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Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
The number of people receiving SNAP food aid has fallen more than 13% in a year as changes to the biggest U.S. food aid program start to kick in.
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City, community get update on Tustin Legacy redevelopment planning
Redevelopment was the focus of the city’s annual Local Reuse Authority meeting this week.
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HOA Homefront: Can we require director training?
California does not have a mandatory prerequisite for HOA board service, except that candidates or directors must be a member of the HOA.
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Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
The Trump administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Iran. It's promising an “economic D-Day” against a country that has so far withstood nearly five decades of punishing American…
Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax
A Texas court has slashed a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million over falsely calling the 2012 Newtown school shooting a hoax.
2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Alaska near radar site
Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees are among eight people killed in a small plane crash in western Alaska. The plane, chartered by the agency, crashed Thursday near the…
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Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, August 21, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on…
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What — and how much — does Daisy Chain Fields mean for Irvine?
Daisy Chain Fields takes the stage Saturday, Aug. 29, and city officials hope the event will set a precedent for the Great Park's entertainment future.
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Wedge erosion exposes old metal pipes, boulders — and worry for the iconic surf spot
City officials on Tuesday, Aug. 25 will vote on whether to hold a study session to discuss recent sand displacement and coastal erosion at the Wedge, and to seek potential…
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Real estate news: Corona del Mar retail center trades hands, a first in 80 years
The property sits along the west side of Pacific Coast Highway, leased by a tuxedo shop, Pedego electric bikes, two salons and an antiques restoration shop and more.