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‘Just bodies of animals everywhere:’ Toxic algae bloom taking a toll on marine life

The San Diego Union-Tribune

While exact counts lag a bit, officials believe nearly 700 sea lions and more than 200 dolphins have stranded since the bloom began. While some pinnipeds have been successfully treated and released, domoic acid poisoning is almost always fatal for dolphins.

San Clemente needs sand to replenish its beaches. Can the city find a source close to home?

LAist on MSN.com

Coastal erosion over the years has left some of the city’s beaches with only a narrow strip of sand, cutting off public access in some areas. To fully replenish its beaches, San Clemente needs between 2 million and 5 million cubic yards of sand.

San Clemente needs sand

LAist

Why it matters: Coastal erosion over the years has left some of the city’s beaches with only a narrow strip of sand, cutting off public access in some areas. To fully replenish its beaches, San Clemente needs between 2 million and 5 million cubic yards of sand.

Huntington Beach boys’ volleyball bests Newport Harbor in CIF opener

Los Angeles Times

Logan Hutnick, Ben Arguello and Colin Choi combine for 47 kills in the Oilers’ four-set win over the Sailors on Wednesday at home to begin the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs.

Rising star defense tech startup Mach Industries is raising $100 million, sources say

TechCrunch on MSN.com

Mach Industries, the defense tech founded by 21-year-old Ethan Thornton, is about to close a fresh $100 million in financing co-led by new investor Khosla

California schools at risk of losing funds that could be used to improve HVAC systems in classrooms

ABC7 KABC on MSN.com

Parents and advocates dedicated to improving indoor air quality for students are pushing an issue they believe plagues a majority of schools.

BJ's Restaurants: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Chron

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — BJ's Restaurants Inc. (BJRI) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $13.5 million. The Huntington Beach, California-based company said it had profit of 58 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 59 cents per share.

Fryer: OC schools to consider some wildly creative releaguing proposals

Orange County Register

A look at the releaguing proposals that Orange County high schools will be voting on May 15. Among the options are a Pacific Sunset Coast Conference and Trinity Conference, which would

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Huntington Beach Councilmen Call for Investigation of Library Nonprofit

Voice of OC

Several council members say the nonprofit group improperly spent money on an upcoming special election about library issues, potentially putting the group at odds with the IRS.

Crews working at North Beach to place boulders to secure revetment at coastal track in San Clemente

Orange County Register

The effort is part of a $300 million OCTA coastal rail stabilization plan that includes sand though the source has yet to be identified.

IE Varsity’s CIF Southern Section playoff schedule for Friday, May 2

The Press-Enterprise on MSN.com

Here is the schedule of CIF Southern Section playoffs events involving Inland teams for Friday. May 2. Dates, sites and times subject to change. CIF-SS PLAYOFF SCHEDULE, MAY 2 BOYS LACROSSE Second Round (Matches at 5 p.

Bloomberg Law Features Innovative Tools for Legal Operations Pros at CLOC

Le Lézard

Bloomberg Law has announced that it will highlight its robust research and innovative tools tailored for legal operations professionals at the 2025 CLOC Global Institute, happening May 5-8 in Las Vegas.

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REACH by RentCafe Offers AI-Focused Education at AIM

Yahoo Finance

REACH by RentCafe® will showcase new, proven search strategies at the upcoming Apartment Innovation & Marketing Conference (AIM) in Huntington Beach, California, May 4-7. As the title sponsor for the seventh consecutive year,

Dad Has Cops Called on Him By Neighbor Concerned He Kidnapped His Own Baby

TooFab

A dad in California was met with police at his door after a neighbor thought he possibly kidnapped his own child.

AAPI Heritage Hospitalists Reflect on Their Life and Professional Experiences

The Hospitalist

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, hospitalists share their cultural background, challenges, and accomplishments

Huntington Beach volleyball responds to challenge from Newport Harbor in playoffs

Orange County Register

Huntington Beach tops its Sunset League rival in four sets in the opening match of pool play in CIF-SS Division 1.

34 states in 21 days. Miracle Riders to leave Columbus on ‘Pony Express’ journey

Ledger-Enquirer

To date, they have raised $600,000 through three rides toward a $1 million goal for Columbus State University’s nursing program. Here’s how you can donate.

Dolphin strandings are taking a toll on LA County's lifeguards: Experts say there's no end in sight

Phys.org

Spencer Parker has never seen so many dolphin strandings in his more than 20 years as an L.A. County lifeguard.

Trump Administration Warns California Sanctuary Areas of Funding Cuts and Lawsuits

Davis Vanguard

California has expanded its sanctuary policies in anticipation of President Trump's executive order, which could lead to federal officials publishing a list of all jurisdictions that have declared themselves sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants in the United States.

Story behind vintage Sheboygan photo of well-dressed man on a dead horse remains a mystery

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

In the early 2000s, the Sheboygan Press featured several articles with theories surrounding a photo of a dead horse on Eighth Street in Sheboygan.

What to know about push in Shasta County to override voter ID, election laws in California

Record Searchlight

A Shasta County group has begun to collect signatures as members push for election law changes that would defy state voters laws that are in place.

Gavin Newsom is the one ‘wreaking chaos on California’

Fox News on MSN.com

California, here we come,' used to be a good message. Now, under Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom, it's more of a threat. The state's economy has been damaged thanks to actions he has taken.

Neal: Timberwolves lean on Rudy Gobert’s brute force to handle Lakers when subtleties aren’t connecting

Star Tribune on MSN.com

The Wolves played with fire by not doing what easily dismantles the Lakers. Drive downhill, where good things happen when you penetrate the paint against a team that can’t protect its rim. In the end,

High school boys' volleyball: Wednesday's Southern Section playoff results

Yahoo Sports UK

SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS . WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS FIRST ROUND . DIVISION 1 Pool A #1 Mira Costa d. #5 Beckman, 25-16, 28-26, 25-18 #4 Corona del Mar d. #8 San Clem

The Montecito Man Who Built a Monument to Trump

The Santa Barbara Independent

Steven Barber and a crew of sculptors delivered the nine-foot bronze statue to the president at his south Florida golf club.

Prep sports roundup: Eight-run first inning lifts Crespi past Harvard-Westlake

LA Times on MSN.com

EL Camino Real 3, Chatsworth 0: Luke Howe threw an eight-inning shutout to help El Camino Real move into a tie for first place in the West Valley League. The Royals scored three runs in the top of the eighth inning.

Front Row Motorsports: Texas Motor Speedway Competition Notes – Zane Smith

SpeedwayMedia.com

Zane Smith and the No. 38 head to Fort Worth, Texas for the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Tye Ruotolo talks ONE Fight Night 31 title defense, possible future MMA debut

Sporting News on MSN.com

Tye Ruotolo sat down with us for an interview ahead of his grappling title defense against Dante Leon on May 2nd.

Sober home rules don’t discriminate against addicts, court reaffirms

Orange County Register

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that Costa Mesa’s trials-by-fire have paved the way for others trying to bring order to what has sometimes been chaos.

Karman Space & Defense Officially Opens Its New Decatur Facility with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Fueling Innovation and Advancing National Security

Yahoo Finance

Karman Space & Defense ("Karman" or "the Company") (NYSE: KRMN), a leader in the design, development and production of critical, next-generation system solutions for launch vehicle, satellite, spacecraft,

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Woman Narrated Her Own Murder In Secret Recording Of Boyfriend's Abuse

iHeart on MSN.com

A jury in Orange County swiftly convicted Craig Charron, 39, of first-degree murder for the brutal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, Laura Sardinha, on Tuesday (April 29). Sardinha, 25, had made secret recordings of Charron's abuse,

Huntington Beach’s Morgan Drotter plays the ‘hero’ with late homer

Los Angeles Times

Morgan Drotter hit a two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Huntington Beach a 3-2 win over Marina on Tuesday in a Sunset League softball game.

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U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt business

The Associated Press - Business News on MSN.com

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, first drop in three years. It was slowed by a surge in imports as companies in the United States tried to bring in foreign goods before President Donald Trump imposed massive tariffs.

San Clemente Prepares to Launch Dredging Project to Find Offshore Sand Source

Voice of OC

San Clemente officials are working with a consultant who’s preparing to launch a seven-day sand dredging investigation to find a nearby, offshore sand source to widen the city’s dwindling beaches.

Ukraine ready to sign much anticipated mineral resources deal with the US on Wednesday

The Associated Press on MSN.com

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is prepared to sign a landmark mineral resources agreement with the United States in Washington on Wednesday, according to two senior Ukrainian officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

PMMC Releases Whale’s Cause Of Death

Canyon News

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California woman made secret recordings of boyfriend's abuse...and ended up capturing her own murder

Daily Mail

A California woman captured her own murder on a voicemail that was used to convict her abusive boyfriend five years later. Laura Sardinha, 25, was stabbed to death in her Huntington Beach apartment on September 2, 2020.

An exploration of grief, ‘A Monster Calls’ opens on stage in Huntington Beach

Los Angeles Times

The new Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts production, "A Monster Within," which follows a child's relationship with his ailing mother, will have a four-performance run.

Orange County boys and girls track and field leaderboard, April 30

Orange County Register

The Orange County track and field leaderboard includes the Servite and Rosary relay teams that have set Orange County records this season.

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Voicemail captures fatal stabbing, CA officials say. ‘Narrating her own murder’

Sacramento Bee on MSN.com

Charron, an Air Force veteran, stabbed Sardinha in the chest, nearly cut off her nose and “stabbed her head so viciously that it bent the knife,” KTLA reported, citing prosecutors. McClatchy News reached out to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for more information on April 30 and was awaiting a response.