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OCFA awards $23 million contract to build facility for crews in Rancho Mission Viejo
The facility, considered part of OCFA's long-term investment in wildfire response and preparedness, will support expanded hand crew and heavy equipment operations.
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Torrance man pleads guilty to harassing Nancy Guthrie family by sending fake ransom demand
Derrick Callella is scheduled for sentencing Sept. 10.
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Lakers trade DeAndre Ayton to Wizards for Jaden Hardy, draft picks
Two days after the Lakers acquired Jazz center Walker Kessler, the 7-foot Ayton is sent to Washington for the guard and second-round picks in 2031 and 2032.
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2,000-gallon sewage spill leads to closure at Thalia Beach in Laguna Beach
The spill was caused by a malfunction of a main sewer line pump, authorities said.
Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine
Putin has described the attacks on Russian energy as an effort by Ukraine to distract attention from its losses on the battlefield, although analysts say the advance of Russian forces…
A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell
He’s giving his harvest away rather than watching it rot as he’s locked in a legal battle with a company that claims exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine…
Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply
With at least 2,295 people killed, Venezuela is overwhelmed with bodies that officials are struggling to collect, identify and preserve for loved ones to claim. Thousands are still missing.
Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth
Launched in 2004, NASA's Swift Observatory is sinking faster than ever because of recent solar storms.
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore
President Donald Trump will travel to South Dakota to deliver a speech and watch fireworks at Mount Rushmore. And in a novel twist, there will be a ball drop in…
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Corky: The who’s who of surfing legends get a look at new Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center
Surfing columnist Corky Carroll talks about reuniting with old friends from the surf world.