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China signals again that Taiwan is a priority ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
China is signaling Taiwan will be a priority ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping next week.
Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and high travel costs
Hundreds of climbers are attempting to scale Mount Everest despite high costs and an unstable ice block on the key trail.
If conventional mortgage financing fails you, try the exotic avenue
Today’s exotic mortgage avenue is defined by borrowers with limited income documentation, streams or documentation.
Freebie of the Week: Sunset Beach Art Festival returns this weekend
Enjoy live music and fun times at this festival celebrating its 58th year.
Why Trump’s affordability push is stalling ahead of midterm elections
Two executive orders aimed at mortgage credit and streamlining rules for builders would only help marginally.
Alaska wildlife agents can kill bears from helicopters in an effort to protect caribou, judge says
A judge says Alaska wildlife agents can resume shooting and killing bears as part of a plan to help recover a herd of caribou.
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
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.
High-flying, high-speed action hits the water in Huntington Beach
The Huntington Beach Moto-Surf & Freeride was held for the seventh year this weekend, with more than 100 competitors expected to battle it out in the ocean.
Oil prices keep falling, while US stocks hang near their record highs
Oil prices keep dropping on hopes that a deal may be nearing to allow tankers to carry crude once again from the Persian Gulf.