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Some of the most popular Disney collectibles, like fur coats made from supple Dalmatian skin, are inaccessible to even the most avid collectors. For the better part of a century, “Disneyana” collectors have made it their hobby to acquire merchandise, artwork, and other memorabilia based on their favorite Disney properties. There’s also an entire category of collectors who purchase items from actual physical Disney assets, such as signs, props, and even rides used at Disney parks. Experts say many collectors also want the same quality in most items. “At the end of the day, it’s all about popularity, rarity, condition…

Listeria outbreaks in some ready-to-eat foods have been linked to several illnesses and infant deaths in California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 11 people have become ill due to the outbreak, including seven in California. The lone death, also in California, was an infant. It was not clear where in California the infant lived. Other illnesses were also found in New York, Illinois and New Jersey. The source of the outbreak was Yu Shang Food Inc.’s cooked meat and poultry products, according to the CDC. All products labeled “Yu Shang” manufactured before October…

Last week, Ukraine experienced the most significant escalation of hostilities since Russia’s full-scale invasion, beginning a new chapter in a nearly three-year war steeped in uncertainty and fear. The situation began after US President Joe Biden reversed a long-standing policy of giving Kiev permission to deploy long-range US missiles inside Russian territory, and Russia is using new experimental ballistic weapons to attack Ukraine. This ended in an attack on the United States, which alarmed the international community and raised concerns about further escalation. Here is an overview of the week’s events in Ukraine that fundamentally changed the fate of the…

Recently retired Andy Murray has teamed up with Novak Djokovic and will work with him as a coach until the Australian Open in January. Murray’s representatives released statements from both players on Saturday. With the 2024 season over, Djokovic said, “I’m excited to have one of my biggest rivals on the same side of the net as my coach,” adding, “I’m looking forward to the season starting and competing in Australia with Andy.” “I’m doing it,” he said. I have shared many wonderful moments on Australian soil. ” Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam tournaments and has spent more weeks…

Atmospheric river storms that dumped record amounts of rain in Northern California will significantly reduce precipitation in Southern California.Between one-tenth of an inch and one-third of an inch of rain could fall in Los Angeles and Ventura counties Saturday. Up to 1 inch could be seen in some areas in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.A second round of rain, expected to begin Sunday, will be “slightly heavier than the first, but still likely to fall into the ‘beneficial rain’ category,” the National Weather Service said in its latest forecast for L.A. Ta. The wet weather is likely to…

Weather officials are advising that “cool and unsettled” weather will continue over Southern California this weekend and into midweek as atmospheric rivers push rain into the region. A strong mid-latitude cyclone rotating through the Pacific Northwest will carry moisture into the region via multiple storm systems, the National Weather Service said. “Initial rain will continue into Saturday,” the NWS said during a regional forecast discussion. “The second event begins Sunday and will continue until at least Tuesday.” More than a half-inch of rain could fall in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties into Saturday night, according to the National…

North America’s top professional sports league has issued a warning to its players about the growing threat from high-tech organized thieves who favor passports, cutting-edge technology and 90-day calendars. The NBA memo, citing FBI intelligence, links the crime to a “transnational South American theft ring” that specifically targets “professional athletes and other wealthy individuals.” These groups are known for using “sophisticated technology” such as proactive surveillance, drones, signal jamming devices, and other cutting-edge technology. The NFL highlighted the risk posed by what it called an “organized and skilled group” of robbers targeting wealthy athletes. The alert does not name the…

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary. He is the final candidate to lead the executive branch, and is yet another choice from a pool of established advisers and allies. The nomination must be approved by the Senate, which will be controlled by Republicans once President Trump takes office on January 20, 2025. Rollins will replace Tom Vilsack, President Joe Biden’s agriculture secretary. Tom Vilsack oversees a vast agency that manages related policies, regulations and aid programs. From agriculture, forestry, ranching, to food quality and nutrition. Mr. Rollins…

Laura Richardson won a competitive, expensive and hard-fought election to win the South Los Angeles seat in the state Senate, marking her return to politics more than a decade after a tumultuous tenure in the House.Richardson narrowly won his race against Michelle Chambers, a community justice advocate who faced accusations of misconduct in a previous public office. The Associated Press called the race Friday after weeks of vote counting.The race between two Democrats with similar social policies but different views on crime and business attracted huge spending by special interests.The Independent Expenditure Commission poured more than $7.6 million into the…

A Los Angeles assistant principal was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexually abusing eight young children while working at a Santa Paula elementary school several years ago, authorities said.According to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, David Lane Braff Jr., 42, of Thousand Oaks, was arrested in the office of McKevett Elementary School, where he worked as a counselor from 2015 to 2019, when he was 6 to 10 years old. He has been accused of sexually abusing eight students aged 15 and over. At the time of his arrest, Braff was an assistant principal and school counselor at Ingenium…