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Readers react: How they’d change the NFL and NBA
In the second of three parts in response to our column about being the Commissioner of Everything, fans weigh in on football and basketball.
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Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (June 11-18)
There were nine restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from June 11 to June 18.
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Corky: Orange County surfers dominate 2026 hall of fame induction, including Courtney Conlogue
Surfing columnist Corky Carroll talks about the talent being honored at this year's Surfer's Hall of Fame.
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Fire flares up again at Boyle Heights cold-storage facility; shelters opened
A mixture of black and white smoke billowing from the building could be seen for miles as firefighters battled flames that flared up inside a freezer container.
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Los Alamitos consensus picks for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday,…
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Tustin closes book on hangar fire emergency
Roughly 950 days after the blaze burned through the World War II-era landmark, spreading ash out into the community, the city has declared the local emergency over.
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NBA draft: Who should the Lakers target with the 25th pick?
If the Lakers decide to keep their first-round pick on Tuesday night instead of trading back or out of the draft, they could look to bolster their frontcourt or wing…
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Santa Ana police say drone feed helped guide response to January protest involving federal agents
The department gave its annually required community update on the use of military equipment this week, including a new drone program.
America 250: One hour in Trenton changed the course of the American Revolution
Only a few American soldiers were injured in the short fight that lasted slightly longer than one hour. Laden with captured supplies and prisoners, Washington’s troops re-crossed the icy river.
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Can wearing a glucose monitor make you healthier? Here’s what happened to students who did
This device has proven to be highly effective for diabetics.