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TikTok Influencer Raises $1.77 Million for 88‑Year‑Old Meijer Employee

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A TikTok influencer has just handed an 88‑year‑old Meijer employee a check for $1.77 million after a decade‑long struggle with a lost pension and...

LeBron James soaring for a slam dunk with his glistening Lakers jersey under bright arena lights and stunned 76ers fans.

NBA Sports

LeBron James Powers Lakers Past 76ers in 112-108 Thriller, Defying Injury Woes

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

LeBron James lit up the Philadelphia arena with a 29‑point performance, guiding the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112‑108 victory over the 76ers on Sunday...

Baseball Hall of Fame Sports News

Jeff Kent Inducted into Hall of Fame as Bonds and Clemens Miss the Mark Again

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Jeff Kent’s election to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Sunday marked a historic moment for the contemporary era committee, while the once‑powerful duo of...

Drilling rig working on abandoned oil well with leaking methane and oil under moonlit night sky

Breaking News Local News

Newport Beach Launches 10-Day 24/7 Drilling to Seal 1920s Oil Well Leak

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Newport Beach crews have begun a 24‑hour drilling operation to seal an abandoned 1920s oil well that leaked methane and oil into a home on the Balboa...

Vintage sports jersey hangs with comic books and power tools on wooden tables.

Crime News Local News

San Diego County to Display $1 Million Stolen Items in Public Viewing

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A $1 million collection of comic books, sports collectibles, power tools and electronics recovered from North County storage units is slated for a...

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Community News Local News

Long Beach’s 13th Annual Bake‑Off Brings Cookies, Community, and Charity to Belmont Shore

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

On Dec. 14, the streets of Belmont Shore will be sweetened by the 13th Annual Long Beach Bake‑Off & Christmas Cookie Contest, a community‑focused...

Government News Local News Political News

Judge Orders Return of California Guard Troops to State Control

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s use of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles must end, sending a clear message that...

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Legal News Tech News World News

Ukrainian Extradited to U.S. Faces Charges Over Russian‑Backed Cyber Attacks, Including Meat Plant Spoilage

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A Ukrainian woman has been charged in Los Angeles federal court with participating in Russian state‑sponsored cyber breaches that reportedly spoiled...

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Tragic Head‑On Collision Claims Life of Ventura Father on Malibu’s PCH

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A father from Ventura lost his life Thursday when his truck collided head‑on with another vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The...

Athletes scrambling to safety with a mangled car wreck and debris on the track.

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Anaheim Crash Shuts Down High School Track Team; Driver Arrested, Bail Posted

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

At just before 3 p.m. on a sunny Thursday in Anaheim, a sudden collision shattered a routine training run for the Anaheim High School track and field...