‘He led with his heart’ — Firefighters reflect on the life of fallen OCFA engineer Kevin Skinner
Kevin Skinner, 56, dedicated his life to the service of others. A 25-year veteran with the Orange County Fire Authority, his compassion and commitment to helping the community extended beyond his official role as a public servant. From left, Kevin Skinner, Jim Bush, Natalie Nacker and Serge Morosoff. (Photo courtesy of Serge Morosoff) Kevin Skinner,…
Pasadena family to bury WWII sailor identified 80 years after Pearl Harbor
Nancy Matzdorff’s earliest memory of “Uncle Ted” is a sweet one — literally. It was the summer of 1941 when he visited her parents in Los Angeles. She recalls him taking her by the hand and walking up the street to buy her an ice cream cone. “I remember looking up at him and thinking…
Severe drought conditions fueling dangerous Palisades Fire
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — As a rapidly spreading wildfire forces the evacuation of the entire Pacific Palisades community, experts warn that the region’s prolonged drought is a major factor driving the extreme fire risk. “It’s been bone dry from about Santa Barbara southward, only a few sprinkles since last season. So we’re going on 9-10…
Chargers QB Justin Herbert takes Jim Harbaugh’s hyperbole in stride
EL SEGUNDO — When he stands behind the line of scrimmage during practice, when he stalks the sideline during games and when he watches and re-watches the game film, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Tuesday he sees “artistry” from quarterback Justin Herbert. Harbaugh referred to Herbert as “an artist.” For example, Harbaugh said Herbert’s pass…
Orange County scores and player stats for Tuesday, Jan. 7
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Tuesday, Jan. 7 Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. The deadline for submitting information is 10:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday. TUESDAY’S SCORES GIRLS…
Photos: Palisades fire erupts as thousands flee their homes
A person flees from an advancing wildfire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) A residence burns as a firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Garcia) Anne Tierney leaves her Sunset Boulevard apartment during…
Giants agree to deal with Justin Verlander: reports
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Giants are adding former MVP Justin Verlander to their pitching staff, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. The team reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the pitcher. Verlander, 41, is one of the best pitchers of the 2000s and a future Hall of Famer. He has pitched in MLB…
College Football Playoff: Orange Bowl-winning coach will make history
By EDDIE PELLS AP Sports Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In college basketball, the scene of an African American coach cutting down the nets on their way to a national title is not new, even if it is still a relative rarity. John Thompson led Georgetown to the championship in 1984, the first of four…
15 applicants line up to replaced ousted Alameda County DA
(BCN) — The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will have a list of 15 applicants to choose from when they take up the task of picking who should run the District Attorney’s Office. After the county’s last top prosecutor, Pamela Price, lost a Nov. 5 recall election, the office is being temporarily run by Chief…
Interactive 3D map shows Palisades Fire perimeter, evacuation zones
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – CalFire, the California Department of Forestry & Fire Prevention, is offering the public an interactive, three-dimensional view of the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. The map shows the active wildfire perimeter and the areas under mandatory evacuation orders and warnings. Users can also pan and zoom…