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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell arrives for a hearing of the House Committee on Financial Services on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

What the national economy could have in store in the second half of 2025

July 11, 2025 at 7:01 a.m.

Despite the reminder that economics is a dismal science, talk about an imminent national recession does not sound realistic, economists from the Inland Empire Economic Partnership say.

AAPI Equity Alliance and leaders from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities held a press conference in Little Tokyo Thursday, June 26, 2025. The group was calling for protests and to oppose the recent ICE raids and increased military presence terrorizing and separating families in Los Angeles. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

In the wake of ICE raids, some Southern California cities are cancelling July 4th events

June 28, 2025 at 1:56 p.m.

An LA official said, "We're disappointed to postpone what would have been the largest free 4th of July celebration on the West Coast"

Shaun Tumpane is a Laguna Woods Globe columnist.
(Courtesy photo)

Still looking for the gold in the golden years

June 23, 2025 at 1:49 p.m.

Every day is Saturday and the world is finally your oyster, or so they say

Erin Entrada Kelly’s book “At Last She Stood” concerns the life of Medal of Freedom recipient Joey Guerrero (R). (Courtesy of Greenwillow/HarperCollins / From the permanent collection of the National Hansen’s Disease Museum, Carville, Louisiana)

How a Filipina spy and Medal of Freedom winner’s heroic story was nearly lost

June 20, 2025 at 8:34 a.m.

Exclusive essay: Erin Entrada Kelly, two-time Newbery Medalist and National Book Award finalist, shares the real-life story of Josefina Guerrero from her middle-grade nonfiction book, 'At Last She Stood.'

SCC President Jeannie Kim, left, congratulates a
graduating student.(Photo by Alan Wendell, contributing photogapher)

Graduation 2025: Cheers to the Santiago Canyon College seniors

June 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Santiago Canyon College celebrated commencement on June 5.

Senior living: Understanding men’s health exams and screenings

June 16, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Health evaluations for me are essential for maintaining well-being and detecting potential issues early when things are most treatable or reversible.

Dr. Amanda Salter is a primary care physician at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. (Courtesy of CHOC)

CHOC doctor: Fencing a pool is a key safety step

June 10, 2025 at 3:39 p.m.

Dr. Amanda Salter is a primary care physician at Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

Senior living: Understanding neurocognitive disorders — dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

June 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Here's what you need to know about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Christian Malget, 20, crosses Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

How urban canyons improve the quality of life throughout Southern California

June 4, 2025 at 1:15 p.m.

Canyons in Southern California offer an amazing array of natural spaces that are easily accessible.

Santiago Canyon College Esports team members compete against a team from Orange Coast College in the game “Valorant” during the first Neon Night, a Night-Market-style event centered around technology, games and Esports, in the school’s gymnasium on Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

College, high school gamers flock to Neon Night at Santiago Canyon College

May 27, 2025 at 3:39 p.m.

The inaugural event represents the fruits of a growing Esports club on campus that, beginning this fall, will become an official sport, with tryouts for the club’s competitive team.

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