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Don Newcombe’s toughness helped him overcome hate and become a legend

Don Newcombe was better than the hate he endured as one of baseball’s first African American players. His fight made baseball, and society, a better place.

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Storms cause millions of dollars in damage to California highways
Storms cause millions of dollars in damage to California highways

One of the most damaged areas is Highway 243 in Riverside County.

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L.A. supervisors ban pepper spray in juvenile detention halls after reports of abuse
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