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Los Angeles County voters got to help decide, during California’s recent primary election, which candidates for eight state Senate seats will advance to the November general election. In most races, the top two candidates moving on to the runoff election …

During California’s recent primary election, 24 Assembly races appeared on Los Angeles County voters’ ballots. In two races, the incumbent ran unopposed, and in 13 other contests, only two people ran, meaning those candidates knew they would all advance to …

In one way, no matter what happens the rest of the World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino has been an undeniable and unprecedented success. See Pochettino, the 54-year-old Argentine coach of the U.S. national team, American soccer’s $6 million man, has not …

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus …

Who had ranch dressing or Waffle House or pantomiming rowing a boat among the topics of discussion when the World Cup initially touched down on these shores? I will admit it: I certainly didn’t expect much 2½ weeks ago, before …

The Clippers’ vision for next season doesn’t involve rebuilding. They say they have no interest in starting from scratch. Instead, they hope to add significant pieces through free agency or trades to a roster led by seven-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard …

NBA free agency doesn’t officially open until Tuesday at 3 p.m. PT, allowing teams to officially negotiate with players on the open market. The offseason, however, is already in full swing. The Lakers started shoring up next season’s roster by …

By JESSICA DAMIANO | The Associated Press Tomato time is my favorite time. In spring, the anticipation of slicing into a juicy, meaty ball of perfection has me planting more than I should. By midsummer, plumping tomatoes on fragrant vines …

Walk down any baby food aisle and you’ll find colorful pouches, purees and snacks marketed as nutritious options for growing babies and toddlers. For many busy parents, these are convenient options relied upon daily for feeding little ones. Most parents …

The United States men’s national team returned to training Friday one day after suffering a 3-2 loss against Türkiye to conclude Group D play in the FIFA World Cup. It was a loss that didn’t affect the standings in the …

SAN DIEGO — Edgardo Henriquez’s family is safe. His hometown of Cumana, Venezuela is a couple hundred miles east of Caracas and La Guaira, where two powerful earthquakes struck on Wednesday. But the Dodgers relief pitcher is still concerned about …

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the …

For the third consecutive year, the Kings traded down in the first round of the NHL draft, delivering the 17th pick to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for Nos. 19 and 83 overall. While the 83rd selection will have to …

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Spain defeated Uruguay, 1-0, after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera, advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminating the South American powerhouse on Friday. Uruguay, a two-time …

The New York Daily News and affiliated news outlets in MediaNews Group and Tribune Publishing Friday updated their copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that Microsoft egged on users to plagiarize their reporters’ work. In an amended complaint filed in …

SAN DIEGO — The Rage Against the Machine warmup song was familiar – “Bulls on Parade.” But post-evolutionary Walker Buehler has changed. Less bull and more guile now, Buehler held his former team to one run on three hits over …

The Athletics’ Henry Bolte slides into second base as Angels shortstop Zach Neto leaps to catch a throw from home during the seventh inning on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman) Angels starting pitcher Walbert Urena …

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Soccer Writer VANCOUVER, British Columbia — With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup. Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the …

By ANDREW DESTIN AP Sports Writer SEATTLE — An Iranian fan rushed the field in celebration, necessitating seven security guards to successfully bring him down. Shoja Khalilzadeh ripped his jersey off before being mobbed by the entire Iran team after …

Here’s who is playing in the 2026 men’s World Cup for Saturday, June 27, with simultaneous kickoffs on the final day of the group stage. MORE: 2026 men’s World Cup standings, scores, brackets World Cup TV Schedule June 27 Group …

Six Flags Magic Mountain will take a wrecking ball to a shuttered pizza place on Samurai Summit that was once home to a hilltop steakhouse when the Valencia amusement park first opened in the 1970s. Six Flags Magic Mountain has …

By BOB THOMAS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ann Blyth, a versatile Hollywood star who received an Oscar nomination at 17 as Joan Crawford’s wayward daughter in “Mildred Pierce,” sang opposite Mario Lanza and Howard Keel in such MGM musicals as …

By SIMINA MISTREANU TAIPEI (AP) — A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, the global flight tracking service provider Flightradar24 confirmed, following witness accounts and evacuations in the city’s business district. In a social media post, Flightradar24 …

By BEN FINLEY and MELANIE LIDMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict …

By Alexis Weisend, The Seattle Times A proposed class-action lawsuit claims that Costco falsely advertised its Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain grain-free dog food as healthy while hiding that it could cause heart disease. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the …

By HALLIE GOLDEN and ANDREW DESTIN SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags on Friday for a World Cup match between teams representing two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and …

By CLAIRE RUSH BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Heat. Moisture. National pride. These were top of mind as Nike designed its uniform kits for this year’s World Cup, including for football powerhouses France and Brazil as well as the U.S. and …

A Juneteenth event, presented by Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation, celebrated Black culture with activities and performances on Thursday at El Cariso Community Regional Park in Sylmar. Annor Hunt Young, 11, has her face painted during a Juneteenth event …

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN NEW YORK (AP) — A large asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend, but don’t worry: It poses no danger. The space rock — 1997 NC1 — makes its closest approach Saturday morning, coming within 1.6 million …

By DEREK GATOPOULOS and THANASSIS STAVRAKIS ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Fishermen in Greece are getting cash payouts to catch toxic fish migrating north into the Mediterranean Sea due to climate change. The silver-cheeked toadfish is a torpedo-shaped species with prominent, …

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The lightning that streaked over Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night only briefly slowed the Oranje Fanwalk, as Dutch supporters marched en masse to watch the Netherlands play Tunisia in the World Cup, …

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round …

The United States completed World Cup group stage play Thursday at SoFi Stadium (temporarily rechristened Los Angeles Stadium by FIFA), celebrating its advancement to “knockout round” play. And the team’s fans celebrated along with them around the LA. area. US …

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now A second Orange County girls flag football standout has transferred to Sierra Canyon. JSerra’s Ava Irwin, who earned The Register’s Orange County player of the year honor as …

The Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey, left, celebrates alongside Temi Fagbenle after scoring during the second half of a game against the Sparks on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP) The Sparks’ Kiana Williams (23) …

United States Fans dressed as eagles prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Iranian …

  Paris Hilton walks on the pitch prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) Paris Hilton reacts ahead of …

USMNT fans cheer during the first half of a World Cup Group D match between the U.S. and Türkiye on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) United States defender …

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA — Australia and Paraguay played to a scoreless draw on Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will …

INGLEWOOD — On the first Sunday afternoon of this World Cup, a few hours after Scotland had won its first match in the tournament in 36 years, the Tartan Army decided to take a victory lap around Boston. They gathered …