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California Senate candidate Steve Garvey says he would vote for Trump 'right now'

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California Senate candidate Steve Garvey says he would vote for Trump 'right now'

Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Steve Garvey speaks to KTLA’s John Fenoglio about running for the California Senate as a Republican in a blue state.

Garvey, who is vying for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat, acknowledges his journey is an uphill battle that won’t be easy.

“I want to be the next senator from California,“ Garvey said. “I think I can make a difference. I knew that the disparity between registered Democrats and Republicans was significant, but I did start to hear from Independents and people who were undecided about the next election.”

Garvey, 75, grew up outside California but moved to the Golden State when he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1968. 

In a career that spanned nearly two decades, Garvey played with the Dodgers until 1982 before moving south to play with the San Diego Padres.

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He does not have a career in elected office and his political involvement, until now, largely involved fundraising for other candidates, according to CalMatters.

  • Steve Garvey
  • Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steve Garvey, center right, hugs his wife Candace standing next to his sons Ryan, left, and Sean during his election night party, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Palm Desert, Calif.
  • From left: California Congressman Adam Schiff and former Los Angeles Dodgers player Steve Garvey.
  • FILE - Former baseball player Steve Garvey listens at a televised debate for candidates in the senate race to succeed the late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Jan. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. Several prominent Democratic House members are jostling to fend off Republican former baseball great Steve Garvey in the fight for the U.S. Senate seat once held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
  • El Monte, CA - February 27:Steve Garvey, US Senate candidate speaks to the media at a press conference on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Garvey, a former Los Angeles Dodger, received the endorsement of the El Monte Police. Garvey and Democrat Adam Schiff are the current front-runners in the March 5th Primary Election for the US Senate Seat. (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images)

As a political outsider, Garvey has focused on addressing violent crime, homelessness and “failing schools” while citing his personal inspirations as the Pope and Ronald Regan.

Garvey formerly voted for and supported Donald Trump in 2016.

When asked whether he would still support Trump for the 2024 presidential election, he replied, “If it was right now, I would vote for him. I think that he’s the most capable of the two candidates at this time. I actually feel sorry for President Biden at this point and we need somebody that’s clear of mind. Somebody that’s able to make quick decisions.”

Garvey is running against Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff from Burbank, who is leading in the polls and in fundraising.

“I am a Conservative and I’m willing to work with everyone for the good of the people,” Garvey said. “I am running for all the people and politicians are running for half the people. My opponents voted 97-98 percent down party lines. I made the pledge I would never vote 97-98 percent party lines because there’s bound to be situations and instances where we come together.”

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The 2024 United States Senate elections in California will be held on Nov. 5.

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Can you spot this alleged Orange County binocular thief?

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Can you spot this alleged Orange County binocular thief?

This alleged thief may have been a little short-sighted with this plan.

In a post to X, formerly Twitter, the Irvine Police Department made some chirps while asking for the public for information regarding a man suspected of stealing an expensive set of binoculars from a bird-watching equipment store.

The post, full of bird-related puns, showed video of a man hiding the binoculars in his pants before walking out without paying.

The incident took place on June 5. The pair of binoculars that the man walked out with is worth $4,800, according to police.

Security footage from outside the store showed him enter a gray Lexus sedan.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact njohnson@cityofirvine.org.

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Actor Danny Trejo involved in July 4th parade brawl

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Actor Danny Trejo involved in July 4th parade brawl

Legendary actor and Los Angeles native Danny Trejo was involved in a fight at an Independence Day Parade in L.A.’s Sunland-Tujunga neighborhood on Thursday.

Witnesses say Trejo was riding in a vintage convertible when a paradegoer hurled a water balloon at him.

Video shared on social media shows Trejo, 80, get out of the car, walk to the sidewalk and throw a punch at a man, who countered and knocked the actor to the ground.

Other people got involved in the ensuing scuffle, including a woman who tried to restrain Trejo.

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Law enforcement told TMZ that the crowd had dispersed by the time officers arrived, and no arrests were made.

Trejo, a former gang member who often portrays gangsters and tough guys in movies including “Machete,” “From Dusk Till Dawn,” and “Once Upon a Time in Mexico,” spoke with TMZ, calling the incident “childish” and those who threw the water balloon at him “cowards.”

Trejo has parlayed his successful acting career into other fields. In recent years, he has opened a series of restaurants, donut shops and coffee shops and published a memoir in 2021.

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Fireworks light up Southern California sky for July 4 celebrations

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Fireworks light up Southern California sky for July 4 celebrations

Watch fireworks light up the Southern California night sky as revelers celebrate the Fourth of July.

KTLA’s Gil Leyvas cruised the skies in Sky5, catching a fireworks show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena after a game between L.A. Galaxy and LAFC and later soaring across cities as they launched their local fireworks shows.

  • A fireworks show lit up the night sky at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on July 4, 2024. (KTLA)
  • Several buildings in downtown Los Angeles celebrated Independence Day with custom lights and decorative colors on July 4, 2024. (KTLA)
  • Several buildings in downtown Los Angeles celebrated Independence Day with custom lights and decorative colors on July 4, 2024. (KTLA)

Sky5 also caught plenty of fireworks shows launched by residents across the Southland.

Video of Sky5’s cruise will be available shortly. Refresh for updates.

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