He announces plans after a news conference in which he endorses Michael Gates for attorney general. More here: https://mrf.lu/229rS

Costa Mesa’s Knife Pleat, the modern French restaurant inside South Coast Plaza, lost its star this year. But Rebel Omakase in Laguna Beach retained its one-star status, making it the sole Orange County eatery with a Michelin star. Read more: https://mrf.lu/nYXj #oc

California’s top-two jungle primary is an election oddity. State voters adopted it 16 years ago in hope of seeing more moderate candidates advance to the general elections that decide who wins the seat. Whether it’s lived up to its promise remains up for debate.

The Justice Department is pressing for the dismissal of preservationists’ lawsuit over the planned $400 million White House ballroom after Saturday’s shooting. But its latest court filing reads more like a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump than a document crafted by government lawyers.

The State Department said Tuesday it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump, who would be the first living president to be featured in the travel document.

A barge carrying a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March has begun its journey toward the North Sea. Nicknamed Timmy by German media, the debate about whether to let it die in peace or try to assist its return to the Atlantic Ocean has gone on for weeks.

For a race that’s at times been described as lackluster, a debate among the top eight candidates for California governor Tuesday evening was anything but boring. With eight of the leading candidates participating, the April 28 governor debate was billed as the “most inclusive” thus far.

Co-conspirators in the scheme were unemployed men, mostly under 20 years old, prosecutors said.

Less than an hour after attendees were directed to leave the event site, another notification went out to festival-goers saying the show would resume momentarily.

President Donald Trump was evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after a shooting incident. The shooting suspect was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.

President Donald Trump was reported uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter opened fire.

Firefighters on Saturday afternoon, April 25 were battling a wind-driven vegetation fire that quickly scorched 60 acres in Brea by 4:30 p.m. and had the capacity to spread to 100 acres, authorities said.

Firefighters on Saturday afternoon, April 25, were battling a wind-driven vegetation fire that scorched 35 acres in Brea. The blaze, dubbed the Carbon Fire, was reported around 1:45 p.m. and quickly spread to 35 acres less than two hours later.

Bed Bath & Beyond, which retreated to an online-only format at Overstock.com three years ago, will be available at 12 Container Stores in California, five in Southern California.

Hulu, which created the reality TV series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” announced Wednesday that it will launch a spinoff series titled, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County.”

An appeals court has blocked a California law passed in 2025 requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification. The Trump administration filed a lawsuit in November challenging the law, arguing that it would threaten the safety of officers.

Ahead of voting starting in CA's primary elections, candidates for governor are sharing a debate stage. One of several debates is Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. The first hour will be aired on KTLA5 in the LA area and Fox5/KUSI in San Diego. The final 30 minutes will be available on streaming only.

John Seymour, former Anaheim mayor and U.S. senator, died Saturday, April 18, at age 88. The last Republican to represent California in the U.S. Senate later became a champion for low-income housing. But his biggest job, his family says, was Dad.

The team announced the death of one of the greatest players in franchise history on Friday, and honored him that night before the game. More here: https://mrf.lu/XkDD

The closure, according to the restaurant owner, is tied to the expiration of its lease and a pending transformation of the property. More here: https://mrf.lu/X5X1

In a post-race interview with Fox, Palou said, “It’s incredible to finally win here in Long Beach.” More here: https://mrf.lu/HV3T

Our theme park guru mapped out a route that includes every park on the pass – an adventure that will take you through 10 states (and one Canadian province). More here: https://mrf.lu/HXTj

With Mother's Day around the corner, floral shops and nurseries have been hit hard as fuel surcharges are added to freight costs and fertilizer shortages drive up prices. Even landscapers and backyard gardeners are paying $6 or more for bags of fertilizer needed to keep plants and grass green.

Illicit growers dominate California’s pot market, and 56% of cities and counties still ban retail sales. It’s been nearly a decade since California voters legalized recreational cannabis, yet eight times more marijuana is cultivated illegally than through approved channels.

The owner of Newport Beach Moke said a man posing as a member of Justin Bieber’s team rented and then stole four electric vehicles worth more than $150,000 ahead of the Coachella music festival. He received a last-minute rental request from a man who claimed to be working with the singer’s team.

Eve Plumb (Jan Brady) says the Studio City property – open for tours this summer – “really does look like the set.” More here: https://mrf.lu/HsX5

The 3-time All-Star from Kennedy High in Granada Hills played 15 seasons with the Angels and is the team’s leader in games played, hits, extra-base hits and RBIs. More here: https://mrf.lu/H1hk

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Wang, a native of Laguna Beach, and his team of three medical divers were the first to speak with the Artemis II astronauts and ensure they were healthy and fit to be offloaded.

Nearly 37,500 workers at UC medical centers and campuses statewide are moving forward with an open-ended strike beginning May 14, the first ever for the UC system’s largest union. The union said it wants UC management to stop short-staffing its facilities and cutting back on resources.

Following years of fading foot traffic and the shuttering of more than 40 remaining shops, the demolition of the iconic Westminster Mall buildings started on Wednesday, April 15. Community leaders gathered at the former Macy’s and JCPenny stores to bid farewell to the mall.