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World Surf League sets policy allowing trans women surfers to compete; Bethany Hamilton says won’t compete
By Orange County on February 9, 2023
An announcement from pro surfing’s governing body to allow transgender surfers who have low testosterone levels to compete in women’s divisions has stirred a firestorm…
Mexican autopsy shows injuries to dead OC lawyer did not come from a fall, family says
By Orange County on February 9, 2023
A Mexican autopsy revealed Orange County lawyer Elliot Blair suffered injuries suggesting he had possibly been dragged, conflicting with the official conclusion that he died…
Top VA Loma Linda doctor allegedly allowed son to obtain guns before synagogue arson
By Orange County on February 9, 2023
The top physician at VA Loma Linda Health Care System was called out by a federal judge for failing to obtain treatment for his mentally…
First-time homebuyer pickle: Sparse inventory, high rates, looming recession
By Orange County on February 9, 2023
It’s bad timing, for sure, if you’re looking to get on the road to homeownership. You’ll find a meager inventory of homes for sale, largely…
Why Huntington Beach will no longer fly the pride flag on city property
By Orange County on February 9, 2023
Emotions ran high in City Hall this week as the Huntington Beach City Council approved an ordinance that discontinues the flying of the pride flag…
Developers propose 576 homes in Orange, some at the mall, others by hospital
By Orange County on February 9, 2023
The city of Orange became Southern California’s fifth municipality facing housing proposals that could bypass local zoning restrictions because it lacks a state-approved housing plan.…
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94
By Orange County on February 9, 2023
By HILLEL ITALIE | AP National Writer NEW YORK — Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted with the quirky arrangements and…
Would you trade a pay raise for lower inflation?
By Orange County on February 9, 2023
The Federal Reserve wants your pay raise. When Fed chairman Jerome Powell says “the labor market is extraordinarily strong” what he’s really saying is too…
It’s finals season for police-trained bloodhounds, top dogs at sniffing
By Orange County on February 9, 2023
This week police bloodhounds from across America gather in Los Angeles to put their noses to the test in the National Police Blood Hound Association…
Despite sex abuse allegations, former Pomona High coaches continue to work with children, young women
By Orange County on February 8, 2023
In the spring of 1997, a 17-year-old member of the Pomona High School girls track and field team confronted Kitrick Taylor, the team’s coach and…
Huntington Beach police unveil first of 3 new police helicopters
By Orange County on February 8, 2023
Two police officers lifted the new black and gray helicopter off the ground and, while hovering just feet above, maneuvered forward and turned left toward…
El Paso massacre suspect pleads guilty to 90 federal charges
By Orange County on February 8, 2023
By Ashley Killough and Holly Yan | CNN Patrick Crusius plead guilty to all federal charges on Wednesday, nearly three and a half years after…
Can an annual blood test find cancer while it’s curable?
By Orange County on February 8, 2023
Despite decades of effort in the war against cancer, screening tests are available for only five types of the disease, representing less than one-third of…
SpaceX put Elon Musk’s Tesla into space five years ago. Where is it now?
By Orange County on February 8, 2023
By Jackie Wattles It’s now been half a decade since SpaceX turned heads around the world with its decision to launch Elon Musk’s personal Tesla…