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Election 2026: All 14 propositions before California voters this year, explained
California voters will decide on 14 ballot measures, with several dealing with taxes, housing and elections.
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3 new and upcoming OC restaurants to put on your dining radar
A Mammoth distillery lands near the coast, a Santa Ana wine bar staple expands into Irvine and an affordable Venice-born burger joint plans its first OC spot.
Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
Extreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas.
Once a source of national pride, Cuba’s healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
Cuba’s healthcare system, once praised for its quality, has sharply deteriorated. Analysts say the crisis is worsened by U.S. sanctions affecting the island’s energy sector.
Rescue teams in Venezuela cling to hope as US rebuffs criticisms of government earthquake response
Black smoke from fires in flattened buildings and the smell of decomposition have spread across ruins, one week after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, while rescue teams pulled on a thread of…
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Cooking with Judy: Celebrating a sweet start to marriage
Fullerton’s Judy Bart Kancigor is the author of “Cooking Jewish” and “The Perfect Passover Cookbook.”
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Disneyland’s $59 evening tickets cost 5% to 120% more than daily tickets
Doing the math, the hourly cost of the new evening ticket is higher than even the most expensive day of the year at Disneyland.
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Anaheim briefs: See original paintings of Anaheim landmarks
Andrea Manes shares with her neighbors events and news about the Anaheim community.
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What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up
Discover regional variations of hot dogs across America, from Chicago-style to Cincinnati chili dogs, and what makes local styles unique.
The Declaration’s forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson’s missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy
Jane Calvert has spent 25 years championing John Dickinson, a lesser-known Revolutionary War figure. Known for not signing the Declaration of Independence, Dickinson was a key voice against British taxation…