From Norway to Jordan, World Cup newbies eager to surprise on soccer's biggest stage
<p>Julian Ryerson and Norway aren't the only ones in unfamiliar World Cup territory. The expanded tournament offers new opportunities for players.</p>
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Mexico and South Africa face off again to open World Cup after 16 years of challenges
<p>Mexico and South Africa are facing off to kick off a World Cup for the second time in 16 years. Both teams have faced challenges during that journey.</p>
Santa Monica Mountains' last steelhead trout survived the Palisades fire — and even had babies
<p>Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains' last endangered steelhead trout were wiped out by the Palisades fire. Then, they found them alive in Topanga Creek.</p>
Hiltzik: Here's how Musk's SpaceX IPO could crash your 401(k)
<p>Wall Street is moving to stuff SpaceX shares into small investors' portfolios, exposing them to a potentially overpriced stock.</p>
This new law could create a million new apartments and condominiums in California
<p>A new state law that allows denser housing development near major transit stops goes into effect in July, opening the door to construction of more than 1 million new units in California's urban centers. </p>
New evidence confirms Edison's idle line ignited Eaton fire, lawyers say
<p>New surveillance footage and evidence from Southern California Edison confirms that a century-old, idle transmission line that the utility failed to remove ignited last year's deadly Eaton fire, lawyers said in a court filing.</p>
Pomona Valley Hospital plans 265 job cuts
The Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, facing significant financial pressures stemming from ongoing state and federal budget reductions, plans to eliminate 265 jobs across the hospital system due ...
Pomona Valley Hospital's new trauma center to help the critically injured
POMONA, Calif. (KABC) -- The trauma center at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center will help critically injured patients receive the treatment they need. The facility was officially named a Level II ...
'It would be a fun year.' Rams all for Aaron Donald returning to pair with Myles Garrett
<p>Rams players can't help but wonder about what they could accomplish this season if Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to play alongside Myles Garrett.</p>
Musicians shortchanged by AI deals with labels, lawsuit alleges
<p>American Federation of Musicians alleges that Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have not compensated musicians as part of the companies' settlement with AI companies Suno and Udio.</p>
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is granted injunction to play in 2026 despite lifetime gambling ban
<p>Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby won a Texas court injunction overruling his NCAA lifetime gambling ban, clearing him to practice and play in 2026 after serving a two-game suspension.</p>
Move over, FIFA: Boyle Heights exhibit brings community back to fútbol
<p>At Espacio 1839, a new pop-up art exhibit titled 'El Fútbol Es del Pueblo' criticizes the FIFA World Cup's cost prohibitive measures and reminds soccer fans: 'This is a people's sport'</p>
Chanting 'USA! USA!,' thousands welcome U.S. men's soccer team to SoCal ahead of World Cup
<p>With the World Cup set to start this week, the U.S. men's soccer team began to train in earnest in front of thousands of fans at Orange County Great Park.</p>
Apple revamps Siri as it tries to catch up in the AI race
<p>The California smartphone maker unveiled more details about its AI strategy at its developer conference on Monday.</p>
Ahead of World Cup opener in L.A., Iran lands in Tijuana wearing pins to honor schoolgirls killed in strike
<p>The Iran World Cup team arrived in Tijuana wearing lapel pins on their jackets acknowledging victims of a Feb. 28 missile strike on an elementary school.</p>
Advanced Real Estate acquires San Gabriel Valley apartments
An Orange County investor has acquired a 126-unit apartment community in Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley. Here are ...
At least 2 children rescued after chase with attempted kidnapping suspect ends in San Gabriel Valley
A dramatic chase through the San Gabriel Valley ended with sparks flying and a disturbing discovery inside the suspect's ...
San Gabriel Valley softball final Top 20: La Mirada, La Habra, Whittier Christian lead the way
The Matadores were without a doubt the top team in the San Gabriel Valley. They nearly won the prestigious CIF Southern ...
Stacey King, longtime Chicago Bulls announcer and three-time NBA champion, dies at 59
<p>Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion and beloved TV broadcaster with the Chicago Bulls, has died, the team announced Sunday. He was 59. No cause of death has been disclosed.</p>
Swanson: She broke baseball's glass ceiling. Now Kim Ng is taking softball to the next level
<p>Kim Ng, former Dodgers executive and MLB's first female general manager, is now commissioner of Athletes Unlimited Softball League.</p>