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Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling the prosecution was vindictive.
Disneyland honors U.S. military with F-18 flyover and Navy marching band
More than 100 U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps service members visit during one of the largest military-themed ceremonies ever at the Anaheim theme park.
Are California’s lofty offshore-wind power ambitions on the rocks?
State energy officials vow to beat back headwinds from the Trump administration.
What do Californians care about this election cycle? New poll breaks it all down
Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump are unpopular. Affordability, taxes, water supply and government transparency top the list for likely voters ahead of the June primary.
Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge’s escape from enslavement by George Washington
Advocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebrating the legacy of Ona Judge, from her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Hampshire.
NASCAR’s Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing up blood day before his death, 911 call reveals
A 911 call reveals Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt overheated, and was coughing up blood the day before his death.
World Cup co-host Mexico traces its soccer roots to miners from Cornwall
Mexico is set to co-host the World Cup with the United States and Canada next month. While soccer is growing in North America, it has long been the top sport…
Mexico launches a last-minute World Cup campaign to stop a homophobic chant
The Mexican Football Federation has launched a new campaign to stop fans from using a chant considered homophobic during the 2026 World Cup.
Cooper Lutkenhaus, only 17 and already World Champion
The teenage World Indoor champion is among the headliners at Saturday's LA Track Fest at UCLA, and perhaps a future Olympics star.
Disneyland offers $250 build-your-own lightsaber experience for free — with one big catch
The free Youngling Saber Building experience runs from May 22 through Sept. 7 at Savi's Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.