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Gustavo Dudamel delivered USC’s 143rd commencement ceremony as students cheered
"From this moment on, you will belong not only to a university, but to a broader community, a city, a country, an entire world stitched together by invisible threads," said…
Goodyear Blimp lands on sand near Huntington Beach Pier
The airship landed on the sand to deliver Pacific Airshow CEO Kevin Elliott and his son Jett to mark the 10th anniversary of the event.
Galaxy visit Sounders in final stop on 3-game road trip
The Galaxy, who defeated Atlanta United last weekend but fell to last-place Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, haven't won in Seattle in nearly 10 years.
Orange County launches zero waste curriculum for students
Officials announced plans to incorporate free field trips into the program, giving students opportunities to tour waste management and recycling facilities.
Los Angeles Chargers 2026 schedule: Game-by-game breakdown and predictions
The Chargers' schedule for the 2026 season, which starts Sept. 13 versus Arizona at SoFi Stadium, is a difficult one, ranked ninth-toughest in the 32-team NFL.
Sage Hill elevates Jethro Julian to girls basketball coach, program director
Julian guided the Lightning to the Open Division final in the CIF Southern California Regional last season as an interim coach.
The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back home
Learn how Filipino Americans send care packages, fostering economic ties and sharing culture.
California unveils a $1 billion rebate program for electric trucks
Rebates as high as $120,000 per truck will be available; but some criticize the effort as too costly.
Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media’s risks for children
Social media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users.
Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there.