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5 tips for how to talk to kids about drugs
How do you talk to kids about drugs when you can’t tell them to ‘just say no’?
Iran war could make Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
Weeks before his trip to China, President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would “give me a big, fat hug when I…
Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran’s latest peace proposal, but US stocks hold steady
Oil prices are rising as the Iran war threatens to drag on for longer, but the U.S. stock market is holding near its record heights.
Last resorts in Primm, the former State Line at California-Nevada border, to close permanently
Primm Valley Resorts was the area's last full-time casino. Whiskey Pete’s closed in December 2024, and Buffalo Bill’s ceased 24-7 operations in July. Owners have a new use in mind…
Orange County’s 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide is here to help you cast your ballot
Find how candidates responded to the questions we posed about important issues facing our community — and more.
Many California colleges, universities, public schools impacted by nationwide Canvas breach
"Instructure is working diligently to gather more information and get systems restored," the CSU wrote on its website.
More overnight closures for 605 Freeway between Cerritos and Irwindale
The work is part of the $260 million Super 605 corridor project to rehabilitate the 605 from Long Beach to the San Gabriel Valley.
Evacuations begin for passengers on MV Hondius cruise ship off Tenerife hit by hantavirus
Spanish nationals were the first to leave the MV Hondius, which reached Tenerife, the largest island in the Spanish archipelago off West Africa’s coast, early Sunday.
2 more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus
A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus after being evacuated from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak.
Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years
The American Academy of Pediatrics said recess is crucial for good health and grades and should be part of the school day for all students.