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Kevin Michael Konther is charged with rape and forcible oral copulation of a victim and forcible lewd act on a child and lewd or lascivious acts with a minor. His attorney said the real culprit was his identical twin.

From the culture war affecting grade schools to vaccine hesitancy, the new year seems to have picked up the baggage from the last one, suggests Daily Pilot columnist Patrice Apodaca.

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“It’s more important than ever to hear their testimony as we’re seeing an increase in hate in our communities,” Rabbi Reuven Mintz from Chabad of Newport Beach said.

At its highest point in Newport Beach, meteorologists said the tide reached around 6.84 feet at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

The Sea Kings defeat the Sailors 3-0 in the Battle of the Bay match at CdM, picking up their first win in five matches.

The Huntington Beach City Council member has more than a decade of experience with the nonprofit and will replace outgoing president Jennifer Thomas.

A portion of the highway, from Warner Avenue south to Seapoint Street in Huntington Beach, was reportedly closed by Caltrans on Jan. 5, 6, 10 and 14, due to weather conditions, officials report.

The 1936 cottage-style building that currently sits at the location is nearing the end of its economic life, according to city planners. It will be torn down to make way for a 999-square-foot dining space with 34 seats.

Edgar Murguia, the owner of Hermanos Barbershop, says it may cost between $2,000 and $3,000 to repair the damage.

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