For nearly 20 years, Vicki Hoekstra has been scooping up Thrifty Ice Cream in Dana Point. She loves her job, namely her interactions with her customers.
Year: 2026
Westlake post office parking lot overrun by homeless encampment
A homeless encampment has overtaken a post office parking lot in the Westlake District, prompting neighbors to demand action from city leaders.
Ex-Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham attacked with unknown substance by woman in Santa Monica
Former member of Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham, was attacked recently in Santa Monica by a woman police say has been involved in other incidents.
Dartmouth professor's findings led to New York Times investigation into Cesar Chavez
On March 18, The New York Times published a detailed investigation into sexual assault allegations against decorated labor leader Cesar Chavez.
Live updates: Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to nation – bbc.com
Live updates: Trump says Iran war objectives ‘nearing completion’ in address to nation bbc.comLive updates: Trump says US military objectives in Iran ‘nearing completion’ AP NewsPresident Trump Addresses the Nation on Iran War  …
Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warning following 7.4-magnitude quake – bbc.com
Indonesia earthquake: Tsunami warning following 7.4-magnitude quake bbc.comMagnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning lifted Al JazeeraPowerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake strikes in Indonesia’s Molucca Sea region, US…
Oil Prices Jump and Stocks Drop After Trump’s White House Speech – The New York Times
Oil Prices Jump and Stocks Drop After Trump’s White House Speech The New York TimesAsia-Pacific markets extend recovery as investors await Trump address on Iran war CNBCOil Rises, Asian Equities Fall as Trump Signals Further Military Str…
ICE arrests across LA area fall sharply this year after a 2025 surge
Due to federal records requests filed by the Deportation Data Project, we now see ICE arrests in the L.A. area have plummeted this year after surging in 2025.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX files to go public, seeking massive market debut – The Washington Post
Elon Musk’s SpaceX files to go public, seeking massive market debut The Washington PostElon Musk’s SpaceX Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O. The New York TimesSpaceX files for IPO, sources say, offering investors stake in …
Tennessee Library Director Luanne James Fired Over L.G.B.T.Q. Books – The New York Times
Tennessee Library Director Luanne James Fired Over L.G.B.T.Q. Books The New York TimesTennessee librarian fired for refusing to move more than 100 books from children’s to adult section YahooRutherford County Library Board Fires Director…