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Irvine City Council wants plans from staff on handling a budget gap before it grows
Heeding warnings of a $6 million budget deficit could balloon to $47 million by 2030, councilmembers want city staffers to return to the dais with a string of proposed solutions.
CBP arrests 27 cruise line workers in San Diego as part of child sexual exploitation investigation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested 27 crew members on eight ships for child sexual exploitation material.
Report: Facebook found to be ‘central public infrastructure’ for criminals selling endangered wild animals
Report cites 'loss of irreplaceable species such as elephants for their ivory, rhinos for their horns, pangolins for their scales, and countless parrots, primates, small mammals and reptiles for the…
US isn’t looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, AP sources say
Dialogue is open, but Cuba has not accepted the U.S. offer of humanitarian aid and internet access, even as new sanctions are imposed.
Altadena Buff, Smith and Hensman ‘gem’ asks $2.5M after post-fire rehab
Michele and Brian Smatko spent a year reclaiming their 2000 Buff, Smith and Hensman home after it suffered smoke damage during the 2025 Eaton fire.
First eyed 6 decades ago, history-making D-Line subway opens first leg Friday
The "little train that could" is opening under Wilshire Boulevard after 12 years of construction. How did this train finally come to be after all these years?
Neon lights and fried food bites are back as the 2026 Los Angeles County Fair opens
The Los Angeles County Fair is open and ready for guests to play.
UCLA football gives fans a preview in Spring Game at Rose Bowl
The Bob Chesney era wraps up its initial spring session with no lack of enthusiasm and optimism Saturday.
Girls lacrosse roundup: Huntington Beach, Corona del Mar reach CIF-SS semifinals
OCVarsity's roundup of the highlights for the Orange County teams in the CIF-SS quarterfinals on Thursday, May 7.
Boys lacrosse roundup: Los Alamitos, Dana Hills, El Dorado reach CIF-SS semifinals
OCVarsity's roundup of the highlights for the Orange County teams in the CIF-SS quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 6.