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Angels reduce role for slumping Yoán Moncada
Moncada is hitting .191 with a .610 OPS, and he says he can’t hit against left-handed pitchers because the right knee he injured last year still bothers him. Now the…
Rams QB Matthew Stafford agrees to 1-year, $55 million extension
The reigning NFL MVP, who turned 38 in February, now has two years and up to $105 million remaining on his deal. He led the league in passing yards (4,707)…
TeamOne lays off 725 temp workers at Skechers factory store in Moreno Valley
TeamOne, a Latino-owned agency specializing in warehouse jobs with short- and long-term assignments, revealed the layoffs.
CIF-SS baseball playoffs: Schedule for Friday’s quarterfinals
The matchups and locations for the Orange County teams in the CIF-SS quarterfinals on Friday.
CIF-SS softball playoffs: Schedule for Saturday’s semifinals
The matchups and locations for the Orange County teams playing in the CIF-SS semifinals on Saturday.
Trump says he’s sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about US presence in Europe
Thursday's announcement follows weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about future troop levels in Europe.
Financial insecurity and a mother’s battle spotlighted at Women’s Philanthropy Fund breakfast
Author Stephanie Land, whose book was adapted into the Netflix show 'Maid,' discusses what it took to care for her daughter at Orange County United Way's annual fundraising event.
Judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismiss Justice Department’s attempts to force turnover of voter rolls
Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismissed DOJ lawsuits seeking detailed voter data, affirming state control of elections.
House rejects Smithsonian women’s museum bill after GOP bans ‘biological men’ from exhibits
The revised bill bans a “diversity” of views and gives President Donald Trump the final say on where the museum would be located.
Major donor seeks $1 million refund as pro-Matt Mahan committee shuts down
The developments add to a difficult final stretch for Mahan, who remains behind several Democrats and Republicans competing for two November runoff spots.