A group of Vietnamese-American salon owners and manicurists have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the State of California, alleging that a section of
It’s worthwhile, on Memorial Day, to reflect on why we honor those who have fallen in defense of our nation. It goes without saying that
Orange County’s great Highland tradition, the Scottish Fest, returns once again this Memorial Day Weekend to the OC Fairgrounds. Orange County’s longest-running celebration of Celtic
The Orange County District Attorney’s office is charging former Irvine Councilwoman Tammy Kim with 10 felonies and one misdemeanor related to her council service, 2024
Huntington Beach Council Member Gracey Van Der Mark has announced her candidacy for the California State Assembly in the 72nd Assembly District. The seat is
Join OC Parks for an 8-mile, moderate-paced fitness hike through Red Rock Wilderness Park. This level-4 difficulty hike moves at 3.5 mph through coastal sage
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join a guided distance hike across Loma Ridge into the newly opened Red Rock Wilderness, part of OC Parks’ Irvine
A controversial rent control bill to impose a draconian cap on rents and expand rent control to single-family homes has been pulled from consideration for
When have you ever heard a teachers union propose a response to any real or perceived problem that didn’t revolve around wringing more money out
State lawmakers, community leaders, and veterans gathered in Capitol Park today to mark the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, a historic turning point
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