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Sparks 2026 season preview: Nneka Ogwumike’s return hastens playoff timeline
The 10-time All-Star adds veteran leadership to a team that hasn't reached the postseason since 2020 and was the worst defensive team in the WNBA last year.
Angels’ Josh Lowe still searching for something to shake slump
The outfielder says he feels better than his batting average would indicate, but his timing is slightly off after missing time with an oblique injury.
Man gets 15 years in prison for fatal shooting of 17-year-old outside La Habra Walmart
Joshua Christopher Brooks killed the victim nearly 3 years ago.
Clippers could land a top-6 pick in Sunday’s NBA draft lottery
If things play out in their favor on Sunday, the Clippers would inherit the Indiana Pacers’ pick (at No. 5 or 6) in next month’s draft as part of the…
CIF-SS softball playoffs: First-round pairings for all of the divisions
The matchups and locations for every game in the opening round of the CIF Southern Section softball playoffs.
Fullerton, JSerra earn high seeds for CIF-SS softball playoffs
Fullerton and JSerra receive the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds in Division 1 to highlight Orange County's draw for the CIF-SS softball playoffs.
Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles hits, kills person on runway at Denver International Airport
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport late Friday night after they jumped a perimeter fence, airport officials said.
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (April 30-May 7)
There were seven restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from April 30 to May 7.
After losing state housing mandate lawsuit, Huntington Beach could face fines of up to $50,000 a month
The state is arguing the city should pay that monthly penalty retroactively back to Jan. 1, 2025.
A ‘barbaric’ problem in American hospitals is only getting bigger
Doctors and nurses have complained bitterly about the situation.