Artist creates a new life as a tutor after bouncing back from homelessness

For Sonserae Leese, a professional artist for more than 30 years, one-on-one tutoring for kids and adults has become a fulfilling and joyful experience.

H.B. police buy 200 pounds of illegal fireworks during undercover investigation

Huntington Beach police said Tuesday that they have bought more than 200 pounds of illegal fireworks as part of an ongoing undercover investigation.

It takes a village: Laguna’s Sawdust Art Festival readies for opening

It’s almost time for the summer art festival season in Laguna Beach. The Sawdust Art & Craft Festival, which opens to the public Friday, is like a small town.

The Wedge in Newport Beach gets temporary lifeguard tower in time for start of summer

Newport Beach lifeguards relocated another tower to the Wedge after the former one burned down last week.

Potential police hiring back on Newport Beach council agenda

Mayor Diane Dixon's push to add to the Newport Beach police force would bring the department's ranks up to 148 officers, if the full City Council approves.