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Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book
How American superhero comics, from Spiderman to modern sagas, reflect national character, consumer capitalism and societal fissures.
Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops
U.S. military dog tags, first pushed for by a chaplain over a century ago, identify fallen service members and honor sacrifice.
Gustavo Dudamel delivered USC’s 143rd commencement ceremony as students cheered
"From this moment on, you will belong not only to a university, but to a broader community, a city, a country, an entire world stitched together by invisible threads," said…
Goodyear Blimp lands on sand near Huntington Beach Pier
The airship landed on the sand to deliver Pacific Airshow CEO Kevin Elliott and his son Jett to mark the 10th anniversary of the event.
Galaxy visit Sounders in final stop on 3-game road trip
The Galaxy, who defeated Atlanta United last weekend but fell to last-place Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, haven't won in Seattle in nearly 10 years.
Orange County launches zero waste curriculum for students
Officials announced plans to incorporate free field trips into the program, giving students opportunities to tour waste management and recycling facilities.
Los Angeles Chargers 2026 schedule: Game-by-game breakdown and predictions
The Chargers' schedule for the 2026 season, which starts Sept. 13 versus Arizona at SoFi Stadium, is a difficult one, ranked ninth-toughest in the 32-team NFL.
Sage Hill elevates Jethro Julian to girls basketball coach, program director
Julian guided the Lightning to the Open Division final in the CIF Southern California Regional last season as an interim coach.
The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back home
Learn how Filipino Americans send care packages, fostering economic ties and sharing culture.
California unveils a $1 billion rebate program for electric trucks
Rebates as high as $120,000 per truck will be available; but some criticize the effort as too costly.