Just Been Spotted Blog Awards

TheLiberalOC has been nominated for Favorite Local Blog in the first annual “You’ve Just Been Spotted” Orange County Blog Awards.

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LeBron James’ double-digit scoring streak ends, but Lakers beat Raptors at buzzer
James misses 13 of 17 shots to finish with eight points, but Austin Reaves scores 44 and Rui Hachimura makes a 3-pointer as time expires to lead the Luka Doncic-less Lakers to a 123-120 win.
Santa Margarita doubles place second at CIF-SS girls tennis individuals
Seniors Emily Gao and Grace Kersenbrock become the first Santa Margarita girls to reach the individual finals in doubles or singles.
Lakers hope to get Luka Doncic back ‘soon’ as star guard starts trip away from team
Doncic, who is averaging a league-best 35.3 points per game to go with 8.9 rebounds and 8.9 assists, is away for “personal reasons” with no set return date.
Orange County scores and player stats for Thursday, Dec. 4
Scores and stats from Orange County games on Thursday, Dec. 4.
How Rose Parade’s 2026 grand marshal was chosen: Timing, wordplay and more than a little Magic
The Eaton fire captured the legendary athlete's attention, and his focus on the area. With Magic in the area, an ambitious Tournament of Roses leader had to ask. Plus, with "Magic" in the theme, it had to be.