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Lakers’ Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart face decisions as option deadline looms
The center and the veteran guard, who became close after joining the Lakers last summer under similar circumstances, have until June 29 to decide if they’ll exercise player options in…
Poland welcomes U.S. statements that troop reduction there is temporary
Polish officials have welcomed U.S. statements clarifying that the decision not to deploy 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland is temporary.
Crews hold Sandy fire size overnight in Simi Valley as potential challenging winds loom
One structure has been destroyed by the fire, officials said. Nearly 900 firefighters were on hand battling the blaze.
Israeli security minister releases videos taunting detained flotilla activists
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released videos taunting activists detained from a flotilla challenging the Gaza blockade
Progress made on Bain, Verona fires in Riverside County but some evacuations remain
Firefighters advanced containment of the Bain fire, achieving 25% by Wednesday morning.
George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits
George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300M to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security.
Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
Single Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home despite an overall decline in first-time buyers.
Map: 100 Southern California independent bookstores to visit in 2026
Bookmark and save the updated map to find bookshops in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and beyond.
San Clemente will soon have a HeloPod with water ready to help combat wildfires
OCFA helicopters can quickly refill their water supply using the solar-powered HeloPod, which has 3,775 gallons of water readily available.
A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs: What older Americans should know
Medicare beneficiaries may get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month.