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As the weather heats up, visitors are flocking to Laguna Beach. But they’re leaving behind trash, picking fights with residents, and making traffic worse, according to city officials.

Laguna Beach has a visitor problem: Trash, sex toys, fights

As the weather heats up, visitors are flocking to Laguna Beach. But they’re leaving behind trash, picking fights with residents, and making traffic worse, according to city officials.

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Orange County is suing Viet America Society for allegedly taking millions of dollars intended to be used to feed the elderly.

OC nonprofit stole $10 million to buy homes, lawsuit alleges

Orange County is suing Viet America Society for allegedly taking millions of dollars intended to be used to feed the elderly.

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As climate change threatens water supplies, Orange County is exploring turning brackish ocean water (from a natural aquifer) into drinkable tap water.

OC considers new tap water source: The ocean

As climate change threatens water supplies, Orange County is exploring turning brackish ocean water (from a natural aquifer) into drinkable tap water.

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