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Man accused of driving into law enforcement trainees near Whittier, killing a sheriff’s recruit, backs out of plea deal
Under the plea deal, he was expected to receive five years probation and a suspended prison term
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
Trump said Friday that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them.
Angel City FC faces San Diego Wave FC to kick off 2026 rivalry
The Southern California teams started the season strong, but both have hit a bit of skid heading into Saturday's match at BMO Stadium.
Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe optimistic about progress toward return
Just about two weeks past suffering a fracture to a small bone in his left hand, O’Hoppe says he’s been taking batting practice and he was planning to catch pitches…
Fryer: Mission Viejo baseball gets some attention — and a league title
Mission Viejo's baseball team probably surprised many with its outstanding season that includes winning the Sea View League ittle.
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
The goal is to create a set of norms informed by various faiths.
Final Orange County baseball stat leaders for the 2026 season
The final Orange County baseball stat leaders for the 2026 season.
Final Orange County softball stat leaders for 2026 season
The final Orange County softball stat leaders for the 2026 season.
Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks, refuges and wilderness areas
The move is raising questions about visitor safety and resource preservation on the sites.
Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in a “pattern and practice” of unfair treatment for its Black workers.