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Fewer Southern California beaches make Heal the Bay’s annual “Honor Roll” list
Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card shows trends on water quality ahead of busy Memorial weekend; last winter’s wet, rainy season has affected many beaches.
US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant
The sanctions, announced Wednesday, cut them off from the U.S. banking system.
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
You may have heard that recycling plastic grocery bags can jam up machinery, but what might not be as well known is that there are other ways to get rid…
Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will ‘be tested’ in their military careers
He told the cadets that they will be America's “first defenders” and “first responders.”
2026 California treasurer candidates share ideas for financing affordable housing
Six people are running to replace termed-out Treasurer Fiona Ma in the June 2 primary election.
Netanyahu’s coalition alliances with religious parties put his reelection at risk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance with ultra-Orthodox religious parties is proving to be a liability ahead of elections.
Rare 111-acre Bradbury Estates ranch seeks $10.5M ahead of auction
Held by the same family for three generations, this guard-gated foothills compound will sell to the highest bidder live from London next month.
Kansas City small businesses whipping up World Cup flavors and merch for fans this summer
Multiple businesses are seizing on the opportunity to join in — and profit from — the World Cup festivities.
Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out ‘Happy Birthday America!’ rickshaws
In New Delhi, some auto-rickshaws are now displaying images of President Donald Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!”
US is expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro
The Trump administration is expected to announce a criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro. That's according to two people familiar with the matter.