Orange County

Ownership of the Bolsa Chica Mesa, a six-acre plot of land just north of Huntington Beach, was transferred to native Tongva and Acjachemen tribes after ancient remains were found.

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Tustin officials are letting the U.S. Navy hangar fire die out on its own and telling residents to stay inside, as crews with hazmat gear clean up public areas.

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In 1973, Knott’s Berry Farm became the first theme park to transform itself completely for the Halloween season.

50 years ago, Knott’s Scary Farm changed the Halloween theme park game

In 1973, Knott’s Berry Farm became the first theme park to transform itself completely for the Halloween season.

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Along Beach Boulevard, from Rosecrans to Orangethorpe, is Buena Park’s Koreatown, a name that’s only been official for a few weeks.

Buena Park uplifts residents with new Koreatown designation

Along Beach Boulevard, from Rosecrans to Orangethorpe, is Buena Park’s Koreatown, a name that’s only been official for a few weeks.

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Jordan Brandman was a former Anaheim City Council member who resigned amid scandal and eventually became a whistleblower. He died over the weekend.

Jordan Brandman blew whistle on Anaheim ‘cabal.’ His death raises questions

Jordan Brandman was a former Anaheim City Council member who resigned amid scandal and eventually became a whistleblower. He died over the weekend.

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Julio Aranas came to the U.S. at age 8 without papers and now is a successful real estate agent. Gustavo Arellano says the American dream is an immigrant mindset.

American dream: Immigrants are hopeful, US-born residents are pessimistic

Julio Aranas came to the U.S. at age 8 without papers and now is a successful real estate agent. Gustavo Arellano says the American dream is an immigrant mindset.

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With 18,000 seats, the now 30-year-old Honda Center has been home to the Anaheim Ducks hockey team and hosted concerts by Gwen Stefani and others.

Honda Center celebrates 30 years of big concerts and local sports teams

With 18,000 seats, the now 30-year-old Honda Center has been home to the Anaheim Ducks hockey team and hosted concerts by Gwen Stefani and others.

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Last Thursday, the ACLU won a lawsuit against Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer to disclose the racial data of cases he prosecuted.

ACLU wins lawsuit against OC district attorney to release racial data

Last Thursday, the ACLU won a lawsuit against Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer to disclose the racial data of cases he prosecuted.

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Two decades after the premiere of “The O.C.,” Alex Zaragoza talks about the problematic way that show portrayed her hometown of Tijuana.

‘The OC’ didn’t talk down to teens, but it gave Tijuana a bad rap

Two decades after the premiere of “The O.C.,” Alex Zaragoza talks about the problematic way that show portrayed her hometown of Tijuana.

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As a tribute to the anniversary of Ruben Salazar’s death, Orange County is recognizing August as Chicano Heritage Month. What does that designation mean?

‘Everyone should know their own history’: OC celebrates Chicano Heritage Month

As a tribute to the anniversary of Ruben Salazar’s death, Orange County is recognizing August as Chicano Heritage Month. What does that designation mean?

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After months of denials, former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu has agreed to plead guilty to federal corruption charges linked to his dealings with the Angels baseball team.

Corruption charges swirl around Angels deal as Sidhu agrees to plead guilty

After months of denials, former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu has agreed to plead guilty to federal corruption charges linked to his dealings with the Angels baseball team.

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John Eastman, a former Chapman Law School dean, faces nine counts in an indictment accusing him of designing the plan to reverse Joe Biden’s presidential victory.

Trump ally John Eastman faces ‘damning’ charges for election scheme

John Eastman, a former Chapman Law School dean, faces nine counts in an indictment accusing him of designing the plan to reverse Joe Biden’s presidential victory.

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Anaheim’s former political leaders Harry Sidhu and Todd Ament are alleged to have been involved in a “potential criminal conspiracy,” according to a new report.

Former OC politicos are in ‘potential criminal conspiracy’: Investigation

Anaheim’s former political leaders Harry Sidhu and Todd Ament are alleged to have been involved in a “potential criminal conspiracy,” according to a new report.

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If the Angels want to hold on to Shohei Ohtani, they’ll likely have to pay more — and win more.

Angels hang on to star player Shohei Ohtani, aim for the playoffs

If the Angels want to hold on to Shohei Ohtani, they’ll likely have to pay more — and win more.

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Some of the world’s best surfers will compete at the U.S. open in Huntington Beach starting this weekend.

Catch ‘really hungry’ surfers at newly-sponsored US Open of Surfing

Some of the world’s best surfers will compete at the U.S. open in Huntington Beach starting this weekend.

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As the need for mental health services grows, Fullerton is testing a new way to de-escalate police encounters by bringing social workers into the 911 mix.

Social workers — not cops — to respond to ER calls in Fullerton

As the need for mental health services grows, Fullerton is testing a new way to de-escalate police encounters by bringing social workers into the 911 mix.

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Disneyland must follow Anaheim’s minimum wage law, an appellate court recently ruled. That means employees at the theme park should soon be earning a minimum of nearly $20/hour.

Thousands of Disneyland workers may soon see bigger paychecks

Disneyland must follow Anaheim’s minimum wage law, an appellate court recently ruled. That means employees at the theme park should soon be earning a minimum of nearly $20/hour.

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A judge recently blocked the city of Fullerton from enforcing a ban on people parking their RVs on the streets without a permit.

Unhoused people may keep RVs parked on Fullerton streets, says judge

A judge recently blocked the city of Fullerton from enforcing a ban on people parking their RVs on the streets without a permit.

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The Huntington Beach City Council recently moved ahead with a plan to restrict access for children and teens to books deemed “obscene” at public libraries.

Who gets to decide what's ‘obscene’ in restricting access to books?

The Huntington Beach City Council recently moved ahead with a plan to restrict access for children and teens to books deemed “obscene” at public libraries.

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Unionized hotel workers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties are demanding raises, saying they can no longer afford to live in the cities where they work.

Hotel workers can't afford to live in LA, consider July 4 strike

Unionized hotel workers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties are demanding raises, saying they can no longer afford to live in the cities where they work.

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