• Yorba Linda mansion smashes record with $9.8 million sale – but once asked $20 million

    Yorba Linda mansion smashes record with $9.8 million sale – but once asked $20 million
    A hilltop Yorba Linda mansion that you can see from the 91 Freeway has sold for $9.8 million – breaking a city record but selling for 51 percent less than when it hit the market at $20 million five years ago.
    The home had at least three price drops since then, seeking just under $17 milllion by 2017, according to the Multiple Listing Service.
    The home has been on and off the market. A previous listing described it as having 19,346 square feet of living space with nine bedrooms. (Photo by B
  • Why no garden should be without this bright ornamental plant

    Why no garden should be without this bright ornamental plant
    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
  • Larry Wilson: Carter did us proud on human rights

    Larry Wilson: Carter did us proud on human rights
    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
  • 6 tips to keep teenagers happy on vacation

    6 tips to keep teenagers happy on vacation
    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

    Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
    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.
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  • Saving money for your grandchildren: Best ways to get started now

    Saving money for your grandchildren: Best ways to get started now
    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.
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  • The holidays aren’t over yet. The Three Kings are stepping up in Southern California

    The holidays aren’t over yet. The Three Kings are stepping up in Southern California
    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

    Commercial real estate markets expected to show resiliency in 2025
    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

    La Habra basketball tops Cypress in a thrilling opener in the new Crestview League
    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
  • JSerra boys basketball showcases its talent, depth in rout of Servite in Trinity League opener

    JSerra boys basketball showcases its talent, depth in rout of Servite in Trinity League opener
    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
  • Huntington Beach remembers ‘special’ multi-sport athlete Kelly Reid, who died in Fullerton plane crash

    Huntington Beach remembers ‘special’ multi-sport athlete Kelly Reid, who died in Fullerton plane crash
    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
  • Huntington Beach remembers ‘special’ multi-sport athlete and teammate Kelly Reid

    Huntington Beach remembers ‘special’ multi-sport athlete and teammate Kelly Reid
    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
  • Man hit by 3 cars in Santa Ana dies, police say, 2 drivers flee

    Man hit by 3 cars in Santa Ana dies, police say, 2 drivers flee
    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
  • LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan’s 30-point record as Lakers beat Hawks

    LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan’s 30-point record as Lakers beat Hawks
    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
  • Ducks’ 3-game win streak ends in Edmonton

    Ducks’ 3-game win streak ends in Edmonton
    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
  • Inside attack carries Corona del Mar boys basketball to win over Fountain Valley

    Inside attack carries Corona del Mar boys basketball to win over Fountain Valley
    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
  • Corona del Mar boys basketball continues to score with ease in win over Fountain Valley

    Corona del Mar boys basketball continues to score with ease in win over Fountain Valley
    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
  • Lakers’ JJ Redick responds to Charles Barkley criticism: ‘don’t care’

    Lakers’ JJ Redick responds to Charles Barkley criticism: ‘don’t care’
    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&
  • Orange Lutheran girls water polo handles Corona del Mar in Bill Barnett Holiday Cup

    Orange Lutheran girls water polo handles Corona del Mar in Bill Barnett Holiday Cup
    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
  • USC loses starting LG Emmanuel Pregnon to transfer portal, per reports

    USC loses starting LG Emmanuel Pregnon to transfer portal, per reports
    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
  • California Native American tribes sue cardrooms for running alleged illegal games

    California Native American tribes sue cardrooms for running alleged illegal games
    California casino-owning Native American tribes are taking cardrooms to court, alleging they’re running illegal games.
    On Wednesday, Jan. 1, Senate Bill 549, the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act, went into effect. The bill allows California’s Native American tribes to take legal action against card clubs and others offering “banked” card games where one party pays out all winnings or collects all of a player’s losses.
    The next day, seven tribes, including three
  • Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Saturday, January 4, 2025

    Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Saturday, January 4, 2025
    The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
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  • Dave Min and Derek Tran, OC’s newest House members, are sworn in

    Dave Min and Derek Tran, OC’s newest House members, are sworn in
    It’s officially a new Congress — and Orange County has two new representatives in the U.S. House.
    Reps. Dave Min, D-Irvine, and Derek Tran, D-Orange, were sworn into the House on Friday, Jan. 3, as the 119th Congress got underway.
    Tran, an attorney, unseated Republican Rep. Michelle Steel in the race to represent California’s 45th congressional district, an area that spans Los Angeles and Orange counties and includes Little Saigon. He is the first Vietnamese American to represe
  • Teachers get free annual passes to SeaWorld San Diego

    Teachers get free annual passes to SeaWorld San Diego
    Now, here’s a deal that’s hard to refuse: SeaWorld San Diego is offering free annual passes this year to all K-12 teachers in Southern California and Arizona, plus two additional passes to bring who they like on certain dates.
    This Teacher Fun Card is good through Dec. 31, 2025, with a few blackout dates: May 25, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, Aug. 31. .
    Teachers can’t get the pass at the park; they must register for it online, using their teacher ID, and then visit the par
  • Have an extra $4 million? You could buy the ‘Breaking Bad’ house

    Have an extra $4 million? You could buy the ‘Breaking Bad’ house
    By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The house made famous by the “Breaking Bad” TV series is up for sale, and the owners of the otherwise unassuming home in one of Albuquerque’s older neighborhoods are hoping the property’s role in the long-running series will help them fetch a pretty penny.
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  • Chargers take pride in being NFL’s stingiest defense

    Chargers take pride in being NFL’s stingiest defense
    EL SEGUNDO — When they began to survey the roster and all that went haywire before their arrival, general manager Joe Hortiz, coach Jim Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter decided the Chargers’ defense could be and should be upgraded for the 2024 season.
    Small changes were made, minor tweaks that got little notice around the known football universe. Mostly, though, there was a buy-in from the players that Hortiz, Harbaugh and Minter noticed from the first days of practice
  • Orange County scores and player stats for Friday, Jan. 3

    Orange County scores and player stats for Friday, Jan. 3
    Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe nowScores and stats from Orange County games on Friday, Jan. 3
    Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register.
    The deadline for submitting information is 10:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday.
    FRIDAY’S SCORES
    BOYS BASKETBALL
    NIKE TOC (AZ)
    Orange Lutheran 64, Timpanogos 50
    Santa Margarita 73, St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy 42
    REAL RUN WINTER CLAS
  • Doctor pleads guilty to conspiring with OC judge to defraud state workers comp program

    Doctor pleads guilty to conspiring with OC judge to defraud state workers comp program
    A Pasadena doctor admitted on Friday, Jan. 3 to conspiring to defraud California’s workers’ compensation fund, part of a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that prosecutors allege the physician ran along with a former Orange County prosecutor who is now a Superior Court judge.
    Dr. Kevin Tien Do, 59, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and another count of filing a false tax return during an afternoon hearing at the federal courthouse in Santa Ana.
    The plea a
  • Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show

    Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show
    By MIKE STOBBE
    The holidays came with a side of flu for many Americans, with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of illness last week, according to the latest government health data.
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  • Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers thrilled to reunite on 3-year, $66M deal

    Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers thrilled to reunite on 3-year, $66M deal
    By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer
    LOS ANGELES — Teoscar Hernández will be in right field for the Dodgers next season when the World Series champions try to defend their title.
    Hernández was at Dodger Stadium on Friday afternoon after agreeing last week to rejoin the team on a $66 million, three-year contract, with the outfielder and the team sounding thrilled to reunite.
    “I had my mind clear that I wanted to come back and I was going to do anything in my power to make it

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