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Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination, saying it engages in a “pattern and practice” of unfair treatment for its Black workers.
Here’s a look at some of the Founding Mothers of our country
You might be surprised by how George and Martha Washington met.
UC Irvine, Long Beach State take different paths to NCAA men’s volleyball semifinals
The unseeded Anteaters face 4th-seeded Ball State after stunning top-seeded UCLA; the 3rd-seeded Beach eye a title repeat but must get past 2nd-seeded Hawai'i.
Concept for Etnies Skatepark in Lake Forest would add expand with beginner areas, pump track
The $2 million renovation aims to create a place not just for pros and experts, but beginners who want to get better at the sport.
Guess how far down the ocean’s deepest point is
Here's why scientists call the ocean the heart of the planet.
Drummond: Yorba Linda churches adding housing, new buildings
Jim Drummond is a longtime Yorba Linda resident. He regularly gives his take on local issues.
Bravo for these residents starting something new
The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups.
New Latter-day Saints temple in Yorba Linda opens doors for tours before final dedication
Tours will be offered through June 7 before a dedication ceremony declares the temple a "house of the Lord" and it becomes exclusive to members for special ceremonies and worship.
Mater Dei’s Matteo Huarte captures singles title at Ojai tennis tournament
The USC commit defeats Woodbridge's Brady Tallakson 7-6 (3), 6-1 to become the first Mater Dei singles player to win the title in Ojai.
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.