The Epoch Times Orange County

12/27/2025

Small landlords are increasingly exiting the Los Angeles rental market as operating conditions for older buildings grow more complex. Rising costs and regulatory requirements have narrowed the margin for many property owners.

12/27/2025

The U.S. Department of Education has so far denied requests from more than 300,000 existing student loan recipients seeking new repayment terms, according to documents filed in a federal court earlier this month.

The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.

12/27/2025

California officials are beginning damage assessments after Christmas storms unleashed flooding, mudslides, and widespread rescues across the state.

12/27/2025

Airlines across the United States have canceled over 1,500 flights scheduled on Dec. 26 and 27 due to the impending winter storm Devin that is set to cover the Northeastern region of the country with bad weather.

States from Connecticut to Pennsylvania will face heavy snowfall, while mid-Atlantic states will encounter freezing rain.

12/27/2025

FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Dec. 26 that the agency would be permanently shutting down the J. Edgar Hoover Building, which has served as the agency’s headquarters for roughly 50 years.

Director Kash Patel said a transition would begin immediately.

12/27/2025

Big retailers across America are charging shoppers to return their unwanted holiday gifts and purchases.

The majority of the return and restocking fees apply to items that are being shipped back via mail.

12/26/2025

New national crime data point to a historic shift, with analysts reporting nearly a 20 percent drop in murders in 2025, the largest one-year decline on record.

12/26/2025

Dr. Hooman Melamed explains why surgery alone is rarely the long-term answer. He talks about how lifestyle and recovery planning affect how patients heal after treatment. In this episode, we look at why some doctors in California are adding integrative care to their practice.

12/26/2025

The Trump administration is moving to tighten pressure on Venezuela’s oil exports, citing long-running disputes over seized U.S. energy assets and questioning the legitimacy of the Maduro government.

12/26/2025

UPS Flight 2976 crashed shortly after takeoff from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4.

UPS Flight 2976 crashed shortly after takeoff from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4.

12/26/2025

A federal judge on Dec. 25 temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining and deporting Imran Ahmed, a British national and U.S. permanent resident, after the State Department imposed visa restrictions tied to his role in global censorship campaigns.

12/26/2025