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Finding the ideal destination for your next group program can be both an enjoyable experience as well as a challenging one. The destination can set the tone for the entire program. It plays a significant role in the success of a meeting or conference and can lead to memorable and lasting experiences. Choosing an ideal...

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Roaring fireplaces and glittering trees. Freshly baked gingerbread cookies and nutmeg-sprinkled eggnog. You don’t have to look far to realize we’ve officially entered the coziest time of the year. But what makes this season so warm and memorable? It isn’t the holly-decked halls or the surprise-stuffed stockings. Holiday cheer is about time spent with family...

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A little planning goes a long way to find a spot to see the parade Whether it’s from the shore or on the water, enjoying exquisitely prepared food or quick snacks, in a group or on your own, viewing the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is unforgettable. Since reservations fill quickly for the top spots,...

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Just in case our gorgeous SoCal weather has lead you to forget, some of our favorite end-of-the-year holidays are swiftly approaching. And while we probably won’t be getting any snowfall this year, these bakeries and coffee shops in Newport Beach will be serving up lots of festive sweetness to get you in the holiday mood....

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14-Mile Floating Festival of Christmas Lights and Decorations Returns to SoCal Yacht Town Celebrating its 110th year, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade will take place Dec. 19-23. One of the longest-running holiday traditions in the country, the parade has been hailed by The New York Times as one of the nation’s top ten holiday...

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For a lot of us, Thanksgiving is a day where we gather with family and loved ones to count our blessings over copious amounts of food. But for a select few brave souls, the turkey, parades, and football games are just a preamble for the extended weekend’s main event: Black Friday. Part bargain hunter’s fantasy,...

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There’s a lot to be excited about come Thanksgiving, even after you get through the big day—and have your fill of turkey, potatoes, and pie. Because other than a crisp and golden bird, the last weeks of November brings something else to the table: Black Friday. It’s also known as the one day of the...

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The Angels added insurance at first base on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with Justin Bour on a one-year deal for $2.5 million, according to a Major League source. Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan first reported the deal. The club hasn't confirmed the signing, as Bour must complete a physical.

In his first year as Angels manager, Brad Ausmus knows how important it will be to find the right balance of playing time for both Shohei Ohtani and Albert Pujols.

The Angels didn't make any significant moves on the second day of the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, but they did announce the signing of seven players to Minor League contracts with invitations to Spring Training.

Major League Baseball is hosting its seventh annual charity auction at the Winter Meetings this week, and this year it's supporting the Jackie Robinson Foundation and the Negro Leagues Museum. The Angels are doing their part with three unique experiences that can be bid on as part of the auction, including meet and greets with Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani as well as the chance to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Shohei Ohtani is making good progress with his rehab from Tommy John surgery, but it's too early to come up with a hitting plan for his 2019 season, Angels general manager Billy Eppler said Monday at the Winter Meetings.

Every year, the Winter Meetings unofficially conclude with the Rule 5 Draft. It might not be the headline-grabber of a blockbuster trade or free-agent signing, but every year, teams do find talent via this avenue. And recent history shows that many of the players selected are coming to a big league stadium near you next season.

The first day of the Winter Meetings saw the Angels lose former first-round pick Kaleb Cowart to the Mariners via waivers, but general manager Billy Eppler said he's been making progress talking with other clubs about potential trades.

Who do the Angels have in the pipeline? Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for the Halos' Top 30 Prospects on MLB Pipeline's Prospect Watch.

The Today's Game Era Committee -- a 16-member Hall of Fame Board-appointed electorate -- voted former California Angel Lee Smith into the National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2019 on Sunday at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas.

Today, we look at the franchise icons for each team -- the guy who, if he were traded, would break the hearts of the local fans.

The Arizona Fall League announced its 2018 Top Prospects team on Monday morning.

Longtime slugger Mike Napoli announced his retirement Saturday via a statement released through his Twitter account.

Recalling Napoli's HR in 1st career at-bat

The Angels today acquired RHP Luis Garcia from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for LHP Jose Alvarez.

When will extension talks start with Mike Trout, or have they been ongoing? Are the Angels likely to pursue Bryce Harper? Beat reporter Maria Guardado answers those questions and more in the Inbox.

Free-agent infielder Luis Valbuena and former Major League infielder Jose Castillo died in a car accident, according to their Cardenales de Lara team in the Venezuela Winter League.

The release of the 2019 Draft Top 50 list had the MLB Pipeline staff thinking about Drafts in years past. Teams always want to get that first pick right and there have been some real home runs hit in the first round.

Battered Republican politicos in California have been in stubborn denial since their election shellacking. They’ve been offering a creative list of alibis.

Democrats spent barrels more money, the GOP groans. They were better organized; they used a new law to “harvest” votes — collecting people’s...

This might be the season the Costa Mesa High boys’ basketball team wins its first outright league title.

With Laguna Beach and Godinez leaving the Orange Coast League, the league will have a new champion.

The Mustangs look like they will be that team. They stated their case Wednesday, despite not...

A second Canadian man is believed detained by Chinese officials, after he disappeared following questioning by authorities in the country’s northeast, near the border of North Korea.

News of the disappearance of businessman Michael Spavor deepens a diplomatic row between Beijing and Ottawa, amid...

Ondrej Kase’s talent was obvious during his breakout second season in the NHL.

Now that he’s recovered from the concussion that cost him the first 18 games of the season, he’s showing the kind of dynamic player he is.

Never were his skills more evident than Wednesday, when his first career NHL...

Kyle Lowry had 23 points and 12 assists to lead a balanced Toronto offense while leading scorer Kawhi Leonard sat out, Serge Ibaka added 20 points and the Raptors dominated Golden State from the start, beating the Warriors 113-93 on Wednesday night to complete a season sweep.

Danny Green scored...

Mere hours after manager Brad Ausmus raved about veteran Albert Pujols’ pedigree, the Angels on Wednesday reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year, $2.5-million contract with free-agent first baseman Justin Bour, a person familiar with the deal said.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity...

Kyrie Irving scored Boston's last 12 points, including back-to-back 3-pointers in the final 40 seconds of overtime to outduel John Wall in a point-guard showdown, and the Celtics extended their winning streak to seven games with a 130-125 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

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In an unprecedented step, state regulators Wednesday adopted standards that would force San Francisco and several big San Joaquin Valley irrigation districts to give some of their river supplies back to the environment.

But they also left the door open to agreements that would significantly undercut...

Jarrett Culver scored 15 points, Tariq Owens had 14 points and eight rebounds and No. 11 Texas Tech ran out to a 43-point halftime lead in a 79-44 victory over Northwestern State on Wednesday night.

The Red Raiders (9-0) matched their best start since 2008-09. All of the wins have been by double...

Part true-life crime thriller, part supernatural teen romance, “Sicilian Ghost Story” is not a ghost story in the conventional sense but rather a unique, intriguing tale of being hunted, hidden and haunted told through an effectively dreamlike prism.

Luna (Julia Jedlikowska) and Giuseppe (Gaetano...

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Make a trip this Labor Day weekend to LACMA and squeeze every last drop out of summer before it’s gone! Friday evening Jazz at LACMA presents Janis Mann, known as a singer for her style and improvisational skills, at 6 pm. Tour the galleries for our latest displays, including the work of 29 abstract artists […]

Somebody, a new messaging service developed by filmmaker, artist, and writer Miranda July, debuts today. The app is a new way to communicate: rather than connecting directly with another person, Somebody helps mediate interaction by introducing a third party to the mix. It works like this: when a message is sent from person A to person B […]

I remember visiting the Picasso Museum in Barcelona and being fascinated by one of Picasso’s school text books on display. I can’t remember the textbook’s subject because that part was irrelevant. My fascination lay in what had been drawn in the margins. I imagined a young Picasso bored by his teacher and distracted by a […]

Kimono for a Modern Age, currently on view in the Pavilion for Japanese Art, showcases how kimono designs evolved to integrate traditional and modern patterns with new chemical dyes and textile techniques during the first half of the 20th century. As a summer intern in LACMA’s Conservation Center, I had the privilege of walking through the […]

End your summer on a high note with free tours, live music, art workshops, and fun talks and courses at LACMA! On Friday, Jazz at LACMA brings us the spiritual jazz sounds of the Phil Ranelin Jazz Ensemble at 6 pm on the outdoor stage in front of Chris Burden’s Urban Light. In the galleries, […]

This June LACMA received a wonderful gift of over 500 posters from Marc Treib, professor emeritus of architecture at the University of California, Berkeley. In addition to his notable career as a historian of architecture and landscape, Treib is an accomplished graphic designer whose work has been the subject of several exhibitions and international publications. […]

For better or worse, every family has a unique dynamic. It’s a vibe that can be difficult to describe and only sometimes is intentionally cultivated. But despite its predominately subliminal nature, a family’s dynamic exerts a strong force. As kids, we began to realize what differentiated our home only by comparing ours to others. As […]

In the last few weeks of summer take advantage of free art tours, live music, film screenings, and creative workshops at the museum! This Friday evening, Jazz at LACMA presents the high-energy sounds of jazz, hip-hop, pop, and world music by Katisse and his band at 6 pm. In neighboring Torrance, enjoy the LACMA9 Shorts […]

Few artists come along who blur the lines of the aesthetic paradigms of “fine art” or “folk art” and transcend both with a truthfulness and verve that allows us to see within the mythology. Sam Doyle is such an artist. He gives us more than mere images of vivid clarity, he opens an intimate world […]