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Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto loses perfect game, then no-hitter in 7-1 victory
A Mookie Betts error in the 8th and a White Sox homer to lead off the 9th cost the right-hander, who flirts with history for the second straight year.
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Family, community celebrate the life of longtime Long Beach Grand Prix chief Jim Michaelian
Michaelian, high-profile helmsman of the Grand Prix of Long Beach for a quarter-century, died on Saturday, March 21, just a few weeks away from the final event he planned to…
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World Cup: Qatar salvages draw with Switzerland with late goal
Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time header results in a 1-1 final after Switzerland dominated the possession game amid thousands of empty seats in Santa Clara.
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani back in lineup after missing 1 game
Dave Roberts says Ohtani was feeling 'great' after missing Friday's game with discomfort in his left knee, which shouldn't affect his next pitching start.
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French bulldog Cleo is fun, sweet and so ready to make you happy
Cleo is a tiny Frenchie, weighing less than 20 pounds. But she’s big on playtime.
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UFC Freedom 250 comes to the White House
Rain or shine, Sunday's card featuring a lightweight title unification fight will celebrate President Trump's 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary.
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King tides prompt warning for OC coastal residents, visitors
Flooding in low-lying areas is possible through Tuesday, Newport Beach officials say.
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Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (June 3-11)
There were nine restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from June 3 to June 11.
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Massive yellowtail caught close to shore generates buzz on the water
Anglers are hoping it's a sign of more to come with the big fish, typically found many miles from here, caught just minutes from the Dana Point Harbor.