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Novelist Lisa See spent years on the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Commission, and she recalls times when she’d start thinking about the history that had occurred just outside the window of Pico House, where the meetings took place. …

By JEFFREY COLLINS and MEG KINNARD COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After a decade of roiling South Carolina and national politics, Rep. Nancy Mace finished a distant fifth in her state’s Republican primary for governor, leaving an uncertain future for one …

Haunt fans eager to get a sneak peek at what’s in store for Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 and breathe in the fog that always hangs over the Granddaddy of all Halloween events will get their chance during a preview event …

IRVINE — After a long club season, Folarin Balogun headed to the United States in the summer of 2023 for a much-needed break. Little did he know, his every move would be watched and stalked on social media by fans …

Given the late-count turnaround in the Los Angeles mayor’s race, it’s easy to see why there’s so much focus on the stunning jump by Councilwoman Nithya Raman into second place behind incumbent Karen Bass, creating a fascinating matchup among prominent …

While one Montgomery on the White Sox made his major-league debut Tuesday, the other had the day off even though the team was off Monday. Shortstop Colson Montgomery wasn’t in the lineup against the Braves at Rate Field because of …

There was some poetic justice in Angel Reese returning to Wintrust Arena, months after being traded to the Dream, to face a Sky team that so struggles to do the thing she did for them. Rebound. They haven’t been able …

Chicago police are investigating after a cross was burned in Grant Park. Police said officers and firefighters responded to the 600 block of South Columbus Drive around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday after reports of an “object” on fire. Firefighters extinguished the …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Aries. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Today is a mixed bag. In one way, things are positive because the moon is in …

Candles and tributes were left outside a school on Parnel Square, where three children were injured in the stabbing on November 23, 2023 (Picture: PA) The mother of a young girl who nearly died in a stabbing outside an Irish …

DENVER — Jameson Taillon’s hamstring injury is bad enough to paint another potentially worrisome picture for the Cubs in terms of their starting pitching. Already without right-hander Cade Horton for the rest of the season and still waiting on an …

DENVER — The way frustrated fans have let third baseman Alex Bregman have it recently, you’d think he was the sole reason the Cubs are in their current funk. Bregman was the one taking the blame after Sunday’s loss, talking …

To understand the Sky’s offensive struggles, one must start by appreciating what it takes to be a top-tier offense in the WNBA. You have to have an elite scorer — A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Plum — who can take …

Braden Montgomery made sure his new White Sox teammates couldn’t give him the silent treatment after his first major-league home run. Montgomery became the fifth player in major-league history to hit a walk-off homer in his debut, capping the team’s …

By JOEAL CALUPITAN and BASILIO SEPE GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of rescuers in hard hats scrambled out of a partially collapsed grocery in a southern Philippine city Wednesday as it was rattled by an aftershock from a powerful …

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill have lobbied President Donald Trump to immediately name a permanent director of national intelligence to make it easier for Congress to …

Jurors on Wednesday ordered socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages and former Dodger Scott Erickson to pay $1.17 million in punitive damages to the family of two boys who were fatally struck by Grossman’s car on …

By Bernard J. Wolfson | KFF Health News The looming impact of federal Medicaid cuts has reignited a long-simmering, costly battle between California’s medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions. SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, with approximately 120,000 …

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Terrianna Kelley, Oaks Christian, Sr. Terrianna Kelley’s numbers speak for themselves. The BYU commit batted .567 with 55 hits, 38 RBIs, 44 runs scored, nine doubles, five triples and 11 home runs this spring. She drew …

It’s been a long 16-year wait for Paraguayan soccer fans, and many are now willing to spend thousands of dollars to see their team play in the World Cup in California. “Fútbol [soccer] is part of our passion,” says Viviana …