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DSRT Surf wave pool in Palm Desert to open mid-July, bookings available in a month
More details of the much-anticipated wave pool in Palm Desert are released ahead of the opening as final touches are underway.
Corky: Part III OF an embellishment-free tale you still might not believe
Surfing columnist Corky Carroll recounts a tale 20 years in the making.
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.
‘Run For The Wall’ riders ready for cross-country trek dedicated to military veterans
This year's ride kicks off Wednesday, May 13 from the Ontario Convention Center.
From ‘Just Say No’ to Narcan: How drug education is changing in a modern world
Teachers seek to educate students amid drug reform and an ongoing fentanyl crisis.
Schools often don’t have any standardized drug education, relying on patchwork programs
Prevention increasingly aims to support mental health.
How teens are teaching each other about drugs
Drug education programs letting young people lead are often the most impactful.
5 tips for how to talk to kids about drugs
How do you talk to kids about drugs when you can’t tell them to ‘just say no’?
Mother and son both diagnosed with cancer go through scary journey together
Mother's Day also has new meaning — both say they understand very clearly that tomorrows can't be taken for granted and that the honor and love of Mother's Day isn't…