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Miracles for Kids provides beach respite for critically ill children, their families

Los Angeles Times

The Irvine-based nonprofit hosted its 14th annual surf and paddle summer camp on Thursday morning at Newport Aquatic Center and the Newport Dunes.

Help beagles find their forever homes this weekend at Huntington Beach adoption event

NBC Los Angeles

Among the beagles available for adoption are Dwayne, a 4-year-old Beagle-bloodhound mix, Mocha, a 2-year-old female, and 7-year-old Sole.

Mailbag: Elections will show public response to cruel ICE raids

Los Angeles Times

The City Council has shown its anti-community disdain from the dais on numerous occasions, berating citizens at council meetings and muzzling speakers in public comments by arbitrarily restricting their speaking time. The boorish behavior of the mayor has repeatedly tarnished the reputation of our city and its local government.

Armed man arrested after freeway chase ends in a Newport Beach front yard

Los Angeles Times

A man whose name has not yet been released, was arrested early Thursday morning in the area of Kings Place and Cliff Drive at the end of a pursuit that began in the West Valley section of Los Angeles and ended in O.

What to know about Tennessee baseball players, recruits in 2025 MLB Draft

USA TODAY

Tennessee baseball is expected to have more than 10 players picked in the 2025 MLB Draft, while its recruiting and portal classes will be affected.

Waverly's annual Ridiculous Days to celebrate pets

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

WAVERLY -- The city's Ridiculous Days will celebrate pets and their owners this Saturday. The day begins at 7 a.m. with sidewalk sales on Bremer Avenue. At 9 a.m., the inaugural 'Paw Palooza' will take over Second Street SE with four hours of pet-centered activities.

Donate Blood, Receive Movie Rewards: Drives In Orange County

Patch on MSN.com

Blood donors who give the gift of blood starting July 15 will receive a movie reward courtesy of the American Red Cross.

Trash Pickup Delays Hit Orange County Amid Workers’ Picket Line

Voice of OC

It’s unclear how long the delays could last as many of the county’s trash collectors stand in solidarity with an ongoing strike in Boston.

All aboard these scenic rail journeys California explorers will love

The Sacramento Bee

Ditch the car and let the landscape roll by. These unforgettable California train rides offer jaw-dropping views, hidden gems and a slower way to explore the Golden State.

Dale Hunter Named Canada World Juniors Head Coach

Yahoo Sports Canada

After two consecutive disappointing fifth-place finishes at the World Junior Championships, where they lost to Czechia in the quarterfinals in 2024 and 2025, Hockey Canada needs to regain its dominance at the junior stage.

Gator Takes Leisurely Stroll Across Trail in South Carolina State Park

Newswire by Storyful on MSN.com

A small alligator took its time crossing a pathway in South Carolina’s Huntington Beach State Park in the early hours of Thursday, July 10, as visitors to the park stopped to wait. Video from photographer Travis Huffstetler shows the gator leisurely strolling across a path before dipping into an adjacent pond.

Paris Berelc Joins Asher Angel in YA Rom-Com Movie ‘Kissing Is the Easy Part’ (Exclusive)

The Hollywood Reporter on MSN.com

Fawzia Mirza is directing the Tubi feature that co-stars Jennifer Robertson and counts Berelc as executive producer.

Pro beach volleyball is back, but inside Intuit Dome

Los Angeles Daily News on MSN.com

The AVP Tour is teeming with Southern California talent as it hosts Week 5 of its team-based format this weekend in Inglewood.

Arizona Offensive Starters Poised to Breakout in 2025

Sports Illustrated on MSN.com

The start of the 2025 football season is approaching fast and the Arizona Wildcats are gearing up for their second year of Big 12 conference play. Last year, A

Massive Myrtle Beach area alligator is featured on national TV news. See video

Myrtle Beach Sun News on MSN.com

An alligator in this Myrtle Beach area community made national news this week. See the video for yourself here.

Comeback at the Ole Longboard Classic

Maui News

Hans Vandervoort was the comeback story, but women ruled the day at the 31st Ole Longboard Classic at Launiupoko Beach Park on Saturday. Vandervoort won his second Open Men title, 18 years after winning his first one.

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Surfboard

TravisMathew Partners With Peloton on Women’s Active Collection

WWD on MSN.com

TravisMathew continues to expand beyond its core golf category. The Huntington Beach, Calif.-based company that started as a men’s golf brand nearly 20 years ago is partnering with Peloton on a co-branded women’s collection. Clipse Just Debuted a New Adidas Samba Collaboration Before "Let God Sort Em Out" Release

Irvine Tops Southern California Cities for Renters

KFI AM 640 on MSN.com

Irvine ranks as the top city for renters in Southern California, excelling in affordability and livability, according to WalletHub. Huntington Beach and San Diego follow, while San Bernardino ranks the lowest.

Oil Age Is Far From Over, OPEC Says — Commodities Roundup

Morningstar

Oil is expected to hold nearly 30% of the energy mix, while combined with gas it will stay above 50% through the period. "Oil underpins the global economy and is central to our daily lives," OPEC said. "There is no peak oil demand on the horizon.

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Euro , Copper , Age of Oil , OPEC

Volunteers aid adventurous loggerhead turtle as hatchling season kicks off on Folly Beach

WCIV on MSN.com

Sea Turtle hatchling season is here and volunteers with the Folly Beach Turtle Watch Program were able to track two seperate nestsWhat a beautiful full moon (a

‘Tabletop’ exercise simulated real fire in Laguna Beach, helped with successful outcome, officials say

Orange County Register

The Rancho fire in Laguna Beach was extinguished by Wednesday, July 9. But city fire chief cautions resident to stay vigilant.

Tributes to young Donegal dad who died in California after being hit by car

The Irish News on MSN.com

A young Donegal dad who died following a crash in California has been remembered as an “extraordinary man”. Damien O’Brien was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision in the Huntington Beach area of Greater Los Angeles on July 6.

Why July 10th Matters in Rock History

iHeart on MSN.com

It’s July 10th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1965, The Rolling Stones started a four-week run at number one on the singles chart with “ (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” their first chart topper in the US.

RIP: Young Irish father killed by car in US remembered as an 'extraordinary man'

Limerick Leader

Damien O'Brien, 35, lost his life after being knocked down in Huntington Beach, California, in the early hours of Sunday morning

Poisoned pelicans fly again after the worst algal bloom in a decade

LA Times on MSN.com

A flock of brown pelicans was released back into the wild near the Huntington Beach Pier. They had been nursed back to health after being sickened by a toxic algal bloom.

‘He was one of a kind’ – Donegal father who died after being hit by car in California remembered as ‘an extraordinary man’

Independent.ie on MSN.com

A Donegal father who died after being struck by a car in California has been remembered as an “extraordinary man”. Damien O'Brien (35) formerly of Killygordon, Co Donegal, died after he was struck by a car in Huntington Beach,

Pelicans released back into the wild after surviving domoic acid poisoning

KameraOne on MSN.com

A pod of 13 brown pelicans were released back into the wild by veterinarians at Huntington Beach in California on Wednesday. The animals had spent 3 months being treated for domoic acid poisoning, caused by the deadliest toxic algae bloom in the US since 2015.

Fundraiser set up to help the bereaved family of Killygordon man killed in US

Donegal News

A FUNRAISER set up to support the bereaved family of a Killygordon man, who was tragically killed in the US, has raised over €140,000.

European Midday Briefing: Stocks Rise Amid Continued Tariff Uncertainty

Morningstar

President Donald Trump mentioned Tuesday - almost in passing - that he planned to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports. The remark hit like a bombshell and has the potential to shake up U.S. efforts to expand, develop and deploy artificial intelligence.

Delaware lifeguards, coming off 2024 national win, compete in regionals in Rehoboth Beach

The News Journal

Over 300 lifeguards came to "The Nation's Summer Capital" for the 2025 United States Lifesaving Association Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships.

Irish American community rallies in support after Donegal father killed in California

IrishCentral

Donegal native Damien O'Brien, who was expecting his third son this September, was killed by a suspected drunk driver in California on July 6. A GoFundMe has been launched to benefit Damien O'Brien's family following his death.

Prop 36 Triggering Arrest Surge in CA

Precinct Reporter

According to a report by Voice of San Diego, via San Diego Census and San Diego Police Department, data shows that 32% of 374 people arrested for Prop 36-related drug or theft charges in the city from the middle of December through May were Black. Out of 1.9 million residents, Black people make up 5.6% of the city’s population.

Irishman killed in horror US crash was about to welcome third child

Extra.ie on MSN.com

An Irishman killed in a road traffic incident in the US by a suspected drunk driver was about to welcome his third child.

Assemblymember Diane Dixon’s Bill Supporting Teen Moms Passes Key Senate Committee

Newport Beach Independent

Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) presented Assembly Bill 349 in the Senate Human Services Committee on June 30. The bill passed with unanimous support. “This is my third year authoring a bill to add the infant supplemental payment to California Necessities Index,

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Newport Beach , California , Inflation

EMEA Morning Briefing: Trump Tariffs Remain in Focus

Morningstar

The 50% tariff is the highest announced so far in Trump's wave of letters to world leaders this week. "The persistence of the current state of uncertainty, marked by prolonged delays and unclear trade policy direction, could support demand for safe-haven assets even without a formal trade war," said Samer Hasn, senior market analyst at XS.com.

How Volkswagen’s Electric Bus Went From American Flagship to Flop

The Wall Street Journal on MSN.com

The German company’s hyped reboot of its iconic vintage van has been stunted by a luxury price tag, Trump’s trade war and an embarrassing recall.

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Volkswagen

Horror Movie Icon Terrorizes Public at Popular CA Beaches (Video)

SURFER on MSN.com

Surf cams capture killer from ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ franchise stalking around at Huntington Beach, Santa Monica, etc.

As heat wave ramps up, Southern California residents search for relief

The Press-Enterprise on MSN.com

Shaded by a tree along Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, Juana Perez sat on a folding chair with a hat on her head, her ice cream cart near. She jumped up to sell a couple popsicles to a family with two small children.

Trash pickup delays hit OC cities as local workers back East Coast strike

Orange County Register

There is no strike in Orange County, but local workers are honoring a picket line in a strike over a Republic Services contract back east.

Drone Footage Shows Massive Rip Current in Newport Beach That Required Boat Rescues

MSN

Hundreds of rescues were reported across the state, with towns like Huntington Beach, for example, reporting over 150 rescues from its lifeguards. Lifeguards in neighboring Newport Beach, however, say they responded to more than 350 calls throughout the ...