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Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats
Republicans are creating headaches for election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway.
2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation
A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus after being evacuated from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak.
Iran and the US are at an impasse ahead of Trump’s China trip
Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war. Their ceasefire is growing increasingly shaky.
Corona del Mar, University, Woodbridge earn high seeds for CIF-SS boys tennis playoffs
Corona del Mar, University and Woodbridge top the draw for the CIF-SS Division 1 team playoffs.
Orange County boys athlete of the week: Connor Ohl, Newport Harbor
The Newport Harbor swimmer is the Orange County boys athlete of the week.
Newport Coast estate linked to NBA star Zach LaVine lists for $40 million
While a private trust bought the estate in 2023, the two-time NBA All-Star has occasionally shared glimpses of the property on social media.
JSerra softball tops Orange Lutheran again for share of first place
Liliana Escobar pitches a three-hitter with 13 strikeouts to help JSerra tie Orange Lutheran atop the Trinity League standings.
Nick’s Restaurant to open new concept at River Street Marketplace
A new anchor tenant with a big name is set to open a brand new idea inside the indoor-outdoor complex.
Orange County girls athlete of the week: Liliana Escobar, JSerra
The pitcher helped JSerra's softball team move into a tie for first place in the Trinity League.
Orange County softball Top 25: Fullerton, Orange Lutheran lead the rankings
Fullerton and Orange Lutheran remain No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the Orange County rankings while Pacifica, Santa Margarita and JSerra move up.