Opinion Columnist
Represents the opinion of the author who is either a paid columnist or an unpaid guest columnist.
RFK Jr. snatches snakes in viral video, the latest of his many animal encounters
Experts say the snakes are harmless but warn against handling them by the tails due to potential harm.
OC speller out in second round of Scripps National Spelling Bee
Sydney Tran, an eighth-grader at El Rancho Charter School in Anaheim, correctly spelled her first-round word, Hangul.
New Hook & Cook will give new life to San Clemente pier concessions
A sneak peek at the menu shows everything from buttery lobster rolls and chowder to Baja-style tacos to beignets and “Shark Bite” shave ice. There will also be supplies for…
The cheapest new cars for 2026
Edmunds reports on the latest automotive trends, highlighting new models, technology advancements, and industry insights.
Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change.
70 people suing Garden Grove chemical tank owner over crisis as of Tuesday
GKN Aerospace is accused of acting negligently and being responsible for tens of thousands of evacuations. So far, 8 lawsuits representing 70 people have been filed.
NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to U.S. companies.
No FAA ‘mishap’ declaration yet on SpaceX Starship booster anomaly
The Super Heavy booster didn't perform as expected, instead crashing into Gulf waters.
Pretend City grows young artists with Wonder Studio
The Wonder Studio recently opened at the Irvine-based children's museum, and it is turning children into artists, giving them the opportunity to create art of their own.
Supreme Court rejects Meta’s appeal in Vermont social media addiction case
The Supreme Court refused Meta's appeal to block a lawsuit alleging Meta knowingly designed addictive features that harm young users.