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Phillies’ Bryce Harper learned he and his wife are having a boy through the color of his blue bat. Lakers’ Austin Reaves used his game sneakers in a similar reveal for his brother.

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The monthly trash fee for single-family homes and duplexes will go up 54%, reaching $55.95, up from $36.32. The monthly fee for smaller apartment buildings will be increased to $55.95, up from $24.33.

15 hours ago · He finished the season averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists. According to basketballreference.com, it’s the 29th time since 1960 a player has averaged at least 24 points, seven ...

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4 days ago · Former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee was long considered the front-runner in the race. But Loren Taylor, a former city council member, had gained momentum in recent weeks.

4 days ago · Breaking news from The Los Angeles Times. A Riverside County sheriff’s team rescued a hiker on the edge of a cliff on the Pacific Crest Trail.

6 days ago · Isaac Paredes hit a three-run homer during a five-run second inning, helping lead the Astros earn a 7-3 win over the Angels on Sunday in Houston ...

5 days ago · ‘Minecraft’ star Jack Black delivers a personal message to moviegoers advising against joining in the viral, messy, popcorn-throwing ‘chicken jockey’ trend ...