Playing live, ‘Nutcracker’ musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple
By YVONNE GONZALEZ Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Musicians in a cramped space under a Phoenix stage send up the familiar tones of “The…
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Wildfires can unlock cancer-causing chemicals from the soil, new research finds
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The searing heat from wildfires can transform metals found naturally in the soil into cancer-causing airborne…
Continue ReadingSerbia’s ruling populists say weekend elections were fair despite international criticism, protests
By JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s ruling populists are insisting that weekend snap elections were free and fair,…
Continue ReadingWho are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say…
Continue ReadingNASA laser message beams video of a cat named Taters back to Earth, and it’s a big deal
CNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A laser communications experiment flying aboard NASA’s Psyche mission has beamed back a video to Earth…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Dec. 19: Immigration, Israel, Northeast storm, Volcano eruption, Student loans
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Processing times for US passport applications and renewals are back to normal after years plagued by…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Dec. 19: Immigration, Israel, Northeast storm, Volcano eruption, Student loans
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Processing times for US passport applications and renewals are back to normal after years plagued by delays…
Continue ReadingThe FAA will convene a new panel to address air traffic controller fatigue following repeated close calls, sources say
By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is taking a new step to address its overworked and chronically understaffed…
Continue ReadingBackup QBs are on display all around the NFL as injury-depleted teams push toward the postseason
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Joe Flacco was at home a month ago, all but ready to accept his 15-year NFL career…
Continue ReadingMeta’s initial decisions to remove 2 videos of Israel-Hamas war reversed by Oversight Board
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — A quasi-independent review board has ruled that Facebook parent company Meta should overturn two decisions it made this…
Continue ReadingGerman railway operator Deutsche Bahn launches effort to sell logistics unit Schenker
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s main national railway operator Deutsche Bahn has launched an effort to sell logistics unit DB Schenker as the company…
Continue ReadingBiden administration moves to protect old-growth forests as climate change brings fires, pests
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration moved on Tuesday to conserve groves of old-growth trees on…
Continue ReadingBiden administration moves to protect old-growth forests as climate change brings fires, pests
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration moved on Tuesday to conserve groves of old-growth trees on…
Continue ReadingGas, drones and convict recruits: Ukrainian soldiers describe Russia’s deadly surge on the frontlines
By Nick Paton Walsh, Kosta Gak and Christian Streib, CNN Mala Tokmachka, Ukraine (CNN) — The front lines where Ukraine and its allies had hoped…
Continue ReadingGas, drones and convict recruits: Ukrainian soldiers describe Russia’s deadly surge on the frontlines
CNN By Nick Paton Walsh, Kosta Gak and Christian Streib, CNN Mala Tokmachka, Ukraine (CNN) — The front lines where Ukraine and its allies had…
Continue ReadingIsraeli airstrikes kill dozens more Palestinians across the Gaza Strip
By NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army has raided and detained staff at two of the…
Continue ReadingMedical examiner confirms wife of Hollywood agent’s son is dead a month after husband was charged with murder
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A medical examiner’s office has confirmed the wife of a Hollywood agent’s son is dead more than a month…
Continue ReadingAllen rallies Portland State over Fresno State 75-72 in OT
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — KJ Allen scored eight of his 15 points in a 10-0 run to close out overtime and Portland State rallied to beat Fresno State…
Continue ReadingKnicks overcome LeBron James’ 109th triple-double and hold off the Lakers 114-109
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 11 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks…
Continue ReadingAnother triple-double for Domantas Sabonis sends Kings past Wizards 143-131
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had his 35th career triple-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 12…
Continue ReadingBlake, Beard propel Pacific to 68-46 victory over Stanislaus State
By The Associated Press STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Nicquel Blake and Tyler Beard scored 14 points apiece to help Pacific defeat Stanislaus State 68-46…
Continue ReadingLakers hang a modest banner to celebrate their victory in the NBA’s first In-Season Tournament
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have hung a modest black banner at their downtown arena to celebrate…
Continue ReadingKyman scores 15 as Eastern Washington beats Cal Poly 62-53
By The Associated Press SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Kyman had 15 points in Eastern Washington’s 62-53 win against Cal Poly on Monday.…
Continue ReadingHow many students are still missing from American schools? Here’s what the data says
By SHARON LURYE AP Education Writer Since the pandemic first upended American education, an estimated 50,000 students are still missing from any kind…
Continue ReadingWright scores 19 to help Loyola Marymount defeat Detroit Mercy 76-56
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Wright had 19 points in Loyola Marymount’s 76-56 victory over Detroit Mercy on Monday.…
Continue ReadingDrought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places: An ice…
Continue ReadingMany kids are still skipping kindergarten. Since the pandemic, some parents don’t see the point
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY and SHARON LURYE of The Associated Press and ZAIDEE STAVELY of EdSource CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — Aylah Levy had some catching up…
Continue ReadingPower outages reported in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, CA (KION-TV) Close to 5 p.m. almost 3,000 customers in the City of Santa Cruz lost power. The majority of the power outages were to the…
Continue ReadingJuJu Watkins scores 23 points and No. 6 USC routs Cal State-Fullerton 93-44
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins was slowed but not stopped by illness or Cal State-Fullerton. The star freshman had…
Continue Reading‘Beyond desperate’ situation for Christians sheltering in Gaza church, says UK lawmaker with family trapped inside
By Isa Soares, Heather Chen and Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN (CNN) — The situation has become “beyond desperate” for people sheltering inside…
Continue Reading‘Beyond desperate’ situation for Christians sheltering in Gaza church, says UK lawmaker with family trapped inside
CNN By Isa Soares, Heather Chen and Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN (CNN) — The situation has become “beyond desperate” for people sheltering…
Continue ReadingPakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan uses AI to give speech ahead of general election
By Sophia Saifi and Rhea Mogul, CNN Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) — Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has delivered a rousing…
Continue ReadingUCSD takes down Sacramento State 83-52
By The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Tyler McGhie had 22 points in UCSD’s 83-52 win over Sacramento State on Monday night.…
Continue ReadingHenrique scores 4th goal in 2 games as Ducks down slumping Red Wings, 4-3
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Adam Henrique scored his fourth goal in two games and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Detroit Red…
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CHP Santa Cruz officer injured in rear-end crash on Highway 17
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A CHP Santa Cruz Officer has been released from a local hospital after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash on…
Continue ReadingHarden, Leonard and George lead Clippers to 151-127 rout of Pacers for eighth straight win
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George did most of the Los Angeles Clippers’ heavy lifting.…
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City of Seaside handing out sandbags during the winter storm season
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Some cities on the Central Coast are seeing rain and are now preparing for the potential for significant rainfall this…
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Montage Health forgiving medical debt for thousands of patients who were treated from 2020-2022
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Montage Health announced that thousands of former patients who were treated at Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula…
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Monterey Bay F.C. releases 2024 schedule, home games will be televised on KION
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- It is never too early to start getting hyped up for soccer season. Monterey Bay F.C. announced their 2024 USL Championship…
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Seaside reparte sacos de arena para que habitantes protegan sus viviendas del agua
SEASIDE, Calif. (KMUV-TV) — Algunas autoridades de la Costa Central se preparan para la posibilidad de precipitaciones importantes esta semana,…
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Novio desaparecido y poco cooperativo es persona de interés en la desaparición de una mujer de Capitola
EL CERRITO, Calif. (KMUV con información de KTVU) – Las autoridades están buscando a una persona de interés en el caso de una mujer de Capitola…
Continue ReadingGiants and catcher Tom Murphy agree to $8 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free-agent catcher Tom Murphy and the San Francisco Giants have agreed on an $8 million,…
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City of Salinas awards best decorated house
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- There are some houses in Salinas that are spreading holiday cheer. Councilman Steve McShane hosted the annual Holiday Home…
Continue ReadingNo. 2 UCLA fends off No. 13 Ohio State 77-71 to win 10th straight
By JACOB BENGE Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Charisma Osborne had 19 points and Lauren Betts had 17 to help No. 2 UCLA beat No. 13 Ohio…
Continue ReadingChargers president John Spanos tries to chart new path after firing coach Staley, GM Telesco
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Spanos family has gone with first-time head coaches the last three times the Los…
Continue ReadingConfederate memorial removal at Arlington Cemetery is paused by federal judge
By Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Monday temporarily halted a planned removal of the Confederate Memorial at the…
Continue ReadingArmy investigating deaths of 2 drill sergeants in 8 days at Fort Jackson
By Devon M. Sayers and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — For the second time in a little over one week, an Army drill sergeant has been found dead at…
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Sandra Day O’Connor remembered as ‘the glue of this court’ by Sotomayor in ceremony
Originally Published: 18 DEC 23 12:14 ET By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was honored Monday morning at the…
Continue ReadingBiden’s push for Ukraine aid stalls in Senate as negotiations over border restrictions drag on
By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s push to have Congress replenish…
Continue ReadingCourt date set in Hunter Biden’s California tax case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden is set to appear in a California courtroom next month on nine tax counts, the latest fallout from a special counsel…
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