US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies
Although most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately, the State Department has begun lifting certain restrictions.
CalOptima launches $5.2 million health grant program for OC cities
Cities must submit a letter of interest by Monday and a full proposal by Oct. 30, according to CalOptima Health.
Farm celebrates five years providing fresh produce to OC food bank
It grows fruits and vegetables year-round and has supplied more than 9 million pounds of produce to the food bank.
Ex-Brazilian model with ties to Melania links Trump envoy to corruption scheme
Amanda Ungaro's claims prompted the first lady to hold a rare news conference.
Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
Customs and Border Protection paused activity after bulldozers began initial work, sparking outrage.
Corky: Excited for opening of the new Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
Surfing columnist Corky Carroll has his invitation to the opening of the the new Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in Laguna Beach, a better location for celebrating wave riders and…
Produce lobby asks US agencies to quell fears hurting sales
The letter shows the back-and-forth going on behind the scenes, even as cyclosporiasis cases ebb.
FBI no longer treating an applicant’s experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
The change comes amid broader concerns about a loosening of recruitment requirements at the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency.
Proposition 45 puts a ‘shot clock’ on lengthy environmental reviews, developers say
Developers and business advocates say the measure will help them grow California's housing supply. But opponents worry it will undermine public health and environmental protections.
2 LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work an hour early before deadly crash, AP source says
The FAA is pursuing disciplinary action against the two controllers who left early — up to firing the pair, the government official said.