Brewski is a playful, loving guy

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Breed: All-American

Age: 3 years

Sex: Neutered male

Size: About 45 pounds

Brewski’s story: Animal Assistance League took Brewski in, and he’s now been with the rescue longer than any of its other dogs, possibly because of his black coat. Black-haired dogs seem to have the toughest time getting adopted, even though many […]

Smokey is a sweet, affectionate cat

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Breed: Domestic shorthair

Age: 3 years

Sex: Neutered male

Size: 18 pounds

Smokey’s story: Smokey is a gentle giant of a boy, sweet and affectionate with incredibly soft fur. He loves chest and tummy rubs, curling up beside you on the couch, watching TV, and climbing into any paper bag or cardboard box […]

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Oct. 29-Nov. 5)

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Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5.

Jang Mo Jip Restaurant, 9816 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove

Closed: Nov. 5 Reason: Cockroach infestation

Food sales at Garden Amp, 12762 Main St., Garden Grove

Closed: Nov. 5 Reason: […]

HOA Homefront: New law prohibits ban on energy efficient windows

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California’s 2026 legislative session brought several important changes for community associations.

In Part 3 of our legislative recap, we examine three final bills signed into law that take effect in 2027, specifically affecting HOAs.

Each of these three changes in the law apply to property uses or installations protected by law from “unreasonable” […]

Will OC and Inland Empire legislature seats see only high tides from 2026 midterm blue wave?

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Voters in the 2026 midterms delivered a stunning rebuke of Republican governance, as a blue wave swept through the country, flipping GOP strongholds and resulting in Democrats taking control of the U.S. House and Senate

In California, however, while some Republican incumbents in the legislature appear poised to lose their seats, that national […]

These are the four best used electric SUVs for under $25,000, according to Edmunds

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By BRADLEY IGER of Edmunds

As more EVs enter the used car market, buyers with a budget of around $25,000 can now find newer electric SUVs that offer the benefits of gas-free motoring without the eye-watering price tags attached to many new electric vehicles. The challenge, naturally, is figuring out which ones are […]

Sometimes, it’s time to part ways

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A longtime client and I parted ways today. It was time. We both knew it.

You read my columns each week. I dispense market updates, advice to owners and occupants of industrial buildings and occasionally a bit of brokerage nuance.

But I still make my living brokering commercial real estate. There is no […]

OCVarsity football wrap-up: Stories, scores, photos from 1st round of playoffs

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All of OCVarsity’s football game stories, photos, scores and more from the first week of the high school football playoffs.

FRIDAY’S GAMES SCORES

CIF-SS football playoffs: Scores from Friday’s first-round games

PHOTOS

Photos: Hot shots from Friday’s high school football playoff games

GAME STORIES

San Juan Hills football overcomes rough start to beat […]

Moorpark football tops Trabuco Hills in Division 5 playoff battle

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MOORPARK — Brody Tweedy usually tries to run over defenders. On Friday night, Moorpark coach Christian Dearborn noticed something different about his junior running back.

Tweedy was being patient, finding openings and letting the game come to him.

Tweedy rushed for more than 200 yards and scored three touchdowns, including a 76-yard run, […]

Villa Park football wins battle with Apple Valley to advance in Division 3

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ORANGE — When his quarterback went searching for greener pastures during the offseason, Villa Park coach Dusan Ancich didn’t fret.

He knew he had someone special down the line.

Jacob Titchenal once again showed that the Spartans should be in good hands for a while after the sophomore threw for 231 yards and […]