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Disneyland’s $59 evening tickets cost 5% to 120% more than daily tickets
Doing the math, the hourly cost of the new evening ticket is higher than even the most expensive day of the year at Disneyland.
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Anaheim briefs: See original paintings of Anaheim landmarks
Andrea Manes shares with her neighbors events and news about the Anaheim community.
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What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up
Discover regional variations of hot dogs across America, from Chicago-style to Cincinnati chili dogs, and what makes local styles unique.
The Declaration’s forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson’s missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy
Jane Calvert has spent 25 years championing John Dickinson, a lesser-known Revolutionary War figure. Known for not signing the Declaration of Independence, Dickinson was a key voice against British taxation…
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Analysis: Trump embraces ‘Great Equivocator’ role sending mixed signals that vex markets and allies
President Donald Trump has increasingly adopted a contradictory communication style even as it roils financial markets and causes consternation among top Republicans trying to retain control of Congress in November's…
Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA
A rush rescue mission to save a NASA space telescope remains grounded, this time because of a last-minute launch problem.
What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4
With wildfires raging across the western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks as the nation gears up for a big Fourth of July.
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Mr. Irrelevant celebrated in Newport Beach as NFL’s last pick
Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.
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Drummond: Putting the spectacular in Yorba Linda’s July 4 fireworks show
Jim Drummond is a longtime Yorba Linda resident. He regularly gives his take on local issues.
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A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI
Employment data offers a grim outlook for secretaries and administrative assistants in the age of artificial intelligence,