Former Hartford police officer charged in fatal shooting of a Black man in mental distress
The shooting sparked public outcry and questions about Hartford's response to mental health crises.
Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead federal land agency as drilling and mining expand
The vote to confirm Steve Pearce as head of the Bureau of Land Management came Monday.
Despite festival’s last-minute cancellation, Long Beach Pride Parade goes off without a hitch
The festival was canceled because of a lack of safety permits, the city said.
State commission to hear from public on proposal to extend marine protected area in Laguna Beach
The proposed extension of protections would affect 1.32 square miles of beach and ocean between Table Rock and Three Arch Bay and make it so that fishing or taking any…
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More than a half-billion dollars later, just a dent in homelessness
Columnist Teri Sforza writes: ... It's bracing that there were still 6,321 people in shelters and on the streets in Orange County.
At Cal State LA’s Graduation 2026, tennis legend Billie Jean King just got her degree, and served up a message for life
At 82, tennis legend Billie Jean King, acclaimed for breaking down social barriers, received her bachelor's degree, decades after leaving the school for an epic career.
2026 Point In Time Count: Orange County’s homeless population down 14% in two years
For the first time in Orange County, the number of people staying in emergency shelters and transitional housing exceeded those living on the streets, according to results of the 2026…
2026 Board of Equalization District 4 candidates discuss California’s property taxes and how to best use those funds
Meet the five people running for a position described as 'the referee of California's property tax system.'
Police break out tear gas to control crowds clamoring for new Swatch drop
The pocket watch launched only in retail stores and was not available online.
Orange Lutheran softball team outlasts Chino Hills in Division 1 slugfest
The Lancers managed to come out on top Saturday afternoon in a game that featured 31 runs, 32 hits and six home runs.