Hey Chris, thank you for all you do! But I’m gonna push back on No. 1: “This is a press conference. Like, it’s these peoples’ jobs to be here. They aren’t here out of love for Trump.” Normally, yes. But, with *this* press corps, I’ll bet some members actually are there ... out of love for Trump.

Buss family agrees to sell Lakers to Dodgers’ Mark Walter at $10B valuation Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners, would become the majority owner with Jeanie Buss reportedly remaining in her role as Lakers governor. The Lakers have been owned by the Buss family since 197…

Does this mean Ohtani will now be playing center?
#LakersNation #LakeShow
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Fast-forward 20+ months to this morning, and 🤞 we’re talking days? weeks? when it will open. Just curious, @electrifyamerica.bsky.social. ... Southwest Riverside County (along with other places I’ve traveled) can use more EV fast-charging options. And, @itskyleconner.bsky.social can 📍 even more.

So, in May 2023, I reached out to EA; they were good about replying – and said that they hoped to have the station online sometime that fall.

It didn’t. ... The charging units – seemingly nearly ready to use on Costco’s opening day – were pulled out of the ground during the next several months, moved a matter of feet, and then re-installed. 🤷

How “long-delayed” are we talking about? Well, the store opened Aug. 5, 2022. And, back then, EA’s 8 charging units in the parking lot said that ultra-fast charging was “coming soon.”

But, alas, it was not.

Woke up to a text message that the long-delayed @electrifyamerica.bsky.social charging station at Costco in Murrieta was (finally) open!
#EVs #EVcharging ⚡ 🚗

From April 1, 1996, one of the all-time great April Fool’s Day pranks...

When will Disneyland open the world’s first Coco ride? Pixar drops a big hint Pixar quickly walks back the 2029 opening date for ‘Coco 2.’

Pixar revealed an update about the movie-themed attraction – and then just as quickly tried to hide the accidental clue.
#Disneyland #ThemeParks #OrangeCounty
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You can’t spell “movies” without “IE,” so it’s no wonder that the Inland Empire has so many Oscar connections – and we found several of them. #Oscars2025 #AcademyAwards #Hollywood #DolbyTheatre
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Unusually early toxic algae bloom is sickening and killing sea lions in Southern California The adult sea lions are being found just as rescue centers gear up for saving sea lion pups that typically are found struggling at this time of year.

The bloom, produced by a species of marine plankton filled with a neurotoxin called domoic acid, is considered an anomaly this time of year, officials said. #OrangeCounty #Environment
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What you get with a $14.99 three-course meal at Outback Steakhouse Outback’s promotion includes an entrée, side, soup or salad and dessert, but don’t count on getting steak for the lowest price.

What you get with a $14.99 three-course meal at Outback Steakhouse

5 notable Gene Hackman movies and where to watch them It’s a tall task to try to whittle Gene Hackman’s career down to five notable films.

5 notable Gene Hackman movies and where to watch them

Universal Studios Hollywood closing old Fast & Furious ride to make room for new coaster The Fast & Furious — Supercharged motion simulator on the Studio Tour will offer final rides on March 10.

The theme park is counting down the final days for an attraction that has been part of the backlot tram tour for the past decade. Our Brady MacDonald has more ⤵️
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Spring break prices hit record high – these affordable destinations are trending Sky-high prices push smart travelers to skip the sand and choose lesser-known spots.

The beach still tops the list for most spring breakers, but sky-high prices push smart travelers to skip the sand and choose lesser-known destinations that won’t break the bank. #SpringBreak #travel
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So many great moments/skits on #SNL50. One of my favorites:

Paul Simon: “I sang this song with George Harrison on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 1976.”

Sabrina Carpenter: “I was not born then ... and neither were my parents.”

Travel: 12 reasons to fall in love with taking a cruise Seeing more destinations while unpacking only once and eating like a king are among the draws on cruise ships.

After sailing aboard 70 ships on all seven continents with 25 different cruise lines, how do I love cruising? Let me count the ways. #travel
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Disneyland adding new lyrics to catchy song on It’s a Small World ride A ‘Last Verse’ video about the new lyrics will also play in the Main Street Cinema on Main Street U.S.A.

Disneyland will pay homage to a late songwriter with an update that guests will hear while riding the attraction.
#Disneyland #ThemeParks #Anaheim
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Lakers’ Dalton Knecht says being traded, then brought back ‘felt like a movie’ The rookie, who was part of the deal with Charlotte that was rescinded a few days later, says he is happy to be back, “doing what I love to do, going out there and playing.”

Lakers’ Dalton Knecht says being traded, then brought back ‘felt like a movie’

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Fair Oaks Burger was a place to ‘come for food, stay for friends.’ Then, it survived the Eaton fire “Once we got to our property, after we physically saw the building, it looked fine. But then we saw what was surrounding it. Then we realized, no, this is not going to be easy.”

“We’re like the neighborhood Cheers bar,” said Janet Lee, who with sister Christy owns the venerable spot – a neighborhood institution where patrons are like family and the food is as comforting as a home-cooked meal. #EatonFire
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Rainbow Cone, Chicago’s 98-year-old sliced ice cream shop, opens this week in Cypress The ice cream stacks are created by slicing, rather than scooping, the ice cream into pieces and then layering them onto a cone.

Menu highlights at Rainbow Cone include its titular 8-ounce cone featuring five slices of chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio and orange sherbet.
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A new In-N-Out Burger is coming to Monrovia near the 210 Freeway The two-lane drive-thru will replace a Black Angus steakhouse in a shopping center on Huntington Drive.

Besides the dual-lane drive-thru in Monrovia, 2 other SoCal locations have been announced as “opening soon” – including one in Anaheim. #restaurants #fastfood
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Lakers create ‘seismic event’ with addition of Luka Doncic Doncic, taking questions at his introductory press conference, says hearing the news was hard, but he is excited to join the Lakers and play with LeBron James.

“Everybody was surprised, so you can imagine how surprised I was. I had to check if it was April 1st. I didn’t really believe it at first..."

From Luka Doncic's introductory presser on the trade bringing him to L.A., conflicting emotions and what's next:

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15 trades that rocked Southern California sports, from Chamberlain to Doncic The newest Lakers star joins an impressive group of big-name players who were dealt to (or from) local teams.

Here’s a chronological look at 15 trades that shook the local sports scene, starting with the first by the Lakers that led to a championship and ending with the Dončić deal. #NBA #MLB #NFL #NHL
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Swanson: For their latest trick, Lakers add some Luka Magic Acquired in a Saturday night shocker unlike any in-season trade the NBA has ever seen, Doncic becomes the next in line to inherit the Lakers’ throne. This city will treat him like a king … if…

From late last night, my written version of an emergency pod:

Holy cow! Luka Doncic is coming to the Lakers!? For AD!? This is real life!?

My column:

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Lakers trade Anthony Davis to Mavericks for Luka Doncic in blockbuster deal The Lakers acquire five-time All-Star Doncic in a deal that positions him as their star of the future and sends nine-time All-Star Davis, Max Christie and a first-round draft pick to Dallas.

On one of the most surprising trades in NBA history, sending Anthony Davis to Mavericks for Luka Doncic in blockbuster deal:

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Regency Theatres in Santa Ana near South Coast Plaza closes The Segerstrom family is proposing to turn the shopping center into a bustling mixed-use project.

The Village Santa Ana, proposed for 17.2 acres at Sunflower Avenue and Bear Street, calls for more than 1,500 residential units, office and retail space, and 3+ acres of open space available to the public. #OrangeCounty
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Police kill homicide suspect who drove his car along the Newport Beach Pier Shocked bystanders ran for cover and bullets flew on Saturday morning. No police officers were injured.

The chase began after Santa Ana police were asked by a law enforcement agency in Riverside County to apprehend a homicide suspect, a Santa Ana police spokesperson said. #OrangeCounty
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Nearly 300 Santa Ana Unified teachers, counselors and other employees to be laid off SAUSD’s board made the decision in a 4-1 vote late Friday night, citing declining enrollment and a loss of pandemic relief funds for the district’s budget woes.

School board trustees approved the layoff plan in a 4-1 vote late Friday night, Jan. 31, with Trustee Brenda Lebsack casting the lone no vote. #education #OrangeCounty
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