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In Arcadia, a mayor’s guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing’s influence
“We cannot allow this moment to become an excuse for people to paint entire communities with one brush or weaponize ethnicity for political gain,” acting Mayor Paul Cheng said in…
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Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds
Some national retail chains said they planned to use their tariff refunds to lower customer prices on some items.
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Man suspected in series of UCLA assaults is arrested
Investigators recovered evidence believed to be associated with the attacks, including zip ties, duct tape, and paracord, police said.
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Sharks are being seen in local waters, an expert gives safety tips as people head to the beach
Ten years ago, swimmer Maria Korcsmaros was bit by a shark off Newport Beach -- what have we learned since?
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What low voter turnout in California means, or not, for June 2 primary
Even with a competitive race for governor, California is seeing lower turnout than would generally be expected heading into the week of June 2 Election Day.
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Election 2026: Orange County voters now have more options to cast their ballots in person
Vote centers offer a range of services, aside from serving as a place to cast a ballot.
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Temecula’s ‘smart freeway’ project launches to attack 15 Freeway traffic
The effort involving sensors and ramp meters at three on-ramps hopes improve conditions in congested southwest Riverside County.
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Tough advice for property owners is key to being a successful adviser
Real estate professionals who stay in this business long enough eventually realize we are not simply negotiating leases and sales.
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USC baseball squanders late lead, loses to Texas State in NCAA regional opener
Adrian Lopez puts the Trojans ahead with a solo homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, but Texas State’s Chase Mora answers with a two-run homer in the the…
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Wheeler, Ogwumike help Sparks outlast Mystics
Erica Wheeler scores eight of her 21 points in the final 70 seconds, Nneka Ogwumike (20 points) makes a clutch 3-pointer, and the Sparks earn a 92-87 road win. Kelsey…