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• Man stabbed to death in Garden Grove, police searching for a suspect

  08-10-2024 16:14 via ocregister.com
  
  A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in Garden Grove over the weekend and police were searching for a suspect, authorities said.
  Police were called to the 12500 block of Haster Street, near Lampson Avenue, just past 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6.
  Andrew Montes, a Garden Grove resident, was on a sidewalk suffering from stab wounds, Garden Grove Sgt. Nick Jensen said.
  He was found near Haster Basin Recreational Park and the Fairlane Estates mobile-home park.
  Montes was taken to a hospital but died
  
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• Orange County boys athlete of the week: Makya Chee, El Toro

  08-10-2024 20:35 via ocregister.com
  
  The Orange County boys athlete of the week:
  Name: Makya Chee
  School: El Toro
  Sport: Football
  Year: Junior
  Noteworthy: He rushed for a school-record 383 yards in the Chargers’ 65-35 win over Canyon in an Iota League game. El Toro has played varsity football for 50 years. Chee (5-9, 165) had 20 carries and scored four rushing touchdowns while averaging 19 yards a carry. For the season Chee has rushed for 839 yards, the fifth-most in Orange County,  and 10 touchdowns and is averaging 13
  
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• Crypta’s Fernanda Lira talks upending the metal scene ahead of SoCal shows

  08-10-2024 20:29 via ocregister.com
  
  Fernanda Lira, bassist and vocalist of Crypta, an all-women Brazilian death metal band, is redefining what it means to be metal. 
  “Those of us who are nonconformists are trying to get back to what metal was like in the beginning,” Lira said in a recent phone interview. “It’s not about making the metal scene less metal. It’s about making it more diverse, welcoming, and accepting of everyone. The more welcoming we are to all kinds of metalheads, the cooler and gr
  
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• Nick Nickson, longtime voice of the Kings, retiring at season’s end

  08-10-2024 20:19 via ocregister.com
  
  Longtime Kings broadcaster Nick Nickson, who has handled extensive radio duties as well as simulcasts, announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of this upcoming season.
  Like another legendary voice of the Kings, former play-by-play man Bob Miller, Nickson will have spent 44 seasons with the organization. The Rochester, N.Y., native began his career calling minor-league games in his hometown nearly half a century ago.
  “There comes a moment when you get a sense that it is the right t
  
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• Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds

  08-10-2024 19:49 via ocregister.com
  
  By SCOTT McFETRIDGE
  DES MOINES, Iowa — The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they’re confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners.
  Lottery officials announced Monday that it will cost $5 to play Mega Millions, beginning in April, up from the current $2 per ticket. The price increase will be one of many changes to Mega Millions that officials said
  
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• Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Boorito on Halloween 2024

  08-10-2024 19:20 via ocregister.com
  
  Chipotle Mexican Grill will bring back its Boorito promotion on Halloween, the Newport Beach-based restaurant chain announced.
  From 3 p.m. to close on Oct. 31, diner who visit a restaurant in a holiday costume can get an entrée for $6 in-restaurant, according to a news release. In Canada, the offer is for a $7 entrée.Related linkChipotle Mexican Grill brings back smoked brisketThe offer is for one item per in-person guest, and there could be extra charges for add-ons such as guacam
  
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• What to do if your dog eats pot

  08-10-2024 19:19 via ocregister.com
  
  Dogs are naturally curious animals, notorious for exploring the world by way of their mouths. So if you’re a cannabis user, it’s possible – even likely – that one day your dog will sample your stash.
  Take it from Dr. Kate Smith, medical director for Animal Urgent Care in Arvada, which gets calls about pets that have consumed pot almost every time she’s in the office.
  Sometimes, the owners aren’t aware that’s what happened. They call and report the dog se
  
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• A former aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams is charged with destroying evidence as top deputy quits

  08-10-2024 19:01 via ocregister.com
  
  By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JAKE OFFENHARTZ
  NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York City official was charged Tuesday with witness tampering and destroying evidence in a federal investigation that led to Mayor Eric Adams’ bribery indictment. The arrest came amid yet more high-profile departures from Adams’ administration as federal prosecutors delve deeper into allegations that the mayor was involved in a coverup.
  Mohamed Bahi, who resigned Monday as a liaison to the Muslim communit
  
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• Back-to-back hurricanes set to strain FEMA as its funds run low

  08-10-2024 18:47 via ocregister.com
  
  Ari Natter | (TNS) Bloomberg News
  WASHINGTON — The cash-strapped U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency is set to be tested by back-to-back major disasters as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast less than two weeks after Helene devastated the Southeast.
  “This could result in a significant strain on FEMA’s resources,” said Daniel Kaniewski, a former deputy administrator at the U.S. disaster response agency. &
  
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• Are bicyclists subject to the same rules as motor vehicle drivers? Ask the lawyer

  08-10-2024 18:40 via ocregister.com
  
  Q: I have wondered about these questions for some time: Are bicyclists subject to the same rules of the road set forth in the vehicle code as motor vehicle drivers? It is rare to see a bicyclist (either solo or in groups) stop at a stop sign. What would my liability be if I collided with a bicyclist who was running a stop sign?
  P.S., Woodland Hills
  Ron Sokol
  A: The California Bicycle Law is found at California Vehicle Code Section 21200. This statute imposes on bike riders the same duties and re
  
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• How the horror story ‘Dearest’ got its start via a pandemic pregnancy

  08-10-2024 18:38 via ocregister.com
  
  Motherhood can be exhausting, challenging, and, at times, thankless. But in Los Angeles-based writer Jacquie Walters’ debut novel “Dearest,” it’s also terrifying.
  Four and a half years ago, Walters was pregnant with her first child when the coronavirus pandemic hit and lockdown orders flashed across television screens and newspaper headlines. There would be no night nurse, no helpful inlaws and no supportive aunties to stop by and give the new parents a reprieve. Just a d
  
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• If you’ve ever wanted a steak gilded in gold, this Brazilian steakhouse has you covered

  08-10-2024 18:36 via ocregister.com
  
  Budding Brazilian steakhouse Galpão Gaucho opened its eighth location on Sept. 26 in Irvine. The 9,800-square-foot space marks the restaurant’s first foray into Orange County.
  Similar to other Brazilian steakhouses, or churrascaria, Galpão Gaucho’s big draw is theatrical tableside carving by aproned servers. More than 17 cuts of meat, ranging from sirloin and ribeye to lamb and chicken, arrive to the table in dramatic fashion on steel skewers, a hallmark of the U.S.-bas
  
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• 8 hauntingly good Halloween concerts in Southern California

  08-10-2024 18:33 via ocregister.com
  
  As Halloween approaches, Southern California transforms into a hub of spooky celebrations, offering everything from haunted festivals to costume-filled parties. Whether you’re a fan of live hip-hop performances, throwback 2000s hits, or immersive Disney experiences, this year’s Halloween events have something for everyone. From the music of OhGeesy to the nostalgic vibes of the 2000s at High Tide in DTLA, the region is gearing up for a night of music, costumes, and spine-chilling fun
  
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• California, dozen states sue TikTok, claiming platform is addictive to children

  08-10-2024 18:30 via ocregister.com
  
  By Haleluya Hadero | The Associated Press
  More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth mental health by designing its platform to be addictive to kids.
  The lawsuits stem from a national investigation into TikTok, which was launched in March 2022 by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from many states, including California, New York, Kentucky and New Jersey. All the complaint
  
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• What polling shows about Black voters’ views of Harris and Trump

  08-10-2024 18:29 via ocregister.com
  
  By MATT BROWN and LINLEY SANDERS
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Black registered voters have an overwhelmingly positive view of Vice President Kamala Harris, but they’re less sure that she would change the country for the better, according to a recent poll from the   AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
  The poll, which was conducted in mid-September, found about 7 in 10 Black voters have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, with few differences b
  
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• Orange County girls athlete of the week: Summer Wilson, Irvine

  08-10-2024 18:17 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowThe Orange County girls athlete of the week:
  Name: Summer Wilson
  School: Irvine
  Sport: Cross country
  Year: Junior
  Noteworthy: In her first race with the Vaqueros, Wilson finished first at the Central Park Invitational with a school-record time of 16 minutes, 19.4 seconds at Central Park in Huntington Beach. Wilson, a transfer from JSerra, set the Irvine record for fastest time on any course.
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• Theater review: Chance Theater deftly takes on the workplace play, ‘Gloria’

  08-10-2024 18:12 via ocregister.com
  
  The original title of playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ compelling workplace play “Gloria,” written a decade ago and making its Orange County debut at Chance Theater, included the word “ambition.”
  And, whoa, how the creative ambition impresses here!
  Written as he was just turning 30, Jacob-Jenkins’ mastery at seamlessly knitting together quick-silver tonal shifts — from corrosive, backbiting comedy to abrupt tragedy and then to ironic satire — dis
  
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• Neo-French bistro Olive & Rose opens in Long Beach

  08-10-2024 18:07 via ocregister.com
  
  With a menu created by a Michelin-starred chef and a retro vibe thanks to its location in the renovated 60-year-old mid-century-style City Center hotel, Chef Philip Pretty’s highly anticipated second Long Beach restaurant Olive & Rose opened its doors this month.
  And the chef, who earned Long Beach’s first Michelin star in 2023 for his seasonal tasting-menu driven restaurant Heritage, says this menu is filled with some of the best dishes he’s ever cooked.
  “I feel like
  
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• Best Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals under $50

  08-10-2024 18:00 via ocregister.com
  
  THESE PRIME BIG DEAL DAYS TOP PICKS ARE DEEPLY DISCOUNTED AND COST LESS THAN $50
  Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here once again, and with them comes big savings galore. Although this is only the second year for the fall sales event, it’s already highly anticipated for its impressive deals on kitchen appliances, smart tech, beauty and skincare, apparel, furniture, home essentials and so much more.
  If you’re on a budget but still want to get in on the hottest d
  
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• Best deals of October Prime Day

  08-10-2024 18:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Amazon offers deep discounts on Apple, DeWalt, Ninja and other top brands for Prime Big Deal Days
  Amazon’s highly anticipated Prime Big Deal Days sale is here and the savings are off the charts. Taking place Oct. 8-9 this year, the deals are as good as ever. With thousands of offerings across the board, going through them all is an impossible task. Instead, we rounded up the best Prime Big Deal Days deals you won’t want to miss. These top picks come from the hotte
  
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• Anti-drug campaign by In-N-Out Burger’s owner invites you to share your story

  08-10-2024 17:42 via ocregister.com
  
  The Slave 2 Nothing Foundation, founded by In-N-Out Burger’s owner and president Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson and her husband Sean Ellingson, is raising the visibility of its annual campaign against substance abuse.
  The organization is inviting customers to pay tribute to loved ones caught in the opioid drug epidemic in a digital gallery on its website. The capaign is called #NotAnother, and the website is already populated with testimonials such as “Not Another Friend,” “Not A
  
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• Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921. Milton may be the one.

  08-10-2024 17:11 via ocregister.com
  
  By TERRY SPENCER and HAVEN DALEY
  TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton weakened slightly Tuesday but remained a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on the populous Tampa Bay region with towering storm surges and the power to turn debris from Helene’s devastation into dangerous projectiles.
  Most of Florida’s west coast was under a hurricane or tropical storm warning as the system and its 150 mph winds spun just off Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, creeping t
  
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• Hurricane Milton takes turn to target Florida with ‘destructive’ path ahead

  08-10-2024 17:11 via ocregister.com
  
  Hurricane Milton began its turn toward Florida on Tuesday still a powerful Category 4 hurricane with a forecast landfall near Tampa Bay and projected path that will cut through Central Florida.
  The powerful hurricane surged Monday into a monster Category 5 storm with 180 mph winds in the Gulf of Mexico, but lost some steam overnight as it moved over the waters just north of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.
  “While fluctuations in intensity are expected, Milton is forecast to remain an extr
  
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• Cal State Fullerton’s new minor unites students from Southwest Asia and North Africa

  08-10-2024 17:08 via ocregister.com
  
  A new minor offered at Cal State Fullerton this fall was initiated by students, who proposed the idea to faculty members with research showing how it could be done.
  Now, the 15-unit minor, a study of the Southwest Asian and North African area, which includes Morocco, Afghanistan, Turkey, Yemen and other countries, is in place. Students earning this minor will learn about the diverse cultures, economies, languages, religions and histories the region, often called the Middle East.
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• Port strike shows why we must automate

  08-10-2024 17:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Last week, the International Longshoreman Association decided to hold much of America’s supply chain hostage as it demanded massive pay raises for its well-paid members. Though the union ultimately agreed to go back to work last week with a tentative agreement to extend their current contract until January, the whole affair raises an important point: America must automate its ports and stop letting union Luddites control them.
  What prompted the strike was mostly union opposition to automat
  
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• State planning for the housing market is failing Southern California

  08-10-2024 16:56 via ocregister.com
  
  California’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment process is decades old, but for all the conflict it generates, there is little evidence that it has balanced housing supply and demand or made housing affordable for the majority of Californians. The state should stop performing RHNAs and instead let market forces determine the housing supply.
  The state government began asking and ultimately ordering local governments to prepare housing elements as part of their general plans in the late 1960s
  
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• Why the 2025 Color of the Year seems a little muddled right now       

  08-10-2024 16:43 via ocregister.com
  
  Color Of The Year, or COTY, season is here — that time of year when paint companies, after months of tea-leaf and tarot-card reading, announce their respective Color Of The Year. Those divining the new hues consider the social mood, political climate, economy, world events, travel trends and the color of the inside of their eyelids, before extracting from their voluminous color wheels the one color they think consumers will crave — or perhaps the ones they want them to crave —
  
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• Huge mural at Ocean Institute draws conversation and awe as visitors watch its creation

  08-10-2024 16:41 via ocregister.com
  
  Noche, an artist and ocean advocate visiting from Mexico, has been interrupted every few minutes while painting what will be his first U.S. mural, but said he doesn’t mind.
  For six days, the artist from Ensenada, who is part of the Mares Foundation, a group there that teaches Mexican youth about the ocean, has been working in dense fog on the vibrantly colored, large mural at the back of the Ocean Institute in Dana Point Harbor. The institute and the foundation collaborate on educational p
  
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• Man, 26, stabbed to death in Garden Grove

  08-10-2024 16:14 via ocregister.com
  
  A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in Garden Grove over the weekend and police were searching for a suspect, authorities said.
  Police were called to the 12500 block of Haster Street, near Lampson Avenue, just past 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6.
  Andrew Montes, a Garden Grove resident, was on a sidewalk suffering from stab wounds, Garden Grove Sgt. Nick Jensen said.
  He was found near Haster Basin Recreational Park and the Fairlane Estates mobile-home park.
  Montes was taken to a hospital but died
  
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• Niles: Theme parks work to keep coaster plans from going off the rails

  08-10-2024 15:33 via ocregister.com
  
  When things “go terribly wrong” on a theme park ride, that’s typically intentional. Designers use that story gimmick all the time to create a sense of danger and suspense for guests.
  Yet now and then, something really does go very wrong on a theme park ride, requiring an extensive refurbishment or even a redesign. Ultimately, roller coasters and other theme park thrill rides are machinery, and even the best designed and maintained machines eventually reach the end of their usef
  
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