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George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits
George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300M to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security.
Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
Single Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home despite an overall decline in first-time buyers.
Map: 100 Southern California independent bookstores to visit in 2026
Bookmark and save the updated map to find bookshops in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and beyond.
San Clemente will soon have a HeloPod with water ready to help combat wildfires
OCFA helicopters can quickly refill their water supply using the solar-powered HeloPod, which has 3,775 gallons of water readily available.
A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs: What older Americans should know
Medicare beneficiaries may get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month.
Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86
Barney Frank has died. The longtime Democratic congressman from Massachusetts was a leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights
Adelanto ICE detainees launch hunger strike to demand improved conditions
Detainees say the ICE facility is rife with abuse and neglect that is harming their health.
Past-due consumer debts at 6-year high in California, nationwide
2.1% of California debts were 90 days or more late, highest since 2020's first quarter when the pandemic was hitting the economy.
EU overcomes fierce internal debate to agree on tariff deal with the US
The European Union approved a tariff deal with the US to cap tariffs on most EU exports at 15%, avoiding a clash with President Trump.
Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement
Officials will pay $835K to settle a lawsuit filed by a man jailed for over a month over a Facebook post about Charlie Kirk's assassination.