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Los Alamitos horse racing consensus picks for Friday, July 4, 2025

July 3, 2025 at 2:39 p.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday,...

“I Regret Almost Everything: A Memoir” by New York restaurateur Ketih McNally is among the top-selling nonfiction releases at Southern California’s independent bookstores. (Courtesy of Gallery Books)

This week’s bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores

July 1, 2025 at 6:13 p.m.

See the top-selling releases among hardcover fiction and nonfiction, plus trade and mass market paperbacks for the sales week that ended June 29.

Covina resident Jose Perez waves a flag as fireworks explode Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Ayala Park in Chino. (File photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

July 4th fireworks: Cancellations, drones, where to watch and more tips for Southern California

July 2, 2025 at 2:43 p.m.

July 4th is Friday! Here’s our guide to help you plan your holiday weekend.

Los Alamitos horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, June 29, 2025

June 28, 2025 at 7:23 p.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday,...

Los Alamitos horse racing consensus picks for Saturday, June 28, 2025

June 28, 2025 at 7:41 a.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday,...

Los Angeles FC forward Olivier Giroud (9) chases the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Stuart Armstrong during the second half of Game 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs Round One at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. Los Angeles FC won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

LAFC and French great Olivier Giroud part ways

June 27, 2025 at 6:58 p.m.

Since his acquisition in 2024, one of the best players of his generation scored three goals in 20 regular-season matches for LAFC.

FILE – The Supreme Court building is seen on June 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Read what the Supreme Court justices said in the birthright citizenship case

June 27, 2025 at 11:07 a.m.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett sided with President Trump in writing the fiery majority opinion -- and took aim at fellow Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Los Alamitos horse racing consensus picks for Friday, June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday,...

“Steve Martin Writes the Written Word: Collected Written Word Works” by Steve Martin is among the top-selling nonfiction releases at Southern California’s independent bookstores. (Courtesy of Grand Central via AP)

This week’s bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores

June 24, 2025 at 6:22 p.m.

See the top-selling releases among hardcover fiction and nonfiction, plus trade and mass market paperbacks for the sales week that ended June 22.

Los Alamitos horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, June 22, 2025

June 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday,...

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