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The board shorts that changed surf culture for girls

Unlike the boys' pairs I used to borrow — long, baggy and cut straight across — these board shorts were actually made for us.

Altadena's latest rebuilding roadblock: Who pays the $70 million needed for sewage upgrades?

Hundreds of Altadena residents worry that they may be on the hook for a share of the estimated $70 million needed to build sewer lines in neighborhoods that rely on septic tanks.

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Will Smith and Alex Call help Dodgers overcome mistakes in win over Giants

Hitting from the leadoff spot, Will Smith homers in the first inning before Alex Call delivers a pinch-hit, two-run single in the Dodgers' 5-2 win over the Giants.

Ducks' storybook season comes to an end with Game 6 loss to Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights jump out to a 3-0 lead and that proves too much for the Ducks to overcome as their season ends.

High school softball: Southern Section playoff scores and schedule

CIF Southern Section high school softball playoff scores and schedule.

Prep baseball playoff roundup: Santa Margarita hits eight home runs in 19-1 victory

Andre Owens hits three of Santa Margarita's eight home runs in a Southern Section Division 2 playoff win over Rancho Christian.

Prep softball playoff roundup: Kelsey Luderer hits home run to ignite Sherman Oaks Notre Dame

Notre Dame Sherman Oaks rallies for a 6-3 win over Anaheim Canyon in a Southern Section Division 1 softball playoff opener.

High school baseball: Playoff results and schedules

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball playoff results and pairings.

Chargers couldn't resist making references to Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini in schedule video

The Chargers' schedule release video included subtle references to the saga involving Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini when introducing the Patriots.

Chargers open season against Cardinals, Raiders before grueling seven-game stretch

The Chargers play the Buffalo Bills and the Seattle Seahawks on the road in the first four weeks of the 2026 season before facing the Chiefs and Rams.

Rams' Super Bowl push in 2026 will be loaded with prime-time games

The Rams will play six prime-time games in 2026 and won't play against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC championship game rematch until Christmas night.

Dodgers pitcher, horse racing jockeys linked to cockfighting in Puerto Rico

All-Star closer Edwin Díaz and brothers Jose and Irad Ortiz were allegedly linked to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico through social media posts, according to reporting from USA Today.

Ten times worse than benzene — California updates its science on two chemicals in everyday air

California health officials have released new scientific findings that suggest the health risks from exposure to two chemicals present in ambient air, acrolein and ethylene oxide, are worse than previously known.

Iconic local burger chain celebrates 80th anniversary with 80-cent burger

Two of Southern California's most iconic burger chains are up for celebration. Original Tommy's commemorates its 80th anniversary and In-N-Out plans to open a new location in Orange County.

LinkedIn, Cisco and Amazon are the latest tech companies laying off more workers

Tech companies say they're cutting costs as they invest more heavily in AI, which is reshaping how people work.

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Lisa Leslie moved as she becomes the first Sparks star with statue outside Crytpo.com Arena

Three-time WNBA champion and former MVP Lisa Leslie is going to be a pioneer again, becoming the first Sparks player to get statue outside Crypto.com Arena.

BTS, Madonna and Shakira to perform at World Cup final halftime show

BTS, Madonna and Shakira will headline the World Cup final halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, marking the first Super Bowl-style performance at a World Cup final.

Kiké Hernández 'little bit shocked' by reception in Albuquerque while on rehab assignment

Kiké Hernández, on a rehab assignment with the Oklahoma City Comets, was surprised by the cheers he received in Albuquerque, the former home of the Dodgers' longtime Triple-A affiliate.