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Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic, Cameron vs Mayer, Tszyu, Martinez, Lara: Boxing schedule and previews for August 26-29, 2026

Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic, Cameron vs Mayer, Tszyu, Martinez, Lara: Boxing schedule and previews for August 26-29, 2026

Itauma vs Hrgovic for the IBF belt, Cameron and Mayer unify, and much more this week in boxing!
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California high school football coach fired after kicking football at player

California high school football coach fired after kicking football at player

Adam Brubaker of Royal High in Southern California was fired following an incident where he kicked a football at a player, hitting the high schooler in the groin.
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California cancels potential settlement talks with Paramount

California cancels potential settlement talks with Paramount

California's Attorney General canceled a Monday meeting with representatives from Paramount to discuss a potential settlement on an antitrust lawsuit.
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Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage?

Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire by limiting the amount they have to pay victims and attorneys
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Who was Shelley Fabares? Star dead at 82

Who was Shelley Fabares? Star dead at 82

Actress and singer Shelley Fabares died Aug. 22 at 82 years old in Los Angeles. Here's what to know.
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California Faces Healthcare Coverage Rollbacks, Threatening Millions with Loss of Insurance

California Faces Healthcare Coverage Rollbacks, Threatening Millions with Loss of Insurance

California, which previously achieved a near-universal health insurance rate of 95% for its residents, is now experiencing a significant unraveling of this progress. Budget shortfalls and new federal restrictions are leading state leaders to roll back the expanded healthcare coverage system. Projections from the UC Berkeley Labor Center and UCLA Center for Health Policy Research indicate that California's uninsured rate could almost double to nearly 15% by 2030. An estimated 2.2 million people are at risk of losing insurance over the next four years due to combined state and federal cuts. These losses are expected to disproportionately affect undocumented immigrants and low-income Californians, with the uninsured rate potentially more than doubling among Black and Asian Californians. Southern California is anticipated to bear the brunt of these changes due to its larger population of low-income and immigrant residents. The state has already frozen enrollment for undocumented adults in Medi-Cal, resulting i...
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Teen killed at California high school football game; suspect arrested

Teen killed at California high school football game; suspect arrested

Police arrested a 15-year-old after a 17-year-old was shot and killed during a football game at Independence High School in California.
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Southern California Braces for Hottest Week of the Year

Southern California Braces for Hottest Week of the Year

Southern California is set to experience its hottest week of the year, with temperatures in downtown Los Angeles forecasted to reach 96–98°F (35.6–36.7°C) through Friday, August 28, 2026. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for downtown Los Angeles until 10 a.m. Tuesday, followed by an Extreme Heat Watch from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Friday. Coastal areas are expected to see highs between 80–90°F (26.7–32.2°C), while valleys could experience temperatures ranging from 100–110°F (37.8–43.3°C). Death Valley is forecasted to reach highs of 119–120°F (48.3–48.9°C) during the same period. The heat wave is attributed to high pressure aloft and northerly winds, which are contributing to compressional warming. (Source: Los Angeles Times, 2026-08-23)
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Stone Brewing Lays Off Employees as Production Shifts Away from Southern California

Stone Brewing Lays Off Employees as Production Shifts Away from Southern California

Stone Brewing Lays Off Employees as Production Shifts Away from Southern California
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What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

The trial of the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder has begun
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Stone Brewing to Cease Southern California Production, Lay Off 220 Employees

Stone Brewing to Cease Southern California Production, Lay Off 220 Employees

Stone Brewing to Cease Southern California Production, Lay Off 220 Employees
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Orange County Transportation Authority Utilizes 91 Express Lanes Toll Revenue for Freeway Projects

Orange County Transportation Authority Utilizes 91 Express Lanes Toll Revenue for Freeway Projects

The 91 Express Lanes, a 10-mile tollway within the 91 Freeway in Orange County, California, has generated over $100 million in excess toll revenue since its acquisition by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in 2003. Originally opened in 1995 as a private venture by the California Private Transportation Co. for $135 million, the system was purchased by OCTA for $207.5 million. This public ownership transition ensures that all excess toll revenue is reinvested into transportation projects along the 91 Freeway corridor, specifically from the 57 Freeway to the Riverside County border. For the fiscal year 2024-25, the 91 Express Lanes generated approximately $40 million in excess toll revenue after covering operating costs and debt payments. Toll prices on the Express Lanes are dynamic, ranging from $2 to $9.65 for vehicles with fewer than three occupants, adjusting hourly based on volume to maintain congestion-free travel.