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Albano’s Diamond Club: Orange County softball standouts last week
University pitcher Carson Cruz is among the selections by Dan Albano for outstanding play in softball last week.
Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A’s
Supporters say the changes will restore the meaning of top grades after more than 60% of undergraduate grades were in the A range in recent years.
Here is how Orange County will honor service and sacrifice on Memorial Day 2026
Here is a list of several of the ceremonies and events planned on May 25 to honor the service members who have died.
Protesters disrupt Glendale Erewhon grand opening. What are they ‘bleating’ about?
Demonstrators outside the new store alleged that one of the retailer's goat milk suppliers was connected to documented animal neglect and abuse.
Beverly Hills mother awarded $4.5 million for ex-boyfriend’s false child abuse claims
Attorney Grace Kang is believed to be the first person to obtain a jury award for false allegations under California's mandated reporter law.
Neptune’s mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows
Neptune's mysterious, far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet's original companions.
9 deportees from US arrive in Sierra Leone under third-country agreement
Nine migrants deported from the United States have landed in Sierra Leone, according to the West African country. The group includes five from Ghana, two from Guinea, one from Senegal,…
Fed minutes show more officials warned of rate-hike scenario
"Many” officials during last month’s policy meeting called for the Fed to drop its easing bias and signal its next move could be an interest-rate increase.
Ex-prosecutor charged with sending herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe
A former federal prosecutor in Miami is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent to her personal email account a report that a judge had ordered to be kept…
Big Bear pivots to luxury as pandemic’s short-term rental push slows
A buying spree five years ago has settled with property owners courting high-end visitors.