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Santa Ana leaders see vision for transforming MainPlace Mall

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The vision owners have for transforming MainPlace Mall to reverse declining business has secured the Santa Ana City Council’s support to get started. Mall owner Centennial Real Estate Co. wants to reduce the retail space of the mall and use part of the property off the 5 Freeway for building up to 1,900 residential units,…

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In Lena Gonzalez’s Senate election win, some cheer a milestone for women

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Lena Gonzalez’s election to the California Senate is being hailed as a milestone by advocates for women in politics, adding historical flair to a predictable win for a Democratic candidate in Los Angeles County. “It’s a resounding victory,” said Valery McGinty, president of Fund Her, a political action committee that raises money to elect progressive…

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Woman dead after crash on 91 Freeway in Artesia

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ARTESIA — A motorist was killed Wednesday when her Honda Crosstour crashed off the side of the eastbound 91 Freeway in Artesia, hit a tree and caught fire, authorities said. The fiery crash occurred about 2 a.m. west of Pioneer Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol reported. Information was not immediately available on the identity of…

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Earthquake: 3.3 quake strikes near Avalon, Calif.

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A shallow magnitude 3.3 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon 37 miles from Avalon, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 3:33 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 3.7 miles. According to the USGS, the epicenter was 64 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes and 64 miles…

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The 1944 D-Day landing in Walt Ehlers’ words

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June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the largest seaborne invasion in history. The success of the mission was central to the liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Reporter’s note: The interviews for this story were conducted in 2004, for the 60th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. I was privileged to interview…