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You won’t find a sweeter dog than little June Bug
The rescue is trying to figure out what has caused her blindness, but she isn't letting it slow her down
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Greg Hulsizer named CEO of USA Surfing, governing body for the sport at LA28 Olympics
The current CEO Becky Fleischauer is stepping aside for health reasons, with Hulsizer starting June 7, 2026.
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Who could resist malamute Chevy’s sweet smile?
Chevy is technically a “senior dog,” but like many malamutes, he acts like a puppy.
FIFA’s biggest World Cup may leave host cities with big regrets
The World Cup is expected to generate at least an $11 billion profit for FIFA, but the benefits to host cities is oversold.
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Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list
After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut all the women Navy officers from a promotion list, several female officers say they fear that their careers have a ceiling.
Russian teen Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam title
The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Chwalinska in straight sets.
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Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (May 28-June 4)
There were seven restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from May 28 to June 4.
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Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday,…
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Laguna Beach’s radio KXFM 104.7 gets new digs in the H.I.P District
The station now has a patio to help draw listeners in and connect the radio hosts with the community.
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Corky: Stoked to honor Mickey Munoz on a great Orange County day
Surfing columnist Corky Carroll writes about being there to honor His longtime friend and a great surfer.