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Harry Sidhu is a subject in an FBI probe that alleges he gave insider information about a stadium deal to the Los Angeles Angels in the hopes of securing campaign contributions.
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Frank Miuccio teaches youth from South Central and East LA to expand their academic horizons through rocket science.
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