California’s 1,736 licensed addiction treatment centers have reported only 14 coronavirus infections to regulators, officials said this week. The infections were reported at 10 different…
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Race for coronavirus vaccine inspires hope — and a healthy dose of caution
The feverish race is on: More than 100 coronavirus vaccines are in development. The stock market grew giddy because eight people — eight — showed…
Orange County quietly honors Memorial Day while fighting an invisible foe
This Memorial Day, Americans are in the midst of fighting an invisible foe in their own backyards. Unlike traditional conflicts, the battle does not involve…
Surfing and active use returns to Camp Pendleton beaches as Marines continue training for readiness
Just in time for Memorial Day, active use is allowed at Camp Pendleton’s recreational beaches. That means the sands and marina at the Del Mar…
Orange County chefs, restaurant owners mixed on reopening plans
Orange County’s restaurants have taken a significant hit during the coronavirus pandemic, so the natural assumption might be that all of their chefs and owners…
Safe under the stars, moviegoers enjoy a flick
From the socially distanced safety of parked cars, families went to the movies again on Saturday, May 23. Resurrecting the by-gone tradition of the drive-in,…
Military meet the challenges of recruiting during the coronavirus pandemic
Struggling in the tight coronavirus market to find a replacement for his lost pizza delivery job, Anthony Hernandez switched gears entirely and headed to the…
For 2 months, they’ve taught school from home. Check out these images from their challenging, new worlds
Photos by Keith Birmingham | Text by Ariella Plachta When doors to Southern California schools closed in mid-March, public school teachers were given anywhere from…
Norco ’80, part 7: Deputy arrives at gun battle before bank robbers flee
Norco ’80 The true story of the most spectacular bank robbery in American history Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10…
Cutting library hours and closing a museum: How Fullerton could fill a $9 million deficit
With a looming $9 million deficit in the next fiscal year, Fullerton has a lot of cuts to make, administrators have warned the City Council.…
Next at the grocery store: Single lines, cashierless tech, more delivery
Plexiglass partitions, tape on the floor and one-way aisles. Anyone who has visited a supermarket in recent weeks is well aware of various safeguards in…
What will working Southern California parents do for child care this summer?
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Redlands-Riverside has made the past few weeks a bit more bearable for Karima Tarbah. With schools in Redlands…
U.S. anti-Semitic incidents surge to all-time high in 2019, ADL report shows
Anti-Semitic incidents in the United States hit an all-time high in 2019, but dipped slightly in California, according to a report released Tuesday, May 12,…
Former Los Alamitos mayor who helped spark anti-sanctuary movement confirmed for position at Dept. of Homeland Security
Former Los Alamitos Mayor Troy Edgar – a local face for the anti-sanctuary movement in California – is the new chief financial officer for the…
Big swell brings strong surf, rip currents and warnings just as Los Angeles gears up to open beaches
One of the biggest south swells of the season has been slamming Southern California for the past few days, bringing big waves, strong rip currents…