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27+ min ago (560+ words) MISSION VIEJO " Santa Margarita's football program completed the final stage of a radical transformation Saturday at a destination many believed wasn't possible before the season. The Eagles played for the CIF State Open Division championship one season removed from a 5-7 finish, and just more than a year since an alleged hazing incident surfaced. Along the improbable run, the Eagles held their season-ending awards banquet, planned before the campaign, on Dec. 6. They have much more to celebrate. Before a large showing by its faithful, Santa Margarita followed Trent Mosley, its defense and first-year coach Carson Palmer one more time for a 47-13 victory against previously undefeated De La Salle at Saddleback College. Santa Margarita (11-3) won its first state title since 2011 in Division 1. The Eagles were on the undercard of that championship weekend headlined by De La Salle's victory in the Open Division…...

4+ hour, 37+ min ago (416+ words) 99 Nights in the Forest dropped its new Christmas Update, and it brings a new gameplay feature this week. Santa's elves are here in the forest, but the deer is chasing them down. Now, it's on you to help them out. The Elves are very grateful and will give you a lot of rewards, including Candy Canes. In this guide, you'll learn how to get Candy Canes in 99 Nights in the Forest and use them. You can obtain Candy Canes by helping Santa's Elf. There are plenty of them scattered throughout the forest, and helping each of them requires completing a certain task.You can use the items from the Santa Sack, which is located near the Camp. Santa Sack features a total of four items that you can purchase using Mossy Coins. Here's a list of the items: You can…...

8+ hour, 18+ min ago (142+ words) MASON, Ohio " Kings Island announced Saturday afternoon that the park would be closed Saturday and Sunday due to inclement weather. Our WCPO 9 Weather Team has forecast 4-6 inches of snow expected for the Mason area Saturday afternoon into the evening. The entire Tri-State is under a Cold Weather Advisory through Monday morning as temperatures are expected to drop into single digits Sunday morning and only climb into the teens. Get our full forecast here. The amusement park, owned by Six Flags, said anyone who purchased tickets for either Saturday, Dec. 13, or Sunday, Dec. 14, may use themon any other operating day of WinterFest through Dec. 31. WinterFest runs seven days a week from 5-10 p.m. Sundays through Fridays and 4-10 p.m. on Saturdays. The park is closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day....

9+ hour, 25+ min ago (72+ words) The simple candy cane is one of the simplest types of candy, yet the confection boasts a variety of versions, flavors, and even origin stories. A Surprising Twist on the Origins of the Candy Cane Senator John Kennedy Shows "How to Test Negative for Stupid" "Illusions of Trust": A World Where Everyone Lies "Reviving Our Republic: 95 Theses for the Future of America" "The Imposs!ble Fortune": A Thursday Murder Club Mystery...

18+ hour, 21+ min ago (216+ words) Fun Holidays for Dec. 13-19 National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Each third Friday of December is the time to celebrate those ugliest, tackiest and most festive holiday sweaters. National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day: If you are one of those culinary creatives who wants to cover unusual items in chocolate, Tuesday is your day. Other fun holidays this week Saturday: Gingerbread Decorating Day, Ice Cream Day, National Cocoa Day, National Day of the Horse, National Violin Day Sunday: First Day of Hanukkah, Free Shipping Day, Monkey Day, Roast Chestnuts Day, Worldwide Candle Lighting Day Monday: Bill of Rights Day, Cat Herders Day, International Tea Day, National Cupcake Day, National Wear Your Pearls Day Tuesday: Barbie and Barney Backlash Day, Boston Tea Party Day, Stupid Toy Day Wednesday: Clean Air Day, National Maple Syrup Day, Wright Brothers Day Thursday: Bake Cookies Day, Flake Appreciation…...

19+ hour, 36+ min ago (183+ words) A 25-year-old man was sentenced Friday, Dec. 12, to 44 years to life in prison for fatally shooting another man in Anaheim four years ago in what defense attorneys said was a dispute over a vehicle purchase. Richard Flores was convicted Oct. 23 of second-degree murder. He gunned down 30-year-old Jefferson Diaz on the 1700 block of West Glenoaks Avenue, about a quarter-mile west of Euclid Street, before midnight on April 16, 2021. Armed with an AR-15-style rifle, Flores went looking for Diaz in an alley, prosecutors said. When he found Diaz at his garage, the victim repeatedly asked Flores to "Put the gun down." When Diaz tried to snatch the rifle away, Flores "stepped back and fired the rifle one time at the victim's midsection and killed him," prosecutors said. Flores ran away and hid the weapon near his uncle's home in Pomona, prosecutors…...

21+ hour, 14+ min ago (422+ words) A new closure for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now visible on the Disneyland refurbishments calendar. This is one of Disneyland's most highly-demanded attractions at the parks, and one of the two Lightning Lane Single Pass offerings. Keep reading for all of the details we have so far, including the closure's start date. At Mickey Visit, we report on the latest Disney news, including a new massive Disneyland restaurant starting construction and nine changes coming to Disneyland in December 2025. READ MORE " 11 Unwritten Rules of the Disney Parks You Really Need to Follow Rise of the Resistance will close for refurbishment starting January 20, 2026. This closure starts right after the busy Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. While it is not uncommon for this ride to experience downtime on a daily basis, it is not often that Rise of the…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (560+ words) RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA " Midway through the fourth quarter of Friday's nonleague basketball game between Village Christian and Santa Margarita, it seemed like garbage time was looming. Santa Margarita had a big lead but it had to hold off a late rally to beat Village Christian 92-85 at Santa Margarita High. The Eagles (10-1) led by 23 points with four minutes remaining in the game when coach Justin Bell cleared his bench and told his starters to relax. Village Christian (6-3), ranked No. 4 in the LA Daily News Top 10, opted not to relax and went on a 19-0 run to cut Santa Margarita's lead to four points with just over a minute left in the game. Bell put his starters back in the game and the Eagles were able to win. "I thought we played hard and I don't want to take that away from them,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (423+ words) The waits for rides at Disneyland parks are notoriously long during the holiday season. But the queue that's boasting the longest wait this year isn't for a thrill ride, it's for a cookie. Parkgoers looking to get their hands on a gingerbread cookie " described by fans as buttery-soft, perfectly spiced and not overly sweet " in the shape of Disney's iconic rodent character, are facing waits up to 11 hours. For years, the famed holiday treat has been difficult to secure, selling out quickly in the park. Every holiday season, it seems to get even harder. This year is no exception, with guests reporting hours-long waitswhen placing mobile orders at locations in the park like Jolly Holiday Bakery, which is one of the few spots that sells the cookies. "The best cookie at Disneyland. By far!" Mandi Nacey, a travel agent with…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (258+ words) ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- Almost all of the students who were hit by an alleged drunk driver in Anaheim earlier this week are back home with their families. A spokesperson for Anaheim School School said one teen remains in the hospital. Meanwhile, the driver, 27-year-old Anthony Alva-Palafox, is out of police custody after posting bail. He's accused of plowing into the running team while intoxicated. "There was probable cause to believe Mr. Alva-Palafox was operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner due to his level of intoxication," said police in a statement released Wednesday. "He was arrested on suspicion of DUI for both alcohol and drugs." Police said the students were waiting at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and W. North Street just before 3 p.m. when they were hit by a Toyota Corolla. Eight students, all between 16 and 17 years old, were struck....