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Treasury Department tells US banks to flag suspected Iranian money-laundering networks
The Treasury Department wants U.S. banks to monitor suspected Iranian money laundering networks. These networks allegedly use funds to smuggle sanctioned oil through shell companies and crypto networks.
Orange County baseball Top 25: Mission Viejo, San Clemente rising
Orange Lutheran and Huntington Beach are the top two teams in this week's Orange County rankings.
Tributes pour in for legendary surfer Paul Strauch, known for his aloha spirit
Strauch, known as the “gentleman surfer” and a Hawaiian who brought the aloha spirit and culture to Southern California’s early-era surf scene.
Aliso Niguel softball beats San Clemente for undefeated South Coast title
Amanda Elkins pitches a three-hitter and Tessa Cowsill hits a two-run home run to help Aliso Niguel finish 8-0 in league.
USA Surfing’s Skvarna wins first-ever U.S. men’s longboard gold at PASA Games
The win earns the longboard surfer from San Juan Capistrano a qualification into the 2027 Pan American Games.
Man thought Irvine police chief called him, got scammed of $25,000
The elaborate scam started with a text message from someone claiming to be a representative with Apple.
Cypress baseball adds another title to long list of league championships
Baseball notes: Cypress coach John Weber gives credit to the players and his coaching staff for the streak of 13 consecutive league championships.
Orange County girls athlete of the week: Alyssa Ton, Fountain Valley
The swimmer posted two Orange County-leading times to power Fountain Valley to a victory in the Sunset League.
US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing market.
Santiago Canyon College agreement with Chapman opens 14 transfer routes
The program opens the door to 14 distinct degree pathways and provides a more streamlined transfer route for students in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.