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The present and past of civic corruption in L.A. - Los Angeles Times
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Judge Halts School Policy
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NBA, MLB Kenosha Strike: Sports Leagues Pick Winning Side - Bloomberg
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Castellanos hits 2 homers, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into NLCS for 2nd straight season
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Torrance softball moves up to Division 1 for CIF-SS playoffs; North No. 3 seed in Division 2
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Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers dodge sweep in Cincinnati – Orange County Register
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Book excerpt: The grassroots war over Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles Times
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Family ties almost led Dodgers' Jason Heyward to UCLA - Los Angeles Times
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At age 66, Dusty Baker hopes to follow suit of other elder statesmen manager – Daily News