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Angels can’t dig out of early hole against Gage Jump, A’s
Ryan Johnson gives up five runs – including two homers – in the first inning, and the Angels’ offense is held to one hit over seven innings by former JSerra…
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Angels’ Mike Trout placed on IL with right hamstring strain
The three-time AL MVP, who hasn’t played in more than 130 games in a season since 2019, says he doesn’t have a timeline for his return but that he’s hoping…
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World Cup: Johan Manzambi snaps Switzerland and fans out of slumber
The 20-year-old Swiss midfielder subs in late and jumpstarts a scoreless snoozer with a brace in a 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Inglewood.
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First look inside San Clemente’s Miramar Food Hall
After years in the making, San Clemente's new food hall as arrived just in time for summer.
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Los Alamitos consensus picks for Friday, June 19, 2026, on opening day
The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on opening…
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All-Orange County girls beach volleyball 2026
JSerra seniors Emma Champagne and Sara Moynihan lead the selections for the All-County team.
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Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Award to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings
Comedian Carlos Mencia was arrested Thursday and charged with 12 felony charges for failing to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings, prosecutors said.
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Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike
Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits its investigation into a strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed more than…
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US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people. Thursday’s attack brings the number of people who have been killed…