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Jun 19, 2026

Pico Rivera's Cristian Roldan may be last made-in-high-school U.S. World Cup star

Cristian Roldan, a U.S. player from Pico Rivera, played at a local high school and didn't take a traditional route to the World Cup with U.S. Soccer.

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Jun 19, 2026

This plant extract can make a lethal drug cocktail. Can it also treat opioid addiction?

The U.S. will begin to test kratom for its potential to treat opioid disorder. In California, a complaint targets a business accused of violating kratom restrictions.

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Jun 19, 2026

A traveler with measles passed through LAX. Officials urge caution amid World Cup crowds

This is the fourth measles case confirmed in a passenger passing through LAX while possibly contagious this year, and the sixth case overall reported by L.A. County health officials.

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Jun 19, 2026

'I'd be happy with the tie': Korea, Mexico showdown brings more love than rivalry in L.A.

Love was in the air in Koreatown's Seoul International Park on Thursday, where a sea of thousands of people in red and green jerseys joined together to celebrate soccer's favorite romance.

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Jun 19, 2026

Overdoses in L.A. jails are fueled by long waits for drug addiction treatment, staffers say

Despite a push to expand medication-assisted treatment for drug addiction, wait times in L.A. County jails are leading to more overdose deaths, according to jail staffers and inmate advocates.

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Jun 19, 2026

Arellano: On the avenue that bears César Chávez's name, murals honoring him remain — for now

I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to check out the César Chávez murals on the Eastside avenue that bears his name.

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Jun 18, 2026

Shelter-in-place order continues in Boyle Heights as fire burns inside warehouse

The flames at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse reached an ammonia line, which started off-gassing and led to several small explosions, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.

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Jun 18, 2026

Lopez: There might be one advantage to climate change: More home runs at Dodger Stadium

The receding marine layer means less resistance for rocket launches at Chavez Ravine.

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Jun 18, 2026

Shaikin: An Anaheim vision: The Anaheim Angels in a new stadium, next to a youth sports complex

A new owner could move the Angels, but Anaheim offers a 150-acre site with what every owner in pro sports covets: land around the venue to turn the property into a year-round money-making operation.

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Jun 18, 2026

How 30 minutes of recess could change how your child learns

Up to 40% of U.S. school districts have limited recess to free up more time for academics. Experts say that tradeoff is hurting kids in more ways than one.

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Jun 18, 2026

WATCH: How a sports team winning is good for fans' brains

ABC News' Danny New talks to a neurologist about the real benefit of watching sports.

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Jun 18, 2026

L.A. City Council agrees to put noncitizen voting, police oversight measures on Nov. 3 ballot

The L.A. City Council approves a package of city charter reforms, including noncitizen voting, for the Nov. 3 ballot. A measure to expand the council to 25 members was sidelined for further study.