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Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: March 14-16

LAist on MSN.com

Free museums, cheering on the L.A. Marathon runners, a colorful Holi celebration, Here There Are Blueberries at the Wallis, Pi Day and more of the best things to do this weekend.

Front Row Motorsports: Las Vegas Motor Speedway Competition Notes – Zane Smith and the No. 38 TitleMax Ford Team

SpeedwayMedia.com

Zane Smith returns to the West Coast for 267 laps at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Sunday's race will be the NASCAR Cup Series' first visit to a 1.5-mile intermediate track.

Sur Coffee Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Community Events and Sustainability Initiatives

Yahoo Finance

Huntington Beach, California - Sur Coffee recently celebrated a significant milestone, marking five years of serving high-quality, ethically sourced coffee to Southern California. Since its founding,

Does Nick Pratto fit with the KC Royals? Inside his case to make opening day roster

The Kansas City Star on MSN.com

It wasn’t long ago that the Kansas City Royals selected Nick Pratto in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft. Pratto was a highly-touted prospect. He starred at Huntington Beach High School in California and drew comparisons to longtime MLB star Joey Votto.

Corona del Mar boys volleyball earns confidence-boosting sweep of rival Newport Harbor

Orange County Register

Corona del Mar gets a strong effort from its new setter, Drake Foley, and doesn’t get rattled when Newport Harbor briefly takes the lead in the third set.

Heavy rain expected across Southern California could bring flood risks

Los Angeles Daily News

Flood watches are in effect for most of L.A. County, with the possibility for flooding across the area. Schoenfeld said there’s a 30% to 50% chance of major flooding impacts in burn scar areas with concerns for mudslides, road erosion, debris flows and cars being stuck in mud.

Lakers confident they’ll have more ‘juice’ entering game-heavy stretch

Orange County Register

The short-handed squad, which had Coach JJ Redick riled up after Monday’s loss to the Nets, is entering a stretch of six games in eight days as it tries to avoid tumbling down the standings.

NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW: Basketball season finally ends on Saturday with Whitney girls playing for state title

Cerritos Community News

By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X The last area basketball team still standing will play its last game on Saturday, 118 days since beginning the season with a 60-23 win over Covina

Mandatory evacuation order issued for parts of Orange County near the Airport Fire Burn Scar

New Santa Ana

Effective Wednesday, March 12 at 6 pm, an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be issued for areas in Trabuco Creek including the RC Airport, fire station, campground/park and school, Bell Canyon includi

Six O.C. transients were arrested and a homeless camp under the 405 Freeway was cleaned up

New Santa Ana

This morning at 6 a.m., the Huntington Beach Police Department's Homeless Task Force, Union Pacific Railroad, and the Westminster Police Department joined forces to address ongoing issues at the 405 Freeway underpass along the railroad.

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Union Pacific Railroad

Letters to the Editor: Attacking the press and courts is the stuff of authoritarian regimes

Los Angeles Times on MSN.com

In discussing President Trump's conflicts with the press, it may be more relevant to compare his actions, not with previous presidents', but with the tactics of those he admires such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ("'60 Minutes,

Man survives with titanium heart for 100 days – a world first

Nature

The device, to be tested in more people, could be used as a temporary measure for those waiting for a donor organ.

Pat Burns talks business at annual Huntington Beach mayor’s breakfast event

Los Angeles Times

The event, held Wednesday morning at the Senior Center at Central Park, also included a panel discussion of local business leaders.

City of Spokane struggling to keep riverbank clean

KXLY

Spokanites and city officials are wondering how to tackle the mountains of trash accumulating near Spokane Falls Boulevard.

Bingo: Sports raffle bill passes Senate, heads to governor

Arkansas Times

A bill that would allow Arkansas universities to conduct sports raffles to raise money for NIL collectives and other athletic department needs passed the Senate on Wednesday, 25-3, with four members voting present and three not voting.

South Carolina City Named Among The 15 'Happiest Cities In America'

97.5 WCOS on MSN.com

Do you live in one of the happiest cities in the country? We all strive to be our happiest selves, but depending on where you live, that could be easier for some than for others. While happiness is subjective,

In ‘Golden State,’ Michael Hiltzik examines California’s history and influence

LA Daily News on MSN.com

The meticulously research book presents an unvarnished look at the good times and bad days in the Golden State which celebrates 175 years of statehood this year.

New Study Reveals: These Are the 10 Happiest Cities in America

Reader's Digest

If you want to be happier (and who doesn't?) put down roots in these cities, recently named the happiest places to live in the U.S.

District officials approve cuts to OCC children’s center, despite pitch to grow revenue

Los Angeles Times

Parents and staff devised a plan to prevent displacement and layoffs while increasing tuition and enrollment, but Coast CCD board members OK'd a plan that will cut off the center's main income source.

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Costa Mesa , California

Opening 2025 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 national boys volleyball rankings

Yahoo Sports

A Southern California power opens at No. 1 in the first USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 boys volleyball rankings.

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Los Angeles , Loyola High School

Opening 2025 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings

Yahoo Sports

The opening USA TODAY Sports/American Volleyball Coaches Association regional volleyball rankings as the 2025 season begins.

Get lucky with St. Patrick’s Day dining specials in Orange County

Los Angeles Times

Lucky for us, Orange County restaurants have dining deals and specials lined up to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day —everything from an Irish breakfast to savory plates of corned beef. Bluewater Grill’s dockside location in Newport Beach is offering a beer battered fish and chips special on March 17 only.

Trans Am West launching 2025 at Buttonwillow

RACER on MSN.com

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Western Championship kicks off its 2025 season at Buttonwillow Raceway Park with the Buttonwillow SpeedTour. This is the first time that Trans Am has ever

These Are The Happiest Cities In The US

NDTV

Here are the 10 best cities to live in America, according to WalletHub.

Top 10 California High School Baseball Third Basemen From The Class of 2025

Sports Illustrated on MSN.com

The high school class of 2025 is loaded with third basemen that have turned heads and put their names firmly on the map when it comes to be among some of the top talent in the nat

Which New Mexico cities land on WalletHub’s happiest cities list?

KRQE NEWS 13 on MSN.com

WalletHub released its recent rankings of the happiest cities in America. While a number of factors play a role in determining happiness, WalletHub ranked 182 cities across 29

BIA connect

BusinessMirror

At least 26 Philippine exporters are set to participate in the joint business mission of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Agriculture’s (DA) to the Middle East in February, which aims to expand market access of Philippine agricultural and fisheries exports.

New trash interceptor will protect Upper Newport Bay, the ‘jewel of the city’

Los Angeles Times

• The newest drop-off donation center for Goodwill of Orange County is at the Costa Mesa Farmers Market at the OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Lot D. The center will be open every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accept donations of clothing, household items and other gently used goods.

Where the most people are about to retire

Charlotte Observer

SmartAsset identifies the U.S. cities with the highest populations of people aged 55 to 64 to determine where the biggest shifts out of the workforce and into retirement may occur.

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Katie Porter’s something-for-everyone campaign

Politico

KATIE’S KICKOFF — Will Katie Porter run for governor as the face of a resurgent Democratic resistance to? Or as a pragmatic consensus candidat

Business owner is changing the car detailing industry for women

Channel 3000

A trailblazer in Huntington Beach is changing the way the car detailing business looks one job at a time. A place which at first glance looks like a normal detailing business, but "normal" in this industry would mean a man would be at the top.

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Huntington Beach , California

DiGiCo Consoles Blows the Mind at Terrace Theater

AV Network

New Quantum338 and Quantum225 consoles join the technical specification lineup at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center’s largest theater space.

26 Beautiful State Parks That Will Make You Fall (Even More) In Love With The South

AOL

Magnificent waterfalls, take-your-breath-away vistas, and glorious stretches of sandy beaches—Southern state parks are some of nature's best playgrounds. Whether you want to go for a solo walk in the woods,

Bay Area city once again named ‘happiest’ in US for 5th straight year

KRON San Francisco on MSN.com

Death, taxes and a Bay Area city being named the “happiest” in the country. It has become an annual tradition around this time of year when WalletHub releases its

Businesswoman inspires other women to join car detailing industry

WCCB Charlotte

LOS ANGELES, CA.– A California business owner is breaking barriers in the auto industry. Jessica Tran owns a car detailing business in Huntington Beach, making her one of the very few women in the industry. WCCB Charlotte’s Luzdelia Caballero spoke to Tran about her success.

Sharks supporting World's Biggest Paddle Out for mental health

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

The Sharks are proudly supporting local legend Blakey Johnston's latest epic challenge in the name of mental health as he leads the World's Biggest Paddle Out on Saturday.

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Shark , Huntington Beach , California

Sharks get behind World's Biggest Paddle Out for mental health

National Rugby League

The Sharks are proudly supporting local legend Blakey Johnston's latest epic challenge in the name of mental health as he leads the World's Biggest Paddle Out on Saturday.

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Sharks , Huntington Beach , California

California voter ID initiative launched; Trump wants fire aid relief contingent on such reform

Just The News

President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has said he would like to make fire relief aid to California contingent upon the state's adoption of voter ID requirements, which could require further federal action.

California voter ID initiative launched, much support cited

The Center Square on MSN.com

State Assemblymen Carl Demaio, R-San Diego, and Bill Essayli, R-Corona, launched a ballot measure campaign to mandate voter identification in California elections, citing a new poll finding support for the policy among 68% of likely California voters.

Strickland Sworn Into State Senate, Vows to Tackle Taxes, Crime

MyNewsLA.com on MSN.com

Tony Strickland was sworn into the state Senate Tuesday in Sacramento, two weeks after winning the special election to fill the 36th District seat vacated by Janet Nguyen, who returned to the Orange County Board of Supervisors.