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Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
Platner, a Democrat, posted a video over the weekend taken by his wife, Amy Gertner, who reportedly told his campaign of the text messages last year.
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The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in May
Here are our favorite meals from May throughout Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire.
Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
It's not a cure, as the drug's effects eventually waned.
Billionaire media mogul’s company offers to buy MGM Resorts in $18B deal
MGM is the largest casino operator on the Strip; Caesars is the second largest.
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Irvine dog trainer on trial for deaths of nearly a dozen canines in his care
A defense lawyer says trainermay have made bad decisions after the dogs died, but denied the trainer was responsible for the deaths.
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Grunion night at Doheny State Beach June 2 teaches about unusual mating on the sand
State Parks is hosting its annual Grunion Run Night on June 2, a chance learn about and hopefully see the unusual spawning at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point.
Pride Month 2026 has begun. Here’s what to expect for the LGBTQ+ celebrations
The events have a mix of party and protest, particularly in a time when the Trump administration and some states have rolled out policies to reel in rights for some…
US World Cup roster: Pepi, father share emotional celebration four years after being left out
Ricardo Pepi is competing for playing time with Folarin Balogun and Haji Wright ahead of the team's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12.
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Orange County Baseball All-Star Game is Wednesday at Great Park
The Orange County Baseball All-Star Game is Wednesday at Great Park.
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Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran No. 1 in final rankings
Orange Lutheran finishes the 2026 season where it started -- on top of the Orange County Top 25.