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Federal prosecutors hand down indictments in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
The March 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge led to the deaths of six.
Last resorts in Primm, the former State Line at California-Nevada border, to close permanently
Primm Valley Resorts was the area's last full-time casino. Whiskey Pete’s closed in December 2024, and Buffalo Bill’s ceased 24-7 operations in July. Owners have a new use in mind…
Orange County’s 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide is here to help you cast your ballot
Find how candidates responded to the questions we posed about important issues facing our community — and more.
Many California colleges, universities, public schools impacted by nationwide Canvas breach
"Instructure is working diligently to gather more information and get systems restored," the CSU wrote on its website.
More overnight closures for 605 Freeway between Cerritos and Irwindale
The work is part of the $260 million Super 605 corridor project to rehabilitate the 605 from Long Beach to the San Gabriel Valley.
Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger from cruise ship as confirmed infections grow to 9
Spain's health ministry says a Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus.
When natural disasters strike, another crisis hits those recovering from opioid addiction
Doctors have warned many more patients could face obstacles as climate change intensifies.
The possibility of a ‘super’ El Niño is starting to make coastal California nervous
The temporary form of climate change has inflicted lots of damage over the years in San Diego County.
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.