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Jury awards $17 million to daughters of Tustin man fatally shot by police
Luis Garcia was shot and killed by a Tustin police officer in 2021.
Mater Dei’s Matteo Huarte captures singles title at Ojai tennis tournament
The USC commit defeats Woodbridge's Brady Tallakson 7-6 (3), 6-1 to become the first Mater Dei singles player to win the title in Ojai.
3 Orange County restaurant closures, from legacy chains to a coastal spot
Two chain spots and one independent operator to prune from your dining list.
Federal drug agents serve search warrants in Orange County
The Drug Enforcement Administration did not release details about the nature of the investigation.
Santa Margarita boys golf captures Trinity League title, CIF-SS berth
Santa Margarita enters its league finale against Servite on Thursday with a 14-0 record in dual matches.
Athletes bike, run, swim through Mission Viejo in sports festival
The annual Orange County Multi-Sport Festival featured several events for beginner and advanced competitors, including an Olympic-length triathlon.
CIF State girls basketball: Previews of the finals for Laguna Hills, El Dorado
A look at the matchups for the two Orange County teams playing Friday in CIF State finals in Sacramento.
Dodgers’ dormant offense goes quiet again in loss to Braves
Justin Wrobleski gives up four runs in the second inning and the Dodgers’ offense can’t overcome it. Max Muncy’s two-run home run in the eighth prevents a shutout in a…
Lakers prep for Game 4 on verge of playoff elimination
The Lakers will try and stave off elimination on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. in Game 4 of their best-of-seven second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Recipe: Tasty dessert is just right for this warm spell
Ice cream sandwich treats can be made in no time, even ahead of time for a party