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Deputies, firefighters answer different call: rebuilding fire survivor’s Altadena home
Deputies and firefighters back drywall, assemble plumbing, and run electrical wires as they rebuild a fire survivor’s home in Altadena. Here’s why they’re also helping the community heal.
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Report: Defenseman John Carlson won’t re-sign with Ducks
The Ducks acquired Carlson, 36, at the trade deadline, but his agent says the free agent is looking to return to the East Coast. Goalie prospect Calle Clang is also…
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‘Lord of the Rings’ hobbits to reunite at Fan Expo in Anaheim
The three-day event running June 26–28 at the Anaheim Convention Center will feature exclusive comics for sale, celebrity guests and more.
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RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine
Angela Perryman, the passenger, has been symptom-free for five weeks.
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In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center
The Justice Department is seeking to intervene in the case and dismiss the lawsuit.
USDA steps up screwworm monitoring as cases expand in Texas
Further spread in Texas or in other states “would be a very bad milestone.”
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Lawrence Tanter retiring after 43 seasons as Lakers’ public address announcer
Tanter has been the courtside voice at Laker home games since 1982. The 76-year-old missed the end of last season with an undisclosed health matter.
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says illegal immigration increased car insurance premiums. Experts say otherwise
Experts say that increased costs were primarily due to effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to riskier behavior on the roads and supply chain disruptions.
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Effort to get San Clemente Pier dressed up for 2028 Olympics and its centennial is underway
The San Clemente pier turns 100 in 2028 and the newly renamed San Clemente Conservancy wants to keep it fresh for the next generations.
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Help center opens to assist businesses with SBA loan requests in Garden Grove chemical threat
The Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible small businesses and private nonprofits who suffered economic losses related to the hazmat incident.