House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill
The House has passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump’s request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon. The bill passed Wednesday also would…
Machete-wielding man subdued by police rounds in Los Alamitos
The shooting occurred shortly before midday in the 3700 block of Katella Avenue, following a pursuit involving Long Beach police.
Costa Mesa to hold on July 23 first of three community meetings on Fairview Development Center
Costa Mesa residents will have three opportunities in the coming weeks to participate in the final planning phase of the Fairview Developmental Center.
Epstein model recruiter Daniel Siad, 69, found dead in France
A model recruiter with close ties to sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in France. Daniel Siad was 69. His cause of death isn't yet known.
Judge questions difference between Hegseth’s testosterone policy and transgender care for troops
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes raised the question Wednesday in an ongoing lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender service members.
Sparks can’t overcome cold shooting in 5th consecutive loss
The Sparks suffer an 86-82 matinee loss to the Phoenix Mercury and are now 2-8 without injured star Kelsey Plum going into the All-Star break.
Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, WTO says
Surging global demand for critical minerals should be “a once-in-a-lifetime chance” for resource-rich countries in Africa and elsewhere to harness wealth and improve life for millions.
House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue
Some call the Stop Insider Trading Act the most significant congressional action yet to restrict stock trades by members of Congress.
Author Charles Gaines, who popularized the world of bodybuilding with ‘Pumping Iron,’ dies at 84
Gaines, who began lifting weights at 16, also wrote novels like "Stay Hungry."
‘The No. 1 killer of kids’: Inside Florida’s child drowning crisis
Florida is hurtling toward its deadliest year on record for child drownings. Why — in a state hyper-aware of water safety — do young lives continue to slip away?