Santa Margarita baseball receives at-large spot in CIF-SS playoffs
Santa Margarita finished last in the Trinity League, but still made it into the CIF Southern Section baseball playoffs.
Sunny Hills boys volleyball finishes strong to beat Crossroads in semifinals
Sunny Hills wins the five-set battle and moves on to face Royal in the CIF-SS Division 4 championship game.
Santa Margarita boys lacrosse sticks to plan, beats St. Margaret’s in semifinals
Santa Margarita pulls away in the second half to earn a showdown with No. 1 seed Loyola in the CIF-SS Division 1 final.
Congress doing little to prepare for potential AI job losses
Economists aren’t sure if or when artificial intelligence will cause widespread job losses.
After setbacks, Ford says its affordable electric truck is on track
After setbacks, Ford says its affordable electric truck is on track at development center in Long Beach.
Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations
Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to ensure the security of shipping, its state…
Iran war ceasefire grows increasingly shaky after Trump rejects Tehran’s latest proposal
Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war. Their ceasefire is growing increasingly shaky.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end
Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of disregarding President Donald Trump’s request to stop and during a 72-hour ceasefire.
Last resorts in Primm, the former State Line at California-Nevada border, to close permanently
Primm Valley Resorts was the area's last full-time casino. Whiskey Pete’s closed in December 2024, and Buffalo Bill’s ceased 24-7 operations in July. Owners have a new use in mind…
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