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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.
Learn more about our oceans for Mother Ocean Day, May 9
Here's why scientists call the ocean the heart of the planet.
Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era
Canine distemper drastically reduced Wyoming and Yellowstone wolf numbers in 2025, resulting in the lowest population count in two decades.
Trump’s proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
Trump's "Golden Dome for America" space weapons plan will cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, more than the initial $175 billion price tag.
Graduation 2026 schedule: Dates, times for Orange County high schools
Seniors across Orange County will enjoy ceremonies in the coming weeks.