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Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a ‘use’ of public lands
Industry groups and their Republican allies in Congress strongly opposed the rule and had lobbied to repeal it.
Sand project at Capistrano Beach pulls from quarry to add to beach before busy summer season
It's the third project to get underway in recent years to try and salvage the eroded beach in Dana Point.
Year-long investigation in Riverside County leads to 42 arrests of suspects accused of distributing or using child sex abuse materials
Officials called the year-long investigation Operation Volcano.
Iron Honor is a slight 9-2 favorite for the Preakness
There’s no telling who will be the bettors’ choice by the time the starting gate opens on Saturday in a wide-open race that does not include Kentucky Derby winner Golden…
Ilia Malinin only looking ahead
The three-time World champion takes the ice in a Stars On Ice at Honda Center Saturday before deciding on his 2027 approach.
Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington
The project, located between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, has sparked controversy.
3 Orange County restaurant closures, from legacy chains to a coastal spot
Two chain spots and one independent operator to prune from your dining list.
Federal drug agents serve search warrants in Orange County
The Drug Enforcement Administration did not release details about the nature of the investigation.
Six Orange County teams in Division 1 for CIF-SS boys volleyball playoffs
Six Orange County teams are in Division 1 for the CIF Southern Section boys volleyball playoffs.
Fryer: New football coaches at Los Alamitos, Yorba Linda take on big challenges
The new coaches at Los Alamitos and Yorba Linda face big challenges in their new positions.