US soccer’s diverse fan base finds its perfect stage in the Bay Area
Multicultural Bay Area fans coming out in droves to support United States’ World Cup run.
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Junior lifeguards take the plunge in summer rite of passage
Jumping into the Pacific Ocean from a pier is generally illegal, but Junior Lifeguards get the opportunity as a treat as they learn safety and rescue skills.
New autopsy of a baby killed by police in Mississippi deepens outrage
A Mississippi family whose 1-year-old child was killed when officers fired into a moving car are challenging police claims about the shooting.
Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player. Officials are actively enforcing…
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Alexander: With Kawhi Leonard gone, Clippers will now regroup
Leonard’s signing and the trade for fellow All-Star Paul George in 2019 turned out to have far less impact than anticipated.
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Chris Light-designed Corona del Mar showpiece seeks $40 million
After changing hands during the pandemic, the contemporary residence returns at nearly double its last sale price.
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Coveted Ducks draft pick Nikita Klepov seizing opportunities
GM Pat Verbeek says he wouldn't have traded former lottery draft pick Mason McTavish to the St. Louis Blues if Klepov weren't available at No. 15.
CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start since 2004. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 48 cases as of June 30.
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Democratic congressman asks the CFPB to investigate ‘rent now, pay later’ companies
A Democratic member of Congress is calling for a federal investigation into the "rent now, pay later" industry. Rep. Maxwell Frost from Florida has sent a letter to the Consumer…
Alibaba to pay US $600M to settle allegations it allowed illegal drug and equipment sales
Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a dispute with the U.S. government.