Judge partially ends court oversight of migrant children, chipping away at 27-year arrangement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Judge partially ends court oversight of migrant children, chipping away at 27-year…
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Some cities facing homelessness crisis applaud Supreme Court decision, while others push back
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces will…
Continue ReadingMacklin Celebrini selected No. 1 by San Jose at NHL draft where Las Vegas and hockey royalty mix
AP Hockey Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Macklin Celebrini headlined the NHL draft by going first overall to the San Jose Sharks on a Friday night hockey…
Continue ReadingThe San Jose Sharks select Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the NHL draft
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The San Jose Sharks select Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the NHL…
Continue ReadingAmazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content
AP Business Writer Amazon is reviewing claims that the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI is scraping content — including from prominent…
Continue ReadingAlec Baldwin’s case on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A court ruling on Friday put an involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin on track for trial in…
Continue ReadingAlec Baldwin’s case is on track for trial in July as New Mexico judge denies request to dismiss it over damaged evidence
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin’s case is on track for trial in July as New Mexico judge denies request to dismiss it over damaged…
Continue ReadingEagles singer Don Henley sues for return of handwritten ‘Hotel California’ lyrics
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Eagles singer Don Henley filed a lawsuit in New York on Friday seeking the return of his handwritten notes and…
Continue ReadingAir tankers and helicopters attack Arizona wildfire that has forced evacuations near Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Air tankers and helicopters helped douse flames from the sky as nearly 200 firefighters on the ground battled a wildfire…
Continue ReadingMagic Johnson, Dwyane Wade, Tom Brady among the former pro athletes who have become WNBA owners
AP Basketball Writer Magic Johnson’s love of basketball motivated him to save the Los Angeles Sparks from folding and also put him on the…
Continue ReadingAfter Tokyo setback and knee surgery, Nyjah Huston is growing up as he skates toward Paris Olympics
AP Sports Writer SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (AP) — Nyjah Huston says he isn’t going out to the clubs much in Hollywood this year. He also…
Continue ReadingNumber of homeless residents in Los Angeles County decreases in annual count
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number of homeless residents counted in Los Angeles County has dipped slightly, decreasing by about 0.3%…
Continue ReadingAnnual count shows slight dip in number of homeless people in Los Angeles County as crisis continues
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Annual count shows slight dip in number of homeless people in Los Angeles County as crisis…
Continue ReadingPair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two giant pandas from China have safely arrived in Southern California, where they will be cared for as part of an ongoing…
Continue ReadingEuropean Union’s competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh…
Continue ReadingParents’ lawsuit forces California schools to track discrimination against students
CalMatters California will play a more active role in ensuring school districts don’t discriminate against students with disabilities, English…
Continue ReadingFlagg and Pritchard among those selected for USA Basketball select team to help with Olympic prep
AP Basketball Writer Cooper Flagg’s summer will include some time playing against the U.S. Olympic team. The Duke signee — expected to be one of…
Continue ReadingDivided Supreme Court rules in major homelessness case that outdoor sleeping bans are OK
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside, even if shelter space is lacking
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside, even if shelter space is…
Continue ReadingMia Goth and Ti West are on a mission to convert horror skeptics with ‘MaXXXine’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Mia Goth and filmmaker Ti West walked the red carpet this week for the premiere of “MaXXXine,” the final…
Continue ReadingEver feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app, many others find the…
Continue ReadingHere’s what you need to know about the verdict in the ‘NFL Sunday Ticket’ trial and what’s next
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has been found guilty of breaking antitrust laws in its distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon…
Continue ReadingThe Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Three days after LeBron James’ podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach,…
Continue ReadingAnother Neushul sister is going to the Paris Olympics with the US women’s water polo team
AP Sports Writer LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — On the way to the Paris Olympics, Ryann Neushul was taught a valuable lesson by her oldest sister,…
Continue ReadingA father who lost 2 sons in a Boeing Max crash waits to hear if the US will prosecute the company
AP Airlines Writer As they travel around Alaska on a long-planned vacation, Ike and Susan Riffel stop now and then to put up stickers directing…
Continue ReadingDavis Daniel twirls a gem in his 1st MLB start as the Angels beat the Tigers 5-0
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Davis Daniel pitched four-hit ball over eight innings and struck out eight in his first major league start,…
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Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will take effect…
Continue ReadingClippers leave an empty seat for Jerry West in their war room at ‘bittersweet’ draft without him
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two-day NBA draft was tinged with sadness for the Los Angeles Clippers without Jerry West in their war…
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Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case for violating antitrust laws
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that…
Continue ReadingColorado’s MacKinnon wins Hart and Lindsay awards as the NHL’s top player
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was the big winner at Thursday’s NHL awards show, taking home…
Continue ReadingIntrigue of NHL draft expected to begin after the Sharks likely select Celebrini with top pick
AP Hockey Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier is trying to keep whom he’s selecting with the first pick in the NHL…
Continue ReadingAkshay Bhatia shoots 64 in Detroit to take 1st-round lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic
AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Akshay Bhatia closed strong enough in the opening round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic that he surged atop the…
Continue ReadingIan Happ homers in 10th, Cubs snap 4-game skid with 5-3 win over Giants
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ian Happ homered in the 10th inning, Nico Hoerner had three hits and also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs…
Continue ReadingCalifornia bill crafted to require school payments to college athletes pulled by sponsor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A proposal that would require California universities to pay their athletes through a “degree completion fund” has…
Continue ReadingCalifornia lawmakers approve changes to law allowing workers to sue employers over labor violations
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature approved bills Thursday that would amend a 20-year-old law…
Continue ReadingFeds investigating violence during pro-Palestinian protest outside Los Angeles synagogue
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that federal officials are investigating a weekend demonstration against the…
Continue ReadingLaw limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will take effect…
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California voters to weigh proposal to ban forced prison labor in state constitution
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters will decide in November whether to remove an exemption for…
Continue ReadingJury rules NFL violated antitrust laws in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case, awards nearly $4.7 billion in damages
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jury rules NFL violated antitrust laws in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case, awards nearly $4.7 billion in…
Continue ReadingMarilyn Monroe’s former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue…
Continue ReadingFemale capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A female capybara has arrived at a Florida zoo as part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the large…
Continue ReadingThe quack is back: NHL’s Anaheim Ducks reveal orange-heavy version of original ‘Mighty Ducks’ logo
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks are going back to a version of their original logo made famous by Disney’s “Mighty Ducks” movie…
Continue ReadingKiller Mike will likely avoid charges after Grammys arrest
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Killer Mike is expected to avoid charges over a physical altercation that led to his arrest at the…
Continue ReadingNHRA drag racing great John Force has head injury, team says ‘long road’ to recovery ahead
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — NHRA drag racing great John Force has a head injury and has been moved from a trauma intensive care unit to a neurological ICU…
Continue Reading2 killed, 5 injured in gang-related shooting in Southern California’s high desert, authorities say
LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed and five others injured during a gang-related shooting in Southern California’s high desert,…
Continue ReadingBay Area will decide California’s biggest housing bond ever
CalMatters The largest affordable housing bond in California history is officially headed to the November ballot — just not for all Californians.…
Continue ReadingUSA Basketball expects Leonard, Haliburton, Embiid to be ready for Olympic camp in Vegas next week
AP Basketball Writer Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Haliburton and Joel Embiid are all good to go for the start of USA Basketball’s men’s national…
Continue ReadingSteve Gleason to receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award at The ESPYS for his work on ALS awareness
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Retired NFL safety Steve Gleason, who has been fighting ALS since 2011, will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The…
Continue ReadingChildish Gambino will perform at the BET Awards with Taraji P. Henson hosting. Here’s what to know
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching. Last year’s show celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with tributes to…
Continue ReadingFilipowski, Kolek, Furphy headline list of best available players entering the NBA draft’s 2nd round
AP Basketball Writer Duke’s Kyle Filipowski and Marquette’s Tyler Kolek were productive college players who were Associated Press…
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