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Foothill baseball tops Servite in playoffs with shutout from Caden Lauridsen
Lauriden allows one hit and two walks to lead Foothill into the CIF-SS Division 2 quarterfinals.
Kids send message in the sand with human artwork for Kids Ocean Day
The aerial art installation for Kids Ocean Day OC was a nod to the California Coastal Act, which is celebrating 50 years, a message that California’s beaches should be accessible…
Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients’ citizenship in new immigration enforcement move
Executive order mandates banks to scrutinize customer citizenship, sparking privacy concerns.
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate US military’s boat strikes in Latin America
Pentagon watchdog to assess military targeting framework after strikes kill nearly 200 in Latin American waters.
Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna
A judge paused the attempted murder prosecution of a woman accused of firing an AR-15 style rifle at Rihanna's home.
RECongress selects Long Beach Convention Center to host annual Catholic conference starting in 2028
RECongress, one of the largest annual Catholic gatherings in the U.S., will move from Anaheim to the Long Beach Convention Center in 2028.
San Clemente Board Riders clinch national title at home break, Lower Trestles
The team also clinched the West Coast Board Riders Wheat Cup in the event that drew 20 surf clubs from around the country to battle for bragging rights.
The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
The plan is being revised after a parliamentarian ruling, with support uncertain amid White House-Senate tensions.
Smoke from several wildfires prompts air quality advisory across Southern California
Officials warned that smoke from the Sandy fire and wildfires burning on Santa Rosa Island and elsewhere could affect air quality in Los Angeles, Orange and parts of Riverside counties.
Drones temporarily halt air firefight at Bain fire in Riverside County
'If they're flying, we can't,' said Capt. John Clingingsmith with CAL FIRE/Riverside County.