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‘The Girl from Ipanema’ singer Astrud Gilberto dead at 83

Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on “The Girl from Ipanema” made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova, has died at age 83. Musician Paul Ricci, a family friend, confirmed that she died Monday. He did not provide additional details. Born in Salvador, Read More

It’s a memorable finish for Orange County high school baseball and softball teams

Players from Santa Margarita and La Costa Canyon exchange handshakes after Saturday’s regional final. (Photo: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). ANALYSIS: Santa Margarita and Canyon win baseball titles and Fullerton brings home softball championship. Finally, the high school baseball and softball playoffs have ended but only after some great Read More