_inline lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/wpdash.medianewsgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/San-Diego-Zoo-Rose-Parade
  
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• The B-2 Bomber just thundered over the 2025 Rose Parade. Here’s how the Air Force makes it happen

  01-01-2025 17:10 via ocregister.com
  
  The B-2 Stealth Bomber just flew over the 2025 Rose Parade, with a thundering sound that sparked awe among the thousands gathered below to watch the 136th Tournament of Roses, on Jan. 1.
  It’s become a tradition in the skies over the Pasadena on New Year’s morning — one that U.S. Air Force Col. Keith J. Butler knows quite well.
  As a native of the neighboring city of Arcadia, Butler grew up immersed in Rose Parade traditions.
  His grandmother once rode horses in the parade as a te
  
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• Newsom needs to help make Prop. 36 work

  01-01-2025 17:00 via ocregister.com
  
  For the first time since Proposition 36 passed overwhelmingly — 68% to 32% — in November, Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly addressed the matter.
  At a press conference in crime-racked Oakland, the governor reiterated some of the same concerns about the anti-crime measure that we made in our editorial opposing it.
  “Prop. 36 never included organized retail theft, it never addressed that issue,” Newsom said, per the Sacramento Bee. “It never addressed the issue of vehicle cri
  
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• This new year, try to be optimistic about future

  01-01-2025 16:50 via ocregister.com
  
  We’re professional critics on this page. A large part of our job is to find fault, to point out what’s wrong, to reveal follies and foibles. Consequently, we may appear cynical. If so, our apologies. We intend to be skeptical. There’s a world of difference.
  But at this time of year permit us not to dwell on the negative. There’s plenty of time for that in the next 12 months. Instead, please indulge us today to express a little optimism for the coming year, which offers gr
  
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• On Rose Parade morning, Mexico mayor meets with Tournament of Roses

  01-01-2025 16:37 via ocregister.com
  
  Just an hour before the 2025 Rose Parade began on Wednesday morning, Mayor Samantha Smith of Guanajuato, Mexico, presented the Rose Court and local officials will gifts and an open invitation to visit Guanajuato at their convenience.
  At the Tournament House, Rose Queen Lindsay Charles was set to receive official scarves and a pin, and the Queen and whole court received an invitation to visit Guanajuato anytime they want), according to Rene Gonzalez, chair of Guanajuato Proposed Affiliation Group
  
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• Who are Kiesza and Aloe Blacc? The 2025 Rose Parade opening performers, explained

  01-01-2025 16:31 via ocregister.com
  
  On Wednesday morning, Jan. 1, singers Kiesza and Aloe Blacc will kick off the 2025 Rose Parade with musical performances atop the float by Honda, where they’ll be accompanied by a synchronized light show, pyrotechnics and dancers galore.
  The Tournament of Roses announced the pair on Dec. 11 as the newest musical talents to begin the parade, a slot held by David Archuleta, Cassadee Pope, Michelle Williams and Rush Davis during last year’s parade.Also see: Rose Parade 2025 lineup: Your
  
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• Frumpy Mom: What, me worry?

  01-01-2025 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  So, do you know about the whole drone debacle? Me neither. I refuse to watch TV news and I don’t subscribe to the National Enquirer. But a member of my family who shall remain unnamed is obsessed with the idea that mysterious drones are appearing everywhere from outer space, although it’s unclear what he thinks we should do about it.
  When I was at his house, I was forced to watch 127 hours of so-called news coverage of these mysterious unidentified drones, which until that moment I d
  
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• Rose Parade 2025: The guiding force behind Norton Simon Museum’s iconic ROSE is remembered

  01-01-2025 15:54 via ocregister.com
  
  For 12 years, Sue Sundberg led the decorating of the iconic ROSE that graces the exterior of the Norton Simon Museum, a worldwide symbol and backdrop that marks the start of the Rose Parade every New Year’s Day.
  But for the first time in more than a decade, the 2025 parade’s rose will bloom without Sundberg watching proudly from the sidelines.
  The longtime Rose Parade volunteer and former float supervisor at Fiesta Parade Floats died in her sleep on New Year’s Day 2024, just ho
  
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• Pasadena, Rose Parade officials’ statement: ‘Our deepest sympathies’ amid New Orleans tragedy

  01-01-2025 15:54 via ocregister.com
  
  The Tournament of Roses and the City of Pasadena responded early Wednesday to the tragic news from New Orleans, reported in the early-morning hours before the parade was to begin.
  A suspect who drove a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of revelers was killed after a firefight with police, law enforcement officials told the Associated Press. Ten people were killed and 30 were injured in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street.
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• After New Orleans massacre, Rose Parade officials assure public safety is top priority

  01-01-2025 15:54 via ocregister.com
  
  The Tournament of Roses and the City of Pasadena responded early Wednesday to the tragic news from New Orleans, reported in the early-morning hours before the parade was to begin.
  A suspect who drove a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of revelers was killed after a firefight with police, law enforcement officials told the Associated Press. Ten people were killed and 30 were injured in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street.
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• A midnight run on Pasadena’s Rose Parade route rings in the new year

  01-01-2025 15:44 via ocregister.com
  
  There were many special reasons more than 2,500 people chose to start the new year with a midnight 5K run along the Tournament of Roses parade route in Pasadena, but for Alexandria Calopiz and Joe Isaac Becerra of Chino it was all about romance.
  “I thought, ‘What better way to start off our wedding year than running a 5K when the ball drops,’” said Calopiz, who will wed Becerra on June 5, 2025. “What a way to start it — being active and just doing it together.
  
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• Fun things to do in Southern California that are always free

  01-01-2025 15:34 via ocregister.com
  
  Living in Southern California can be expensive. No surprise there. But you may be surprised to know how many things you can do for free. Seriously. Always free (except sometimes for parking.)
  So why spend a fortune to take the family out for the day? Here’s some cool things you can do without even opening your wallet. And if you know of something I missed, let me know!
  ALWAYS FREE
  Agua Dulce — Vasquez Rocks: This unique county park is worth the scenic drive toward the Antelope V
  
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• ‘The Damned’ review: Cold and bleakness of Iceland adds to horror tale

  01-01-2025 15:30 via ocregister.com
  
  Inspired by the dramatic landscape of the Westfjords of Iceland in the 1800s and the region’s folklore, the psychological horror film “The Damned” so excels in creating a memorable atmosphere that the room where you view it may feel much colder than it is.
  In theaters this week, this tale of a starving fishing outfit suffering further after making a morally questionable decision is impressively moody and bleak, its chill extending beyond the whipping snow at night.
  Also, the Th
  
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• Flavorful chorizo brings meaty depth to a paprika pinto bean soup with collard greens

  01-01-2025 15:25 via ocregister.com
  
  By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street
  Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent ingredient in a pot of silky greens and creamy beans.
  In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the Year,” we take loose inspiration from Portuguese feijoada, a stew of beans, cabbage, sausage and multiple cuts of pork. Stick-to-you
  
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• The 6 mouth-watering trends coming to your restaurant table in 2025

  01-01-2025 15:20 via ocregister.com
  
  By Kate Krader, Bloomberg News (TNS)
  What’s the food forecast for 2025? If you like spice, there’s good news: A big cloud of peppercorns is on the horizon, happily rolling in.
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• Driver in New Orleans ‘hell-bent on carnage’ kills 10, injures 30 on New Year’s Day

  01-01-2025 15:19 via ocregister.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS — The suspect who drove a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of revelers in New Orleans on New Year’s Day was killed after a firefight with police, law enforcement officials told the AP.
  The officials were not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
  Ten people were killed and 30 were injured after the suspect rammed a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleans’ bustling French Quart
  
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• How a duty to spend wisely on worker benefits could loosen PBMs’ grip on drug prices

  01-01-2025 15:10 via ocregister.com
  
  By Arthur Allen, KFF Health News (TNS)
  Ann Lewandowski knows all about pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, the companies that shape the U.S. drug market. Her job, as a policy advocate at drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, was to tell patient and physician groups about the PBMs’ role in high drug prices.
  Armed with that knowledge, Lewandowski filed a potentially groundbreaking lawsuit in February. Rather than targeting the PBMs, however, she went after a big company that uses one — her
  
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• Rose Parade 2025: Live behind-the-scenes coverage from the Pasadena parade route

  01-01-2025 15:07 via ocregister.com
  
  For the 136th time, Pasadena, California, hosts the Rose Parade. The colorful and glittering celebration marks the beginning of each year with flowers, floats, marching bands and performers from across the globe.
  Also see: Our complete guide to the Rose Parade
  A few things to know about this year’s parade:Starting around 8 a.m. local time, 24 marching bands, 16 equestrian groups and 39 floats decorated with an array of flowers will take part in the 5.5 mile parade route.
  Tennis legend and
  
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• Physical therapy is ‘the best-kept secret in health care’

  01-01-2025 15:05 via ocregister.com
  
  By STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Writer
  If you think physical therapy is only about rehabilitation after surgery or recovering from an accident, think again. For the vast majority, seeing a physical therapist should be about prevention, routine assessment and staying well.
  “We’re the best-kept secret in health care,” Sharon Dunn, the past president of the American Physical Therapy Association, told The Associated Press.
  Roger Herr, the current president of the APTA, and Gammon Earhar
  
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• WATCH: 2025 Rose Parade floats go under 210 freeway overpass in Pasadena

  01-01-2025 15:00 via ocregister.com
  
  You won’t see it on TV, but there’s a point in the Rose Parade where floats have to limbo under a freeway overpass. Our livestream will show you.
  As part of the annual Rose Parade happening on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, each float, band and equestrian unit makes its way down the 5.5 mile route from the Tournament of Roses House on Orange Grove Blvd., turning onto Colarado Blvd. and ending on Sierra Madre Blvd.
  What viewers across the country might not know is that in order for
  
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• 10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025

  01-01-2025 15:00 via ocregister.com
  
  By CORA LEWIS and ADRIANA MORGA
  NEW YORK (AP) — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025.
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• 15 miles east of Pasadena, the float journey to the Rose Parade takes on a life of its own

  01-01-2025 06:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Rose Parade float fans stand next to “Wicked” float prior to its departure at Phoenix Decorating Company in Irwindale, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.(Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
  Los Angeles resident Isabella Gillett, 7, has her picture taken in front of a float prior to its departure for the Rose Parade at Phoenix Decorating Company in Irwindale, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.(Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
  Bystanders look on as a
  
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• Lakers outshot by NBA-leading Cavaliers despite Austin Reaves’ big night

  01-01-2025 05:48 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach JJ Redick used the word “multiple” to describe what it would take for his team to compete against the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
  Multiple efforts defensively. Multiple actions offensively.
  But in the spirit of Redick’s pregame comments, the Lakers fell victim to another math problem, with the Cavaliers’ 3-point shooting being too much to overcome, leading to a 122-110 defeat at Crypto.com Arena.
  The Cavaliers (29-
  
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• Fiesta Bowl: Penn State contains Ashton Jeanty, Boise State to reach CFP semis

  01-01-2025 05:31 via ocregister.com
  
  By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer
  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes and sixth-seeded Penn State bottled up Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty for a 31-14 victory over No. 3 seed Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday night, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
  The Nittany Lions (13-2) opened their first CFP berth with a blowout victory over SMU and appeared headed toward the latest lopsided victory in the new 12-team format by jumping ou
  
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• Ryan Strome scores another game-winner as Ducks edge Devils

  01-01-2025 05:04 via ocregister.com
  
  ANAHEIM — The Ducks’ last four wins had been of the wagon-circling variety, and while they never trailed on Tuesday night, there was no shortage of intrigue in their 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Honda Center.
  It was their fifth victory in their past eight games, and over a team that entered the day leading the Metropolitan Division but that had slipped behind the Washington Capitals by the end of the evening.
  The Ducks went ahead 2-0, but retroceded that lead before Ryan
  
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• Cold-shooting Clippers routed by Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

  01-01-2025 04:01 via ocregister.com
  
  By RAUL DOMINGUEZ The Associated Press
  SAN ANTONIO — A Clippers team playing on short rest was no match for an energized Victor Wembanyama.
  Wembanyama closed out his historic month with 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots in 26 minutes and set the tone with an explosive first quarter as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 122-86 victory on Tuesday night.
  Wembanyama is the first player in league history with 300 points, 100 rebounds, 50 blocks, 50 assists and 40 3-p
  
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