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Housing & Homelessness

Anaheim receives $3.5 million to boost affordable housing

A trust fund will be used to bankroll affordable housing projects, apply for grants and embark on more research.

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News

Rising rents and threat of facility closure worries SoCal’s equestrian community

The state-run O.C. Fair has just raised stall rental prices while the city-opreated Lakewood Equestrian Center could be closed down.

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News

What’s up with that big orange rocket in Santa Ana, and why was it staring at me?

The mysterious orange rocket has been part of a rebranding campaign.

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News

Irvine wants future residents to sign away rights to sue landfill

The Irvine landfill’s operations will increase after the closure of another landfill in Brea.

Health

The first long-term cancer study for Asian Americans is happening. How to participate in SoCal

Researchers are recruiting thousands of enrollees from Southern California's large Asian American communities.

Food

The case for a hot soup on a hot day — and where to get it in SoCal

Ddiscover the surprising science behind consuming hot soups in hot weather — and the best places to get slurping in and around L.A.

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Civics & Democracy

In latest chapter of library wars, company cancels bid to manage Huntington Beach library

The company Library Systems & Services canceled its bid to manage the city's library system, a day before the city council was set to vote on it.

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Food

Your Vote: SoCal's Top 4 Cheeseburgers

After an epic battle, your four favorite cheeseburgers have been named in the LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers.

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News

Wait, What? Why Is An OC Judge On The Witness Stand In A Murder Case?

An Orange County judge is facing pointed questions about how a murder case was handled back when he was a prosecutor, including the disclosure of the use of so-called jailhouse snitches.

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Transportation & Mobility

New E-Bike Regulations Are Coming To Orange County. Here's What To Know

Helmets will be required for people under 18 and certain types of bikes, and the use of faster e-bikes will be banned for those under 16.

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Civics & Democracy

Judge Rules City Of Santa Ana Must Revise Non-Citizen Voting Measure

The language could cast the measure in a favorable light, according to a lawsuit filed against the city.

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Civics & Democracy

Here's How Orange County Cities Are Managing Vastly Different Budgets

Some cities like Orange are in the red, while others like Irvine are flush with cash.

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