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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.
Jon’s Fish Market in Dana Point announces closure after 46 years
"While I am devastated to be closing the doors, my health and the daily weight of small business operations have led me to what I feel is the right decision,"…
4 reasons Disneyland changed this classic dark ride
Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin got a series of updates during a monthlong seasonal refurbishment.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
Clarke joined Ja Morant on the NBA’s All-Rookie team in 2020, and the Grizzlies gave him a multiyear contract extension in October 2022.
Rose Center Theater’s tenant could stick around through Dec. 31 in new decision from Westminster council
Local nonprofit Friends of the Rose Center has managed the theater for more than 20 years, delivering musicals and overseeing venue bookings.
Fullerton softball falls to Millikan in ‘needed’ tune-up for CIF-SS playoffs
Hayley Brock goes 2 for 4 with a two-run home run but Fullerton drops its regular-season finale.
JSerra duo finishes second in CIF-SS beach volleyball pairs championships
JSerra duo of Emma Champagne and Sara Moynihan finish second in the CIF Southern Section Beach Volleyball Individual Pairs Championships.
San Juan Capistrano’s wine walk returns with local pours and tastings
Ideal for oenophiles and casual sippers alike, with a food-only option for those who eschew booze.
UCLA study says telemedicine did not increase health care cost — or help more people
The results were "sobering for anyone hoping telemedicine would close longstanding gaps in access," the study's lead author 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.