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Costa Mesa police have arrested two women they believe are part of a larger organized retail theft ring that struck South Coast Plaza, initiating a pursuit that led to the recovery of more than $20,000 in Lululemon merchandise. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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The Cypress City Council held a special meeting this week in the wake of misconduct allegations that have hounded City Manager Peter Grant for the past month. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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The Laguna Beach Police Department stepped onto hallowed ground to remember one of its own, as several of its members participated in a wreath-laying ceremony for a fallen officer at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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John Briscoe, a longtime member of the Ocean View School District Board of Trustees known as a dogged public rights advocate, has died. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Balboa Island’s South Bayfront was buzzing with activity during the annual Balboa Island Artwalk. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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“They played great defense, their pitcher pitched great. It was one of those games,” Huntington Beach coach Jeff Forsberg said. “The most prolific offensive team we’ve had in the school history here...” www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Families and community members are invited to this favorite O.C. event. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Wild Rivers in Irvine opens for its third season — just in time for a heat wave. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Whatever the outcome may be, the voters will have the board they deserve. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Had a great time chatting with Joyce, Linda and Corki of Corki's Embroidery in Newport Beach about sewing and growing with the community. After personalizing garments and gear for nearly 60 years, they'll end their run at the end of June. Story soon via @thedailypilot.bsky.social

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After months of special meetings, negotiations and hearings, the Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to shed 262 jobs amid declining enrollment and a $154-million budget deficit. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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The number of ebikes stopped by Newport Beach police along the boardwalk more than doubled from 139 in 2023 to 292 in 2024. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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A 45-year-old Santa Ana man accused of killing dozens of cats and snatching an expensive Bengal Lynx cat has been charged with animal cruelty and is scheduled to be arraigned. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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A fraternity trip to Lake Havasu ended in tragedy over the weekend after an 18-year-old Cal State Fullerton student drowned in swift-moving waters at the popular recreation destination. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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The Oilers take the top seed to a decisive fifth set, but the Mustangs take the title in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 boys’ volleyball final. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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The Laguna Beach City Council gave the go ahead for the formation of a new utility undergrounding project, this time upon a key stretch of roadway in South Laguna. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Huntington Beach Councilmember Gracey Van Der Mark announces state Assembly bid @thedailypilot.bsky.social www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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The Fullerton Fox Theatre officially opened its doors on May 28, 1925 with a gala and dedication by silent movie icon Mary Pickford. This Memorial Day weekend, the historic theater celebrates its centennial with a Roaring Twenties-themed party. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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A 20-year-old Costa Mesa man remained in critical condition Monday, after his motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck in Garden Grove. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Gracey Van Der Mark has tossed her hat into the 2026 race for the state Assembly District 72 seat currently held by Diane Dixon. The district includes the Orange County cities of Aliso Viejo, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest and Newport Beach. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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The Vikings stacked their doubles teams Friday, but a couple of close sets went to Woodbridge as the Warriors claimed the championship. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, Recoup Personal Training in Costa Mesa sponsored a Push Ups for Charity event Saturday to raise funds for the Boot Campaign, a nonprofit group supporting veterans and military families. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Authorities have arrested four men and a woman believed to be part of a transnational organized crime ring. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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A lawsuit filed by Dr. Steven Abelowitz alleges a management company owned by a hedge fund, sought to put profits before patients’ well-being, and then retaliated against him, ultimately ousting him from the practice he created. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Huntington Beach remains a big part of the state’s tourism industry. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Laguna Beach is taking steps to protect the community from wildfires and urging locals to get involved. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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“To me, it’s assembled in Newport, and we should be proud to show it in its beautiful colors for anybody who visits City Hall. And we can now do that,” said former Mayor Don Webb. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Artist Joan Gladstone's Route 66-themed series, with a nod to its upcoming 100th year, evokes 20th century Americana with depictions of signage travelers may have spotted along the 2,448-mile “Mother Road” from Chicago to Santa Monica. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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A 64-year-old man was convicted Thursday of a drug-fueled collision that killed a 12-year-old boy crossing a Costa Mesa street on his bike. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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If anyone knows how to throw a birthday party, it’s Disneyland. Hewing to a theme of happiness, the Anaheim resort began its year-long 70th birthday celebration on Friday with food, entertainment and fun. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Ava Kim homered and drove in three runs, as Marina tallied a dozen hits en route to a 10-0 win over visiting Arcadia on Thursday in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Jennifer Carey isn’t necessarily leaving Huntington Beach, just moving down the street. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Sage Hill will have a chance to add to the trophy case this weekend, but it took a lot of improvement and a bit of luck for the Lightning to get the opportunity to find out if they could indeed strike twice in the CIF finals. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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A project called Dear Hospital was spearheaded by three Children’s Hospital of Orange County employees as a way to encourage connection, camaraderie and mental health awareness among hospital employees. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Now that Cardinal Robert Prevost is known to the world as Pope Leo XIV, Portillo’s in O.C. is paying homage to his Chicago roots by rechristening its famed Italian beef sandwich the “Leo.” www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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After more than a year of planning and preparation — and following an exodus of horse trainer tenants and their equines — a new Ranch Community Center at the Orange County fairgrounds this week opened its doors to the visiting public. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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The new Keck Medicine of USC facility is located near John Wayne Airport. That’s just 15 minutes away from USC Norris’ oncology locations in Newport Beach and Irvine, which means O.C. patients may no longer have to drive to Los Angeles. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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More than $8.4 million in illegal marijuana, plus 643 pounds of psychedelic mushrooms, were seized at an unlicensed cannabis delivery service that led to an Orange County man’s arrest. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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An Orange County man who prosecutors said led a drug-trafficking ring that exported hundreds of pounds of meth to Australia and Papua New Guinea has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Ballots are out for Huntington Beach voters for the June 10 special election regarding the two library initiatives, Measures A and B. Now, a local school board for a district that educates thousands of Surf City’s students essentially cast its ballot. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Huntington Beach police Thursday announced the arrest of four people on suspicion of murder in the death of a 29-year-old Anaheim man in September outside a restaurant in the city’s downtown area. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Marina rallied for an 11-7 victory, advancing to its first CIF title match in program history. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Body-worn camera footage from a police officer who shot and killed a suspect in January was released on Wednesday by the Fountain Valley Police Department. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Costa Mesa’s iconic Triangle Square will soon take a turn in the national spotlight, as a handful of tenants at the 200,000-square-foot retail complex will be featured in a segment airing on the Travel Channel Friday. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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The Anaheim City Council increased its oversight of Visit Anaheim, a bureau that promotes tourism to Disneyland and other city destinations, in a new contract that followed a state audit last year. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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A Republican-backed candidate running for a seat on the Newport-Mesa Unified School District’s board in a special election scheduled June 10 — which will cost taxpayers more than $400,000 — claims political opponents sought to “smear” her. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Mary Diedra Chavez, known as Mumbles, had been convicted on drug dealing and forcing currency and was on probation when she was accused of “masterminding” the July 19, 2021, execution-style killing of 26-year-old Phia Marie Albanese. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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Three Fountain Valley 6th-graders brought a handgun and ammunition to a middle school campus earlier this week, police announced. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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The Huntington Beach High girls’ lacrosse team had to deal with a lot of adversity this year, and it started a month before the season even began. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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It wasn't just about volleyball. Friday night’s finale was a chance for the Cubs to honor Braun Levi. A moment of silence, then everybody got court time “so they can all say we did it for Braun.” www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

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