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Cathy Pham Zotti and her sister, Lyly Nguyen, had a two-part goal in going to “My Việt Heritage Exhibition — Life Before ’75” in Westminster. They wanted to learn more about their war hero father’s military service and a homeland they barely remembered. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

Visitors filled the beach at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Upper Newport Bay on Saturday for the first 1,000 Lights Water Lantern Festival. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

One source said some of the parents are being given a short window to consider a deal or potentially face additional charges [...] sources said authorities were interested in getting a better picture of how the scam worked. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

Since 2007 Burns has dedicated her life to this mission. Sharing a remarkable story with the dinner crowd, Burns recounted the passion of a long-time advocate of her cause. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

“There must be something beyond the standard model to account for the other 85% of the matter in the universe,” said Dave Casper, an experimental physicist and associate professor at UCI. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

In a letter dated Friday, NAC Executive Director Billy Whitford and board President William Grant defended themselves and other center officials, saying they “have nothing to hide” amid allegations of financial misconduct, harassment and retaliation. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

Do said Monday that the program, approved on Feb. 22, should already be up and running. “I am very frustrated,” said Do. “It’s to the point where they are either tone deaf or they don’t know what the heck they are doing.” latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

However, I also think we should reserve a bit of our outrage for some of the “victims” of the alleged criminal activity: the institutions of higher education. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

The result of the poll will be considered by a judging panel made up of members of the city Arts Commission and outside experts. Chosen works will be installed this fall and remain on display for two years. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

The shelter, operated by Santa Ana-based nonprofit Waymakers, began in 1979 as a place for homeless and runaway youths. Today, the shelter serves up to six young people at a time who suffer from mental health issues that have led to self-harm. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

The day’s activities also featured a Youth & Fitness Expo with live music, food and beverages and a Dog Expo with adoptable pets, free microchip scans and pet food samples. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

Dale, whose death was confirmed Sunday, manifested a quintessentially Southern California story, forged in surf, sand and rock ’n’ roll. They called him the Pied Piper of Balboa Beach, but his musical instrument of choice was defiantly not a flute. latimes.com/entertainment/…

Titus, 80, has been writing his theater column for 54 years. For the majority of that time, he wrote for the Daily Pilot. A few years ago, his column moved to the Pilot’s sister publication, TimesOC, expanding his audience countywide. latimes.com/local/orangeco…

In recent Laguna cases, two parents were contacted March 7 and 8 by someone who claimed to have kidnapped their daughters. In both cases, the caller demanded money and directed the parents to go to Costa Mesa to wire it to a Mexican account. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

The study recommends the city encourage public and private efforts to open creative spaces, repurpose commercial buildings and storefronts for arts uses and develop an art center. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

The festival featured an array of performers, food and activities, including taiko drumming, classical dance, cosplay contests and video game tournaments. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

If the City Council gives the go-ahead on Tuesday, the city would roll out a set of educational resources that augment a coyote management plan implemented in 2017 after residents raised safety concerns for themselves and their pets. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

The city says tree removal isn’t imminent but also says that needed potential upgrades to aging pavement and concrete could mean the trees would lose their support system. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

Cynthia Marie Dunaway-Erickson, 52, who was convicted Feb. 21 of one felony count of perjury and two felony counts of accessory after the fact, also was sentenced to three years’ supervised probation and was ordered to undergo psychological treatment. latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

Groups in Laguna, Huntington and Irvine rallied for public awareness and policy changes, including support for the Green New Deal outlined by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…