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Dodgers roll with right-handed bats against Giants’ Robbie Ray
Manager Dave Roberts has Max Muncy begin the night on the bench, with Freddie Freeman and Kyle Tucker the only lefties to start against southpaw Robbie Ray.
Former Western football standout Ramzi Al-Shurman dies in plane crash
Al-Shurman, a 2016 graduate of Western, died May 7 in a crash in Kern County, his father confirmed.
Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming
The plane was flying between two airports in the Bahamas when it suffered engine failure Tuesday.
Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers
The deal comes as the industry faces rising jet fuel costs driven by the Iran war, which has pushed up fares and added pressure across budget airlines.
New OCDA e-bike unit to focus on string of crashes, parental prosecutions
The new unit will review potential criminal charges involving juveniles, adults and parents regarding e-bikes and e-motorcycles.
Lutnick backs away from his Epstein ‘blackmail’ claim in interview with House committee
Lutnick was once a neighbor of Epstein's in New York City.
Evacuation orders issued as Grand fire burns nearly 20 acres in Chino Hills
The fire ignited around Grand Avenue and Pleasant Hill Drive in Chino Hills.
Ducks lean on resiliency and home ice in Game 6 against Golden Knights
The Ducks haven't lost consecutive games this postseason, nor have they faced elimination like Thursday night against Vegas at Honda Center.
Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
The soldier was identified as Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington of Taveres, Fla.
Former California gubernatorial hopeful Stephen Cloobeck arrested in West Hollywood
He was allegedly trying to dissuade multiple people from testifying against his fiancée, who was charged with stealing money and other property from people she met through dating apps.