Salinas Valley State Prisoner convicted of first degree murder; DA’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney announced Friday that a Salinas Valley State Prisoner was convicted of…
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Cavaliers beat Lakers 122-110 for 8th straight win and spoil LeBron’s first game since turning 40
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points, Donovan Mitchell added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their…
Continue ReadingBlake Lively sues ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni alleging smear campaign hours after he files libel lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively sues ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni alleging smear campaign hours after he files libel…
Continue ReadingMustapha Amzil scores 23 as New Mexico cruises to 103-89 victory over Fresno State
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Mustapha Amzil and C.J. Noland scored 23 points apiece to lead New Mexico to a 103-89 victory over Fresno State on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingRyan Strome scores the late winner in the Ducks’ 3-2 victory over the Devils
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Strome scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:24 to play, and the Anaheim Ducks blew a two-goal lead in…
Continue ReadingTravis Konecny scores team-leading 17th goal in Flyers’ 4-0 shutout over Sharks
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Travis Konecny scored his team-leading 17th goal, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-0…
Continue ReadingBlake Lively sues ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment and smear campaign
AP Entertainment Writer Actor Blake Lively sued “It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama on…
Continue ReadingSpurs rout Clippers 122-86 behind 27 points from Wembanyama
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama closed out a historic month with 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in…
Continue ReadingNique Clifford propels Colorado State to 72-50 victory over San Jose State
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nique Clifford totaled 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead Colorado State to a 72-50 victory over San Jose State on Tuesday.…
Continue ReadingFans now can put up money to entice specific athletes to join or stay with favorite college teams
AP College Football Writer College sports fans hoping a particular athlete comes to their favorite school, or stays, now can help influence the…
Continue ReadingLenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75
MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The…
Continue ReadingNetflix averages more than 30 million viewers globally for its NFL Christmas Day doubleheader
AP Sports Writer Netflix’s first NFL Christmas Day doubleheader ended up being successful globally. The Baltimore Ravens’ 31-2 victory over…
Continue ReadingMan arrested in shooting of 2 security guards outside a Los Angeles Target
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two security guards at a downtown Los Angeles shopping plaza were wounded in a gunfight with a man as they tried to stop him…
Continue ReadingJack Hartman, Wayne Estes among 8 chosen for National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
AP Basketball Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Longtime coach Jack Hartman and Utah State star Wayne Estes, who was tragically killed while trying to…
Continue ReadingUSC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 8 of the season: JuJu Watkins, Southern California The sophomore…
Continue ReadingJeremiah Smith’s record-setting freshman season has Ohio State thinking big
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jeremiah Smith isn’t just the next great Ohio State wide receiver. “He’ll probably be the best receiver…
Continue ReadingBig Ten has 4 teams in the women’s top 10 led by conference newcomers No. 1 UCLA and No. 4 USC
AP Basketball Writer Rutgers coach Coquese Washington has seen the Big Ten grow over the years, from her time leading Penn State to now being in…
Continue ReadingKings’ interim coach Doug Christie gets 1st win after taking over for Mike Brown
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doug Christie took over as the interim head coach of the Sacramento Kings amid a season-long losing…
Continue ReadingBrock Purdy’s elbow was ‘on fire’ after hit but he says his surgically repaired ligament is fine
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy hurt his surgically repaired throwing elbow late in a loss to the Detroit Lions on…
Continue ReadingMalik Thomas, Carlton Linguard Jr. lift San Francisco over Santa Clara 97-94 in OT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas scored 34 points and Carlton Linguard Jr. had a go-ahead layup with 55 seconds left in overtime as San Francisco…
Continue ReadingThe world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular…
Continue ReadingCleveland extends winning streak to 7 games with 113-95 win over Golden State
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their…
Continue ReadingFox has 33 points, Kings beat Mavericks 110-100 as Christie wins first after becoming interim coach
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 33 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 110-100…
Continue ReadingNo. 19 Gonzaga holds on to beat Pepperdine 89-82 behind Battle’s 21 points
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Khalif Battle scored 21 points, Braden Huff added 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting and No. 19 Gonzaga beat Pepperdine 89-82 on…
Continue ReadingBent Leuchten powers UC Irvine to 71-63 victory over Cal Baptist
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Bent Leuchten scored 20 points as UC Irvine beat California Baptist 71-63 on Monday night. Leuchten added 10 rebounds for…
Continue ReadingSteven Jamerson II leads San Diego to 75-65 victory over Pacific
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Steven Jamerson II scored 21 points as San Diego beat Pacific 75-65 on Monday night. Jamerson added 11 rebounds and four steals…
Continue ReadingNate Calmese, Tomas Thrastarson propel Washington State past Loyola Marymount 73-59
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Nate Calmese had 20 points, freshman Tomas Thrastarson scored a season-high 17 in his first start and Washington State beat…
Continue ReadingAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most…
Continue ReadingAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach settlement after 8 years in one of the most contentious divorces in Hollywood history
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach settlement after 8 years in one of the most contentious divorces in Hollywood…
Continue ReadingLions beat the 49ers 40-34 in a tune-up for Week 18 division showdown
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The big prizes for the Detroit Lions remain on the horizon, with the team seeking a division…
Continue ReadingPowell and Harden lift the Clippers to a 116-113 comeback victory over the skidding Pelicans
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Norman Powell scored 35 points, James Harden hit go-ahead free throws with 17.9 seconds left and the Los…
Continue ReadingMan who kidnapped California woman in what was initially called a hoax faces new charges
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a Northern California woman in what became widely known as the “Gone…
Continue ReadingNBA’s Christmas Day slate averaged 5.25 million viewers according to final Nielsen ratings
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA’s five-game Christmas Day slate averaged about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, in final…
Continue ReadingRoki Sasaki might visit 1 or 2 teams before deciding which club he wants to sign with
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Prized Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki may visit one or two teams before deciding which club he wants to sign…
Continue ReadingA jet carrying the Gonzaga men’s basketball team ordered to stop to avoid collision at LAX
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after a private jet carrying the Gonzaga…
Continue ReadingHarbaugh, Chargers taking business-as-usual approach with 5th seed in AFC still up for grabs
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers could have their AFC playoff seeding locked in before going to bed Saturday…
Continue ReadingOn his 40th, LeBron James says he could play “another 5 or 7 years.” He won’t stay around that long
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday with gratitude for his basketball longevity and…
Continue ReadingHolt’s 21 lead Sacramento State over Bethesda (California) 78-38
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Holt scored 21 points as Sacramento State beat Bethesda (Calif.) 78-38 on Monday night. Holt added 10 rebounds for…
Continue ReadingFinal NBA viewership numbers for Christmas Day games slightly better than originally thought
NEW YORK (AP) — The final viewership numbers are in for the NBA’s five games on Christmas Day and they were even better than first thought,…
Continue ReadingNFL Playoff Guide: Postseason bracket much clearer with 1 week remaining in regular season
AP Sports Writer It’s Week 18 of the NFL season, which means just one more weekend remains before postseason action begins. The two-time…
Continue ReadingCalifornia will soon require insurers to increase home coverage in wildfire-prone areas
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Insurance companies that stopped providing home coverage to hundreds of thousands of Californians in…
Continue ReadingCalifornia stiffened penalties for theft — and more changes are coming
CalMatters Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed…
Continue ReadingTennessee remains No. 1 following quiet week in AP Top 25, No. 15 UCLA climbs 7 spots
AP Basketball Writer Tennessee remains No. 1 after a quiet holiday week in the AP Top 25. The Volunteers received 41 first-place votes from a…
Continue ReadingAuriemma ties VanDerveer for most appearances at one school in women’s AP Top 25; UCLA remains No. 1
AP Basketball Writer UConn coach Geno Auriemma moved into a tie with Tara VanDerveer for the most appearances with one school in the women’s…
Continue ReadingIn 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
AP Technology Writers If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful…
Continue ReadingHow American presidents have planned their own funerals
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter’s memorial journey will end at his house in the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, where he grew…
Continue ReadingChip Kelly returns to the Rose Bowl, this time as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator
AP Sports Writer Of all the things Chip Kelly is looking forward to in his return trip to Southern California, there is one that rises above…
Continue ReadingLinda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the landmark sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing…
Continue ReadingJuJu Watkins scores 31 points to propel No. 4 Southern California past No. 23 Michigan 78-58
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored 31 points, making 13 of 14 free throws, and No. 4 Southern California beat No. 23 Michigan…
Continue ReadingKopitar scores twice in third, Kings fight back for 5-4 win over Flyers
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anze Kopitar scored twice, Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings got their seventh…
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