Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth on Friday afternoon, hours sooner than anticipated. The...

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Santa Ana staff complaints of councilmember’s “over-involvement” in cultural events leads to review

Staff allegations that Councilmember Johnathan Hernandez was being “overly involved” in the planning and execution of cultural events in Santa Ana, such as last year’s Juneteenth and the Chicano Heritage Festival, stepping on the toes of the parks and recreation department were sent by a council committee to an outside investigator.

A letter addressed to...

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