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Universal officials said in a news release Tuesday that the show will have stuntpeople performing with high tech props in front of an enormous LED screen that gives the illusion they’re on a globe-trotting chase. … [Read more...] about Universal opening stunt show based on Bourne franchise

Horse Racing Agreement made to keep Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Baltimore officials and the owners of the historic racetrack that hosts the Preakness Stakes reached an agreement to keep the Triple Crown series’ middle jewel in the city. The agreement, which is subject to approval of the General Assembly during its next session, ends a bitter dispute between owner The Stronach Group and the city over the future of historic Pimlico Race Course. The second-oldest track in America has been home to the famed annual race since 1909, but it is in need of a major overhaul, which has previously been estimated at nearly half a billion dollars. Under the plan, The Stronach Group would donate the site to the city for community development in and around the track and an area hospital. The company would also build a new clubhouse, and the track would be rotated 30 degrees to the northeast to create parcels of land that could be sold for private development. The grandstand, whose dilapidated … [Read more...] about University of Kansas apologizes for Snoop Dogg’s performance

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center says the unit opened Oct. 1. It’s affiliated with Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America, a network of 11 centers in eight states. … [Read more...] about Las Vegas hospital opens burn and reconstructive care center

Tips: Make sure that you ask for Halloween Magic Shots from the PhotoPass photographers during Disneyland Halloween Time — your pictures will include some fun surprises. And, visit with an empty stomach because the Halloween food at Disneyland is especially good, from the caramel apple smoothie at Schmoozies to the “Spoke-y” Cone Macaron at the Cozy Cone Motel.  … [Read more...] about A Halloween Guide to Southern California Theme Parks

THURSDAY, Oct. 3Ramona Business Network Exchange, 7 a.m., Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St. Buffet breakfast. 760-788-1770 or bneRamona.com. Machine embroidery at Ramona Senior Center, 8 to 11:30 a.m., 434 Aqua Lane, 760-789-0440. TOPS, Ramona Chapter, Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place, 9 a.m. Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m. Mommy and Me play group, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Generations Day Care, 805 Main St., Suite 103. Intergenerational play with seniors, adults with disabilities, and children. 858-208-3678. Generations Day Care Farm Stand selling produce, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Generations Day Care, 850 Main St., Suite 103. Adults with disabilities learn job and life skills by selling donated produce. Ramona Library, 1275 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Color Me Calm at 10 a.m., Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., UKULadies at 1:30 p.m., Teen Music Shop at 3 p.m., Cool Cursive Club at 4 p.m. 760-788-5270. Ramona Woman’s Club, 524 Main St., 1 p.m. Speaker: Ramona Sheriff Volunteer … [Read more...] about Our Town Calendar of Events: Oct. 3-9