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Should parents face criminal charges for children’s e-motorcycle collisions?
Prosecuting the parents appears to be a growing trend in Orange County and elsewhere.
Federal lawsuit alleges years of sexual abuse at former San Bernardino Juvenile Hall
Lawsuit comes amid wave of mounting scrutiny over alleged sexual abuse at juvenile detention facilities across Southern California.
Weinstein defense urges acquittal as prosecutors seek to revive a #MeToo-era rape conviction
The former Hollywood honcho has been imprisoned on various sex crime convictions since 2020.
2026 California attorney general candidates discuss housing mandates, the Trump administration and more
Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta and Republican challenger Michael Gates respond to our candidate questionnaire.
Collin Morikawa in search of a 2nd PGA title and hoping his cranky back is up to the task
Back injury at the Players Championship took away momentum from Morikawa's strong start to the year.
Angels experiment with Vaughn Grissom, Oswald Peraza in left field
The two infielders have hit well but have not been everyday players, so expanding their defensive versatility could create more opportunities for them to play.
Capistrano Valley Christian’s Benjamin Makelela ready for next step in football journey
Makelela signed with Iowa State for football in February after starting to play the sport as a sophomore in high school.
Tributes pour in for legendary surfer Paul Strauch, known for his aloha spirit
Strauch, known as the “gentleman surfer” and a Hawaiian who brought the aloha spirit and culture to Southern California’s early-era surf scene.
Aliso Niguel softball beats San Clemente for undefeated South Coast title
Amanda Elkins pitches a three-hitter and Tessa Cowsill hits a two-run home run to help Aliso Niguel finish 8-0 in league.
USA Surfing’s Skvarna wins first-ever U.S. men’s longboard gold at PASA Games
The win earns the longboard surfer from San Juan Capistrano a qualification into the 2027 Pan American Games.