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Michelle Baruchman and Caleb Groves | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Since the presidential debate in Atlanta last Thursday, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have faced a barrage of criticism about their performance. For Biden, it’s …

Due to the after-effects of July 4th fireworks, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a special advisory for particle pollution that is leading to hazardous conditions in some areas on Friday, July 5. The agency said that …

DUESSELDORF, Germany — England will play Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the European Championship on Saturday. England faced criticism from fans who thought the team underperformed in its extra-time win over Slovakia, while Switzerland exceeded expectations by knocking out defending …

LONDON — Carlos Alcaraz found himself pushed to a Grand Slam fifth set again, this time at Wimbledon, this time against good pal Frances Tiafoe. And as he usually does under such circumstances, no matter how much trouble he might …

Associated Press JERUSALEM — Palestinian authorities say seven people were killed Friday during an Israeli military operation in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin, where the Israeli military said it had been carrying out “counterterrorism activity” that …

Alex Wickham and Ailbhe Rea | Bloomberg News (TNS) New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised a government of “stability and moderation” after leading his Labour Party to a landslide election victory that ended 14 years of Conservative rule that …

For the 75 new American citizens who participated in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ naturalization ceremony at the Skirball Cultural Center on Wednesday, July 3, this year’s Independence Day marked a moment of joy and pride. The new citizens, whose …

For the 75 new American citizens who participated in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ naturalization ceremony at the Skirball Cultural Center on Wednesday, July 3, this year’s Independence Day marked a moment of joy and pride. The new citizens, whose …

Redondo Beach celebrates Independence Day with fireworks launched from a barge in King Harbor on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) Redondo Beach celebrates Independence Day with fireworks launched from a barge in King Harbor on …

GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, France — Race-against-the-clock specialist Remco Evenepoel delivered an impressive display of power and precision Friday to win the Tour de France’s first time trial, leaving behind all other contenders for the yellow jersey including race leader Tadej Pogacar. Despite …

Alexis Bellino had a lot going on at the end of summer last year. Her beloved mother died, she broke off an engagement, and then “The Real Housewives of Orange County” was on the phone, asking the former housewife if …

As a member of our local community and a decades-long advocate for significant legal reform in California, I am optimistic about the negotiated reforms signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom this week.  As the Southern California regional director of …

Q: Our CC&Rs state that no animal of any kind shall be kept in any unit. Recently, a resident adopted a large dog. The board approached the resident and a few days later she provided a letter from a psychiatrist …

When ordinary Californians trying and failing to build something complain to the Legislature about the petty, nothing-to-do-with-the-environment constraints of the 50-year-old California Environmental Quality Act, their elected representatives tell them to shut up and just swallow the red tape. When …

Last March 5, voters barely approved Proposition 1, the $6.4 billion homeless bond, 50.18% to 49.82%. Despite that, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature have now put two new bonds, totaling $20 billion, on the Nov. 5 ballot. Proposition 2 …

The first time I sat down to read “Llama Llama Red Pajama” with my one-year-old daughter, I had no idea I was supporting “white saviorism.” In fact, according to an academic at University of North Carolina, the book was one …

SACRAMENTO – After reading progressives analyze the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, I’m wondering if many of them read it or understand the underlying doctrine the court overturned. Common overwrought hot takes claim Loper …

In June 2018, the FBI and several California law enforcement agencies asked for the public’s help in identifying the “Golden State Killer,” a mysterious nocturnal serial murderer they linked by common DNA to 13 homicides, more than 50 rapes and …

Former President Donald Trump has instructions for GOP voters this fall: Cast those ballots early. The Trump campaign recently launched what it’s calling the “Swamp the Vote” effort, encouraging Republicans to vote early or submit an absentee ballot, ensure registration …

“How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable housing market. The pain: California apartment dwellers not only face sky-high rents, they don’t get much space for the dollars they pay to landlords. The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a RentCafe …

Q. Dear Honk: Could you explain what they are doing with the transition road from the southbound 55 Freeway onto the 73? What was once a smooth, seemingly good road was taken from two lanes to one a long time …

California’s highways and bridges need repair, maintenance and expansion, but the state’s gas tax revenue is falling and is projected to drop significantly. While the gas tax has been reliable for many decades, it is increasingly unsustainable and needs to be …

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Terry Turrell, Eddie Wilson and Kevin Modesti. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday, July 5, 2024. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus …

LA Galaxy defender Maya Yoshida, right, vies for the ball against Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga during the first half of an MLS soccer match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo …

LA Galaxy defender Maya Yoshida, right, vies for the ball against Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga during the first half of an MLS soccer match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo …

LA Galaxy defender Maya Yoshida, right, vies for the ball against Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga during the first half of an MLS soccer match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Photo …

LOS ANGELES – After a brief pause, Clayton Kershaw’s comeback is back on track. Kershaw threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday afternoon. It was his first time throwing off a mound since he experienced soreness in his shoulder following a …

LOS ANGELES – Years from now, fans will be able to say they saw Babe Ruth play at Dodger Stadium. It’s just that he was wearing No. 53 for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Christian Walker seems to be channeling the Bambino …

A mountain lion was found dead on the northbound 405 Freeway, off of Sepulveda Blvd. near The Getty Museum, California Highway Patrol officials confirmed. Police received reports of a deceased animal around 2:31 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 and responded, …

OAKLAND — The good feelings from the Angels’ six-game winning game streak are officially gone, eviscerated in three games against one of the few teams having a worse season. The Angels lost 5-0 to the Oakland A’s on Thursday, getting …

TORRANCE — The Sparks are trying to avoid a franchise-record nine-game losing streak. To prevent that, the Sparks must beat the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. “We don’t want to lose any games, …

District 3 Councilmember Kristina Duggan joins youngsters on Bay Shore Ave. during the annual Fourth of July Kids Bike Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer) Luca Terry is ready for the …

Warren receiver Jace Brown announced his commitment to football coach DeShaun Foster and the UCLA Bruins on Thursday. Brown was on campus for his official visit the weekend of June 22. “It was a great visit,” Brown said. “It is …

OAKLAND — Luis Rengifo passed the first test, and now he’s waiting on the second. Rengifo, who hurt his right wrist on a swing in the ninth inning Wednesday, underwent X-rays that showed no broken bones. He will undergo an …

STUTTGART, Germany — Spain plays host nation Germany on Friday in the quarterfinals of the European Championship in an eagerly anticipated matchup between two of the best performing sides at the tournament. There is also a potential record on the …

HAMBURG, Germany — Portugal and France meet in the European Championship quarterfinals on Friday and the match features a head to head between two of soccer’s biggest stars: Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé. The winner will play either Spain or …

LOS ALAMITOS LEADERS (Thoroughbred meet, through Sunday) Jockeys / Wins Kyle Frey / 5 Edwin Maldonado / 4 Edgar Payeras / 3 Umberto Rispoli / 2 Antonio Fresu / 2 Cesar Ortega / 2 Tiago Pereira / 2 Armando Ayuso …

John Johnson III is back with the Rams. Again. The veteran safety has agreed to his third stint with the Rams, the team announced Thursday, one year after a successful return. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Johnson, a …

LONDON — Novak Djokovic says he wouldn’t have been surprised if his second-round match against young Jacob Fearnley at Wimbledon went to a fifth set, but he’s “very glad it didn’t.” The seven-time champion at the All England Club beat …

DIJON, France — Dutch champion Dylan Groenewegen won the sixth stage of the Tour de France after a mass sprint that was decided in a photo finish on Thursday. Tadej Pogacar kept the yellow jersey after a nervous day on …