A mom’s determination to honor the loss of Gold Star families on Memorial Day
Cheryl Rex's son Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola was among the 13 Americans killed during the suicide bombing of the airport during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Blood moonshot: Pitt researchers’ artificial, shelf-stable platelets are a major step forward for trauma care
Researchers said artificial platelets may just be the “holy grail” for a long-held problem.
LA County Fair 2026: He gets his kicks showing his Route 66 collection
Exhibit of memorabilia pays homage to the Mother Road. Pop culture collector John Atwater tells columnist David Allen: "Route 66 has it all."
Death of research hummingbird at UC Riverside triggers third animal welfare citation in 3 years
The U.S. Department of Agriculture found that university researchers did not contact the campus veterinarian to warn of animals in distress.
Separate and unequal: The ‘Whites Only’ sign was a visible reminder of American racism
After the Civil War, the Jim Crow system enforced racial separation, supported by beliefs in white superiority, seen in "whites only" signs.
Stanton mayor seeks deployment of California National Guard to patrol evacuated city
The mayor says all of Stanton is under an evacuation order because of the Garden Grove chemical tank malfunction.
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a…
Map: Potential Garden Grove tank explosion blast zone shows where homes, businesses could be damaged
The exact nature of the damage, and what contingencies are in place to deal with it, have not been made clear.
OC DA Spitzer announces investigation into owner of Garden Grove chemical tank at risk of exploding
Tipsters are asked to call the OC DA anonymous tip hotline or to email prosecutors at to submit tips directly online.
How evacuated Orange County residents can get help, find assistance or a place to stay
Evacuation centers, hotlines and other resources are available for residents displaced by the Garden Grove chemical emergency.