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How a legal challenge over gender dysphoria became a fight for disability rights
A lawsuit filed by eight states could strip protections away from people with disabilities.
This man can plug his brain into a computer. He’s trying to help turn science fiction into reality.
Brandon Patterson’s wildest dream for the brain-computer interface is to someday be able to drive his wheelchair with his mind, like Professor X in the X-Men comics.
A bipartisan effort to reform California’s top-two primary system is underway
A pair of veteran political strategists hope to get an initiative on the 2028 ballot to end the state's 'jungle primary.'
Don’t worry about hantavirus! (Wait, should we worry about hantavirus?)
Columnist Teri Sforza writes: Does a vague sense of dread curdle your belly?
Laguna Niguel man sentenced to 25 years in prison for fentanyl deaths
Michel Joseph Abdallah pleaded guilty Nov. 12 to two counts of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death
Ducks’ Jackson LaCombe playing key roles in playoff run
The Ducks need the defenseman, whose postseason performance has been invaluable, to be an active participant in every game he plays, and that was the case in their narrow Game…
Longtime Ducks fans enjoying rewards for being patient
Supporters' faith in the team, even through many seasons of struggles, pays off with some postseason fun.
Huntington Beach boys volleyball sweeps Corona del Mar, advances to semifinals
Huntington Beach plays a complete game as it sweeps its Sunset League rival and sets up a showdown with Mira Costa in the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinals.
Newport Coast estate linked to NBA star Zach LaVine lists for $40 million
While a private trust bought the estate in 2023, the two-time NBA All-Star has occasionally shared glimpses of the property on social media.
Dunn: Love at first serve, this Newport Coast tennis couple wins big together
Brittany and Brian Morton are the queen and king of husband-and-wife mixed doubles with dozens of wins on the national circuit. "We've always had great chemistry, and our games complement…