What institutions, government buildings are closed on Good Friday
Good Friday, a religious day of observance for Catholics and Christians, is not a federal holiday but some business operations are closed for the day. Good Friday comes ahead of…
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Pregnant Santa Barbara teacher dies while hiking in Greece
A pregnant Santa Barbara woman plummeted to her death while hiking in Greece over the holidays. Clara Thomann, 33, fell about 164 feet down a gorge on the Greek island…
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ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Finalists! (2024)
Hanukkah and Christmas are nearly upon us, and everyone in the legal profession is ready to ring in the New Year, so it’s finally time to reveal the seven finalists…
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Santa Margarita and Beckman girls basketball teams post big wins in SoCal Holiday Prep Classic – Orange County Register
Girls basketball roundup: The Eagles defeat previously undefeated Cathedral Catholic while the Patriots knocked off four-time state champion La Jolla Country Day. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed?…
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Holiday crackdown nets over 100 retail theft suspects in California
A statewide crackdown on retail crimes resulted in the arrest of at least 117 people in connection with the theft of nearly $40,000 in merchandise, according to authorities. The California…
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Lead With Cheer This Holiday Season
Leaders who embrace the spirit of the holidays with cheer and grace can create a culture that feels … [+] more like a community. getty The holiday season can bring…
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Cars and charity come together for a holiday cause – Orange County Register
Cars and a good cause were aplenty Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Impalas Car Club Orange County’s 15th annual Toys for Tots event. Hosted in Anaheim, the event, as the…
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California couple killed in violent Mexican town were visiting for holidays
MEXICO CITY — A California couple with Mexican roots went south for the holidays to visit relatives, an annual tradition among many U.S. residents of Mexican ancestry. But tragedy struck: Both…
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LG’s G4 OLED TV is my pick for best picture quality, and it’s $800 off for the holiday season
Adam Breeden/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG G4 OLED is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $2,597. LG has come a long way with its OLED picture quality,…
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Illuminate Irvine kicks off the city’s holiday celebrations – Orange County Register
Jennifer Meano and Olivia Gardner, 8, of Irvine sit with Santa in his booth at the Irvine Great Park Palm Court during Illuminate Irvine on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (Photo…
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How to survive hours of small talk at your office holiday party, from a workplace wellness expert – NBC Connecticut
Office holiday parties can be a landmine for awkward encounters. At least that’s how a lot of people, especially those with social anxiety, might feel. Even the most extroverted among…
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Holiday Shopping Surge: Bracing for the Increased Retail Workplace Violence Risks
Quick Hits Retail employers face increased risks of workplace violence during the holiday season due to larger crowds, heightened stress, and potential understaffing, among other factors. Retail employers may want…
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The Verge’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90 of the best tech gifts we found
Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light Glocusent’s Bookmark Style Reading Light is the perfect gift for those who burn the midnight oil reading. The clip-on USB light offers a lightweight design…
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Why the Meta Quest 3S is the ultimate 2024 holiday present
Kerry Wan/ZDNET A 98-inch TCL TV is $1,598 (on sale for almost 50% off). It weighs 120 pounds and takes up a full wall. An XBox Series X is $399…
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Holiday tips to keep your newly cut Christmas tree fresh longer – Press Enterprise
Strange potions consisting of corn syrup, Sprite, bleach, Epsom salt, or vodka will not prolong the life of your tree and, in some cases, may cause it to deteriorate faster….
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Will food-flation spoil California’s holiday spirit? – Press Enterprise
Your holiday shopping budget should contain a generous helping of “food-flation” in the mix. With significant dining expenses coming this festive season, my trusty spreadsheet peeked at high food prices…
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How remote work can help you travel this holiday season
Baona | E+ | Getty Images Americans are determined to travel this holiday season — and certain workarounds are helping them take those trips. The ability to work remotely is…
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Christmas tree at San Clemente outlet lit, rings in holiday festivities in OC – Orange County Register
Artificial snow falls over the crowd gathered for the 10th annual Christmas tree lighting celebration held at the Outlets at San Clemente in San Clemente on Saturday, Nov. 16,…
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China 2025 Holiday Schedule Adds Extra Days
China’s State Council has recently released the official holiday schedule for 2025. China is adding 2 extra days to the 2025 holidays: 1 day for Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)…
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Crush the laptop-gifting game this holiday
Gifting a laptop can be a daunting experience, with countless options and confusing specs that can lead you down a scrolling spiral. But fear not — we’ve done the heavy…
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