Topic: Garden Grove

Tumult at Crystal Cathedral megachurch rooted in perils of succession

The Rev. Robert H. Schuller's very public split with the megachurch he founded, along with all family members, points to the perils involved in handing over the reins to the next generation, say analysts. Crystal Cathedral fits that pattern.

Catholic diocese to buy Crystal Cathedral

Catholic diocese: The move was approved Thursday by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert N. Kwan after a bidding war between the diocese and Orange County's Chapman University for the sprawling 40-acre property — and was opposed by many Crystal Cathedral congregants who fear it will be the end of their church.

Crystal Cathedral to be used as college campus in bankruptcy deal

Crystal Cathedral bankruptcy: the "Hour of Power" televangelist church approved plans to sell its Crystal Cathedral to Chapman University.

Arizona immigration law heads to court, with $1.2 million war chest

First of seven lawsuits against tough Arizona immigration law is heard Thursday in federal court in Phoenix. Money from private donors across the US has flowed into a defense fund for the statute.

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California eyes new free-speech protections in schools

A bill seeks to protect teacher advisers when student newspapers anger administrators.

Medal of Honor is tribute to sailor's sacrifice to save others

Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor will posthumously receive the award, only the third time it has been bestowed during the Iraq war.