From a colorful Armenian heritage float decorated with red Christmas mums, to a bright, flower-adorned dragon celebrating L.A.’s Asian and Latino cultures, the 2024 Rose…
Orange County Coast
Tustin to start testing homes for asbestos in soil, dust
The city will soon begin testing soil and dust at Tustin residents’ homes for any asbestos or lead emitted from the burnt north hangar at…
Southern California hiring pace slows in November
A record number of Southern Californians were working in November, despite a hiring pace that was three-quarters what’s normal for the month. My trusty spreadsheet,…
Gaza death toll exceeds 20,000 as Israel expands ground war
By Najib Jobain and Sam Magdy | Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israel’s war to destroy Hamas has killed more than 20,000 Palestinians, health…
Dates announced for 2024 U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach
The US Open of Surfing, a mega surf contest and action-sports festival held each year on the sand in Huntington Beach, will next be Aug.…
A quick guide to reading the newest California School Dashboard data
After a three-year hiatus, the California School Dashboard has been released, giving California educators and families a detailed snapshot of how the education system has…
Meet Orange County’s 125 most influential people for 2023
Orange County is home to approximately 3.2 million people, so it’s a nearly impossible task to choose .000039% of them to represent a year with…
Outer space is the final resting place for these Southern California residents
In life, Donna Jeanne Chapman had her feet firmly on the ground. But the Rancho Cucamonga loan officer and secretary always had her eyes on the…
Barbie is in the Toy Hall of Fame, here’s how you can nominate others
Fun time Since Christmas is Monday, we look at toys inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame and some of the most dangerous toys kids…
1960s Pasadena home, with triangular-shaped core, seeks $3 million
The living room. (Photo by @DMPhoto) The sunken fireplace. (Photo by @DMPhoto) The kitchen. (Photo by @DMPhoto) The sauna. (Photo by @DMPhoto) The gym. (Photo…
Man shot and killed along Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach
A 36-year-old man was shot and killed in Long Beach Wednesday, Dec. 20, and police were working to identify a suspect or suspects, authorities said.…
Rain soaks Southern California — and it’s not over yet
LOS ANGELES — A strong storm system continued pushing through Southern California Thursday, with forecasters saying the area can expect periods of “moderate-to-heavy” rain that…
Rose Parade 2024: Here’s where to watch it on your screens (big and small)
Choose your platform and ring in the New Year comfy at home as you watch the 135th Rose Parade and the 110th Rose Bowl Game. Set your…
Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places,…
California’s consumer savings cut in half during pandemic
Buzz: The typical Californian saved roughly half as much in 2022 than they did in pre-pandemic 2019. Source: My trusty spreadsheet created a measurement of…