By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — Gun rights and cannabis legalization are usually on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but both movements have brought about seismic shifts in the United States in recent decades. Now those forces are lining up for a rare overlap in a case coming before the Supreme Court on Monday,…
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By FOSTER KLUG TOKYO (AP) — A shaken world reacted with anger and confusion — and more involvement than expected, in some cases — Monday as the coordinated U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend sprawled into a regional war. The first details of possible effects on Iran’s nuclear program, the issue at the center…
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By DAVID A. LIEB JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — To receive Medicaid health coverage, some adults will soon have to show they are working, volunteering or taking classes. But to gather that proof, many states first will have to spend millions of dollars improving their computer systems. Across the nation, states face an immense task…
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Don’t we all love trees? We couldn’t breathe without them. But did you know there’s a group called Neighborhood Forest that gives kids free trees to plant? So how does your kid get one? Check and see if any of your local schools, libraries or youth groups are participating in the “free tree” distribution. If…
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By LAUREN CHAMBERS I make these wraps most weekdays for lunch as they’re easy, tasty and packed with protein. They’re also loaded with fresh raw fruits and veggies. Related Articles Fire temporarily closes Oliver’s Osteria in Laguna Beach Lent options: More restaurants to check out on Fish Friday Burger King is testing AI headsets that…
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By CARA ANNA The United States and Israel targeted Iran in coordinated attacks over the weekend that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of other senior figures and kicked off a furious Iranian response that was expanding into a wider regional war. Allies of the U.S. pledged to help stop Iran’s missile and…
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By JEFFREY COLLINS COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday. The final full honors from the state where he was born is a far cry…
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The Brea Mall has updated its lineup of new stuff … with some new stores and eateries open now and others due by summer. Here’s what’s open and coming to the mall’s new exterior wing: The Melt: The comfort food menu features burgers, grilled-cheese sandwiches, French fries, mac n’ cheese, milkshakes, soups and salads. EverEve:…
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California’s homebuying collapse is far different than the nation’s sales dip. My trusty spreadsheet looked for clues in 21 years of sales stats from Attom, tracking closed deals for houses and condos, existing and newly constructed. The deep reluctance of house hunters to buy in 2023 and 2025 was compared with the ugliness of the 2007-2009…
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Members of the Ballet Folklorico de UCI perform during the UCI Homecoming celebration. The event was to celebrate UC Irvine’s 60th anniversary. It featured carnival games, festival eats, live performances, and other entertainment. The event was held on Saturday February 28, 2026. (Photos by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer) A huge crowd explores the booths and…
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