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ONTARIO >> The once-vacant and quiet Meredith property between Vineyard and Archibald avenues began bustling with commercial activity Monday as officials dedicated QVC’s first West Coast distribution center with an opening ceremony. The 1-million-square-foot QVC warehouse was filled with a sea of empty shelving racks Monday, but trucks bringing inventory had arrived and officials expected to begin shipping product out from Ontario this week. They expect to ramp up the operation by the holiday shopping season. The new facility should shrink delivery times up to four days, Jim Reid, vice president of customer logistics, said. “We want to speed that process up for our West Coast customer...

The “Great Food Truck Race” on Food Network has always been smitten with Southe Califoia competitors. This season is no different. The show, which debuts Sunday night, features the owners of Bigmista’s Barbecue & Sammich Shop and Bigmista’s Moing Wood, both in Long Beach. The barbecue restaurants are run by husband-and-wife team Neil and Phyllis Strawder, best known for their signature wood-smoked brisket. In the opening episode, the contestants are involved in a fuel-cake eating contest at a Los Angeles theme park. “I leaed a really big lesson, and that was – I never want a food truck. It is really hard work,” Neil Strawder said during a phone interview Tuesday. Strawder, a familiar fa...

Flanked by his wife and two daughters, Kobeu2009Bryant gried wide Wednesday as the Losu2009Angeles City Council declared Aug.u200924 to be Kobeu2009Bryant Day. Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, is pregnant with the couple’s third daughter, and the retired Lakers superstar told his other two girls, Natalia and Giaa, they would need to help explain to their sister why Bryant had a day named in his honor. • PHOTOS: City of LA celebrates Kobe Bryant Day in council chambers “She’s going to have no idea that I was actually an OK basketball player,” he joked. Bryant retired from the Lakers in April, after 20u2009seasons, five championships and rising to No.u20093 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Aug.u200...

Ryan Lochte lost two major sponsors when Speedo USA and Ralph Lauren aounced Monday they were dumping the swimmer over a drunken incident during the Rio Olympics that he initially described as an armed robbery. Speedo USA also said it would donate $50,000 of Lochte’s fee to Save The Children to benefit needy youngsters in Brazil. “While we have enjoyed a wiing relationship with Ryan for over a decade and he has been an important member of the Speedo team, we caot condone behavior that is counter to the values this brand has long stood for,” the swimsuit giant said in a brief statement. “We appreciate his many achievements and hope he moves forward and leas from this experience.” Shortly aft...

NEW YORK >> American swimmer Ryan Lochte said he over-exaggerated what happened at a Rio de Janeiro gas station and acknowledged it was his “immature behavior” that got him and three teammates into a mess that consumed the final days of the Olympics. Lochte, in a portion of an interview with NBC’s Matt Lauer that aired Saturday, continued backtracking from a story that he initially described as an armed robbery. Police have said the swimmers vandalized a bathroom after a night of partying and armed guards confronted them and asked them to pay for the damage. “It’s how you want to make it look like,” Lochte said. “Whether you call it a robbery or whether you call it extortion or us jus...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Three American Olympic swimmers plaed to meet with Brazilian law enforcement Thursday to discuss a reported robbery targeting 12-time medalist Ryan Lochte and his teammates, a U.S. Olympic Committee official said. USOC spokesman Patrick Sandusky said late Thursday moing that Jack Conger, Guar Bentz and Jimmy Feigen were scheduling a time and place to meet with authorities. “All are represented by counsel and being appropriately supported by the USOC and the U.S. Consulate in Rio,” Sandusky said. Conger and Bentz were released by local authorities early Thursday after being pulled from a flight at the Rio de Janeiro airport amid uncertainty over what truly took place during ...

RIO DE JANEIRO >> A Brazilian judge ordered Wednesday that the passports of American swimmers Ryan Lochte and Jimmy Feigen be seized, confining them to the country as authorities investigate their claim they were robbed at gunpoint during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. It was not immediately clear whether the swimmers were still in Brazil. The office of Judge Keyla Blank confirmed the order Wednesday in a statement. The U.S. Olympic Committee said police went to the athletes village Wednesday moing to try to collect the passports, but the swim team had already moved out. Spokesman Patrick Sandusky declined to say whether Lochte and Feigen were still in the country. “As part of our stand...

RIO DE JANEIRO — The United States women’s field hockey team placed fifth at the Olympics, the program’s best finish in 20 years. The Americans lost their quarterfinal match to Germany on Monday. Their final ranking is based on their second-place finish in pool play. The Americans also placed fifth at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Their only better finish was third at the 1984 Games. This year’s squad set program records for most wins in pool play with four, and most goals in an Olympic match, with six against Japan. The Americans defeated No. 2 Argentina and No. 3 Australia in their first two matches, then knocked off Japan and India to take the lead in Pool B. The United States led its final...

RIO DE JANEIRO >> Ryan Lochte and three other American swimmers were robbed at gunpoint early Sunday by thieves posing as police officers who stopped their taxi and took their money and belongings, the U.S. Olympic Committee said. In the latest security incident to hit the Rio de Janeiro Games, Lochte told NBC that one of the robbers put a gun to his forehead before taking his wallet. No one was injured. Lochte and his teammates were retuing to the athletes village by taxi after a night out at the French Olympic team’s hospitality house in the Rodrigo de Freitas area in the upscale south zone of the city. The outing was several hours after Olympic swimming ended Saturday night at the R...

With the po movie-making industry reportedly shrinking in the Sanu2009Feando Valley, another — adult novelty manufacturing and distribution — has mushroomed into an economic powerhouse. “It’s the biggest un-talked-about industry in the Valley,” said William W. Roberts, director of the Sanu2009Feando Valley Economic Research Center at Calu2009State Northridge. But somebody’s talking — and buying, to the tune of about $15u2009billion in revenue for the sex toy industry in 2014, according to Statistic Brain, which culls worldwide data about a variety of business sectors, such as domestic box office and concert ticket sales. This adult niche, which includes a wide range of products such as loti...

The Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony will air at 7:30 p.m. on NBC TV on Friday. The event begins at 4 p.m. Pacific Time, but is delayed for prime time across the country. Streaming options include the NBC Sports app or go to NBColympics.com - both will require a login with cable subscription after 30 minutes. Follow live updates from Southe Califoia News Group reporters Scott Reid and Jeff Miller, along with tweets from Southe Califoia Athletes on our live blog here. Samba and pop music singers are expected to perform, including Grammy award wiers Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen will also be on hand. But the climax of the show, the lighting of the cauldron, depends ...

The Democratic National Convention concludes tonight — Thursday, July 28, 2016, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, with Hillary Clinton slated to accept the party’s nomination. The final speeches are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. PST (7 p.m. EST), and Clinton’s speech should end around 8 p.m. PST (11 p.m. EST). Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti took the stage Thursday at 3 p.m. PT not quite primetime, but it was still an opportunity for him to address a national audience. • RELATED STORY: Mayor Eric Garcetti touts LA as model city in DNC speech Here is the list of the speakers scheduled to appear this evening. Exact times are not given but they will take the stage in this order, per th...

The Democratic National Convention continues tonight — Thursday, July 21, 2016 — in Philadelphia with a prime-time speech from former President Bill Clinton. Following the roll call of the states, speeches on this second night of the Democratic convention are slated to begin at 4 p.m. Pacific time (7 p.m. Easte), with former President Clinton’s speech ending around 8 p.m. Pacific time (11 p.m. Easte). Speakers and others appearing are not given exact times but will take the stage in this order: 4-7 p.m. Pacific • U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Califonia, House minority leader, and Democratic women of the House • Former Georgia state Sen. Jason Carter • Former President Jimmy Carter (on video) • ...

The Republican National Convention concludes tonight — Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio, with Donald Trump slated to accept the GOP nomination for president with a speech that will run in primetime — on the East Coast, anyway. Speeches on this final night of the GOP convention are slated to begin at 4:20 p.m. Pacific time (7:20 p.m. Easte), and Trump’s speech should end by 8 p.m. Pacific time (11 p.m. Easte). The theme of the final night of the Republican confab is “Make America One Again.” Donald Trump is slated to be introduced by his daughter Ivanka. All the rest of Trump’s children — with the exception of 10-year-old Barron Trump, his son with current wife Melania Trump — hav...

The Republican National convention begins tonight -- Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio, with Donald Trump’s wife Melania as the marquee speaker. Mrs. Trump is not the only celebrity of sorts to be on the speaking schedule tonight. Also slated to speak to delegates and the nation tonight are: • Willie Robinson of reality TV’s “Duck Dynasty” • Scott Baio, who played Chachi on TV’s “Happy Days” and “Joanie Loves Chachi,” and who was the eponymous star of “Charles in Charge.” • Antonio Sabato Jr., a former star of daytime dramas “General Hospital” and “The Bold and the Beautiful” Other speakers who are more known for their political positions tonight include: • Former Texas Gov. Rick Pe...

NEW YORK — Paramount Pictures has aounced a fourth “Star Trek” film with Chris Hemsworth retuing to the rebooted franchise. The studio said Monday the next chapter in the sci-fi saga will focus on Chris Pine’s Capt. Kirk crossing paths with the father he never met. Hemsworth, who appeared in the 2009 “Star Trek,” will reprise his role as Kirk’s father, George Kirk. No title or release date was aounced. The third film the series, “Star Trek Beyond,” hits theaters Friday. In that film, “Fast & Furious” director Justin Lin takes over for J.J. Abrams. No director was aounced for the next “Star Trek” sequel. Advertisement Let's block ads! بخوانید...

It has inspired awe in the God-fearing, and in those who mock them. The elaborate campus of Trinity Christian City Inteational in Costa Mesa – home of Trinity Broadcasting Network’s studios – has been likened to a mashup of a Disneyland castle, the White House and a wedding cake. Visitors are free to wander the opulent grounds, marvel at historic Bibles, have their pictures taken with the giant archangel Michael, and get what no other attraction in Orange County can give: “A creepy adventure AND salvation!” one fan recently enthused online. Admirers across the religious spectrum may be disappointed to lea that two attractions are closing at TBN campuses in Costa Mesa and Nashville: Trinity’...

LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant will be keeping busy with daddy duties in retirement. The former Lakers superstar has aounced on Instagram that he and his wife, Vanessa, are expecting their third child, another daughter. Bryant, also known by his self-given nickname “Black Mamba,” posted a picture Tuesday of a onesie with “Baby Mamba” written on it alongside a baby pair of his signature Nike shoes. In the caption he writes, “Beyond blessed and excited to share that we are expecting our third baby girl!!!” Bryant’s other daughters, Natalia and Giaa, are 13 and 10, respectively. The five-time NBA champion retired in April after 19 seasons in Los Angeles. Advertisement This entry passed through the...

See the sweet Lakers-themed car that Snoop Dogg gave Kobe Bryant Snoop Dogg gave basketball great Kobe Bryant this purple-and-gold Lakers-themed car as a retirement gift. Bryant released this picture on Twitter. By Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant has received a one-of-a-kind retirement gift from rapper Snoop Dogg: a Los Angeles Lakers-themed convertible. Bryant retired from the Lakers in April after 20 seasons in L.A. He posted a picture on Twitter of him and Snoop standing by the purple and gold car Wednesday. Snoop Dogg put up some shots of the car on Instagram. Its hood features pictures of Bryant alongside other Lakers greats like Magic Johnson, James Worthy...

WINNETKA >> It sounds a bit touchy-feely. But worrying about students’ emotional well-being has had concrete benefits at one Losu2009Angeles Unified elementary school. Social-emotional leaing is one component being tracked by six Califoia public school districts belonging to the Califoia Office to Reform Education, better known as the “CORE districts.” The districts have come up with their own ways to measure school quality, instead of using the standards behind the controversial federal No Child Left Behind law. In Fresno, Longu2009Beach, Losu2009Angeles, Oakland, Sanu2009Francisco and Santau2009Ana unified school districts, the emotional development of students is seen as a crucial ...