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• Sinister Pointe’s HEX Halloween costume party in Santa Ana will feature an escape room, live music and more

  20-10-2017 19:21 via ocregister.com
  
  After celebrating its 20th year of building haunted attractions in Orange County last year in Fullerton, the crew at Sinister Pointe decided to take a year off from building their annual scare mazes.
  “I’ve been doing haunted houses for 20 years and it has been so long since I’ve gotten to actually experience Halloween,” owner Jeff Schiefelbein said. “It has been 20 years since I’ve gotten to go out and experience other haunts, dress up and go to a Halloween pa
  
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• Lauren Betts doubles up again as No. 1 UCLA knocks off Indiana

  04-01-2025 20:27 via ocregister.com
  
  Lauren Betts’ ninth double-double of the season helped the No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball team stay undefeated Saturday.
  The 6-foot-7 center scored 25 points and collected 12 rebounds as the Bruins came away 73-62 winners over Indiana in a Big Ten victory in Bloomington, Indiana.
  UCLA also got 11 points from junior guard Gabriela Jaquez and 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists from junior guard Kiki Rice to improve to 15-0 overall and 4-0 in the conference.
  Betts, who shot 12 o
  
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• Jimmy Carter’s flag-draped casket on its way to Atlanta as 39th president’s state funeral begins

  04-01-2025 20:23 via ocregister.com
  
  By KATE PAYNE and BILL BARROW
  PLAINS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter’s long public goodbye began Saturday in Georgia, with the 39th U.S. president’s flag-draped casket rolling through his tiny hometown and past his boyhood farmhouse on its way to Atlanta, where he climbed the political ladder and based his decades of humanitarian work after leaving the White House.
  The former president’s six-day state funeral started in Americus at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, where current and
  
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• 1960s hitmaker Brenton Wood, 83, dies at Moreno Valley home

  04-01-2025 20:12 via ocregister.com
  
  Singer-Songwriter Brenton Wood, known for his hits “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign,” has died of natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley. He was 83.
  Wood died peacefully in his sleep Friday, according to his managers, Isabel and Manny Gallegos.
  Manny Gallegos, who also served as Wood’s personal assistant, told Entertainment Weekly the singer had been ill for several months.
  “I was there [Thursday] night at his house,” Gallegos told the
  
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• Filmmaker Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza’s husband, found dead at Hollywood Hills residence

  04-01-2025 19:23 via ocregister.com
  
  Indie filmmaker Jeff Baena, who was married to his frequent creative collaborator Aubrey Plaza, has died. He was 47.
  Baena was found dead Friday at a Los Angeles home, according to medical examiner’s records. The circumstances were unclear Saturday. The records indicated that the medical examiner’s office was investigating and did not include any information on where specifically his body was discovered or the cause of death.
  FILE – Aubrey Plaza, right, and Jeff Baena arrive at
  
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• Tabby cat Mortimer adores spending time with people

  04-01-2025 19:12 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Medium-haired tabby
  Age: 3 years
  Sex: Neutered male
  Mortimer’s story: Looking for a handsome, refined, gentleman kitty? Stop your search – Mortimer has arrived! Morty, as his friends call him, lived on the streets for a long time, but probably had a home at one point because he is so good with people. He loves being petted, scratched, cuddled and held. He’ll sit next to you or on your lap; your choice. As great as he is with people, Mortimer is not with cats, so he has t
  
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• Talking, kneading are 2 of tabby cat Whiskee’s favorite pastimes

  04-01-2025 19:07 via ocregister.com
  
  Breed: Domestic shorthair tabby
  Age: 1 year
  Sex: Spayed female
  Whiskee’s story: Meet Whiskee, the most talkative baker you’ll ever meet! She kneads on humans or blankets and loves to curl up on a warm lap for a snuggle and scratches when she’s done. Whiskee likes to bat at jingly toys and lounge around in her free time. So far, she has loved every human she has met. With slow introductions she is OK with dogs, but would prefer to be the only cat. Once she’s comfortable, s
  
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• Chargers ignoring ‘ifs, ands and buts’ of AFC playoff scenarios

  04-01-2025 19:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Derwin James Jr. said all week that 11 was better than 10, which was precisely how the Chargers approached their regular-season finale against the Raiders on Sunday in Las Vegas. He and his teammates and the coaching staff made it clear they were playing to win Sunday.
  It didn’t seem to matter to them that they might be locked into the sixth-seeded spot in the AFC, rendering their game against the Raiders almost meaningless. It also didn’t seem matter that they could move up to fifth
  
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• Alexander: Lakers coach JJ Redick showing he’s not afraid to be blunt

  04-01-2025 18:30 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — The words that came out of JJ Redick’s mouth Friday night, after the Lakers’ eighth victory in 11 games – but one that featured kind of a sloppy start – were a challenge to his team.
  If you are a Laker fan of long standing, you might have heard the echo of another young coach with this franchise, one who ultimately became a coaching icon.
  “Our game plan discipline tonight was so bad, so bad,” Redick began, after the Lakers had pulled away f
  
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• Billy Hall, a veteran of three wars, spent his last years making sure other’s service was honored

  04-01-2025 18:14 via ocregister.com
  
  Every time Marine veteran Billy Hall shared the story of his military service across three wars, he ended it by telling those who thanked him for his service, “You were worth it.”
  Hall, of Orange, who earned a Bronze Star among other distinguished medals, was believed to be the last living veteran who enlisted before World War II and also fought in Korea and Vietnam. He died on Dec. 17 after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was 98.
  Hall will be honored in a military burial ceremony at M
  
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• New canvas bell tents add to “glamping” options for campers at state parks

  04-01-2025 17:33 via ocregister.com
  
  Love nature and the great outdoors – but not the whole “rustic” part of camping?
  Sleeping on the ground and fumbling with tents isn’t for everyone, but a new elevated camping experience will soon be popping up at San Mateo State Park just south of San Clemente, a six-month pilot program that could expand to other local campgrounds if the concept proves successful.
  The latest addition to the outdoor adventure landscape is in the form of canvas bell tents, large enough to h
  
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• Why no garden should be without this bright ornamental plant

  04-01-2025 16:24 via ocregister.com
  
  As time passes, I have come to regard the African bush daisy (Euryops pectinatus) as an ornamental plant that no Southern California garden should be without – and not only because it’s one of my wife’s favorite plants. Euryops is a splendid, spherical, sun-loving shrub that grows 4 to 5 feet tall, with lacy grayish leaves and a capacity to flower nonstop.
  It’s not that Euryops daisy is a stunning plant or just plain beautiful. In fact, many people would not plant it at a
  
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• Larry Wilson: Carter did us proud on human rights

  04-01-2025 16:00 via ocregister.com
  
  I was among those who had forgotten, amid all the single-minded focus on his “malaise” speech and its televised, cardigan-sweatered dourness, that the late former President Jimmy Carter was actually among the funniest of our nation’s chief executives.
  He was a lot of other things, too. He was an actual Christian, who lived his faith in extraordinary ways, rather than a pretend Christian who sells branded Bibles he hasn’t read, in a quest for votes, and cash.
  He was easily
  
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• 6 tips to keep teenagers happy on vacation

  04-01-2025 15:20 via ocregister.com
  
  By Holly Johnson, TravelPulse (TNS)
  You planned the perfect vacation for your entire family, and your teenagers were more than happy to put their lives on hold to come along. But now that you’re a few days into your trip, they’re acting uninterested and staring at their phones for hours on end.
  That last part is bad enough on its own, but their whole attitude is just killing the family vibe.
  This is just the reality of traveling with teens, at least for a few hours here and there. I
  
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• Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office

  04-01-2025 15:15 via ocregister.com
  
  By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer
  Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 billion, down more than 3% from 2023, according to estimates from Comscore.
  Related ArticlesMovies | How to watch the 2025 Golden Globes: red carpet, streaming, nominees and moreMovies | ‘The Damned’ review: Cold and bleakness of Iceland adds to horror taleMovies | Column: The worst movies of 2024, plus 3 screen highlights to make u
  
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• Saving money for your grandchildren: Best ways to get started now

  04-01-2025 15:05 via ocregister.com
  
  René Bennett | (TNS) Bankrate.com
  Saving for your grandchildren can help to minimize the financial burdens they may encounter as they mature. Whether it’s paying for college, buying a first home or providing a safety net in an uncertain job market, these funds can make a significant difference.
  Related ArticlesBusiness | Commercial real estate markets expected to show resiliency in 2025Business | 30-acre mountaintop retreat in Idyllwild lists for under $2 millionBusiness | You can n
  
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• The holidays aren’t over yet. The Three Kings are stepping up in Southern California

  04-01-2025 14:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Christmastime has ended for most. But for some in the Latino community, the festivities continue.
  Latino residents across Southern California and beyond are preparing to celebrate Three Kings Day — or Día de Los Reyes — on Monday, Jan. 6.
  Also known as the Epiphany, the day is traditionally observed in the Latino community by giving gifts to children to commemorate the end of the Three Wise Men’s journey to visit Jesus Christ after his birth on Christmas.
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• Commercial real estate markets expected to show resiliency in 2025

  04-01-2025 14:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Happy New Year, readers and welcome to 2025!
  It’s that time of year when I get to predict what this year might bring in the world of commercial real estate. I have a high bar to reach since my 2024 crystal ball was, in fact, crystal.
  So what might 2025 bring? Let’s get our Nostradamus on, shall we?
  The state of the market
  As we step into 2025, it’s clear that the ripples of 2024’s market conditions are still making waves. The industrial sector remains a mixed bag —
  
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• La Habra basketball tops Cypress in a thrilling opener in the new Crestview League

  04-01-2025 10:40 via ocregister.com
  
  LA HABRA — If Friday’s night Crestview League opener between La Habra and Cypress was an indication of how competitive the league will be this season, local boys basketball fans could be in for a treat.
  La Habra built a 16-point halftime lead but then found itself trailing by one in the fourth after a furious rally by Cypress. The Highlanders finished the game by showing their championship mettle as they pulled out a 74-65 victory over the Centurions.
  La Habra coach Aaron Rieken
  
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• JSerra boys basketball showcases its talent, depth in rout of Servite in Trinity League opener

  04-01-2025 10:04 via ocregister.com
  
  SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – After racking up 6,295 miles on the road, JSerra’s boys basketball team stepped onto its home court Friday for the first time. The Trinity League opener against Servite was part culture war, part show-and-tell.
  All told, the Lions showcased their depth and talent to the local fans with an 80-38 victory over Servite behind the play of … well, everybody.
  Sure, BJ Davis-Ray scored 23 and Brannon Martinson scored 20, but when the bench was cleared in the fina
  
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• Huntington Beach remembers ‘special’ multi-sport athlete Kelly Reid, who died in Fullerton plane crash

  04-01-2025 09:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowHuntington Beach multi-sport athlete Kelly Reid is being remembered as a positive teammate and gifted player after she and her father died in a plane crash in Fullerton on Thursday.
  The Oilers announced on social media on Friday that Reid and her father Pascal died in the crash.
  Reid, a junior, was a member of the Oilers’ girls soccer team that reached the semifinals of the recent Excalibur Tourname
  
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• Huntington Beach remembers ‘special’ multi-sport athlete and teammate Kelly Reid

  04-01-2025 09:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowHuntington Beach multi-sport athlete Kelly Reid is being remembered as a positive teammate and gifted player after she and her father died in a plane crash in Fullerton on Thursday.
  The Oilers announced on social media on Friday that Reid and her father Pascal died in the crash.
  Reid, a junior, was a member of the Oilers’ girls soccer team that reached the semifinals of the recent Excalibur Tourname
  
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• Man hit by 3 cars in Santa Ana dies, police say, 2 drivers flee

  04-01-2025 08:20 via ocregister.com
  
  Two drivers are suspected of hit-and-run after striking a man in Santa Ana on Friday, Jan. 3, police said.
  At about 9 p.m., Santa Ana police officers responded to First Street, between Clara and Sullivan streets, where the pedestrian was struck by the vehicles, police said. The man was taken to a hospital, where he died.
  At least one vehicle remained at the scene, said Officer Natalie Garcia, a police spokesperson. Authorities believe two other vehicles struck the man and fled, she said.
  Authori
  
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• LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan’s 30-point record as Lakers beat Hawks

  04-01-2025 07:20 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach JJ Redick acknowledged the seesaw his team has been on when it comes to strong performances on either end of the court.
  To start the season, it was the offense carrying the team to success. And then from late November through late December, it was the defense either keeping the Lakers in games or fueling victories.
  And lately, it’s been the Lakers’ offense that has picked back up, with the defense taking a step back.
  But Redick on Friday made it clear
  
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• Ducks’ 3-game win streak ends in Edmonton

  04-01-2025 06:38 via ocregister.com
  
  EDMONTON, Alberta — The Ducks played competitive hockey against one of the hottest teams in the NHL again on Friday night, but Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers handed them a 3-2 loss, snapping their three-game winning streak.
  Darnell Nurse had a goal and an assist, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored and Stuart Skinner stopped 27 shots as the Oilers (23-12-3) won for the 10th time in 13 games and the 13th time in their past 17. They ha
  
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• Inside attack carries Corona del Mar boys basketball to win over Fountain Valley

  04-01-2025 06:18 via ocregister.com
  
  Corona del Mar’s Oliver Nakra (4) drives to the basket over Fountain Valley’s Devin Payne (22) during a Sunset League basketball game between Fountain Valley High and Corona del MarHigh at Corona del Mar High School on Friday Jan. 4, 2025…..(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
  Corona del Mar’s Jackson Harlan (23) goes up for a shot over Fountain Valley’s Miles Dayley (11) during a Sunset League basketball game between Fountain Valley High and Coro
  
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• Corona del Mar boys basketball continues to score with ease in win over Fountain Valley

  04-01-2025 06:18 via ocregister.com
  
  Corona del Mar’s Oliver Nakra (4) drives to the basket over Fountain Valley’s Devin Payne (22) during a Sunset League basketball game between Fountain Valley High and Corona del MarHigh at Corona del Mar High School on Friday Jan. 4, 2025…..(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)
  Corona del Mar’s Jackson Harlan (23) goes up for a shot over Fountain Valley’s Miles Dayley (11) during a Sunset League basketball game between Fountain Valley High and Coro
  
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• Lakers’ JJ Redick responds to Charles Barkley criticism: ‘don’t care’

  04-01-2025 04:40 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — NBA legend and TNT analyst Charles Barkley criticized JJ Redick for comments he made a few weeks ago – and the Lakers coach, apparently, couldn’t care less.
  During the Thursday broadcast of the “Inside the NBA” studio show, Barkley made it clear he took exception to part of Redick’s response when he was asked about the discourse surrounding the state of the league ahead of the Lakers’ Dec. 19 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
  “I don&
  
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• Orange Lutheran girls water polo handles Corona del Mar in Bill Barnett Holiday Cup

  04-01-2025 04:38 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowNEWPORT BEACH — Just call it the Orange Lutheran way, and know it’s been untouchable for a while.
  The Lancers’ girls water polo team again displayed its up-tempo style of offense and defense on Friday to extend a long winning streak on the opening day of the Bill Barnett Holiday Cup.
  Top-ranked Orange Lutheran raced past host Corona del Mar 13-6 in the quarterfinals to push its winning s
  
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• USC loses starting LG Emmanuel Pregnon to transfer portal, per reports

  04-01-2025 02:59 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Two weeks ago, USC’s offensive line outlook suddenly and magically stabilized with a simple admission from O-line coach Zach Hanson, the most important piece of their 2024 front set to return.
  In late November, USC left guard Emmanuel Pregnon accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl, an admission that typically signals a player is bound for the NFL draft. After the senior was seen at a USC bowl game practice on Dec. 18, though, Hanson asserted Pregnon
  
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