San Francisco became the first major U.S. city to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes after supervisors gave the measure its second and final vote Tuesday. Backers say they hope the legislation will curb underage use of e-cigarettes, but critics say the ban will make it harder for adults to purchase…
A year ago, Michael Phuong Minh Nguyen said goodbye to his wife and four daughters in Orange County, promising to return in plenty of time to savor their summer together and continue his duties as dad, counselor, chauffeur and cheerleader, managing the children’s dance and sports activities. Now…
Holly Prado, an admired poet, fiction writer and educator who championed what she came to see as Los Angeles’ under-recognized literary scene, has died at the age of 81. Prado was proofreading her latest book, “Weather,” at the time of her death June 14 in West Hills. The cause of her death was…
The rumors started flowing in the afternoon 10 years ago: Something was going on at Michael Jackson’s estate in Holmby Hills. The singer — dogged for years by allegations of abuse and medical issues — had been back in the public eye with a comeback tour. Over the next few hours, the world would…
Irvine officials will wait until next month to decide on one of two proposed sites for an Orange County veterans cemetery. The City Council pulled the cemetery item from its agenda Tuesday, June 25, and has not yet picked a new date for the discussion. Councilwoman Melissa Fox had asked the council to consider formally…
By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON >> Special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to appear, the chairmen of two House committees announced Tuesday. Mueller’s unusual back-to-back testimony in front of the House Judiciary and…
The city of San Clemente and MemorialCare Health System have reached a settlement over a 73-bed hospital that has been left vacant in the city for more than three years. Under the settlement announced June 21, the property keeps its zoning solely for a state-licensed hospital with emergency rooms. MemorialCare gets up to a year…
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of a Newport Beach attorney found guilty of taking part in an extortion plot targeting the married owners of a Tustin auto museum. A panel of judges on the California Court of Appeals in a written opinion released this week found that while there was sufficient evidence…
Rep. Duncan Hunter illegally used campaign funds to finance romantic flings with lobbyists and congressional aides, spending thousands of dollars on meals, cocktails and vacations, federal prosecutors say. Details about the married Republican congressman’s alleged affairs were outlined in a government court filing late Monday connected to charges filed last year that Hunter and wife…
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO — Marc Mukasey, a lawyer for decorated Navy SEAL Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, who is charged with the premeditated killing of a teen ISIS fighter and other war crimes, accused the lead investigator in the case of focusing solely on Gallagher from day one and discussing case strategies with his witnesses, as…
