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World Cup Group D Preview: US familiar with Australia, Paraguay and Turkey
The United States is familiar with Australia, Paraguay and Turkey heading into their Group D matchups. The U.S played all three opponents in friendlies last year.
3 Orange County restaurant closures, from legacy chains to a coastal spot
Two chain spots and one independent operator to prune from your dining list.
Federal drug agents serve search warrants in Orange County
The Drug Enforcement Administration did not release details about the nature of the investigation.
Wall Street inches higher, oil prices fall amid tenuous peace between Iran and US
Wall Street rose modestly and oil prices fell while markets waited to see if the U.S. and Iran would strike a deal to end the war.
Tennessee poised to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are set to vote on a plan to reshape a majority-Black congressional district amid a redistricting push.
World Cup Group A Preview: Co-host Mexico opens tournament against South Africa
The first game of the World Cup will be played in Group A, with co-host Mexico kicking off the tournament against South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City.
Housing zoning approved for part of Newport Beach Golf Course, opponents still fighting surf park
A group is suing the city from allowing any surf park on the popular Newport Beach Golf Course. On another parcel, housing may be built.
Newport Harbor swimmer Connor Ohl breaks 20 seconds again in 50 freestyle
Swimming roundup: Ohl blazes a 19.90 in the 50 free and sets the league record in the 100 free with a 44.08 to help highlight the meet.
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.
Football coach Bob Johnson remembered for impact on players and family
About 500 people attend a memorial service for the Hall of Fame coach, who died last month after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.