Reaction to the death of Jerry West, ‘a basketball genius’
By The Associated Press The NBA and sports world reacted Wednesday to the death of basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West. He died Wednesday morning at…
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Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the inspiration for the NBA logo, dies at 86
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA has never confirmed the worst-kept secret in basketball, that Jerry West is the player whose silhouette…
Continue ReadingJerry West, the Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jerry West, the Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age…
Continue ReadingJets’ Hall says 49ers’ McCaffrey is ‘the standard’ for running backs and he aims to reach that level
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Breece Hall sees where Christian McCaffrey is at in his NFL career and…
Continue ReadingCalm, chill Xander Schauffele motivated to ‘check more boxes,’ continue to win major championships
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Xander Schauffele may exude an ultracool California chill vibe, but don’t let that…
Continue ReadingGrichuk finishes a single short of the cycle and leads the Diamondbacks over the Angels 9-4
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Randal Grichuk had a two-run homer as part of a three-hit night, Corbin Carroll, Gabriel Moreno…
Continue ReadingDodgers blast 5 homers – 4 in 6th inning – in 15-2 rout of World Series champion Rangers
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández and Jason Heyward homered in a seven-run…
Continue ReadingHigashioka hits walk-off homer and Tatis extends hitting streak to 17 games as Padres beat A’s 4-3
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kyle Higashioka homered leading off the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Oakland…
Continue ReadingNneka Ogwumike scores season-high 26 against her former team as the Storm beat the Sparks 95-79
SEATTLE (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 26 points against her former team, Jewell Loyd added 21 points and the Seattle Storm beat the…
Continue ReadingDodgers blast 4 homers during 7-run 6th inning against Rangers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers homered four times in a seven-run sixth inning on Tuesday night against the defending World Series…
Continue ReadingRonel Blanco strikes out 8 in 6 innings as Astros beat Giants 3-1
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ronel Blanco had eight strikeouts in six innings, Mauricio Dubon scored twice and the Houston…
Continue ReadingWith 1 out of 3 Californians on Medicaid, doctors push ballot measure to force state to pay more
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom last year agreed to a tax increase that aimed to do two…
Continue ReadingChargers’ trip to Camp Pendleton carries extra meaning for Fox, Gilman and Harbaugh
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) — Marine 2nd Lt. Jawaun Stanley has closely followed Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi…
Continue ReadingJudges hear Elizabeth Holmes’ appeal of fraud conviction while she remains in Texas prison
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A panel of federal judges spent two hours on Tuesday wrestling with a series of legal…
Continue ReadingAP sources: 8 people with possible Islamic State ties arrested in US on immigration violations
By ERIC TUCKER and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight people from Tajikistan with suspected ties to the Islamic State group…
Continue ReadingCorey Seager not in Rangers lineup for his 1st regular-season return to Dodger Stadium
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager returned to Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time in the regular…
Continue ReadingParamount Global owner calls off merger talks with Skydance Media
NEW YORK (AP) — National Amusements, which owns a majority voting stake in embattled entertainment giant Paramount Global, said Tuesday that it has…
Continue ReadingSilicon Valley-backed voter plan for new California city qualifies for November ballot
By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San…
Continue ReadingFederal appeals court upholds California law banning gun shows at county fairs
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld California’s ban on gun shows at county fairs and other public properties,…
Continue ReadingAfter 8 modest years in Thousand Oaks, the Los Angeles Rams leave their ‘temporary’ training home
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — When Sean McVay became the Los Angeles Rams’ head coach, he was told the…
Continue ReadingJennifer Aniston launches children’s book series with best ‘friend’ Clydeo the dog
NEW YORK (AP) — Inspired by her beloved dog, Jennifer Aniston will soon become a children’s author. The “Friends” star has a four-book…
Continue ReadingMexico’s tactic to cut immigration to the US: wear out migrants
By MEGAN JANETSKY and FÉLIX MÁRQUEZ Associated Press VILLAHERMOSA, Mexico (AP) — “Here, again.” Yeneska García’s face crumbled as she said…
Continue ReadingThousands of drivers file arbitration claims against Amazon for unpaid wages and other losses
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the…
Continue ReadingPresident offers love and pride for his son’s addiction recovery after Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict
By COLLEEN LONG, AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden kept his distance from the courtroom…
Continue ReadingKite surfer rescued from remote California beach after making ‘HELP’ sign with rocks
DAVENPORT, Calif. (AP) — A kite surfer was rescued after using rocks to spell out the word “HELP” when he became stranded on a Northern…
Continue ReadingReigning WNBA champion Aces struggling to start season while trying to get players healthy
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces are off to a rough start as they have been inconsistent over the…
Continue ReadingSpecial counsel David Weiss says ‘no one in this country is above the law’ after Hunter Biden is convicted in gun case
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Special counsel David Weiss says ‘no one in this country is above the law’ after Hunter Biden is convicted in…
Continue ReadingCalifornia lawmakers fast-track bill that would require online sellers to verify their identity
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California bill that would require marketplaces like eBay and Nextdoor to start…
Continue ReadingFuture of Elon Musk and Tesla are on the line this week as shareholders vote on massive pay package
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — If Tesla shareholders vote against restoring Elon Musk’s $44.9 billion pay package Thursday, the…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden says he’s grateful for support from family and friends but ‘disappointed’ by federal gun case conviction
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden says he’s grateful for support from family and friends but ‘disappointed’ by federal gun…
Continue ReadingSome California officials can meet remotely. For local advisory boards, state lawmakers say no
By SAMEEA KAMAL/CalMatters CalMatters SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — On the one hand, allowing local advisory boards and commissions to meet remotely…
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden says he will accept the outcome of his son Hunter’s criminal case and ‘respect the judicial process’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he will accept the outcome of his son Hunter’s criminal case and ‘respect the judicial…
Continue ReadingDozens arrested in new pro-Palestinian protests at University of California, Los Angeles
By JOHN ANTCZAK and JAIMIE DING Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police thwarted attempts by pro-Palestinian demonstrators to set up a new…
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is convicted of all 3 felony charges in federal gun trial
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is convicted of all 3 felony charges in federal gun…
Continue Reading49ers running back Christian McCaffrey gets honored with Madden cover
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Christian McCaffrey grew up playing the Madden NFL video game with his brother, dreaming of being a player in…
Continue ReadingJurors in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial in Delaware have reached a verdict after around 3 hours of deliberations
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Jurors in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial in Delaware have reached a verdict after around 3 hours of…
Continue ReadingUS opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women’s basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer USA Basketball said experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was not on the U.S. women’s Olympic…
Continue ReadingJurors begin their second day of deliberations in Hunter Biden’s federal firearms trial in Delaware
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Jurors begin their second day of deliberations in Hunter Biden’s federal firearms trial in…
Continue ReadingCommunity health centers’ new crisis: The need for backup power
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — The 2017 Tubbs Fire, which killed 22 people and destroyed 5,600 buildings, was…
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
By RANDALL CHASE, CLAUDIA LAUER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, COLLEEN LONG and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden was…
Continue ReadingSimone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer ATLANTA (AP) — As Simone Manuel zig-zags her way through a cramped deck brimming with swimmers, she’s…
Continue ReadingSnubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching search
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers must continue their latest coaching search with the basketball world…
Continue ReadingJapanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki blazing his own baseball path in US via Stanford, MLB Draft League
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When balls start landing on the Stanford football team’s practice grass way beyond…
Continue ReadingA growing Filipino diaspora means plenty of celebration worldwide for Philippine Independence Day
By TERRY TANG Associated Press In the Philippines — where Spanish and later U.S. colonial rule persisted for nearly four centuries — June 12 is…
Continue ReadingAttraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company’s…
Continue ReadingAustin Slater’s game-winning single in 10th lifts Giants past Astros 4-3
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Austin Slater lined the game-winning single into left field with one out in the 10th…
Continue ReadingTatis homers to extend his career-best hitting streak to 16 as the Padres beat the A’s 6-1
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. homered to extend his career-best hitting streak to 16 games, the longest…
Continue ReadingCalifornia socialite sentenced to 15 years to life for 2020 hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California socialite was sentenced Monday to 15 years to life in prison for the hit-and-run deaths of two young…
Continue ReadingMacklin, meet McDavid: Expected top pick Celebrini chats with 2015 No. 1 choice at Stanley Cup Final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Nine years after meeting Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews during the Stanley Cup Final in…
Continue ReadingThings to know about FDA warning on paralytic shellfish poisoning in Pacific Northwest
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from…
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