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• Why California takes weeks to count votes, while states like Florida are faster

  13-11-2024 00:06 via ocregister.com
  
  By MAYA SWEEDLER
  WASHINGTON  — One week after Election Day, control of the U.S. House rests on just over a dozen races where winners have not yet been determined.
  Nine states have at least one uncalled House race, some of which are so close they are headed to a recount.
  Then there’s California. About half of the yet-to-be-decided House races are in the state, which has only counted about three-quarters of its votes statewide.
  This isn’t unusual or unexpected, as the nation
  
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• Portola girls tennis tops Santa Margarita to earn spot in CIF-SS Open Division final

  14-11-2024 05:11 via ocregister.com
  
  IRVINE — For the Portola and Santa Margarita girls tennis teams, reaching the CIF-SS Open Division semifinals was a first for both schools.
  The Bulldogs, the No. 2 seed in the Open Division, defeated the No. 3 seed Eagles, 10-8, Wednesday at Portola High, and now advance to an even higher plateau – a berth in CIF-SS finals.
  The Portola High School girls tennis team dances on the court after beating Santa Margarita Catholic High School in the Open Division semifinals of the CIF-SS pla
  
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• Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

  14-11-2024 05:00 via ocregister.com
  
  By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.
  A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority. Republicans earlier gained control of the Senate from Democrats.
  With hard-fought yet
  
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• Clippers can’t keep pace with Rockets in 2nd half

  14-11-2024 04:59 via ocregister.com
  
  By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer
  HOUSTON — The shots weren’t falling for the Clippers’ top scorers on Wednesday night.
  Jalen Green had 21 points and Amen Thompson and Tari Eason added 18 each to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-103 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night in the opener of a two-game set.
  The Rockets trailed by 11 early but had taken a five-point lead by halftime. They used a 19-2 run at the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth to turn
  
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• Westminster man charged with killing family member

  14-11-2024 04:42 via ocregister.com
  
  A 38-year-old Westminster man was charged on Wednesday with killing a family member.
  Irving Abraham Ochoamondragon was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon, authorities said. He was also charged with a misdemeanor count of contempt of court for disobeying a court order.
  Ochoamondragon is accused of killing 57-year-old Teresa M. Julio of Westminster.
  Police were dispatched at about 9:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 to the 8200 block of 19th Street to ch
  
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• Former church volunteer convicted in Orange County of sexually assaulting 5 girls

  14-11-2024 04:34 via ocregister.com
  
  SANTA ANA — A 60-year-old man was convicted in Orange County on Wednesday of sex assaults on five girls, including victims he met as a church volunteer.
  Jesus Heras Garcia was convicted of 12 counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor, one count of oral copulation or sexual penetration with a child 10 or younger, two counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor younger than 14 and one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child with a foreign object, all felonies.
  The charges date
  
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• Orange County scores and player stats for Wednesday, Nov. 13

  14-11-2024 03:39 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowScores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, Nov. 13
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  The deadline for submitting information is 10:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday.
  WEDNESDAY’S SCORES
  GIRLS TENNIS
  CIF-SS PLAYOFFS
  Semifinals
  OPEN DIVISION
  Palos Verdes 14, Corona del Mar 4
  DIVISION 1
  Calabasas 14, Woodbridge 4
  DIVISI
  
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• Letter: Will the Democrats and the biased mainstream media get the message?

  14-11-2024 03:34 via ocregister.com
  
  This may be the best thing that ever happened to the Democratic Party. They have at least a couple of years to remake themselves.
  If they take the hint and do so, I think they might start with their murky, radical left extremism of the whole transgender, child surgery, boys in girls bathrooms, boys in girls sports agenda. I think most of the country is just not comfortable with it.
  Then they could stop the constant lying about everything……secure border, economy is great, threat to
  
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• Fall Signing Day: El Dorado’s Nia Gille signs as the first women’s flag football recruit at Hope International

  14-11-2024 03:02 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowThe fast-growing sport of high school girls flag football notched another milestone Wednesday thanks to the signature of Nia Gille of El Dorado.
  The senior signed as the first women’s flag football recruit for Hope International, the NAIA school in Fullerton announced on Instagram.
  Hope International will field its first women’s flag football team in the 2025-26 school year.
  “It is so ex
  
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• El Dorado’s Nia Gille signs as the first women’s flag football recruit at Hope International

  14-11-2024 03:02 via ocregister.com
  
  Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowThe fast-growing sport of high school girls flag football notched another milestone Wednesday thanks to the signature of Nia Gille of El Dorado.
  The senior signed as the first women’s flag football recruit for Hope International, the NAIA school in Fullerton announced on Instagram.
  Hope International will field its first women’s flag football team in the 2025-26 school year.
  “It is so ex
  
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• Calvin Straub-designed home lists for $3M in Pasadena historic district

  14-11-2024 03:01 via ocregister.com
  
  The carport. (Photo by Sterling Reed)
  The primary suite. (Photo by Sterling Reed)
  The primary bathroom. (Photo by Sterling Reed)
  A view of the upper level from the great room and kitchen area. (Photo by Sterling Reed)
  The great room. (Photo by Sterling Reed)
  The kitchen. (Photo by Sterling Reed)
  One of the secondary bedrooms with a built-in desk and bunk bed. (Photo by Sterling Reed)
  The wood deck. (Photo by Sterling Reed)
  This Calvin Straub-designed house in Pasadena, described in the National
  
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• Kamala Harris’ ‘perfect campaign’ and other bad takes from the 2024 election

  14-11-2024 03:00 via ocregister.com
  
  Election results make people say and do silly things. Too many overnight experts giving too many bad takes. This time was no different.
  Here are some of the worst.
  The Patriarchy Wins Again
  I won’t belabor the point since I’ve written about this a few times, but Democrats and pundits can’t seem to get past the idea that Donald Trump won the presidency because of sexism.
  For this, we turn to the ladies of The View.
  Alyssa Farrah, who served in the last Trump Administration but v
  
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• Chargers say Jesse Minter might become NFL head coach sooner than later

  14-11-2024 02:10 via ocregister.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO — Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the quiet part out loud when he praised defensive coordinator Jesse Minter during an interview with ESPN personality and former NFL punter Pat McAfee on Monday. Harbaugh said he expected Minter to be a head coach sooner rather than later.
  “We’re probably going to have to enjoy Jesse Minter while we have him because I have a feeling he’s going to be a head coach next year,” Harbaugh said of the man he brought with hi
  
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• ‘Bear’ damaging cars in Lake Arrowhead was actually person in a suit and insurance fraud, officials say

  14-11-2024 02:10 via ocregister.com
  
  Four Los Angeles-area residents were arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 13 on suspicion of insurance fraud and conspiracy after allegedly falsely claiming a bear got into their vehicles and damaged them.
  There was no bear, rather, a person in a bear costume was seen in video footage provided with insurance claims.
  Dubbed “Operation Bear Claw,” the California Department of Insurance began an investigation after an insurance company suspected fraud when the suspects, residents of Glendale and
  
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• 4 arrested after ‘bear’ claimed to damage vehicles in Lake Arrowhead turns out to be person in bear suit

  14-11-2024 02:10 via ocregister.com
  
  Four Los Angeles-area residents were arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 13 on suspicion of insurance fraud and conspiracy after allegedly falsely claiming a bear got into their vehicles and damaged them.
  There was no bear, rather, a person in a bear costume was seen in video footage provided with insurance claims.
  Dubbed “Operation Bear Claw,” the California Department of Insurance began an investigation after an insurance company suspected fraud when the suspects, residents of Glendale and
  
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• What’s wrong with the Rams’ red-zone offense?

  14-11-2024 02:02 via ocregister.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — Sean McVay had a great many things to go over when discussing the Rams’ offense with reporters Wednesday. An offensive line in flux. Trying new rotations at tight end after Colby Parkinson saw his lowest snap share of the season.
  And a red-zone offense that didn’t score a touchdown in three trips inside the Miami Dolphins’ 20-yard-line in Monday’s 23-15 loss.
  “That was really probably the defining factor in the outcome of the game,” McVay s
  
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• Irvine passes anti-camping ordinance; pledges to keep enforcement ‘humane’

  14-11-2024 01:27 via ocregister.com
  
  The Irvine City Council is paving the way for city police to eventually clear homeless encampments around town, but pledged to slow walk implementation and to keep enforcement “humane.”
  Irvine’s new anti-camping ordinance would prohibit unauthorized camping, including open fires, and the storage of personal property in public areas and on private property without the owner’s consent. It also establishes procedures for the abatement of encampments, including prior notice a
  
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• What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do

  14-11-2024 01:20 via ocregister.com
  
  By LAURA UNGAR
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name.
  The 71-year-old retiree starts each morning this way with a walking club.
  “I’m obsessed,” she said. Not only does it ease her joint pain, “it just gives me energy … And then it calms me, too.”
  Medical experts agree that walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bols
  
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• ‘Avengers’ star Jeremy Renner named grand marshal of 2024 Hollywood Christmas Parade

  14-11-2024 01:09 via ocregister.com
  
  Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner, perhaps known to most fans for his role as Hawkeye in the “Avengers” film series, on Wednesday was named the grand marshal of the 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots.
  Renner will preside over the procession that will make its way through the streets of Hollywood beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 1, 2024.
  “I’m honored to serve as the grand marshal for this year’s Hollywood Christmas Parade and excited to partner
  
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• Orange Lutheran football’s AJ Ia, TJ Lateef unwavering in their college plans

  14-11-2024 01:08 via ocregister.com
  
  Football players cannot sign with colleges until December, but some schools included football athletes in their Signing Day activities Wednesday.
  Orange Lutheran had football tight end AJ Ia and quarterback TJ Lateef involved in its Signing Day event.
  Ia is going to Arizona State. Lateef is bound for Nebraska.
  Both said that their college choices are finalized.
  “I like the school,” Ia said of Arizona State. “I always feel like I’m at home when I’m there.”
  Ia t
  
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• Brooks & Dunn will headline the Boots in the Park festival in Norco

  14-11-2024 01:06 via ocregister.com
  
  The single-day Boots in the Park country music festival will return to SilverLakes Equestrian and Sports Park in Norco with headliner Brooks & Dunn on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
  The event will also have performances by Parker McCollum, Jackson Dean, Rodney Atkins, Owen Riegling, Bryce Leatherwood, Joe Peters and sounds by Luwiss Lux. Boots In The Park showcases country artists, where fans enjoy an all-day country party with multiple artists, line dancing, delectable craft food from local vendo
  
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• What to know about Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick to serve as attorney general

  14-11-2024 01:03 via ocregister.com
  
  By MEG KINNARD
  In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist who has been seen as divisive even within his own party.
  Not one of the top names seen as a likely pick for the job, Gaetz’s selection was first pushed out on Trump’s social media network instead of a more formal announcement from his transition team as with most of his choices.
  Here are some things to know about Gaetz.
  He’s had leg
  
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• Fall Signing Day: San Clemente pitcher Mike Erspamer goes from unknown to signing with Stanford

  14-11-2024 01:03 via ocregister.com
  
  San Clemente baseball left-handed pitcher Mike Erspamer signed with Stanford on Wednesday.
  A year ago, he did not believe that was possible.
  “I was not a guy who was ‘out there,’” Erspamer said Wednesday. “Nobody knew about me at all.”
  He went to a showcase, which included a series of workouts with college and pro scouts in attendance. He impressed them and then got invited to a Stanford baseball camp.
  “I get to the Stanford camp and there are like 150 k
  
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• New Angels catcher Travis d’Arnaud eager to support Logan O’Hoppe, pitchers

  13-11-2024 23:47 via ocregister.com
  
  Travis d’Arnaud clearly understands exactly what his role is with his new team.
  The veteran catcher said he contacted Angels starting catcher Logan O’Hoppe even before his signing was announced so he could immediately establish their relationship.
  “I want him to be the greatest Angels catcher of all time,” d’Arnaud said on Wednesday, a day after the Angels announced his two-year, $12 million deal. “I reached out to him moments before it was released to th
  
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• UCI protesters agree to deal after facing misdemeanors for pro-Palestinian demonstration

  13-11-2024 23:42 via ocregister.com
  
  Nine more protesters accused of failing to disperse after a May 15 pro-Palestinian protest at UC Irvine was deemed unlawful by police agreed on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to enter an Orange County Superior Court diversion program that would result in the dismissal of their misdemeanor charges.
  The defendants — among 50 people charged in connection with the UCI protest — agreed to complete 30 hours of community service and to pay $100 in restitution during appearances before Commissioner Rand
  
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• UCI protesters agree to court diversion program after facing misdemeanors for pro-Palestinian demonstration

  13-11-2024 23:42 via ocregister.com
  
  Nine more protesters accused of failing to disperse after a May 15 pro-Palestinian protest at UC Irvine was deemed unlawful by police agreed on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to enter an Orange County Superior Court diversion program that would result in the dismissal of their misdemeanor charges.
  The defendants — among 50 people charged in connection with the UCI protest — agreed to complete 30 hours of community service and to pay $100 in restitution during appearances before Commissioner Rand
  
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• Fall Signing Day: Family connections key to college choices for two Mater Dei athletes

  13-11-2024 23:33 via ocregister.com
  
  Mater Dei’s boys basketball signees had family connections attached to them on Signing Day on Wednesday.
  Mater Dei guard Owen Verna signed with St. Joseph’s University, located in Philadelphia. His family is from Philadelphia.
  “I contacted some schools out there,” said Mater Dei coach Gary McKnight. “They were shocked that somebody from Southern California wanted to go to school in Philadelphia.”
  Mater Dei forward Blake Davidson signed with Nevada. His parents
  
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• Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for quarterfinals of the CIF-SS playoffs

  13-11-2024 23:20 via ocregister.com
  
  Teams are listed by their ranking in the Orange County Top 25.
  THIS WEEK’S TOP PLAYOFF GAMES
  Servite’s safety Brayden Kim (24) attempts to tackle JSerra’s wide receiver Brett DeBergh (8) as he runs the ball during a football game at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano on Oct. 4, 2024. (Photo by Rebecca Villagracia, Contributing Photographer)
  NO. 4 JSERRA (6-4) VS. NO. 3 ORANGE LUTHERAN (7-3)
  Where, when: Orange Coast College, Friday, 7 p.m.
  Division 1 quarterfina
  
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• Federal waivers for California environmental policies should be denied

  13-11-2024 23:18 via ocregister.com
  
  Gov. Gavin Newsom has called an emergency special session of the legislature, again.
  Last time the “emergency” was the political need to blame oil company inventories for California’s uniquely high gas prices. This time the “emergency” is the election victory of former President Donald Trump.
  Newsom wants the legislature to find money in the budget to fund lawsuits against the Trump administration in order to protect what he calls “California values.”
  He
  
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• Disneyland teases Avatar land at D23 Brazil

  13-11-2024 23:07 via ocregister.com
  
  Disney theme park chairperson Josh D’Amaro promised to deliver “something you haven’t seen yet” when the new Avatar themed land based on the sequels in the $5 billion action sci-fi film franchise debuts at Disney California Adventure.
  “We’re so excited about the future of the Disneyland resort, especially at Disney California Adventure, where we’re creating a new experience inspired by the ‘Avatar’ films — including something you haven&
  
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