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UCLA, California Baptist, Cal State Fullerton softball set for NCAA regional
The No. 8 Bruins, led by star hitters Megan Grant and Jordan Woolery, host the L.A. Regional and making their 27th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
After bombs, blackouts and bank restrictions, Gaza’s digital workers are still coding
A small corps of remote workers in Gaza has provided coding, graphic design and digital marketing services through over two years of war.
2nd-oldest McDonald’s building may get historic status in Pomona
City Council may offer landmark protection to 1954 building that was the seventh-ever McDonald's, columnist David Allen writes. It closed as a McDonald's in 1968 and is now a donut…
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.
Orange County scores and player stats for Wednesday, May 13
Scores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, May 13
More courts for pickleball at Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Laguna Niguel Regional Park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the spring and summer.
Trump administration pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid
The Trump administration announced $1.8 billion in U.N. aid, defending the U.S. record despite cutting billions in foreign aid.
Law firms urge appeals court to keep blocking Trump’s sanctions against them
An attorney for four prestigious law firms argues that Trump's sanctions violate the First Amendment and the rule of law.
Angels confident they can resurrect slumping offense
Hitting coach Brady Anderson says the last-place Angels are working 'like maniacs' after scoring two runs or fewer in 14 of their last 23 games.
Anaheim Hills briefs: Teens can help the Canyon Hills Library this summer
Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area.