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Trump’s executive order targeting ‘sanctuary’ laws called ‘extortion,’ xenophobic

Orange County Register

He called it an “invasion,” which requires the government to “take measures to fulfill its obligation” to public safety. The order threatens to cut federal funds for those states, counties and cities that have declared “sanctuary,

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Starving, emaciated pelicans are turning up in 'troubling' numbers in California

USA TODAY on MSN.com

For the third time in four years, large numbers of pelicans are requiring rescue as they show clear signs of starvation.

Get ready for toughest 32-team Division 1 baseball playoff bracket in history

LA Times on MSN.com

Corona will be the No. 1 seed and there are plenty of quality opponents waiting to challenge the Panthers for the championship.

California’s elections chief pushes back against GOP efforts to limit voting rights

San Francisco Chronicle on MSN.com

President Donald Trump wants California to adopt voter identification requirements, but he faces intense opposition from top Democrats in the state, including the state’s top elections official. Days after he was inaugurated,

Dolphin strandings are taking a toll on L.A. County's lifeguards. Experts say there's no end in sight

LA Times on MSN.com

An algae bloom off the Southern California coast has stranded so many dolphins in L.A. County that lifeguards have begun taking mental health days off to cope with the devastation, officials said.

Forrest Griffin was chased by furious Dana White after bolting out of the Octagon after historic trilogy fight

Bloody Elbow

Forrest Griffin left Dana White furious after immediately leaving the Octagon following his trilogy fight against Tito Ortiz.

2025 Pacific Airshow Gold Coast gets off the ground

Australian Aviation

The three-day event will run from 15 to 17 August in Surfers Paradise, and will this year include a new STEM Zone for younger attendees alongside the aerial displays and ground entertainment.

Tuesday's high school baseball and softball scores

Yahoo Sports

Tuesday's Nuggets win saw a return to playoff form for Murray, who was instrumental in Denver's run to the 2023 NBA championship. The Minnesota Vikings and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel agreed to extend his tenure with the team for another year.

Brawley paraeducator named state Classified School Employee of the Year

Imperial Valley Press Online

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond honored on Tuesday nine outstanding classified school employees for their dedication to California’s public school students.

Man convicted in stabbing death of girlfriend in Orange County

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN.com

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - A man has been found guilty of first-degree murder for the 2020 stabbing death of his girlfriend in Huntington Beach. Craig James Charron, 39, fatally stabbed Laura Sardinha, 25, in their Huntington Beach apartment in September 2020, according to officials.

Maranatha baseball finishing strong, with help from Zach Strickland

Pasadena Star-News

Maranatha senior Zach Strickland, a UCLA commit, continues to show why he is arguably the SGV’s best pitcher. In the Minutemen’s opening game in the Central Coast Classic, the right-hander threw six innings of no-hit ball with 14 strikeouts in a 6-0 victory over Lompoc.

Prep sports roundup: Harvard-Westlake wins 2-1 over Crespi in Mission League showdown

LA Times on MSN.com

Crespi got a sacrifice fly in the sixth from Justin Weiss for its run. Then came the seventh. Pinch-hitter Tyler Walton singled. After a force out at second, Hodge, an LSU commit, hit the ball to deep left center. Tronstein got a good jump and made the catch. "The wall may not be OK," Tronstein said.

Calif. Man Found Guilty in Fatal Stabbing of Ex-Girlfriend That Was Recorded In a Voicemail to Her Friend

Yahoo News UK

Charron’s attorney, Michael Guisti, said during his closing arguments that his client’s history of violence was “non-murderous violence.” Guisti argued that the evidence may have indicated that he acted in the heat of passion or self-defense. The jury found Charron guilty after less than a day of deliberations.

Purdue Football: Post Spring Position Assessment: Tight End

SB Nation on MSN.com

He entered the portal after his fourth season at Kansas State and ended up with Barry Odom at UNLV. According to Pro Football Focus, he started 11 games, caught two passes, and had the nation’s third-best blocking grade for a tight end. Moore will be a crucial part of the Purdue run game in 2025, but I wouldn’t expect him to catch many passes.

‘Narrating her own murder’: Man, 39, guilty in gruesome O.C. stabbing of ex-girlfriend

KTLA

It took a jury in Orange County less than a day of deliberations to find a 39-year-old Air Force Veteran guilty in the grisly stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend, a murder that was partially

Stagecoach 2025: Our 50 best images from the festival

Los Angeles Daily News

The 17th edition of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival is now in the rearview mirror. Our onsite photographers Will Lester and Andy Holzman selected 50 of their favorite images over the weekend ranging from campers-to-artists-to-fans and everything in between.

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How to watch California high school girls lacrosse: HBHS vs. Royal, May 1

USA TODAY High School Sports

Royal and HBHS will take the field on Thursday, May 1 at 5 p.m. PT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.

The top 20 high school softball rankings

Yahoo Sports

Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Karman Space & Defense Schedules First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

01net

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

O.C. man guilty in murder of ex-girlfriend captured on her best friend's voicemail

AOL

On the day of her murder, Laura Sardinha was on a call with her mother and her best friend, sounding relieved to have cut ties with Craig Charron. The call was interrupted when Charron barged in and began his brutal assault.

Whales washed up in Orange and Los Angeles counties show evidence of poisoning from toxic algae

Santa Cruz Sentinel

Since February, marine rescue centers have been overwhelmed responding to sea lions, dolphins and birds found sick and dying on local beaches.

Jean Forbath is remembered as an advocate for the county’s poor who founded Share Our Selves

Orange County Register

Jean Forbath, a Costa Mesa volunteer who advocated for the poor and marginalized, died Sunday, April 20. She was 95.

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The 'Seafood Capital Of South Carolina' Is A Fishing Village With Pristine Beaches And Boardwalk Views

Islands on MSN.com

Seafood lovers will be in heaven when visiting this town, known as the "seafood capital of South Carolina," and boasting pristine beach fun.

Baseball roundup: Newport Harbor beats No. 1 Huntington Beach for second time

Orange County Register

OCVarsity has the highlights from Friday’s games in the Sunset, Trinity, Crestview, South Coast and many other leagues.

Dad Has Cops Called on Him by Neighbor Worried He'd Kidnapped His Own Baby

Storyful on MSN.com

A dad in Huntington Beach, California, was met with police at his door following a stroll with his newborn, after his neighbor reported him as a homeless man she suspected had kidnapped the baby.Chapman Hamborg was out for a walk with his newborn daughter when the concerned neighbor reported him to police and followed him home.

Prep sports roundup: El Camino Real, Birmingham keep pace in West Valley League

AOL

The No. 1 seed for the City Section Open Division baseball playoffs isn't expected to be decided until after El Camino Real faces Birmingham in a season-ending two-game series May 6 and 8. Both teams continue to win in West Valley League play.

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Empathy is humanity’s superpower, not its weakness

The Globe and Mail

Do we want to live in a world that makes peace, justice, liberty, and human flourishing available to a greater number of people? Or do we prefer to keep pitting ourselves against one another and perpetuating a winner-takes-all system that will ultimately end in mass human misery?

Silver Alert Issued For Missing 84-Year-Old Man Last Seen in Huntington Beach

MyNewsLA.com on MSN.com

A Silver Alert was issued Friday for an 84-year-old man last seen in Huntington Beach. Parviz Alai was last seen Friday near Thomas Circle and Taylor Drive at approximately 1:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol,

Former Cal State San Bernardino female athlete sues in national cyber-sexual attack

Los Angeles Daily News

Former volleyball player from Huntington Beach claims a University of Michigan assistant coach hacked intimate photos of her and others.

Conservative Commentator Steve Hilton Announces Run for California Governor

Sohu

In a bold move that has sparked both excitement and skepticism, conservative commentator and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Hilton has officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial race.

Whales and dolphins keep washing up dead in Southern California — scientists say this is responsible

The Independent on MSN.com

Whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals are washing up dead along the California coastline. A team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has collected more than 50 dolphins since March, and four whales have washed ashore in Southern California counties.

How To Celebrate Mother's Day In Orange County

Riviera Orange County on MSN.com

From spa days to fancy brunch, tasting menus, bakery treats and more, here's how to show mom a great time in Orange County. Poppy & Seed cocktails. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND Balboa Bay Resort Treat Mom to a luxurious Champagne Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort's opulent main ballroom.

Dead whale washes up on Ventura beach; several others found dead in LA, Orange counties

USA TODAY

A team was expected to examine a dead whale that washed up near Surfers Point in Ventura. Here's what to know.

Pacific Symphony’s future music director returns with a heavy dose of Beethoven

Los Angeles Times

Alexander Shelley, who will become the orchestra's artistic and music director in 2026-27, conducts three shows next week.

Mailbag: Unsatisfied with Corona del Mar farmers market changes

Los Angeles Times

Letters to the editor of the Daily Pilot, this week from writers in Corona del Mar, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach.

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Habit Burger & Grill working toward North Jacksonville location

Jacksonville Daily Record

Utility JEA is reviewing service availability near River City Marketplace as the first restaurant is in development at Beach and Hodges.

StubHub Expands Ticketing Presence with New Partnerships Across Sports and Music

Yahoo Finance

StubHub, the world’s leading ticket marketplace, today announced two new partnerships with the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) and the 2025 Outside Lands festival. These deals mark a milestone in StubHub’s ongoing expansion into direct issuance—through a new partnership with AVP—and reinforce its role as the global destination for fans to access live entertainment,

Edwardsville returns home from North Carolina motivated

The Edwardsville Intelligencer on MSN.com

Edwardsville returns home from North Carolina and the National High School Invitational motivated to turn its season around

Avenged Sevenfold announce European tour support

Kerrang!

Avenged Sevenfold have revealed the support acts for their forthcoming European summer headline tour. The Huntington Beach heroes will be bringing along Palaye Royale, Ignite and Shavo Odadjian’s new band Seven Hours After Violet at various dates on the July run, which kicks off in Turkey and wraps up in Sweden.

The small boats crisis plaguing Donald Trump

Yahoo

The US president has moved swiftly to take control, amid fears that it could come to resemble the small boat crisis plaguing Britain where tens of thousands of migrants cross on dinghies from France every year.