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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.
Artist JR, the ‘French Banksy’ creates a ‘cave’ installation over Paris’ oldest bridge
The oldest bridge in Paris looked Thursday as if it had been swallowed by a mountain.
Man gets 25-to-life for killing OC jail inmate who vomited near him
In all, there were 65 kicks to the victim's head, a sheriff's sergeant testified.
Seniors begin to close their high school chapters
Graduation season in Orange County has commenced with the first high school seniors taking to the stage to accept their diplomas in front of cheering families and friends.
Chargers announce coaching staff promotions, fellowships for 2026
Steve Clinkscale, Shane Day and three other assistant coaches get new titles for the upcoming season.