Reporter covering LA/OC real estate, business and Disney for @SpecNews1SoCal. Former @Bisnow, @OCRegister, @AsianJournalCom, @ABSCBN @BalitangAmerica.
Los Angeles and Orange County
Joined April 2009
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The Los Angeles Lakers are getting a new superstar but parting with an old one. The Lakers are trading All-Star forward Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for former All-Star point guard Luka Doncic, ESPN reported.
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The so-called #HughesFire has spread swiftly near Castaic Lake and has burned over 5,000 acres of dense vegetation within two hours.
SoCal's latest wildfire has forced mandatory school evacuations, including Castaic High School. specne.ws/95a7xf
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The LA Dodgers officially clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason when the Phillies lost to the Nationals on Saturday.
LA will open the Division Series on Oct. 5 against a team that emerges from next week’s Wild Card Series. specne.ws/SuJH1i
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People who visit beaches in LA County were urged to avoid contact with the water through the holiday weekend due to the potential for higher bacteria levels from runoff from the week's rainstorms.
The contamination could persist through Monday.
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MLB two-way star Shohei Ohtani announced on Instagram that he is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. specne.ws/Yy1rz5
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On May 20, Disneyland will host its next "Disneyland Forward Community Coffees" for residents to learn about the mega project that could shape the future of the Happiest Place on Earth and Anaheim's 1,100-acre resort district.
Story by @Josephpimentel.
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Disney has eliminated the 50-person unit that was developing its metaverse strategies, reports @RWhelanWSJ and @JBFlint.
Disney is beginning its first round of layoffs this week as it looks to shed $5.5 billion in costs.
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FIRST LOOK at the Officer Clawhauser animatronic from Zootopia Land coming to Shanghai Disneyland!
I’ve got to say, the fluidity and speed of this animatronic is impressive, and mirrors the character from the movie very well! #D23Expo2022
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JUST ANNOUNCED: During the Legends Ceremony at #D23Expo, CEO Bob Chapek shared that Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure is expanding with a third attraction with a brand-new story that will bring guests into battle alongside their favorite Super Heroes.
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At @Disneyland Resort, the multi-year project to reimagine Downtown Disney District is being planned with work starting in January 2022 and will include an even broader collection of shopping, dining & entertainment experiences. #DestinationD23
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Hey Los Angeles County voters, I’m trying to find out more info on something: did your voting center require a temperature check when you went to cast your ballot?
Either way, I want to know! Help a reporter out?
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Been outside Beverly Hills City Hall all day. Longest I have seen the line to vote for the #CaliforniaRecall @SpecNews1SoCal
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Polls in the California gubernatorial recall election are now open and will remain so until 8 p.m. Follow our live blog for updates. specne.ws/o3Amro
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BREAKING: Disney is looking to modify its current agreement with the city that would allow it to create a new entertainment and destination offerings within the 500-acre Disneyland property in Anaheim.
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Online brokerage firms Robinhood, TD Ameritrade, Webull, and others halted the sale of GameStop, AMC, American Airlines, and other stocks after "significant market volatility” Thursday.
So what’s is going on exactly?
@Josephpimentel breaks it down:
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The Orange County Health Care Agency announced it will close the county's coronavirus mass vaccination site at Disneyland Resort Friday due to a forecasted storm heading to SoCal this week. specne.ws/zMDFSL
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In The Market: What else rose besides $AMC $BB $BBBY $GME and other heavily shorted #stocks today? #Volatility no doubt. The $VIX jumped as much as 48%, hits session high of 34.38 -- highest since Nov. 4. Pls see chart here research.investors.com/psych… @SaitoChung @IBDinvestors
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A large number of COVID-related businesses have sprung up across SoCal during the pandemic, with one in Westminster growing to 60 locations nationwide.
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"Anything related to The Child is hot."
Baby Yoda dolls and custom Funk Pop figurines shoppers can order of themselves top the list of must-have toys this holiday season. Story by @Josephpimentel specne.ws/uCQ566
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L.A. County announced that starting Friday, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and non-essential retail businesses will have to close at 10 p.m., while also limiting their capacity. specne.ws/HskMXE