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Potential crack found on Garden Grove chemical tank, reducing explosion risk

<p>Orange County fire official says a potential crack found on a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove might alleviated internal pressure, reducing risk of a catastrophic explosion.</p>

LAFC coach Marc Dos Santos hopes to restore attacking identity after World Cup

<p>LAFC coach Marc Dos Santos acknowledged that a switch to a more defensive lineup adversely affected the team during the first half of the season.</p>

Star Wars strikes back with $102 million projected for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'

<p>After nearly seven years out of theaters, the latest Star Wars film, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" topped the box office, showing the franchise can still bring in audiences.</p>

Prep talk: State championships in track, volleyball set for this weekend

<p>Clovis and Fresno will host the CIF state championships in track and field and boys' volleyball on Friday and Saturday.</p>

Swanson: UCLA softball star Megan Grant is cookin' up incredible home-run history

<p>A remarkable work ethic and attention to detail has helped UCLA senior Megan Grant break NCAA records and help the Bruins chase a national title.</p>

Defying Trump, California continues to bet big on offshore wind

<p>The Port of Long Beach aims to become an assembly hub for floating offshore wind turbines, while the state awaits a more favorable federal administration for their deployment.</p>

UCLA softball pummels UCF, advances to Women's College World Series

<p>Aleena Garcia hit two home runs to lead a loaded UCLA offense past UCF on Saturday at Easton Stadium, punching the Bruins' ticket to the WCWS.</p>

Southern Section Masters Meet: Clara Adams helps Long Beach Wilson break records

<p>Southern Section athletes shined during the Masters Meet on Saturday, setting the stage for the upcoming state championship track and field meet.</p>

High school boys volleyball: SoCal regional playoff scores

<p>High school boys volleyball SoCal regional playoff scores following matches on Saturday.</p>

High school softball: Southern Section Saturday playoff scores

<p>CIF Southern Section softball playoff scores from Saturday.</p>

Prep softball: JSerra, La Mirada advance to Division 1 championship game

<p>JSerra defeated Norco 2-0 and La Mirada knocked off La Habra 5-1 during Division 1 semifinal games on Saturday.</p>

UCLA's Mulivai Levu hits walk-off homer to beat USC, advance to Big Ten title game

<p>UCLA earned its 27th comeback win of the season against USC Saturday, with Mulivai Levu delivering the knockout blow during back-to-back games.</p>

High school baseball: City Section championship game scores

<p>CIF City Section championship baseball game scores from Saturday, May 23.</p>

Birmingham's Masen Ruiz hits three-run triple to produce championship moment at Dodger Stadium

<p>The Patriots defeat El Camino Real 4-2 for their ninth City Section Open Division baseball championship</p>

Iran moves camp from Arizona to Mexico, clearing path to play in World Cup

<p>FIFA approved Iran moving its World Cup team camp from Tucson, Ariz., to Tijuana, allowing the team to be housed and work out between games in Mexico.</p>

U.S. World Cup roster revealed early; two big surprises in midfield

<p>Midfielders Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna are left off the roster, while Gio Reyna, Chris Richards and Alejandro Zendejas make the cut.</p>

Verdugo Hills claims City Section Division I baseball title

<p>Verdugo Hills, the fourth-place finisher in the Valley Mission League, completed a remarkable turnaround on Saturday, winning its fourth consecutive playoff game.</p>

Sparks' Cameron Brink is at full strength and eager to make her mark

<p>The third-year reserve forward is averaging nearly two blocks per game while helping to anchor the defense as she continues to develop her game.</p>

What we know about GKN Aerospace, the firm at center of O.C. chemical leak

<p>The chemical leak that triggered evacuations across a swath of Orange County on Friday is located at GKN Aerospace, a manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom.</p>

Prep talk: Teenage barber is helping baseball players look good during playoffs

<p>Noah Nolasco of Birmingham High has become a go-to barber for baseball players around the area.</p>