Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Former Mission Viejo boys swimming coach Mike Pelton, who guided the Diablos during their run as a national powerhouse, died June 18 from cardiac arrest, his death certificate confirmed. He was 76. “His biggest dream was to do what he did (as a…
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Despite the posted no-standing sign, Aleko Culp needed his girlfriend at the bow of the Balboa Island Ferry. Christina Dupas needed to be standing so he could drop to one knee and ask her an important question that would affect the rest of their lives. Aleko Culp proposed to Christina Dupas on the Balboa Island…
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By Hanna Arhirova and Illia Novikov | Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Russian missiles blasted cities across Ukraine on Monday, damaging the country’s largest children’s hospital and other buildings in a fierce assault that interrupted heart surgeries and forced young cancer patients to take their treatments outdoors. At least 31 people were killed, officials said.…
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ANAHEIM — Angels manager Ron Washington checked in with third baseman Anthony Rendon as he rode to the ballpark on Monday afternoon and immediately recognized the energized tone in his voice. Rendon was eager to return to the lineup against the Texas Rangers on Monday night at Angel Stadium after missing 69 games with a…
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Six Flags’ Fright Fest is ready for a Halloween showdown with Universal Studios’ Horror Nights and unafraid to go severed head-to-severed head with the Hollywood theme park chain that built its reputation on bringing terrifying horror film franchises to life. Six Flags Magic Mountain will bring an arsenal of haunted houses headlined by Stranger Things…
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LONDON (AP) — After Taylor Fritz deposited a backhand that Alexander Zverev didn’t even chase, wrapping up the American’s comeback from a two-set hole in Wimbledon’s fourth round Monday, the men met at the net for what turned into a longer-than-usual chat. Zverev, playing with a bone bruise in his right knee, said he was bothered by…
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Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, has become the latest Democrat to break party ranks and publicly voice concerns about whether Biden has the strength to beat Donald Trump. Schiff, who is the favored candidate to become California’s next U.S. senator, shared his fears about Biden’s age and how his candidacy could hurt Democrats running in battleground…
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Keegan Bradley is assured of making another Ryder Cup team, this time as the U.S. captain. The PGA of America announced his selection on Monday after months of talking with Tiger Woods about taking the job. The PGA of America released the news on Instagram after word began to leak during the day that Bradley, who has…
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A Fullerton woman was arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday, July 7, after her ex-boyfriend was shot to death in his Apple Valley home, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said. April Tia Green, 46, was being held without bail at High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto. Shaun Paul Griffith, 45, was pronounced dead…
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By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MUNICH — Spain and France meet in the semifinals of the European Championship on Tuesday. The match pits one of the highest-scoring teams against one of the lowest as France captain Kylian Mbappé has struggled to get to grips with his mask. Kickoff is at 9 a.m. PT. Here’s…
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