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Lakers agree with Kevon Looney on 1-year, $3.9 million deal
Looney played 10 seasons for the Golden State Warriors, winning three NBA titles after playing for UCLA as a one-and-done freshman in the 2014-15 season.
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California mom thwarts marijuana vape sale to 12-year-old, police say
A Sonoma man was arrested after he used Snapchat to make a deal to sell a vape to the child, police said.
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McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized
Senate leaders John Thune and John Barrasso spoke with Mitch McConnell, who remains hospitalized while recovering from undisclosed health issues.
US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says
The U.S. game against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup set another record as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, Fox said after preliminary ratings…
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Galaxy move Gabriel Pec for reported club-record $12 million fee
The Brazilian forward, who joined the Galaxy in 2024 and helped lead them to the MLS Cup, returns to his home country to play for Cruzeiro through 2031.
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Nearly half apprehended at chaotic Fourth of July in Newport Beach came from Arizona, data shows
The age of everyone cited or arrested ranges from 13 to 39. The data also shows 316 people were cited for misdemeanors and 37 were arrested, including 25 juveniles.
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Disneyland’s Hero Trees play a storytelling role as supporting characters
The Disneyland horticulture team takes care of about 60 Hero Trees throughout the 500-acre theme park resort.
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Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge quashed a Justice Department subpoena seeking names and contact details of Fulton County poll workers from the 2020 election.
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Wall Street banks are sky-high about SpaceX, but investors remain cautious
Wall Street firms see potential in SpaceX for space transport and infrastructure, though the stock remains volatile after its recent IPO debut
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Steve Hilton endorses Rep. Ken Calvert in bitter intraparty fight for Southern California House seat
The Republican gubernatorial candidate chooses Calvert over fellow GOP Rep. Young Kim in the 40th Congressional District.