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White House ballroom security upgrades become Democratic target
Democrats plan a procedural challenge to a $1 billion provision funding White House security and a new ballroom.
13-year-old boy driving e-motorcycle dies in crash in Garden Grove
The boy was riding in the left lane along southbound Magnolia Avenue when he lost control and hit the median, police said.
California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River
The three states plan to save up to 1 million acre-feet of Colorado River water through 2028 to boost depleted reservoirs.
Fidelity laying off 1% of workforce as it evolves operations
Fidelity will slash 1% of its global workforce, as the company looks to upgrade its technology and product delivery teams and mandates its Boston employees return to the office full-time.
From Grandoli to the World Cup: The neighborhood club where Messi’s journey started
In a few weeks, 38-year-old Lionel Messi is expected to play in his sixth World Cup for Argentina, though he hasn’t officially confirmed it. His story began in a lower-middle-class…
Naval Weapons Station in Seal Beach to take part in nationwide security drill; neighbors may notice increased activity
The training is scheduled to run from Tuesday, Jan. 20, through Feb. 9, and may lead to increased traffic and delays in base access, including temporary gate closures.
Doheny campground upgrades would accompany desal project construction
The campgrounds in Dana Point are among the most popular in the State Parks system, but flooding and other issues need to be addressed.
In-N-Out Burger and Taco Bell win praise for value and quality
The Irvine-based chains achieve high rankings in an upcoming report on the nation's restaurant chains.
OC San needs access to aging pipeline running through Huntington Beach backyards
Backyard upgrades including pools have already been removed in some yards for the work on the 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day. Some homeowners have…
Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat
The Amazon plays a crucial part in regulating the global climate by storing carbon dioxide.