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…
Orange County’s 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide is here to help you cast your ballot
Find how candidates responded to the questions we posed about important issues facing our community — and more.
Many California colleges, universities, public schools impacted by nationwide Canvas breach
"Instructure is working diligently to gather more information and get systems restored," the CSU wrote on its website.
FDA’s new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemaking
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials have repeatedly announced major changes before any new rules have been drafted.
Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official says
The Trump administration plans to weaken some Biden-era limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Justice Department alleges UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions
DOJ officials said its probe showed that, on average, the medical school admitted black and Hispanic applicants with "consistently lower academic qualifications than their white and Asian counterparts."
Ambulances to stop transporting patients to Anaheim Global Medical Center
"The hospital’s emergency department remains open and continues to accept walk‑in patients," an OC Health Care Agency official said.
Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn’t completing its reviews, industry group says
A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of over 250 new onshore wind farms by failing to do security reviews.
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves
A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills.
Scientists say don’t forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species
One new study says tens of thousands of plant species will likely go extinct as warmer temperatures & shifting rain patterns ruin habitats.