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After losing state housing mandate lawsuit, Huntington Beach could face fines of up to $50,000 a month
The state is arguing the city should pay that monthly penalty retroactively back to Jan. 1, 2025.
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (April 30-May 7)
There were seven restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from April 30 to May 7.
Great Park Live hosts another season of live music; the venue’s tenant could stay until 2030
Irvine-based PSQ Productions has been operating the venue since 2024 and per a recent Irvine City Council decision, its contract could be extended.
Why did California home-price gains shrink?
California's gains in home prices shrank by 73% – that's a 1.9% increase last year vs. averaging 7.2% increases throughout 2019 to 2024.
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
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.
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company’s digital defense
Google said it disrupted a criminal group’s attempt to use AI to exploit another company’s previously unknown digital vulnerability.
Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty
A CA man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill President Trump pleaded not guilty.
US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing market.
Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people aren’t buying it, new poll finds
Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people aren’t buying it, a new Gallup poll on the job market found.
Sparks’ WNBA draft preview: Late picks can help fill out veteran-led roster
The Sparks are expected to add youthful talented to the back end of a veteran-led roster in Monday's WNBA draft.