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Son of woman whose body was found in Laguna Beach home is suspected killer, authorities say
Safford Wolfson, 36, is accused of killing his 61-year-old mother, Angela Caprioli.
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Ducks sign 1st-round pick Nikita Kelpov to 3-year, entry-level contract
The 18-year-old right winger, selected 15th overall in June NHL draft, reaches a deal in a surprising move after he had committed to playing at Michigan State.
How the lighthearted social media trend of ‘teen takeovers’ took a serious turn
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE and COREY WILLIAMS When Damarion Spann, 18, saw an Instagram flier calling for a massive gathering on a beach near downtown Chicago, he immediately wanted to go.…
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US Open of Surfing opens with fun in the sun, competition in the surf
The US Open of Surfing is considered the largest surf festival in the world, not only giving fans an up-close look at surfers from around the world who show up…
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Angel City FC’s Ally Sentnor settling into new home
After the forward was acquired in a trade with Kansas City, Angel City has won three consecutive shutouts going into Sunday's home game with Racing Louisville.
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Aaron Donald’s potential Rams return stokes excitement
As training camp begins, head coach Sean McVay says the defensive great is working out in preparation to decide if he will return from his 2024 retirement.
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Puptopia brings thousands of dogs to Big Bear Lake
Dogs of all breeds and sizes, along with their people, came to play and get in on the fun.
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Newport Beach police say they’re ready for another possible ‘organized’ gathering
The police department said on Instagram that it is aware of a new post on social media promoting a large gathering in the city this weekend.
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Angels’ Vaughn Grissom shows a knack for clutch hits
The infielder has hit four homers this season in 'late and close' situations, with a 1.069 OPS in those spots
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Will Irvine get a minor league baseball team? Council to consider Great Park deal
City staffers have been working for months on an agreement that would expand the Pioneer Baseball League, an official partner of Major League Baseball, to Irvine, officials said.