The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, recently informed local housing officials not to expect any additional funding for an emergency housing voucher program that in Orange County helps hundreds of households afford rent. HUD officials, on March 6, informed agencies that the final finding allocation of emergency housing vouchers should support…
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Daily for the last week or so, rescue teams have been called to Southern California beaches to help dolphins that are sick and flailing, stranded on the sand. Experiencing seizures, most likely caused by eating fish and shellfish poisoned by an unusually early bloom of toxic algae, the dolphins have been seeking safety on the…
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By LINLEY SANDERS, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In East Lansing, Michigan, college sports often dominate conversations — especially in March, when everyone seems to be filling out their NCAA brackets. Jessica Caruss would know; she has lived in the area for most of her life. She loves sports, and she’s a Michigan State fan,…
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By TERRY TANG, Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Pentagon restored some webpages highlighting the crucial wartime contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans on Wednesday, days after tribes condemned the action. The initial removal was part of a sweep of any military content that promoted diversity, equity and inclusion, or commonly…
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By DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Pastor Nilka Marrero will slam her hand on the table, raise her voice and, if needed, shake her parishioners while playing the role of a federal agent. Many of her parishioners are undocumented immigrants, and she believes that role-playing with them can help prepare…
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The next general election could determine whether Californians will need a government ID to vote in elections. A coalition that includes several conservative Southern California lawmakers is trying to get a ballot measure before voters in November 2026 that would require voter ID, a practice common in other states but opposed by those who say…
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DENVER – UC San Diego will walk onto the floor at Ball Arena, home of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets, for the first Division I men’s NCAA Tournament game in school history on Thursday night. Standing across from them at the center circle will be the Michigan Wolverines, playing their 97th game in their 32nd…
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LOS ANGELES — After the Lakers had a depleted version of their available roster for last Friday’s matchup in Denver, the Nuggets were without their two best players for Wednesday’s rematch at Crypto.com Arena. Reigning MVP big man Nikola Jokic (bruised right elbow/left ankle impingement) and star guard Jamal Murray (sprained right ankle) were unavailable…
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CYPRESS – Getting a bunch of hits is great for a baseball team. It’s better when those hits are bunched together. Cypress on Wednesday got the timely hits the Centurions have been frequently missing this season in a 7-4 win over JSerra in a nonleague baseball game at Cypress High where two teams in the…
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Xavier guard Marcus Foster drives against Texas forward Arthur Kaluma, left, during the second half of their NCAA Tournament First Four game on Wednesday night, March 19, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Texas guard Jordan Pope (0) drives against Xavier guard Dayvion McKnight during the first half of a First Four college basketball…
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