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San Diego Ranks Among Top Three Finalists for 2029 Invictus Games

Marcus L. Bennett December 21, 2025

San Diego has moved a step closer to hosting the 2029 Invictus Games after the Invictus Games Foundation announced on Wednesday that the city was...

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Pearl Harbor Survivor Ira “Ike” Schab Dies at 105

Amanda S. Bennett December 21, 2025

Ira “Ike” Schab, one of the last living witnesses of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, died at 105. A Life Spanning a Century Schab was...

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San Francisco Faces Massive Power Outage, Transit Chaos After Substation Fire

Jonathan P. Miller December 21, 2025

A sudden power outage on Saturday left more than 125,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG & E) customers in San Francisco without electricity, triggering...

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Culver City Police Arrest ‘Career Criminal’ After Stolen Mail Packages Found During Routine Traffic Stop

Olivia M. Hartwell December 21, 2025

A quiet pre‑dawn traffic stop near Slauson Avenue and Buckingham Parkway turned into a burglary bust for Culver City Police. The Incident At 3:30...

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Fatal Shootings in Long Beach Occur Just Blocks Apart, Police Investigate

Marcus L. Bennett December 20, 2025

Two fatal shootings in Long Beach, just blocks apart, shook the city late Friday night. Police received the first call at 10:51 p.m. on the 1500...

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Luis Fonsi to Narrate Disney’s Candlelight Processional on Dec 23‑24

Jonathan P. Miller December 20, 2025

{ "title": "Luis Fonsi to Narrate Disney’s Candlelight Processional on Dec 23‑24", "body": "Disney’s most beloved holiday tradition is getting a...

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Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead in Los Angeles: Industry and Politicians in Mourning

Ethan R. Coleman December 20, 2025

Today, Hollywood mourns the loss of director Rob Reiner, who, along with his wife Michele, was found dead in their Brentwood home. A source close to...

Stolen ambulance speeding down freeway at dusk with golden glow and flashing sirens and police cars deploying spike strips.

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Stolen Ambulance Chased on 14 Freeway, Suspect Arrested After Spike Strip

Ethan R. Coleman December 20, 2025

A stolen ambulance was pursued on the 14 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley, ending with the suspect arrested after a spike strip disabled the...

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100-Year-Old Toymaker Keeps Santa Jealous with Handmade Crafts

Ethan R. Coleman December 20, 2025

At 100, Harold Yoak is still turning wood and plastic into toys in his Garden Grove garage, a scene that would make Santa jealous. His workshop,...

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Pineapple Express Storm Braces Southern California for Heaviest Christmas Eve Rainfall

Ethan R. Coleman December 20, 2025

A Pineapple Express storm is set to deliver the heaviest rainfall of the holiday season, with Southern California residents urged to stay indoors or...