Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king’s signature on Yemen war decree
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A former Saudi official has alleged that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
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1 Israeli Arab killed and 2 wounded in a shooting on a street in Istanbul
ISTANBUL (AP) — Authorities in Turkey say one Israeli Arab was shot to death and two were wounded as they sat in a car on an Istanbul street.…
Continue ReadingBlinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
AP Diplomatic Writer TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge…
Continue Reading2 Russians rescued, 1 missing after a mass of ice hits a climbing team on a Pakistan peak
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani army helicopter has rescued two Russians while one is missing after their team was hit by a pile of ice on a…
Continue ReadingSome protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its…
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D’oh!: Simpsons car busted for speeding on Central Coast
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — CHP-Monterey is warning about speeding after a blue exotic vehicle with a Simpsons theme was busted for speeding…
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Deadly crash forces partial closure of Highway 152 north of Hollister
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — One person is dead after a crash on Highway 152 north of Hollister according to the CHP. The CHP said a man…
Continue ReadingOld aircraft carrier, once part of mighty Soviet fleet, burns in Chinese lagoon
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — A former Soviet aircraft carrier burned in a waterway near Shanghai over the weekend, the latest setback for the…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street tacks on some more gains following its best week of the year
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Monday as Wall Street’s roller coaster of a summer levels out a bit. The…
Continue ReadingToo many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in the summer of 2024
Associated Press SINTRA, Portugal (AP) — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a…
Continue ReadingToo many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in the summer of 2024
Associated Press SINTRA, Portugal (AP) — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a…
Continue ReadingWhat is the latest on the high-stakes negotiations over a cease-fire in Gaza?
Associated Press U.S. and Arab mediators say they are closing in on a deal to halt the war in Gaza and free hostages captured by Hamas in its Oct. 7…
Continue ReadingTrial opens against 3 Detroit-area guards charged with man’s death at mall 10 years ago
Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Jurors have heard opening statements in the trial of three security guards more than 10 years after the…
Continue ReadingJury finds parents of Texas student accused in 2018 deadly school shooting not negligent
Associated Press A Texas civil jury says the parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people in a 2018 Santa Fe high school shooting can’t…
Continue ReadingGot cold symptoms? Here’s when kids should take a sick day from school
AP Education Writer PHOENIX (AP) — As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is…
Continue ReadingGot cold symptoms? Here’s when kids should take a sick day from school
AP Education Writer PHOENIX (AP) — As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is…
Continue ReadingGeorge Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress
Associated Press CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — George Santos, who spun lies about his life into an 11-month stint in Congress, pleaded guilty Monday…
Continue Reading50 years on, Harlem Week shows how a New York City neighborhood went from crisis to renaissance
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — In the 1970s, decades of disinvestment had culminated in a mass exodus from Harlem known as urban flight. Percy…
Continue ReadingTrump is visiting battleground states this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris as his new rival
Associated Press YORK, Pa. (AP) — As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump is trying to regain his footing after weeks of…
Continue ReadingFloor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — In 1948, the Republican and Democratic parties did something unthinkable in today’s climate of ferocious…
Continue ReadingWhat to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered…
Continue ReadingBiden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night,…
Continue ReadingFavorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, AP-NORC poll shows
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is entering the Democratic National Convention with increased excitement from…
Continue ReadingOilers trade Cody Ceci, 3rd-round pick to Sharks for Ty Emberson
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers traded defenseman Cody Ceci and a third-round draft pick in 2025 to the San Jose Sharks on Sunday for…
Continue ReadingDerek Carr leads 95-yard touchdown drive, but Saints fall 16-10 to 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Derek Carr and the New Orleans starting offense finally got going with an efficient 95-yard…
Continue ReadingChinese and Philippine ships collide again in disputed waters, and the countries are trading blame
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships collided at sea, damaging at least two vessels, in an encounter…
Continue ReadingChina’s one-child policy hangover: Scarred women dismiss Beijing’s pro-birth agenda
By Joyce Jiang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — “What are your parents’ names?” Fang, then a third grader, hemmed and hawed at the simple question…
Continue ReadingConnecticut declares state of emergency after 2 killed and ‘hundreds’ evacuated during flash flooding
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Caroll Alvarado and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — The governor of Connecticut declared a state of emergency after…
Continue ReadingA’ja Wilson scores 34 with 13 rebounds lifting Aces over Sparks 87-71
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds — her WNBA-record 17th game this season with 20-plus points and…
Continue ReadingUS and South Korea begin military drills aimed at strengthening their defense against North Korea
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. and South Korean troops have begun a large-scale exercise aimed at strengthening their combined…
Continue ReadingGiants homer twice in the 10th to beat A’s 4-2 in Bay Bridge Series finale
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jerar Encarnación and Michael Conforto hit back-to-back home runs in the top of the 10th inning, lifting…
Continue ReadingKen Tanigawa wins Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary for 3rd PGA Tour Champions title
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Ken Tanigawa won the Rogers Charity Classic on Sunday for his third career PGA Tour Champions victory, closing with a…
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Staying Pleasant
This stretch of nice weather will continue into the work and school week. Some low stratus clouds will fill back in around the bay and coastal…
Continue ReadingRamón Laureano’s homer helps power Braves to 3-1 victory over Angels
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ramón Laureano homered for the second straight game and the Atlanta Braves wrapped up a 10-game road trip…
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From Prunedale to Paris: North Monterey County teachers share their journey to watch the Olympic games
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Two North Monterey County teachers are sharing their journey from Prunedale to Paris to capture the sights and sounds…
Continue ReadingStallings’ RBI single lifts Rockies over Padres 3-2
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jacob Stallings drove in the tiebreaking run with a single in the sixth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the…
Continue ReadingExplosion in Tel Aviv declared a ‘terror attack’ by Israeli authorities
By Eugenia Yosef, CNN (CNN) — An explosion in Tel Aviv on Sunday evening has been declared a terror attack by Israeli police and Shin Bet,…
Continue ReadingPrince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to Colombia
CALI, Colombia (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their visit to Colombia on Sunday by participating in a forum on the challenges…
Continue ReadingBraves 3B Austin Riley leaves game after being hit by pitch on right hand
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley left Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning after being…
Continue ReadingOhtani hits 39th homer and Kershaw pitches Dodgers to 2-1 win over slumping Cardinals
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his National League-leading 39th home run and Clayton Kershaw tossed six shutout innings to…
Continue ReadingUkraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge
CNN By Radina Gigova and Maria Kostenko, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s military incursion into Kursk aims to create a “buffer zone” to prevent…
Continue ReadingPadres SS Kim leaves game with right shoulder injury
DENVER (AP) — San Diego shortstop Ha-Seong Kim left the Padres’ game at Colorado on Sunday in the third inning with a right shoulder injury.…
Continue ReadingElephant calf born at a California zoo _ with another on the way
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — An elephant calf has been born at a California zoo that has embarked on an elephant breeding program. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo…
Continue ReadingElephant calf born at a California zoo _ with another on the way
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — An elephant calf has been born at a California zoo that has embarked on an elephant breeding program. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo…
Continue ReadingRams QB Matthew Stafford is dealing with hamstring tightness
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay thinks quarterback Matthew Stafford should be ready to play in the team’s…
Continue ReadingPerdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages
NEW YORK (AP) — Check your freezer. Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers…
Continue ReadingDodgers INF Freddie Freeman hampered by a jammed middle finger
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Freddie Freeman was held out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s game at St. Louis because of…
Continue ReadingGardner Minshew beats out Aidan O’Connell for Raiders starting quarterback job
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Gardner Minshew made a name for himself as a quarterback who can provide a spark off the bench. Now he will…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina prosecutors plan to seek death penalty in trial of man accused of killing 5
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a man arrested nearly two years ago and accused of fatally…
Continue ReadingDry desert heat blasts much of the US Southwest despite some cooling rain in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) — Daytime desert heat is blasting much of the U.S. Southwest, but some monsoon rain spelled brief weekend relief for the city of…
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