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• The New Year is the same as the Old Year

  06-01-2025 17:54 via ocregister.com
  
  The Romans set January as the first month of the year. Originally, March had been the start of the new year. But the early Roman kings, before the republic, moved it to coincide with Janus, a two-faced god who looked backward with an old face and forward with a young face. Julius Caesar realigned Roman governance around January being the start of a new year of governance.
  The reality, however, is it is arbitrary and we have all given great psychological importance to it. The pagans of Rome engag
  
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• Palisades fire burns Getty Villa grounds, but collections are said to be safe

  08-01-2025 02:51 via ocregister.com
  
  The fast-moving Palisades fire raced through brush and trees at the iconic Getty Villa by the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, but the iconic building and its contents did not burn, fire and Getty officials said.
  The blaze never got to the collections of rare artifacts and antiquities, Katherine E. Fleming, President and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust said in a statement.
  “Fortunately, Getty had made extensive efforts to clear brush from the surrounding area as part of its fire mitigation efforts
  
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• Accused Laguna Woods church shooter can face special circumstances murder trial, judge rules

  08-01-2025 02:41 via ocregister.com
  
  A 70-year-old Las Vegas man accused of killing a doctor and wounding five other people during a mass shooting at a Taiwanese Presbyterian church event in Laguna Woods will face a jury trial for special circumstances murder and attempted murder charges and hate crime enhancements, an Orange County Superior Court judge ruled on Tuesday.
  Judge Craig E. Robison following several hours of testimony by victims and law enforcement during a preliminary hearing at the Santa Ana courthouse ruled that ther
  
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• ‘He led with his heart’ — Firefighters reflect on the life of fallen OCFA engineer Kevin Skinner

  08-01-2025 02:23 via ocregister.com
  
  Kevin Skinner, 56, dedicated his life to the service of others. A 25-year veteran with the Orange County Fire Authority, his compassion and commitment to helping the community extended beyond his official role as a public servant.
  From left, Kevin Skinner, Jim Bush, Natalie Nacker and Serge Morosoff.
  (Photo courtesy of Serge Morosoff)
  Kevin Skinner, right, with longtime friend and Orange County Fire Authority engineer Damone Johnson.(Photo courtesy of Damone Johnson)
  Two OCFA helicopters follow
  
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• Pasadena family to bury WWII sailor identified 80 years after Pearl Harbor

  08-01-2025 02:05 via ocregister.com
  
  Nancy Matzdorff’s earliest memory of “Uncle Ted” is a sweet one — literally. It was the summer of 1941 when he visited her parents in Los Angeles. She recalls him taking her by the hand and walking up the street to buy her an ice cream cone.
  “I remember looking up at him and thinking how tall he was,” Matzdorff said. “But of course, I was only 3 years old!”
  That visit became one of the few vivid memories she holds of her uncle, who soon left for se
  
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• Chargers QB Justin Herbert takes Jim Harbaugh’s hyperbole in stride

  08-01-2025 01:51 via ocregister.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO — When he stands behind the line of scrimmage during practice, when he stalks the sideline during games and when he watches and re-watches the game film, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Tuesday he sees “artistry” from quarterback Justin Herbert. Harbaugh referred to Herbert as “an artist.”
  For example, Harbaugh said Herbert’s pass to wide receiver Ladd McConkey for a two-point conversion, rolling to his right to avoid pressure from the Las Vegas Ra
  
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• Orange County scores and player stats for Tuesday, Jan. 7

  08-01-2025 01:42 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowScores and stats from Orange County games on Tuesday, Jan. 7
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  TUESDAY’S SCORES
  GIRLS SOCCER
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  Western 2, Orange 0
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  NONLEAGUE
  Valencia 10, Savanna 5
  San Clemente 11, Alta Loma 9
   
   
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• Photos: Palisades fire erupts as thousands flee their homes

  08-01-2025 01:19 via ocregister.com
  
  A person flees from an advancing wildfire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
  A residence burns as a firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Garcia)
  Anne Tierney leaves her Sunset Boulevard apartment during the Palisades fire on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
  A firefighter makes a stand in fron
  
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• College Football Playoff: Orange Bowl-winning coach will make history

  08-01-2025 01:10 via ocregister.com
  
  By EDDIE PELLS AP Sports Writer
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In college basketball, the scene of an African American coach cutting down the nets on their way to a national title is not new, even if it is still a relative rarity.
  John Thompson led Georgetown to the championship in 1984, the first of four Black coaches to win it all. Carolyn Peck and her Purdue women did it in 1999 and Dawn Staley of South Carolina joined her in 2017 with the first of her three titles.
  College football is behind
  
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• San Fernando Valley principal will attend late President Jimmy Carter’s funeral

  08-01-2025 00:32 via ocregister.com
  
  For Dan Horn, an invitation to President Jimmy Carter’s funeral brought mixed feelings.
  Horn, the principal of St. Genevieve Parish Schools in Panorama City, was honored to receive an invitation to pay his respects to the person who was the 39th president, as well as someone he got to know after years of visits and was privileged to call him his friend.
  He will be attending the state funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 9. President Joe Biden will deliver a eulogy.
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• USC football breakdown: How the Trojans look on the offensive line

  08-01-2025 00:26 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — In July, Josh Henson made clear: It was time to get his young guys ready.
  Since Henson arrived at USC, the program had stacked offensive line classes behind the scenes, working a variety of youngsters on second-team and scout reps in hope of moving away from transfer-portal fill-ins. In Henson’s first two years as USC’s offensive line coach, raw on seasoning, offensive linemen he’d recruited started just two games – Alani Noa in 2023’s Week 1, El
  
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• San Bernardino mountains see snow as high winds hit the Inland Empire

  08-01-2025 00:10 via ocregister.com
  
  As the National Weather Service warned about the dangers of strong winds blowing in from the west Tuesday, Jan. 7, the first snowfall of the year blew into the San Bernardino Mountains.
  Big Bear Lake began seeing snow around 4 a.m. Tuesday, and by 10 a.m., it had accumulated over 5 inches, according to a news release issued by Visit Big Bear.
  According to the weather service, meanwhile, Wrightwood and Mountain High reported 7 and 6 inches of snow, respectively.
  Chain conditions were in place for
  
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• LA County to observe passing of former President Jimmy Carter with ‘Day of Mourning’

  08-01-2025 00:04 via ocregister.com
  
  Los Angeles County declared Thursday, Jan. 9 as an official Day of Mourning to encourage county residents to pause, remember and pay tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
  The county declaration was approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and coincides with the National Day of Mourning on the same day proclaimed by President Joe Biden.
  “President Carter exemplified the highest ideals of leadership, dedicating his life to pr
  
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• What are ‘breaking mountain waves’ meteorologists are worried about during Southern California’s windstorm?

  07-01-2025 23:58 via ocregister.com
  
  A windstorm experts called “life-threatening” and “destructive” prompted warnings across Southern California Tuesday and highlighted in the forecast was a meteorological phenomenon known as “breaking mountain waves” that could wreak havoc on Southern California.
  The NWS predicts 100 mile per hour winds to bombard the tops of the San Gabriel Mountains Tuesday afternoon, which can cause standing mountain waves. This occurs when strong winds hit a mountain range
  
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• Santiago Creek project proposed in Santa Ana will need changes to protect trees and greenery

  07-01-2025 23:55 via ocregister.com
  
  A new bill signed into law Monday, Jan. 6, will prevent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from starting construction on a flood control project proposed for Santiago Creek until the plans include ways to protect the area’s trees and greenery.
  The Army Corps of Engineers planned to replace trees and other greenery surrounding the creek bed with a flood control channel made of stone riprap that officials said would better protect the surrounding area in the case of heavy rain. The project&rsq
  
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• Sen. Warren presses Hegseth to answer questions about his past actions and statements

  07-01-2025 23:44 via ocregister.com
  
  By TARA COPP
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, to answer additional questions about his past actions and statements before next Tuesday’s confirmation hearing.
  Related ArticlesNational Politics | House passes bill to deport immigrants charged with minor crimesNational Politics | Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he’s looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmedNational Politics
  
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• 2 bodies found in the landing gear of JetBlue plane at Florida airport

  07-01-2025 23:13 via ocregister.com
  
  By JEFF MARTIN and FREIDA FRISARO
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.  — Two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft at a South Florida airport, authorities said.
  The bodies were located in the wheel well area Monday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline said in a statement to The Associated Press.
  RELATED: Body found in wheel well of United Airlines plane upon arrival in Hawaii
  They were discovered during a routine post-flight ma
  
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• Rolling Loud 2025: A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Peso Pluma top the lineup

  07-01-2025 23:09 via ocregister.com
  
  Rolling Loud is returning to Hollywood Park in Inglewood on March 15-16 for its third consecutive year.
  The two-day global hip-hop festival, which sits adjacent from SoFi Stadium, is set to host headliners A$AP Rocky and Playboi Carti, along with a special guest appearance by Regional Mexican superstar Peso Pluma.
  Fans can expect over 75 artists across three stages, including hip-hop heavyweights YG, Quavo, Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Ski Mask The Slump God. The lineup also highlights West C
  
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• What are California’s Santa Ana winds?

  07-01-2025 23:03 via ocregister.com
  
  Santa Ana winds are common in Southern California during cooler months. Here’s a look at the often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a raging wildfire:
  What are Santa Ana winds?
  Santa Anas are dry, warm and gusty northeast winds that blow from the interior of Southern California toward the coast and offshore, moving in the opposite direction of the normal onshore flow that carries moist air from the Pacific into the region.
  WILDFIRE: Homes burning as
  
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• 50 Years Later: How 1975’s No. 1 albums hold up after a half-century

  07-01-2025 23:01 via ocregister.com
  
  In 1975, familiar faces dominated the album charts as artists including Elton John, Chicago, Paul McCartney and Olivia Newton-John — all of whom had No. 1 albums the previous year — returned to the top of the Billboard 200 with new records.
  Twenty different albums by 17 different artists reached No. 1 on the album chart in 1975. And as the decade reached its midpoint, the ’60s and early ’70s continued to dominate album sales.
  A range of veteran artists from Bob Dylan and
  
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• The Canyon Montclair, the club brought a rock vibe to an indoor mall, closes

  07-01-2025 23:00 via ocregister.com
  
  The Canyon Montclair, a concert venue in Montclair Place, has abruptly closed.
  The second-floor club was a satellite of The Canyon in Agoura Hills. Owner Lance Sterling used the clout of running several venues throughout Southern California to book performers such as the Bacon Brothers, Dionne Warwick, Don McLean, The English Beat and Berlin.
  Related linkBullwinkle’s in Upland celebrates renovations with grand reopeningPeter Noone of Herman’s Hermits was a repeat act. When he played
  
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• The Canyon Montclair, a club that brought a rock vibe to an indoor mall, closes

  07-01-2025 23:00 via ocregister.com
  
  The Canyon Montclair, a concert venue in Montclair Place, has abruptly closed.
  The second-floor club was a satellite of The Canyon in Agoura Hills. Owner Lance Sterling used the clout of running several venues throughout Southern California to book performers such as the Bacon Brothers, Dionne Warwick, Don McLean, The English Beat and Berlin.
  Related linkBullwinkle’s in Upland celebrates renovations with grand reopeningPeter Noone of Herman’s Hermits was a repeat act. When he played
  
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• Soaring electricity bills could hobble California’s green energy push, state report says

  07-01-2025 22:54 via ocregister.com
  
  Soaring monthly electricity bills charged by California utility companies siblings could hobble the state’s quest for a green energy Holy Grail, a new report shows.
  Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric and PG&E levy charges for monthly bills that are far higher than the national average, making California electricity rates the second highest in the United States, the state Legislative Analyst’s Office reported on Tuesday.
  The Legislative Analyst’s Office
  
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• Soaring electricity bills could hobble California’s green energy push: report

  07-01-2025 22:54 via ocregister.com
  
  Soaring monthly electricity bills charged by PG&E and its utility siblings could hobble California’s quest for a green energy Holty Grail, a disquieting new state report shows.
  PG&E, San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison levy charges for monthly bills that are far higher than the national average, making California electricity rates the second highest in the United States, the state Legislative Analyst’s Office reported on Tuesday.
  “California&rsqu
  
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• Raiders fire Antonio Pierce after one full season

  07-01-2025 22:38 via ocregister.com
  
  By MARK ANDERSON | AP Sports Writer
  HENDERSON, Nev.  — The Las Vegas Raiders fired Antonio Pierce on Tuesday after just one season as their full-time coach, the latest in a line of coaching changes over the past several years.
  “We appreciate Antonio’s leadership, first as an interim head coach and this past season as the head coach,” the team said in a statement. “Antonio grew up a Raiders fan and his Silver and Black roots run deep. We are grateful for hi
  
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• Kings host Flames seeking 10th consecutive home win

  07-01-2025 22:35 via ocregister.com
  
  The Kings will look to extend their home winning streak to double digits when they welcome the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.
  That matchup will conclude their homestand and be their last game until Jan. 20 at Crypto.com Arena, where they’ve won nine straight. If they reach 10, they will have tied for the second-longest surge on home ice in team history.
  Though their chain of victories á la maison formed its first links while he was out with a lower-body injury, goalie Darcy Kuemper ha
  
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• CHOC doctor suggesting getting children involved in creating healthy living habits

  07-01-2025 22:34 via ocregister.com
  
  Dr. Reshmi Basu
  Contributing Columnist
  In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, my husband and I started going on walks a couple of times a week with our two children, then ages 6 and 9. Both were not always the most enthusiastic participants.
  Over time, our walks became a habit. Now, my son and teenage daughter run with me and my husband a few weeknights after work. Our kids look forward to it and started to motivate me!
  During our loop around the neighborhood, we get a chance to talk uni
  
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• Top-rated Kiehl’s skin care to elevate your beauty regimen

  07-01-2025 22:29 via ocregister.com
  
  Which Kiehl’s skin care product is best?
  Kiehl’s is one of the better-known skin care brands, with a wide range of products. They use all-natural ingredients and proudly engage in multiple philanthropic activities, including pet adoptions, children’s care, environmental impacts and scientific research.
  One of Kiehl’s best skin care products is Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate. This overnight oil seeps into the skin while you sleep, giving you a fresh and r
  
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• Rep. Derek Tran, first Vietnamese American congressman from California, brings personal perspective to DC

  07-01-2025 22:21 via ocregister.com
  
  Amidst a historic snowstorm, Congress convened on Monday to count electoral college votes and certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The process unfolded smoothly and without drama, lasting under 40 minutes and clearing the path for the Jan. 20 inauguration.
  For new Rep. Derek Tran, D-Orange, it was a brief and orderly ceremony — but he said he knows the next two years in Congress will be anything but a cakewalk.
  Related linksDave Min and De
  
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• Keep your game essentials organized with the best basketball bags

  07-01-2025 22:19 via ocregister.com
  
  Which basketball bags are best?
  You don’t need a lot of equipment to play basketball, but even casual players find themselves needing to transport their basketball and a change of clothes every so often. That’s why a quality basketball bag can come in handy.
  Whether you’re a student-athlete who has practice every day or a weekend warrior battling it out in an over-the-hill league, you can benefit from a basketball bag. Our top pick is the Athletico National Bag because it&rsquo
  
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