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Ahead of the November general election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you. You can find the full questionnaire below. Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.
MORE: Read all the candidate responses in our Voter Guide
Name: Ron Hoshi
Current job title: Retired School Administrator and Teacher
Political party affiliation: N
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Beckman football molds diverse contributions into sizzling start
08-10-2024 21:39 via ocregister.com
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber.Subscribe nowA journey from a three-win season in 2022. Improved depth and a new offensive coordinator. A mental performance coach. And inspiration from a late mentor.
Beckman’s football team has leaned on these factors, and more, in charting a 6-0 record for the best start in school history.
“It’s uncharted territory,” said Patriots coach Marcello Giuliano, whose squad plays host to Sunny Hill
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All Florida theme parks except Disney World close for Hurricane Milton
08-10-2024 21:31 via ocregister.com
Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Legoland in Florida will close as Hurricane Milton heads for the central part of the state while Disney World plans to ride out the Category 5 hurricane and remain open during the storm.
The latest forecast for Hurricane Milton calls for the major storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico to make landfall on Thursday, Oct. 10 in the Tampa Bay area and cut a path over the major theme parks in central Florida.
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Former LBUSD safety officer walks free after judge sentences him to time served in fatal shooting
08-10-2024 21:27 via ocregister.com
A judge sentenced a former Long Beach Unified School District school safety officer to three years in state prison for the shooting death of an 18-year-old woman in 2021, but the defendant walked out of the courthouse on credits for time served in county jail and ankle monitoring Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Eddie Francisco Gonzalez, 54, of Orange, was flanked by family, friends and supporters as he walked out of the courtroom, some of whom gasped when Judge Richard M. Goul imposed the three-year sentence f
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Newsom’s special session is obviously a farce
08-10-2024 21:20 via ocregister.com
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday scored a political victory as a Senate committee passed during an ongoing special legislative session a bill designed to drive down the cost of gasoline, which sells for around $1.50 a gallon more than the national average. While it’s win for Newsom, the measure won’t do anything to reduce gas prices and might nudge them higher.
If the Legislature had any self-awareness – or dignity, for that matter – it would have told Newsom to bring back thi
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Kings’ 3 biggest questions before the 2024-25 season
08-10-2024 21:12 via ocregister.com
EL SEGUNDO –– The Kings entered last season with national media buzz unseen since their glory years ended a decade earlier and they produced a start to match.
But an abysmal midseason stretch cost coach Todd McLellan his job and elicited a frantic playoff push that produced just two postseason home games, both losses, with one goal scored between them, as well as the abrupt end of the costly Pierre-Luc Dubois experiment.
Sans Dubois – as well as departed peripheral leaders like
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Orange County boys athlete of the week: Makya Chee, El Toro
08-10-2024 20:35 via ocregister.com
The Orange County boys athlete of the week:
Name: Makya Chee
School: El Toro
Sport: Football
Year: Junior
Noteworthy: He rushed for a school-record 383 yards in the Chargers’ 65-35 win over Canyon in an Iota League game. El Toro has played varsity football for 50 years. Chee (5-9, 165) had 20 carries and scored four rushing touchdowns while averaging 19 yards a carry. For the season Chee has rushed for 839 yards, the fifth-most in Orange County, and 10 touchdowns and is averaging 13
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Crypta’s Fernanda Lira talks upending the metal scene ahead of Southern California shows
08-10-2024 20:29 via ocregister.com
Fernanda Lira, bassist and vocalist of Crypta, an all-women Brazilian death metal band, is redefining what it means to be metal.
“Those of us who are nonconformists are trying to get back to what metal was like in the beginning,” Lira said in a recent phone interview. “It’s not about making the metal scene less metal. It’s about making it more diverse, welcoming, and accepting of everyone. The more welcoming we are to all kinds of metalheads, the cooler and gr
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Crypta’s Fernanda Lira talks upending the metal scene ahead of SoCal shows
08-10-2024 20:29 via ocregister.com
Fernanda Lira, bassist and vocalist of Crypta, an all-women Brazilian death metal band, is redefining what it means to be metal.
“Those of us who are nonconformists are trying to get back to what metal was like in the beginning,” Lira said in a recent phone interview. “It’s not about making the metal scene less metal. It’s about making it more diverse, welcoming, and accepting of everyone. The more welcoming we are to all kinds of metalheads, the cooler and gr
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Nick Nickson, longtime voice of the Kings, retiring at season’s end
08-10-2024 20:19 via ocregister.com
Longtime Kings broadcaster Nick Nickson, who has handled extensive radio duties as well as simulcasts, announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of this upcoming season.
Like another legendary voice of the Kings, former play-by-play man Bob Miller, Nickson will have spent 44 seasons with the organization. The Rochester, N.Y., native began his career calling minor-league games in his hometown nearly half a century ago.
“There comes a moment when you get a sense that it is the right t
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Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds
08-10-2024 19:49 via ocregister.com
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE
DES MOINES, Iowa — The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they’re confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners.
Lottery officials announced Monday that it will cost $5 to play Mega Millions, beginning in April, up from the current $2 per ticket. The price increase will be one of many changes to Mega Millions that officials said
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Boorito on Halloween 2024
08-10-2024 19:20 via ocregister.com
Chipotle Mexican Grill will bring back its Boorito promotion on Halloween, the Newport Beach-based restaurant chain announced.
From 3 p.m. to close on Oct. 31, diner who visit a restaurant in a holiday costume can get an entrée for $6 in-restaurant, according to a news release. In Canada, the offer is for a $7 entrée.Related linkChipotle Mexican Grill brings back smoked brisketThe offer is for one item per in-person guest, and there could be extra charges for add-ons such as guacam
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What to do if your dog eats pot
08-10-2024 19:19 via ocregister.com
Dogs are naturally curious animals, notorious for exploring the world by way of their mouths. So if you’re a cannabis user, it’s possible – even likely – that one day your dog will sample your stash.
Take it from Dr. Kate Smith, medical director for Animal Urgent Care in Arvada, which gets calls about pets that have consumed pot almost every time she’s in the office.
Sometimes, the owners aren’t aware that’s what happened. They call and report the dog se
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A former aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams is charged with destroying evidence as top deputy quits
08-10-2024 19:01 via ocregister.com
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JAKE OFFENHARTZ
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York City official was charged Tuesday with witness tampering and destroying evidence in a federal investigation that led toMayor Eric Adams’ bribery indictment. The arrest came amid yet more high-profile departures from Adams’ administration as federal prosecutors delve deeper into allegations that the mayor was involved in a coverup.
Mohamed Bahi, who resigned Monday as a liaison to the Muslim communit
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Back-to-back hurricanes set to strain FEMA as its funds run low
08-10-2024 18:47 via ocregister.com
Ari Natter | (TNS) Bloomberg News
WASHINGTON— The cash-strappedU.S. Federal Emergency Management Agencyis set to be tested by back-to-back major disasters as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’sGulf Coastless than two weeks after Helene devastated the Southeast.
“This could result in a significant strain on FEMA’s resources,” saidDaniel Kaniewski, a former deputy administrator at theU.S.disaster response agency. &
Are bicyclists subject to the same rules as motor vehicle drivers? Ask the lawyer
08-10-2024 18:40 via ocregister.com
Q: I have wondered about these questions for some time: Are bicyclists subject to the same rules of the road set forth in the vehicle code as motor vehicle drivers? It is rare to see a bicyclist (either solo or in groups) stop at a stop sign. What would my liability be if I collided with a bicyclist who was running a stop sign?
P.S., Woodland Hills
Ron Sokol
A: The California Bicycle Law is found at California Vehicle Code Section 21200. This statute imposes on bike riders the same duties and re
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How the horror story ‘Dearest’ got its start via a pandemic pregnancy
08-10-2024 18:38 via ocregister.com
Motherhood can be exhausting, challenging, and, at times, thankless. But in Los Angeles-based writer Jacquie Walters’ debut novel “Dearest,” it’s also terrifying.
Four and a half years ago, Walters was pregnant with her first child when the coronavirus pandemic hit and lockdown orders flashed across television screens and newspaper headlines. There would be no night nurse, no helpful inlaws and no supportive aunties to stop by and give the new parents a reprieve. Just a d
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If you’ve ever wanted a steak gilded in gold, this Brazilian steakhouse has you covered
08-10-2024 18:36 via ocregister.com
Budding Brazilian steakhouse Galpão Gaucho opened its eighth location on Sept. 26 in Irvine. The 9,800-square-foot space marks the restaurant’s first foray into Orange County.
Similar to other Brazilian steakhouses, or churrascaria, Galpão Gaucho’s big draw is theatrical tableside carving by aproned servers. More than 17 cuts of meat, ranging from sirloin and ribeye to lamb and chicken, arrive to the table in dramatic fashion on steel skewers, a hallmark of the U.S.-bas
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8 hauntingly good Halloween concerts in Southern California
08-10-2024 18:33 via ocregister.com
As Halloween approaches, Southern California transforms into a hub of spooky celebrations, offering everything from haunted festivals to costume-filled parties. Whether you’re a fan of live hip-hop performances, throwback 2000s hits, or immersive Disney experiences, this year’s Halloween events have something for everyone. From the music of OhGeesy to the nostalgic vibes of the 2000s at High Tide in DTLA, the region is gearing up for a night of music, costumes, and spine-chilling fun
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California, dozen states sue TikTok, claiming platform is addictive to children
08-10-2024 18:30 via ocregister.com
By Haleluya Hadero | The Associated Press
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth mental health by designing its platform to be addictive to kids.
The lawsuits stem from a national investigation into TikTok, which was launched in March 2022 by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from many states, including California, New York, Kentucky and New Jersey. All the complaint
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What polling shows about Black voters’ views of Harris and Trump
08-10-2024 18:29 via ocregister.com
By MATT BROWN and LINLEY SANDERS
WASHINGTON (AP) — Black registered voters have an overwhelmingly positive view of Vice President Kamala Harris, but they’re less sure that she would change the country for the better, according to a recent poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
The poll, which was conducted in mid-September, found about 7 in 10 Black voters have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, with few differences b
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Orange County girls athlete of the week: Summer Wilson, Irvine
08-10-2024 18:17 via ocregister.com
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber.Subscribe nowThe Orange County girls athlete of the week:
Name: Summer Wilson
School: Irvine
Sport: Cross country
Year: Junior
Noteworthy: In her first race with the Vaqueros, Wilson finished first at the Central Park Invitational with a school-record time of 16 minutes, 19.4 seconds at Central Park in Huntington Beach. Wilson, a transfer from JSerra, set the Irvine record for fastest time on any course.
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Theater review: Chance Theater deftly takes on the workplace play, ‘Gloria’
08-10-2024 18:12 via ocregister.com
The original title of playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ compelling workplace play “Gloria,” written a decade ago and making its Orange County debut at Chance Theater, included the word “ambition.”
And, whoa, how the creative ambition impresses here!
Written as he was just turning 30, Jacob-Jenkins’ mastery at seamlessly knitting together quick-silver tonal shifts — from corrosive, backbiting comedy to abrupt tragedy and then to ironic satire — dis
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08-10-2024 18:07 via ocregister.com
With a menu created by a Michelin-starred chef and a retro vibe thanks to its location in the renovated 60-year-old mid-century-style City Center hotel, Chef Philip Pretty’s highly anticipated second Long Beach restaurant Olive & Rose opened its doors this month.
And the chef, who earned Long Beach’s first Michelin star in 2023 for his seasonal tasting-menu driven restaurant Heritage, says this menu is filled with some of the best dishes he’s ever cooked.
“I feel like
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Best Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals under $50
08-10-2024 18:00 via ocregister.com
THESE PRIME BIG DEAL DAYS TOP PICKS ARE DEEPLY DISCOUNTED AND COST LESS THAN $50
AmazonPrime Big Deal Daysarehere once again, and with themcomes big savings galore. Although this is only the second year for the fall sales event, it’s alreadyhighly anticipated for its impressive deals on kitchen appliances, smart tech, beauty and skincare, apparel, furniture, home essentials and so much more.
If you’re on a budget but still want to get in on the hottest d
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Best deals of October Prime Day
08-10-2024 18:00 via ocregister.com
Amazon offers deep discounts on Apple, DeWalt, Ninja and other top brands for Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon’s highly anticipated Prime Big DealDays saleis here and the savings are off the charts.Taking place Oct. 8-9 this year, the deals are as good as ever. With thousands of offerings across the board, going through them all is animpossible task. Instead, we rounded up the best Prime Big Deal Days deals you won’t want to miss. These top picks come from the hotte
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Anti-drug campaign by In-N-Out Burger’s owner invites you to share your story
08-10-2024 17:42 via ocregister.com
The Slave 2 Nothing Foundation, founded by In-N-Out Burger’s owner and president Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson and her husband Sean Ellingson, is raising the visibility of its annual campaign against substance abuse.
The organization is inviting customers to pay tribute to loved ones caught in the opioid drug epidemic in a digital gallery on its website. The capaign is called #NotAnother, and the website is already populated with testimonials such as “Not Another Friend,” “Not A
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Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921. Milton may be the one.
08-10-2024 17:11 via ocregister.com
By TERRY SPENCER and HAVEN DALEY
TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton weakened slightly Tuesday but remained a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on the populous Tampa Bay region with towering storm surges and the power to turn debris from Helene’s devastation into dangerous projectiles.
Most of Florida’s west coast was under a hurricane or tropical storm warning as the system and its 150 mph winds spun just off Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, creeping t
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Hurricane Milton takes turn to target Florida with ‘destructive’ path ahead
08-10-2024 17:11 via ocregister.com
Hurricane Milton began its turn toward Florida on Tuesday still a powerful Category 4 hurricane with a forecast landfall near Tampa Bay and projected path that will cut through Central Florida.
The powerful hurricane surged Monday into a monster Category 5 storm with 180 mph winds in the Gulf of Mexico, but lost some steam overnight as it moved over the waters just north of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.
“While fluctuations in intensity are expected, Milton is forecast to remain an extr
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Cal State Fullerton’s new minor unites students from Southwest Asia and North Africa
08-10-2024 17:08 via ocregister.com
A new minor offered at Cal State Fullerton this fall was initiated by students, who proposed the idea to faculty members with research showing how it could be done.
Now, the 15-unit minor, a study of the Southwest Asian and North African area, which includes Morocco, Afghanistan, Turkey, Yemen and other countries, is in place. Students earning this minor will learn about the diverse cultures, economies, languages, religions and histories the region, often called the Middle East.
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