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Irvine Ranch Conservancy raptor nest monitoring keeps wildlife safe and volunteers busy
Volunteers can sign up to help the Irvine Ranch Conservancy keep an eye on nature. There are several orientation sessions each year.
Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting
Alabama lawmakers are set to vote on a measure that could change the state's congressional primaries as part of redistricting efforts.
Israeli airstrikes kill 5 in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in Israel
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least five people. Hours later, Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel.
What’s in that fentanyl? Plenty, including plastics.
Columnist Teri Sforza writes: Parents, talk to your kids. Again.
Orange Lutheran baseball shows pitching depth in win over Servite
Orange Lutheran gets a much-needed complete game from pitcher Sam Principe in a victory over Servite in the Trinity League.
Newport Harbor swimmer Connor Ohl breaks 20 seconds again in 50 freestyle
Swimming roundup: Ohl blazes a 19.90 in the 50 free and sets the league record in the 100 free with a 44.08 to help highlight the meet.
Corona del Mar, University, Woodbridge earn high seeds for CIF-SS boys tennis playoffs
Corona del Mar, University and Woodbridge top the draw for the CIF-SS Division 1 team playoffs.
Orange County boys athlete of the week: Connor Ohl, Newport Harbor
The Newport Harbor swimmer is the Orange County boys athlete of the week.
Disneyland begins testing electric Autopia ride vehicle prototypes
Disneyland is designing, engineering and testing a fully electric ride vehicle prototype.
Angel Stadium becomes a classroom for STEAM lessons
Students from Southern California learn science concepts as they apply to baseball and other sports.