Tag: Regional News

California Braces for Next Series of Storms

January 12, 2023
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State emergency officials are preparing for the likely possibility that California’s Monterey Peninsula will become an island as more storms hit the rain-soaked region this weekend. Crews were moving ambulances, firefighters, and first responders to the areas around Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, and Pebble Beach Jan. 12 as they anticipated rivers in the area to…

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The Loss of a Young Talent: Tustin High Water Polo Coach Francisco ‘Paco’ Gonzalez

January 12, 2023
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Soon after the new year began, a family lost its father and husband, Tustin High School lost its beloved coach, and the Orange County water polo world lost a young talent. Tustin High School and the North Irvine Water Polo Club and families are mourning the loss of their coach, Francisco “Paco” Gonzalez, after he…

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Family Events in Orange County This Weekend

January 12, 2023
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‘Family Musical Encounters’ at Concordia University Enjoy the Concordia Wind Orchestra performing the family-friendly concert “A Tail of Two Tunes.” The concert will include familiar cartoon themes and toy-inspired music. Following the performance, walk to the Music Building where children of all ages can enjoy interactive musical demonstrations from various stations including brass tryouts, percussion…

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LA Seeks Permanent Tenant Protections by End of January

January 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—A day after a bid to keep the city’s COVID-19 state of emergency in place until permanent tenant protections are implemented failed by one vote, some councilors are pressing their colleagues to move quickly to enact protections for renters who could face eviction after the end of the month. Temporary tenant protections are set…

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Los Angeles Captures 10.6 Billion Gallons of Storm Water: Officials

January 12, 2023
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As Southern Californians continue to weather winter rainstorms, water officials in Los Angeles say they have captured enough storm water to serve thousands of households across the county. Officials statewide have long been divided on what to do with storm water. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared an emergency drought order last April for the third year…

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In-N-Out Expands to Tennessee

January 12, 2023
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Southern California’s famous restaurant chain In-N-Out Burger announced Jan. 10 it will open stores in Tennessee. Plans for a corporate office in City of Franklin—just south of Nashville—are also underway. In-N-Out will open up its first restaurants in the eastern state in 2026, according to the company. “We are very excited to provide Tennesseans with…

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New York City Nurses End Strike as Deals Struck With Hospitals

January 12, 2023
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Thousands of striking New York City nurses have reached tentative deals with hospitals and will return to work after a three-day walkout over demands to increase nurse-to-patient ratios they said had led to overstretched staff and undercut patient safety. Negotiations ran into the late hours of the night Wednesday before tentative deals were struck with…

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Irvine City Council Favors Expansion, Districting

January 11, 2023
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The Irvine City Council voted 4–1 on Jan. 10 to consider expanding the council from four to six members and dividing representation into districts. Currently, councilors are elected at large—by all eligible city voters—and represents the whole city. Switching to districts would mean candidates would be elected by and represent fewer voters—only those who live…

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San Diego Gas & Electric Makes $1 Million Available for Customer Assistance

January 11, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—Following the recent news of natural gas prices skyrocketing and local utility bills going up, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced Tuesday it is making $1 million in customer assistance funding available for those experiencing financial hardship. The assistance will be disbursed through the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program, which provides up to $300 in one-time…

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Earl of Sandwich Temporarily Returning to Downtown Disney

January 11, 2023
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Earl of Sandwich will return to Downtown Disney in February as a pop-up location and restaurant at the former La Brea Bakery, which announced its closure Jan. 9. La Brea Bakery was one of the flagship businesses operating in Downtown Disney since its opening in 2001. Ultimately, according to Disney officials, Porto’s Bakery will assume…

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