CORE OF THE MAGIC

An interview with Kris Theiler, VP, Disneyland Park, About the Cast Member Experience By Dani Decena As the Disneyland Resort continues the momentum from reopening over a year ago, its prioritization of cast members and their experience is stronger than ever. Based upon dialogue with cast members, resort leaders are making intentional changes to enhance…

Red-hot LAFC gets 2-0 win over NY Red Bulls

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Football Club maintained its second half dominance in 2022, netting a pair of goals after the hour mark to complete a 2-0 matinee win over the New York Red Bulls. Goals by Cristian Aranago and Diego Palacios added three points to LAFC’s lead in the Supporters’ Shield standings, and…

Irvine educational startup sees big growth during pandemic’s online pivot

Looking to promote your cooking classes? Or maybe a how-to course on calligraphy, wood carving — or backyard patio building? For companies that want to a service to a wide audience, Kajabi in Irvine has an e-commerce platform where entrepreneurs can build, market and sell educational content. The company was founded in 2010 by Kenny…

Dylan Cease brings ‘elite stuff,’ strikes out 13 as White Sox win 4-3 to end Orioles’ win streak in series finale

One of the fastest runners in baseball, Jorge Mateo dashed from second and rounded third on Cedric Mullins’ bases-loaded line drive to center. A couple of defensive miscues from the Chicago White Sox had started the Orioles’ ninth-inning rally, and another would allow them to tie Sunday’s series finale at Guaranteed Rate Field. Instead, center…

Orioles win fourth straight, 6-2 over White Sox, to continue best stretch since 2017: ‘It’s just been so much fun’

Despite the long strings of losses the Orioles have endured during his four-year managerial tenure, Brandon Hyde has often praised his team’s ability to metaphorically get hit, then hit back. In the span of three pitches Saturday, the Orioles did so to clinch a series victory on the road over the Chicago White Sox, downing…

Adam Ottavino gives up walk-off homer as Mets can’t complete the 3-game sweep of the Marlins

Nick Fortes crushed an Adam Ottavino slider for a walk-off homer as the Marlins sent the Mets back to Queens with a 3-2 loss Sunday afternoon. The Mets (47-27), who got a strong outing from David Peterson and a solo shot from Brandon Nimmo, couldn’t complete the three-game sweep in Miami. They now return to…

Does creativity increase with age or diminish? Let’s take a closer look

Q. Could you please settle a slight disagreement between my husband and me? Our five-year-old granddaughter came home with some beautiful drawings. My husband was so impressed and suggested that youth was on her side, implying that older people typically lose some of their creativity. I strongly disagree and believe aging is an advantage. Your…

The Force was Strong with Cast Members at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim

If you saw lightsabers aplenty throughout Anaheim at the end of May you weren’t imagining it: Star Wars Celebration was back, bringing fans of the stories from a galaxy far, far away back together again. Because the celebration took place at the Anaheim Convention Center near Disneyland Resort, the presence of cast members throughout the…

Aaron Judge’s walk-off homer gives Yankees 6-3 win over Astros as Bombers bats finally show up

It nearly happened again. The Yankees were no-hit on Saturday, and they didn’t get their first hit on Sunday until the seventh inning, when a fed up Giancarlo Stanton turned a middle-middle fastball into his 17th homer of the year. Those struggles were all easily forgotten when Aaron Judge laced a walk-off homer into the…

Orioles win fourth straight, 6-2 over White Sox, to continue best stretch since 2017: ‘It’s just been so much fun’

Despite the long strings of losses the Orioles have endured during his four-year managerial tenure, Brandon Hyde has often praised his team’s ability to metaphorically get hit, then hit back. In the span of three pitches Saturday, the Orioles did so to clinch a series victory on the road over the Chicago White Sox, downing…

The Force was Strong with Cast Members at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim

If you saw lightsabers aplenty throughout Anaheim at the end of May you weren’t imagining it: Star Wars Celebration was back, bringing fans of the stories from a galaxy far, far away back together again. Because the celebration took place at the Anaheim Convention Center near Disneyland Resort, the presence of cast members throughout the…

CORE OF THE MAGIC

An interview with Kris Theiler, VP, Disneyland Park, About the Cast Member Experience By Dani Decena As the Disneyland Resort continues the momentum from reopening over a year ago, its prioritization of cast members and their experience is stronger than ever. Based upon dialogue with cast members, resort leaders are making intentional changes to enhance…

Irvine educational startup sees big growth during pandemic’s online pivot

Looking to promote your cooking classes? Or maybe a how-to course on calligraphy, wood carving — or backyard patio building? For companies that want to a service to a wide audience, Kajabi in Irvine has an e-commerce platform where entrepreneurs can build, market and sell educational content. The company was founded in 2010 by Kenny…

Does creativity increase with age or diminish? Let’s take a closer look

Q. Could you please settle a slight disagreement between my husband and me? Our five-year-old granddaughter came home with some beautiful drawings. My husband was so impressed and suggested that youth was on her side, implying that older people typically lose some of their creativity. I strongly disagree and believe aging is an advantage. Your…

Why trust administration takes commitment, expert advisers

Trusts are established with different criteria and personalized to the specific needs of the grantor. Some trusts may terminate soon after the death of the grantor, while others may not. In all situations, trust assets must be managed by the trustee or successor trustee in the best interest of the beneficiaries or remainder beneficiaries who…

Recession could wreck California’s spending plans

The 2022-23 fiscal year will begin in less than a week and Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are still negotiating — or arguing — over how to divvy up a nearly $100 billion projected budget surplus. Roughly half of the money would automatically go to public schools and community colleges under state law but…

Troubadour Tavern Chef Curates ‘Tale of the Lion King’ Menu Inspired by African Cuisine

While you may know that “Tale of the Lion King” recently made its debut at Fantasyland Theatre, you may not know that the adjacent Troubadour Tavern is offering a completely revamped menu in honor of the show! Disneyland park Chef Natalie Willingham led the charge in bringing this African cuisine-inspired menu to life. “I wasn’t…

Los Alamitos horse racing consensus picks for Sunday June 26

The consensus box of Los Alamitos picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday June 26, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get…

CORE OF THE MAGIC

An interview with Kris Theiler, VP, Disneyland Park, About the Cast Member Experience By Dani Decena As the Disneyland Resort continues the momentum from reopening over a year ago, its prioritization of cast members and their experience is stronger than ever. Based upon dialogue with cast members, resort leaders are making intentional changes to enhance…