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Separate and unequal: The ‘Whites Only’ sign was a visible reminder of American racism
After the Civil War, the Jim Crow system enforced racial separation, supported by beliefs in white superiority, seen in "whites only" signs.
Stanton mayor seeks deployment of California National Guard to patrol evacuated city
The mayor says all of Stanton is under an evacuation order because of the Garden Grove chemical tank malfunction.
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a…
Map: Potential Garden Grove tank explosion blast zone shows where homes, businesses could be damaged
The exact nature of the damage, and what contingencies are in place to deal with it, have not been made clear.
OC DA Spitzer announces investigation into owner of Garden Grove chemical tank at risk of exploding
Tipsters are asked to call the OC DA anonymous tip hotline or to email prosecutors at to submit tips directly online.
How evacuated Orange County residents can get help, find assistance or a place to stay
Evacuation centers, hotlines and other resources are available for residents displaced by the Garden Grove chemical emergency.
Holiday weekend turned dire for some Garden Grove residents; ‘You can’t really enjoy or celebrate anything’
The city's Strawberry Festival continued, though the parade was canceled.
Outrage, frustrations grow as residents await word on possible Garden Grove chemical blast find few answers
At least half a dozen law firms pledged to file lawsuits seeking class-action status on behalf of those who've taken financial hits.
New interactive exhibit opens Sunday onboard Battleship Iowa in San Pedro
The Iowa's immersive "Life of A Sailor" display, the product of two years' research and work, is laid out amid several areas below the ship's main deck and aims to…
Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a…