Sand toy boxes popping up at OC beaches, with latest added in San Clemente
One person’s trash is another’s beach toy treasure. Sand toy stations are popping up along Orange County beaches, a way for plastic sand toys to be reused by others, instead…
Jack White wife files for divorce, citing ‘inappropriate marital conduct’
Third time was not the charm for Jack White, whose most recent wife, Olivia Jean, has named some eyebrow-raising reasons in her filing to divorce the White Stripes frontman. The…
Boyle Heights fire: LA County declares emergency; possible LA River pollutants investigated
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ratified a local emergency and streamlined county resources on Tuesday, June 23, for residents in unincorporated East Los Angeles and nearby cities affected…
Restitution law for child sex trafficking is complicated. We’re here to explain it
Statue of Lady Justice in a Dallas courtroom. 2017 File Photo/Staff RestitutionFederal prosecutors have a legal duty to seek restitution for sex trafficking victims, which can make a big difference…
At its Juneteenth celebration, Philly’s African American Museum unveiled exhibit on the woman who escaped slavery at the President’s house
Listen to article • 0:00 minThe line to enter Philadelphia’s African American Museum stretched a full block up Arch Street on Juneteenth Friday morning and never let up all day…
What’s the religious makeup of North Texas? Here are three charts that help explain
While the majority of adults in D-FW identify as Christian, nearly one third are not affiliated with any religion. Liz Rymarev/Staff Photographer Dallas-Fort Worth residents are more likely than U.S.…
Transitional tiny home project aims to serve veterans at risk of homelessness
A collection of tiny homes aiming to serve veterans at risk of homelessness is coming to a site in the heart of a network of existing veterans services. Veterans Community…
Bravo for support for schools and youth helping others
Irvine schools receive $2 million for arts, music and science Irvine Unified School District students will benefit from a recent $2 million contribution in support of the district’s arts, music…
Dear Abby: A Service Dog Is a Critical Resource for Handler
Dear Abby: Would you please do a much-needed public service for those of us who have a service dog? Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for their handlers.…
Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
By LAURA UNGAR, AP Medical Writer EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the…