On the surface, the guy in the royal blue and gold superhero costume roaming the concourse at SoFi Stadium on Sunday afternoon might seem like just another superfan showing his loyalty to his favorite football team, the Rams. Underneath, there’s a deeper purpose. “I’m here for the little guy,” Gus Obregon said. The Downey resident…
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A man wielding a metal pipe was shot by police in Westminster Saturday morning, Dec. 24, after apparently trying to strike officers, authorities said. The 29-year-old man, who police believe to be homeless, was listed in critical but stable condition at a hospital, according to Sgt. Eddie Esqueda of the Westminster Police Department. Officers sent…
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A 60-year-old man apparently tossed a large quantity of methamphetamine and fentanyl from a vehicle during a police pursuit Friday night, Dec. 23, in Westminster — creating what officials described as a “snowstorm.” Officers attempted to pull over a vehicle near Westminster Boulevard and Beach Boulevard, but the driver refused to stop, leading to a…
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The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard goes up for a shot as the Philadelphia 76ers’ P.J. Tucker defends during the first half on Friday night in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) The Clippers’ Ivica Zubac leaps for a rebound against the Philadelphia 76ers’ P.J. Tucker, right, and Tobias Harris during the first half on Friday night in Philadelphia.…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom, newly inaugurated Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and legislative leaders are pledging decisive action on California’s homelessness crisis, which raises a pithy question: Why did it erupt during a period of strong economic growth? The reasons often offered include a moderate climate, the availability of generous welfare benefits, mental health and drug…
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The Kings’ Anze Kopitar controls the puck in front of the Arizona Coyotes’ Travis Boyd during the second period on Friday night in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb) Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sprays himself in the face with water before the start of the first period of their game against the Arizona Coyotes on Friday…
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By ABBIE PARR and STEFANIE DAZIO BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A teenager was killed during a shooting at the Mall of America on Friday that sent frightened customers at the nation’s largest shopping center racing into a lockdown just before the holiday weekend, police said. Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said the victim was a…
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Lakers guard Dennis Schroder drives past Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball during the first half on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, left, reaches for a rebound over Lakers center Thomas Bryant during the first half on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Lakers…
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Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal, left, blocks a shot by Calgary Flames right wing Tyler Toffoli during the second period on Friday night at the Honda Center. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov, left, passes the puck past Ducks center Jayson Megna during the first period on Friday night at the Honda Center. (AP…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Several of Orange County’s top girls soccer teams will be in action next week at the Excalibur Tournament hosted by Foothill. The field of 22 teams includes Los Alamitos (4-3-1), San Clemente (7-0-3), Edison (3-2-3), Mater Dei (2-1-2) and Huntington Beach (6-2) among…
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