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Dodgers explode for 10-run inning to rout Pirates
The score was tied 2-2 after six innings, but the Dodgers send 15 batters to the plate in the seventh, getting seven hits and four walks in their biggest scoring…
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Angels’ Jack Kochanowicz to undergo Tommy John surgery
Kochanowicz was still throwing at his normal velocity, which is why he was surprised to get the diagnosis. He says he felt some discomfort on his changeup over the past…
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Walbert Ureña grinds through 5 scoreless innings as Angels blow out Astros
Ureña walks five and gets into two bases-loaded jams, but he escapes without allowing a run in the Angels’ 10-1 victory. The Angels score seven runs in the first two…
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Ontario Christian girls basketball’s Tatianna Griffin transfers to Mater Dei
Griffin, ranked by ESPN as the No. 1 player in the Class of 2028, helped Ontario Christian claim state and national titles this past season.
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All-County girls swimming team, swimmer of the year
Fountain Valley's Alyssa Ton paces the 2026 All-Orange County girls swimming and diving team after leading the county in three events.
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All-County boys swimming team, swimmer of the year
Northwood senior Andrew Maksymowski paces the 2026 All-Orange County boys swimming and diving team.
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Pacific Symphony’s free summer concert series kicks off June 18
Get out of the house and grab a little culture this summer, with the Pacific Symphony's 'Symphony on the Go' traveling program.
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3 new restaurants are coming to Orange County
Coming up: A Japanese cafe import, an Irvine dining staple and a South Pasadena barbecue favorite.
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Disneyland to rebuild New Orleans Square train station damaged by fire
The radio house that doubled as an employee break room was burned during a 2022 fire and ultimately demolished in 2025.
Portola’s Blayze Borroto wins CIF Scholar-Athlete Award
A three-sport athlete, she is the CIF Southern Section winner of the annual honor.