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World Cup Final Weekend Brings Fans Together Across California
Across California soccer fans are gearing up for the end of this year’s tournament: for third place tomorrow (SAT) France versus England and on Sunday, Spain versus Argentina.

In LA, Inglewood's Small Businesses Say World Cup Boost Fell Short
The World Cup games have attracted thousands to stadiums across the country as fans gathered to attend matches in person including in Inglewood, which hosted eight games. It’s the latest global event to come to the city’s revitalized sports and entertainment district. But as The California Report’s…

California Forever Housing Project in Solano County Faces Setbacks
A controversial "mega development" in Solano County is facing a new setback all while looking to the state legislature for support. The company behind the project is CALIFORNIA FOREVER. It was courting a deal with a shipbuilding company in the hopes of creating tens of thousands of jobs. But that d…

World Cup Fever Brings California Together
The World Cup is coming to a close. Spain will take on Argentina on Sunday. Both countries have won previous men’s World Cups and Argentina is playing for a second consecutive title.

More Young Men Are Embracing Catholicism In The Bay Area
In recent polling, men under 30 say religion is more important to them than their peers in years past and that includes Catholicism, even in the historically counter-culture Bay Area. KQED’s Paula Sibulo reports.

World Cup Final Revives Stereotypes For Southern California Argentines
Three-time winner and defending champion, Argentina, will face Spain in the World Cup final Sunday. Despite the team’s success, the victories have led to a flurry of harsh criticism online. Some Southern California Argentines say t’s gone too far. Adolfo Guzman-Lopez from LAist reports.

Salinas Teen To Take World Cup Final Stage As Flag Bearer
One Salinas teen will represent Monterey County and the Boys and Girls Club at the final match representing her home town on one of the world’s largest stages. KAZU’s Jillian Smith spoke with the 17 year old about what the opportunity means to her.