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CIF-SS boys tennis: University, San Clemente play in the finals Friday
A look at the CIF-SS boys team tennis championships involving University and San Clemente on Friday.
Family of 18-year-old man shot, killed by Santa Ana police officer files lawsuit
The federal suit, filed on behalf of Victor Lopez's girlfriend and infant son, includes claims of excessive force, wrongful death and negligence.
New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues
Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington. Lebanese officials hope these negotiations will lead to a new ceasefire and address issues like Israeli troop…
Sparks’ Kelsey Plum remains optimistic ahead of Toronto game
All-Star Kelsey Plum sees the team's potential as the Sparks try to pick up the team's first victory of the season against Toronto Friday.
Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip included ‘VIP snorkel’ at a Pearl Harbor memorial
Exclusive government emails reveal Kash Patel took a controversial "VIP snorkel" at the USS Arizona, a hallowed site and military cemetery.
UCLA, California Baptist, Cal State Fullerton softball set for NCAA regional
The No. 8 Bruins, led by star hitters Megan Grant and Jordan Woolery, host the L.A. Regional and making their 27th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
After bombs, blackouts and bank restrictions, Gaza’s digital workers are still coding
A small corps of remote workers in Gaza has provided coding, graphic design and digital marketing services through over two years of war.
2nd-oldest McDonald’s building may get historic status in Pomona
City Council may offer landmark protection to 1954 building that was the seventh-ever McDonald's, columnist David Allen writes. It closed as a McDonald's in 1968 and is now a donut…
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.
Orange County scores and player stats for Wednesday, May 13
Scores and stats from Orange County games on Wednesday, May 13