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EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists
After MAHA activists drew up a petition to get him fired, EPA administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda but hasn't/
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, fans and friends, celebrate Hollywood Walk of Fame star
"From the trenches to the stars, we've been through it all, through the fire and the rain," group member Stanley Howse, also known as Flesh-n-Bone, said at the ceremony.
Even in blue states, hospitals have continued to drop gender-affirming care for youths
Hospitals have responded to attacks on transgender healthcare by withdrawing care on their own.
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Home prices dip in 36% of OC. How’d your ZIP do?
Looking at the 83 local ZIP codes, prices in April 2026 increased in the past year in 52 and decreased in 31.
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Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: ‘Heat is not to be played with’
Most of America’s Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome creating dangerous temps.
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Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a housing affordability bill, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill.
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Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event
Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots had their suspensions lifted after a low flight over beaches during a July 4 event.
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HOA Homefront: When to use closed sessions
HOA boards should use closed sessions sparingly, and only in clear compliance with state statutes.
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Newport Beach turned to Huntington Beach to provide 10 dedicated shelter beds for city’s homeless
The city had been paying for space in Costa Mesa's shelter, but with fewer beds needed, officials said the change will save the city money.
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Old Towne Orange commuters weigh-in on paying to park. They list pains and pros
It’s been nearly six months since the city launched its downtown paid parking program.