Trump honors Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after attempt on his life
By MEG KINNARD WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump recognized nearly 100 recipients of the Purple Heart at the White House on Thursday, including three service members who gave him…
Willy Chavarría’s Oaxaca-inspired huaraches stoke controversy
When Chicano fashion designer Willy Chavarría first devised his latest shoe drop — a chunky sneaker topped with the sleek, black leather weave of artisanal Mexican huaraches — he meant…
US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro
The US has doubled a reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50m (£37.2m), accusing him of being “one of the largest narco-traffickers in…
UCLA should not bend ‘on their knees’ to Trump in grant talks, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday said UC should not “bend on their knees” to the president as university leaders negotiate with the Trump administration to restore more than half a…
The start of California’s fire season has moved up 6 weeks since 1990 thanks to climate change
You are not imagining it. Fire season in California is indeed starting earlier and lasting longer in virtually every region of California than it did two decades ago, researchers have…
Del Mar horse racing consensus picks for Friday, August 8, 2025 – Orange County Register
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday,…
Northern California’s collapse may be good for Del Mar, but it hurts horse racing
DEL MAR — The collapse of the Northern California racing circuit has led to bigger fields and larger handles for Del Mar and Santa Anita this year. But the transition…
Camilla Luddington reveals Hashimoto’s disease diagnosis
For actor Camilla Luddington, a recent blood test held the key to understanding her “slower” and lower-energy demeanor. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star on Wednesday opened up about her health, revealing…
Allegations mushroom murderer tried to kill her husband aired
Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson allegedly tried to repeatedly poison her husband, including with cookies she claimed their daughter had baked him, a court has heard. The Australian woman was last…
Order to boil water before drinking in Malibu continues due to bridge construction delays
An order to boil water before drinking or using continued Thursday for some residents of Malibu following bridge construction work at Solstice Creek, according to the California Department of Transportation…