What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4
With wildfires raging across the western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks as the nation gears up for a big Fourth of July.
Mr. Irrelevant celebrated in Newport Beach as NFL’s last pick
Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.
Drummond: Putting the spectacular in Yorba Linda’s July 4 fireworks show
Jim Drummond is a longtime Yorba Linda resident. He regularly gives his take on local issues.
A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI
Employment data offers a grim outlook for secretaries and administrative assistants in the age of artificial intelligence,
Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations.
Israeli forces detain Palestinian women in West Bank raids
Israeli forces carried out a series of raids across the West Bank. They arrested at least five Palestinian women in multiple cities.
Journalist describes a month in the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
An Associated Press journalist spent a month in the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak documenting the toll and the challenges for health workers in a conflict zone.
The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in June
This month's round-up features a variety of food options, including breakfast staples and decadent desserts.
Gaza faces uncertain future as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1,000 days of war
The conflict in Gaza has reached its 1,000th day since a Hamas-led attack on Israel. Both sides are weary, and ceasefires remain fragile.
Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe’s leaders close ranks
After Trump questioned Italy’s reliability as a wartime ally, European leaders rallied to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's side.