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Southern California World Cup fans: You don’t need a pricey ticket to bask in all the hoopla
There will be viewing parties, concerts, festival and more.
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Sparks ready to take a ‘defensive mindset’ on the road
Developmental players Kate Martin and Laura Ziegler receive a vote of confidence from head coach Lynne Roberts before the team leaves for a three-game trip that begins Wednesday in Seattle.
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All-County girls track and field team, athlete of the year
Jaslene Massey of Aliso Niguel leads the 2026 All-Orange County girls track and field team.
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Paraguayan fans break the bank to see their team play in the World Cup
After a 16-year wait, Paraguay's national soccer team is back in the World Cup and will play all its games in California.
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How many June 2 election ballots are left to count in Orange County?
More than 1.9 million ballots were sent to registered voters in Orange County for the 2026 primary election.
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World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament
Hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the 48-team World Cup features high-altitude venues and faces scrutiny over record-high ticket prices.
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Brush fire burning on Camp Pendleton prompts evacuation warnings in Oceanside
Evacuations warnings have been issued for parts of an Oceanside neighborhood bordering the base.
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Human-driven sea-level rise has increased frequency of extreme coastal flooding, study says
New studies confirm human-driven climate change has significantly increased the frequency of extreme coastal flooding events since the 1970s.
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OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for the first time
A major OB-GYN group has released independent immunization recommendations for pregnant women, diverging from current government guidance.
How an old chemical offers a chance to restore faith in sunscreen
Nonprofits that advocate for health lobbied for its approval. The chemical makes sunscreens sheerer and lighter on the skin than many available US options.