A beginner’s guide to understanding the Super El Niño in Southern California

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October’s storms announced that El Niño has arrived in Southern California.

Now, Southern California is bracing for the impending Super El Niño expected to bring above-average rainfall to the area. The climate pattern is nothing new for residents, but forecasts are pointing to a potentially record-breaking storm season.

Here’s what to know about […]

Dunn Deal: Homegrown Burns rooted in Tar Ball

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Matt Burns is a legacy teacher and coach at Newport Harbor High, where four generations of his family have roamed the halls past the Web Jones Heritage Hall Museum and strolled near the large, 13-foot-tall, 23,000-pound military anchor situated outside of the small gymnasium and facing Irvine Avenue.

In June, Wyatt Burns, the […]

Anthropic is rapidly accelerating AI development amid slowdown calls, outside research group says

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By KELVIN CHAN and KAITLYN HUAMANI

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthropic is developing its artificial intelligence systems around twice as quickly as it was a year ago amid the CEO’s calls to slow down the technology’s pace of improvement, according to an analysis released Thursday by an independent monitoring group.

Anthropic invited researchers […]

Brian Huskey, Karlo Evaristo and Michael Campbell join ‘Chefsgiving’ lineup

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Brian Huskey of the Jetty, Karlo Evaristo of 61 Hundred Bread, White Rooster’s Michael Campbell and a contingent of Orange County chefs will gather at Pendry Newport Beach on Friday, Nov. 13, for Chefsgiving, the tony hotel’s annual Thanksgiving benefit.

Now in its fourth year, the event will fill the hotel’s Grand Ballroom […]

Man pleads guilty to string of crimes in Lake Forest

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A 33-year-old man pleaded guilty this week and was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for a series of crimes in Lake Forest that included stabbing a woman and attempted carjackings.

James Carlos Melendrez pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 5 to three counts of attempted murder, a count of burglary, a […]

Southern California homeowners sitting on $1.6 trillion in tappable equity

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America’s homeowners are sitting on a record $36 trillion of total home equity in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

The amount of accessible equity hit a record $13 trillion.

California homeowners are sitting on $3 trillion or 23% of the nation’s tappable equity. Breaking […]

Bass concedes LA mayoral race to Raman, pledges smooth transition

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass conceded her reelection bid Thursday, congratulating City Councilmember Nithya Raman on her historic victory and pledging a smooth transition, delivering a major shake-up at City Hall.

“While this is not the outcome we hoped for, the people of Los Angeles have spoken. I have called Councilmember Nithya Raman […]

Starbucks’ holiday menu arrives with a first-time festive pup cup

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Starbucks launched its 2026 holiday menu on Thursday, Nov. 5, with festive new beverages, take-out cups and what it calls its first-ever seasonal pup cup.

The cup pup is a 3½ ounce container for Puppuccinos, free whipped cream for customers’ pooches.

The special cup is red and features a fluffy dog with flying […]

The average US 30-year mortgage rate falls to 7.18% this week, its third straight decline

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By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the third straight week, offering some relief to prospective homebuyers facing higher home prices.

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. declined to 7.18% from 7.24% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One […]

Anaheim could have a new city manager, wrapping up a nine-month national search

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After nine months without a permanent City Manager, Anaheim could have a new top administrative executive in a familiar face.

The Anaheim City Council is expected to consider a proposed employment agreement with a city manager candidate, Jonathan Borrego, during its next City Council meeting on Nov. 10, the city announced Thursday.

“The […]