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988’s LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded
The Trump administration is moving to restart the specialized LGBTQ+ option for youth who contact the 988 crisis intervention hotline, but the group that helped pioneer the idea is being…
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What’s next for Katie Porter after California governor loss?
The former Orange County congresswoman laments how fear has permeated politics — and considers how best to engage in policymaking outside of elected office.
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Mistrial declared in trial against man accused of igniting the Palisades fire
After two weeks of evidence getting present, including testimony by a dozen-plus witnesses, and attorney arguments, the case was handed to the jury on Wednesday.
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Alexander: Life in the NCAA – create a rule, face a lawsuit
Absent friendly legislation in Congress, college sports' main governing body incurs lots of billable hours.
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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.
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Fryer: A look back at an unforgettable high school sports year in Orange County
Santa Margarita's state football championship, Crean Lutheran's win over JSerra in the boys basketball finals and Jaslene Massey's historic track and field season are among the many highlights from 2025-26.
Missile alert goes off in Dubai but authorities quickly tell the public to disregard the warning
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have sounded an incoming missile alert for Dubai but shortly afterward told the public to “disregard the previous warning,” an indication that it was…
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Supreme Court’s ruling to end protections for Haitian, Syrian immigrants could have broader impact
The Supreme Court ’s decision allowing President Donald Trump's administration to end temporary legal protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants may affect people from many other countries.
Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, with 2,980 injured.
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ATF cancels phone tracking contract after lawmakers raise concerns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has canceled its contract for a surveillance tool that allows warrantless tracking of mobile devices.