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Scientists: What Garden Grove chemical tank crack means and why dry ice is a bad idea
As the threat of a chemical tank explosion in Garden Grove dragged into its third day, officials announced a potentially positive new development -- a crack was seen on the…
World Central Kitchen among the volunteers delivering hot meals to those evacuated because of Garden Grove chemical threat
The global relief group is delivering 2,200 hot meals to residents who were evacuated from their homes in the wake of a dangerously malfunctioning storage tank at an aerospace company…
Gov. Gavin Newsom, other California leaders request federal emergency declaration for Garden Grove chemical threat
U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, as well as Rep. Derek Tran, also sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to approve the emergency declaration request.
FEMA planning up to 14-day hotel stays for residents evacuated from Garden Grove chemical threat
It was unclear Sunday whether the program was going to be implemented or how long it would last.
Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump’s emerging proposal to end the war
The deal the Republican president had said was “largely negotiated” has left a range of lawmakers, former Cabinet members and conservative analysts wondering aloud whether the terms as currently known…
Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
Trump said negotiations were “proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner,” and the relationship with Iran was becoming “much more professional and productive.”
Evacuated Garden Grove Unified schools could go online; high school graduations expected to go on
A chunk of the district falls within the evacuation area established in response to a malfunctioning tank containing a flammable, volatile chemical used in plastics and manufacturing at an aerospace…
GKN, company behind Garden Grove toxic chemical threat, issues apology on Sunday
The company says it is 'acutely aware' of the dispruption that was caused. GKN is facing investigations and lawsuits over the incident.
Santa Ana unveils monument apologizing for destruction of early Chinatown
In 1906, city leaders ordered that Santa Ana's Chinatown be burned down; modern-day leaders have sought "to atone."
No contaminants found in air near Garden Grove chemical plant; tank remains intact
The South Coast Air Quality Management District and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are monitoring the air.