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OAK PARK — Agoura and Oak Park high schools sit less than three miles apart and have formed a good, old-fashioned crosstown rivalry. While the two teams have played against each other for many years, the Kanan Cup boys and …

ANAHEIM — It was an eventful day between the Jacob Trouba acquisition and the third annual “Women in Sports Night” at Honda Center, but there was still a game to be played on Friday night, one that unraveled for the …

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Mark Ratzky and Michael Superstein. (Kevin Modesti is on vacation). Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Trouble viewing …

Ashton Jeanty ran for 209 yards and a touchdown and No. 10 Boise State earned a College Football Playoff spot, beating No. 19 UNLV, 21-7, on Friday night for its second straight Mountain West title in Boise, Idaho. Boise State …

ATLANTA — Twice during the Lakers’ four-game road trip, which ended with a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, Gabe Vincent got the opportunity to show what he could do when given a bigger offensive role. …

ATLANTA — The Lakers’ response to back-to-back embarrassing performances was what it needed to be on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Their offensive intentionality was at a higher level. Their defense, although they went through their struggles, was significantly …

The Friday, Dec. 6, Los Angeles City Council meeting was the final one for outgoing Councilmembers Paul Krekorian and Kevin de León. The council kicked off the meeting by recognizing Krekorian – a farewell that featured the USC marching band …

A look at the effects of World War II on California and its lasting impact. Every American was impacted by the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. The entrance of the U.S. in World War II had major implications …

San Bernardino County Children and Family Services caseworkers and the Sheriff’s Department were warned that infant Henry Wheatley Brown might be in danger from his mother, who already had a conviction for child cruelty. Then, 14 months after Henry’s birth …

One of the most compelling books out this year is Nilanjana S. Roy’s “Black River,” which is both a gripping mystery and a deeply moving book about the people who live in and around the Indian city of Delhi. Roy, …

Police are investigating the shooting of a 31-year-old man outside of a 7-Eleven convenience store in Van Nuys that left the victim in critical condition. Los Angeles Police Department officers were called at 10:21 p.m. Thursday to the 14100 block …

The Ducks have acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick, both clubs confirmed Friday. Trouba, 30, captained the Rangers since 2022 but had been shopped since …

Welcome to the Southern California News Group’s high school football score updates for Friday, Dec. 6. We will have updates from all of the area’s CIF Southern California Regional championship games. When the games are over, we’ll have game stories, …

EL SEGUNDO — The four towers appeared several weeks ago, late additions to The Bolt, the Chargers’ sparkling new headquarters. Huge loud speakers, emphasis on loud, were attached to the top of each of the towers, installed to blast crowd …

For Juliette Binoche, reuniting with Ralph Fiennes, her costar in both “The English Patient” and “Wuthering Heights” three decades ago, was a joyful homecoming. “Because there’s trust, there’s the pleasure of being in another person’s presence, and sharing a craft …

Salvation Army and Walmart in Burbank threw a holiday party on Friday, Dec. 6 that included a Red Bull freestyle motorcyclist doing tricks and Walmart employees giving gifts to low-income families who enjoyed live music, food trucks and entertainment. The …

LOS ANGELES — At the University of Texas, Jordan Whittington was a special teams ace, playing on punt and punt return as well as kickoff and kickoff return units. In his rookie season with the Rams, the receiver is settling …

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has nominated Wilmington resident Yolanda De La Torre to replace Michael Muñoz on the L.A. harbor commission, meeting the new requirement that calls for two local residents on the board that oversees the nation’s busiest …

LOS ANGELES — Everyone wants this, USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb figured, and so she and Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey set about finding a national TV partner for one of the Trojans’ biggest games of the season. …

California recently surpassed 2 million zero-emission vehicles sold, roughly two years after the state celebrated its first million in zero-emission vehicle sales.  To maintain the momentum, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced plans to introduce new state-level rebates if the federal …

The Los Angeles City Council on Friday, Dec. 6, approved a motion calling for a discussion with the UCLA Labor Center regarding its report on the future of dockwork at the Port of L.A. In a 12-0 vote, the panel …

Following a weekend that’s expected to be warmer than usual, another round of gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to descend on Southern California early next week, combining with dry conditions to elevate the risk of wildfires. According to the …

The world according to Jim: • The Commissioner of Baseball seems to have gotten out over his skis. Whether it was boredom, a desperate attempt to placate the game’s TV benefactors or a sincere desire to make the game better …

It’s not about them. Or then. Though you’d think this would be the perfect time for the three guys who where there then, at the beginning of the Galaxy, to regale the talented whippersnappers in their charge with tales of …

Which kids’ earmuffs are best? Whether it’s snow days, plunging temperatures, or a winter getaway, your kids need earmuffs to stay warm outdoors. Earmuffs are uniquely designed to keep tiny ears toasty warm. That means no more stinging red earlobes …

For 68-year-old retiree Blanca Ornelas, stepping outside after dark in Boyle Heights is no longer an option. Broken streetlights have left her neighborhood shrouded in darkness, creating an environment where safety feels out of reach. “It’s dangerous. Now that it’s …

About two weeks before state officials will vote on the future of the controversial Aliso Canyon underground natural gas storage facility, which became the site of a massive gas leak nine years ago, a group of 100 scientists sent a …

By Noam N. Levey, KFF Health News Worried that President-elect Donald Trump will curtail federal efforts to take on the nation’s medical debt problem, patient and consumer advocates are looking to states to help people who can’t afford their medical …

By THOMAS ADAMSON PARIS (AP) — The day after the inferno struck Notre Dame on April 15, 2019, Philippe Villeneuve walked despondently into the remains of his cathedral. Smoke choked the spring air, the spire lay in rubble, and charred …

A remembrance ceremony for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 was held aboard the USS Iowa Monday, December 07, 2015, San Pedro, CA. Pearl Harbor survivor Howard Bender gives a salute as Taps is played. Howard was aboard …

CARSON — One current member of the Galaxy was on the field when the final whistle sounded ending the 2014 MLS Cup. That was the last time the Galaxy celebrated winning the trophy, defeating the New England Revolution 2-1. Diego …

By CLAIRE SAVAGE NEW YORK (AP) — About half of working women reported feeling stressed “a lot of the day,” compared to about 4 in 10 men, according to a Gallup report published this week. The report suggests that competing …

LA Metro will be suspending service on its A Line light-rail in eastern Los Angeles County between four stations this weekend, so crews can begin linking up the line to a new 9.1-mile extension that will reach north Pomona. The …

The Airport fire, accidentally ignited by an Orange County work crew, has sparked about $400 million in liability claims from more than 100 people seeking an array of damages and reimbursement, down to one evacuee’s $3 purchase of peanut M&Ms …

An airline passenger infected with measles arrived at Los Angeles International Airport the day before Thanksgiving, potentially infecting other people who were on the flight or who were in the airport terminal, public health officials said. According to the county …

Comedian Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh, a former semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent,” died Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was 39. Authorities believe Singh may have died of natural causes, given his history of health issues, though his cause …

On Saturday night, Donald Trump announced he intends to appoint Kash Patel as director of the FBI. The news sparked an immediate frenzy from establishment figures across media and politics. Legal and national security “experts” were deployed to the Sunday …

By DANICA KIRKA LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales took another step Friday in her return to public life following cancer treatment, in hosting her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. Dressed in a festive red coat featuring …

The developer of Silverwood, a new master-planned community in Southern California, envisions a community governed by a culture of kindness. When John Ohanian, general manager of DMB Development’s Silverwood community, finished acquiring and titling a 15,663-home development in Southern California, he …

The Disneyland After Dark lineup for 2025 will bring back three perennial favorites that are quickly becoming annual traditions and toss in another throwback party last seen at the Anaheim theme park in 2019. The Disneyland After Dark separate admission …