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Early surf pioneer Mickey Munoz statue to be unveiled mid-May at Watermen’s Plaza
Muñoz, a Capistrano Beach surfer who started riding waves at age 10, is still shredding today at age 88.
They’re in remission, but their medical bills aren’t: Cancer survivors navigate soaring costs
The cost of postcancer care often "keeps us hostage," one survior said.
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
Trump's plan to paint the granite exterior of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white is getting a hearing by a key federal agency.
What’s next for California home prices? Watch the job market
Jobs and home prices share an oddly painful relationship for anyone seeking a housing bargain.
Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law.
McDonald’s focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demand
McDonald’s posted better-than-expected sales in the first quarter as a new burger and a continuing emphasis on value brought in customers.
Worries about AI’s risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI’s leaders
Questions about the dangers of AI have been looming over the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in California.
Santa Margarita boys golf captures Trinity League title, CIF-SS berth
Santa Margarita enters its league finale against Servite on Thursday with a 14-0 record in dual matches.
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
$22.5M Corona del Mar ‘dream home’ lists near China Cove Beach
Podcaster Amy Sexton collaborated with architect Chris Light and interior designer Jeffrey Maynard on her 'second dream home' before deciding to sell.