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Recipe: Tasty dessert is just right for this warm spell
Ice cream sandwich treats can be made in no time, even ahead of time for a party
OC mom ‘anguished’ after 14-year-old son on e-motorcycle allegedly killed veteran
Tommi Jo Mejer -- one of several parents facing criminal charges for their children's e-motorcycle use -- appeared in court but did not enter a plea.
US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them. The American Hotel & Lodging Association recently released a report that found room bookings…
Ducks’ Pat Verbeek named NHL General Manager of the Year finalist
The GM, whose team made the postseason for the first time in since 2018, is up against Minnesota's Bill Guerin and Colorado’s Chris MacFarland for the award.
Orange County softball Top 25: Fullerton, Orange Lutheran lead entering playoffs
Fullerton and Orange Lutheran are No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the Orange County softball rankings going into the CIF-SS playoffs.
85-year-old French widow caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown describes her detention
The 85-year-old French widow of a U.S. military veteran shares her experience in U.S. immigration detention amid Trump's crackdown.
Trump FDA chief is leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head. The surgeon and health researcher's tenure had drawn complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists and other…
NFL draft: Chargers trade back, select center Jake Slaughter in 2nd round
The 6-foot-4, 303-pounder from Florida, who was a second-team All-American, might shift to left guard as the Chargers stock up on Saturday picks.
3 Orange County restaurant closures, from legacy chains to a coastal spot
Two chain spots and one independent operator to prune from your dining list.
Federal drug agents serve search warrants in Orange County
The Drug Enforcement Administration did not release details about the nature of the investigation.