New law makes ERs key to helping victims of domestic violence, human trafficking
Under SB 963, health workers are being taught the delicate art of asking adults if they're being harmed.
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Little Saigon stands on shoulders of early leaders
Frank Jao and Tony Lam don't agree on everything, but they led the way in the growth of Orange County's Vietnamese community.
Southern California nonprofits could feel pain from Washington spending cuts
Local nonprofit leaders fear for their groups, and their constituents, if federal money dries up.
Aquarium of the Pacific’s report card focuses on creatures over global warming
Americans are skeptical of the term environmentalist, so a new report from the aquarium deals with 'wonder and respect and stewardship' for sea animals and the ocean.
Orange County United Way scores some good grades on 10-year test
In late 2013, the nonprofit set concrete goals to improve education, child health, homelessness and financial stability. They succeeded in some and have room to improve in others.
Increasingly dangerous scam targets kids through sextortion
OC-based investigators warn about the money-motivated subset of online child sexual abuse material. For victims, the stakes can be life and death.
Here’s how to prevent, fight back against sextortion
Experts say common sense and communication are key. And, if you're victimized, you're not alone. Here are some key resources.
Losses suffered in COVID-19 pandemic number in millions but also are deeply personal
Five years after the start of the pandemic, many remember most what it took, big or small, from everybody.
Supreme Court water ruling might have unexpectedly clean result in Southern California
An environmental lawyer who wrote an amicus brief in San Francisco v. EPA believes a criticized ruling actually means tougher standards.
Proposed California water law would revive Clean Water Act rules
Supporters of SB 601 say the bill is a response to a 2023 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court and to a second Trump administration.