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At the end of the previous week on “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” Vicki Gunvalson was shocked. Shocked, she told everyone, to find that Emily Simpson had called her Debbie Downer. So naturally when the next episode arrived on …

By BILL BARROW WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. The Alaska senator, who joins GOP Sen. Susan …

By BEN FINLEY and MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. Any concession would be …

By RYAN J. FOLEY Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the agency’s policy gives it broad control over what footage will be made public by specifying any releases …

By Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It’s not every day that physicians coin a new name for a disorder — and that the disorder plagues a majority of Americans. Last month, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released …

As a real estate professional, I often have clients who want help building an “accessory dwelling unit,” or ADU (a.k.a. “Granny flats”). These small, backyard homes are wildly popular with California homeowners, who see the opportunity to expand their living …

Nearly two years after three young people died of smoke inhalation inside a burning Tesla Cybertruck in Piedmont, California, as a friend struggled to open its doors, federal regulators are considering new safety requirements intended to prevent occupants from becoming …

By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted on Thursday dozens of Winter Olympians and Paralympians for a reception honoring their accomplishments in the Milano Cortina games earlier this year. Nearly half of the Team USA athletes who …

By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” after President Donald Trump derided America’s neighbor and its leadership while threatening to expand tariffs. Carney said …

By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the savings touted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency are incorrect or lack supporting evidence, according to federal auditors. DOGE began posting its estimated savings on a web page known as …

BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) — A Louisiana school board and the federal government have agreed to end more than 60 years of oversight meant to end segregation. The agreement was announced Thursday on the first day of classes for Bossier …

By MARÍA VERZA MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico began sending 1,500 more troops to the western state of Michoacan on Thursday, a day after the U.S. announced the suspension of government operations in that region — including halting avocado inspections …

A complex, $15 million plan to re-use water in the Arroyo Seco has closed its public comment review period, setting the stage for the city of Pasadena’s responses to comments in the coming months. The Arroyo Seco Water Reuse plan …

Kamala Harris wants to pack the U.S. Supreme Court – but her why needs some work. “We need to revisit the point of expanding the court to 13 justices like we have 13 district courts,” Harris said at a recent …

  DIAMOND BAR — A South Coast Air Quality Management District hearing board on Thursday approved a modified abatement order against Lineage Logistics, requiring the company to implement additional odor-control measures amid an ongoing clean-up of its burned-out cold storage …

The house was sold fully furnished. (Photo by Gavin Carter) One of the two fully furnished kitchens. (Photo by Gavin Carter) The glass bridge. (Photo by Gavin Carter) The pool terrace and fire pit. (Photo by Gavin Carter) A new …

CHICAGO — He doesn’t have to say it. “I’m not going to sit here and say I’m the big piece,” Tarik Skubal said of fitting into the Dodgers’ championship puzzle. “They’ve been a pretty good baseball team without me. So …

The reimagined Montezooma coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm feels like a familiar old friend and brand new thrill all bundled into one zippy and fun ride that’s just fast enough and over before you know it. I rode Montezooma: The …

By ANNA WILDER AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday struck down a 1930s law that imposed regulations on firearm suppressors and guns that are considered the most dangerous, more than a year after President Donald …

A man died and a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department detective was hospitalized after a shooting during a Sheriff’s Department investigation in Littlerock. The shooting occurred just before 3:15 p.m. while sheriff’s detectives were conducting a search warrant operation near …

There is no exquisite beauty… without cocktails and literature. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs is hosting an Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, in its Cascade Lounge. The 90-minute show brings four …

The Angels’ Jose Siri gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Angels starting pitcher …

In their football team’s brief return to San Diego this week, the Spanoses reduced a man to tears — and not because they moved the Chargers to Los Angeles. Former Chargers receiver Anthony Miller, whose bye-bye speed and 40 touchdowns …

CHICAGO — The Sparks shook off a slow start, but they couldn’t keep pace with the Chicago Sky in the decisive fourth quarter in a 95-88 loss on Wednesday night. Natasha Cloud, Kamilla Cardoso and Jacy Sheldon each scored 15 …

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) makes a catch while falling backward during the team’s training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at Loyola Marymount. (Photo by Kai Dizon/SCNG) Rams rookie quarterback Ty Simpson throws a pass during the …

LAFC forward Son Heung-min, left, pushes the ball up the field as Chivas midfielder Luis Romo chases him during the first half of a Leagues Cup phase one match on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at BMO Stadium. (Photo by Raul …

By The Associated Press Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with Oman, while two Israeli soldiers have been killed in Lebanon. Here’s a look at the latest developments in …

By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer Dr. Stacy Norton was only 7 years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members struck by aggressive tumors at unusually young ages. Decades later, Norton rolled up her …

By REBECCA SANTANA, VALERIE GONZALEZ, CYBELE MAYNES-OSTERMAN and RYAN J. FOLEY CHICAGO (AP) — The Trump administration has awarded a $150 million contract to give legal representation to migrant children traveling alone to the U.S. to a small Texas law …

BALTIMORE — Mike Trout remains willingly attached to a franchise that seemingly can’t get out of an endless loop of losing. After the Angels finally made a series of trades that no doubt set them back in the short term …

A $1.7 million renovation project at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center broke ground Wednesday, marking the largest capital improvement investment in the nearly 70-year-old shelter’s history. The Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, which opened in 1958, serves as a …

By LAURAN NEERGAARD The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life. While those surgeries were canceled, the cases …

After nearly 50 years of serving American comfort food from an old-school spot in the San Fernando Valley, Heart’s Coffee Shop will serve its last meal this Sunday. “We had a great run and created a great legacy in the …

College of the Canyons has received a $1.1 million grant from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation to support its Advanced Technology Center, college officials announced Wednesday. The two-year, $1,109,181 grant will support student enrollment growth, curriculum development and career …

By MEGAN JANETSKY MEXICO CITY (AP) — A gunman killed a social media influencer during a live stream in Mexico’s volatile northwestern state of Sinaloa, authorities said Wednesday, a public killing that underscored ongoing violence targeting social media personalities in …

The Los Angeles City Council authorized $450,000 on Tuesday to hire a consultant to support the development a new structure on homelessness, with the goal of breaking away from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. In a 14-0 vote, the …

The medical saga of the famed Big Bear bald eagle, Jackie, continues as she undergoes medical tests. The eagle, globally known thanks to a continuous web broadcast, is back on oxygen assistance, according to a Wednesday, Aug. 5, update from …

Rematches and Southern California connections appear to be the theme for UFC 331 after the full card was announced Wednesday. Nine months after their highly anticipated title fight ended disappointingly early, flyweight champion Joshua Van will defend against former champion Alexandre …

  Marine One lands at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Trump supporters in front of Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes on Tuesday, …

San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman, one of two Inland Empire politicians whose offices and homes were searched by the FBI last week, is taking a step back from political life, for now. San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman is …