Court upholds California’s authority to set nation-leading vehicle emission rules
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California can continue to set its own nation-leading vehicle…
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Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicides
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER, HALELUYA HADERO and SHAWN CHEN Associated Press Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to the…
Continue ReadingNCAA men’s final sees viewership increase over 2023, but not enough to outdraw women’s title game
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer For the first time, the NCAA women’s basketball championship outdrew the men. UConn’s 75-60 victory over…
Continue ReadingA new version of Scrabble aims to make the word-building game more accessible
NEW YORK (AP) — Scrabble is getting a bit of a makeover, at least in Europe. Mattel has unveiled a double-sided board that features both the…
Continue ReadingWomen’s NCAA title game outdraws the men’s championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The women’s NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the men’s title game for the…
Continue ReadingMore than half of foreign-born people in US live in just 4 states and half are naturalized citizens
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than half of the foreign-born population in the United States lives in just four…
Continue ReadingNationals opening day starter Josiah Gray has an injured pitching elbow
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Washington Nationals opening day starter Josiah Gray went on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow and forearm…
Continue Reading‘Civil War’ might be the year’s most explosive movie. Alex Garland thinks it’s just reporting
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Garland’s films have vividly conjured a virus-caused pandemic (2002’s “28 Days…
Continue ReadingHow effective are California’s homelessness programs? Audit finds state hasn’t been keeping track
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over the past five years but…
Continue ReadingCalifornia spent $24 billion on homelessness in 5 years but didn’t consistently track outcomes, state audit finds
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California spent $24 billion on homelessness in 5 years but didn’t consistently track outcomes, state audit…
Continue ReadingUS wildfires are getting bigger and more complex, prompting changes in firefighting workforce
By TY ONEIL Associated Press PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — It’s shaping up to be a long wildfire season, with Texas already seeing its largest blaze in…
Continue ReadingContent creation holds appeal for laid-off workers seeking flexibility
By BROOKE SCHULTZ With a compact mirror in one hand and an eyelash curler in the other, Grace Xu told her roughly 300,000 TikTok followers she was…
Continue ReadingLane Thomas homers, Nationals spoil Blake Snell’s Giants debut in 8-1 win
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It all felt pretty strange for Blake Snell. No spring training with his new team to work…
Continue ReadingYears after college student is stabbed to death, California man goes on trial in alleged hate case
By AMY TAXIN Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The killing of a gay University of Pennsylvania student in Southern California more than six…
Continue ReadingTatis’ 2-run homer caps comeback as the Padres stun the Cubs 9-8
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a go-ahead, two-run home run with two outs in the eighth, two innings…
Continue ReadingMike Trout’s homer, RBI triple back Tyler Anderson’s dominant start in Angels’ 7-1 win over Rays
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout hit his fifth homer and added an RBI triple, and Tyler Anderson pitched…
Continue ReadingOhtani goes deep for 3rd time in 5 games and hits pair of doubles for Dodgers in 4-2 win over Twins
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had two doubles and a home run — his third in five games — to tie his career…
Continue ReadingPolice seek connections between death of infant on Los Angeles area freeway and 2 deaths elsewhere
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities were investigating any connections between the deaths of an infant girl found Monday on the shoulder of a busy Los…
Continue ReadingCal State San Marcos softball player Jillian Albayati makes history playing baseball game same day
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer Folks figured the Cal State San Marcos baseball and softball coaches were simply kidding around when they…
Continue ReadingAngels put starting pitcher Chase Silseth on 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Chase Silseth on the 15-day injured list Monday with right elbow inflammation.…
Continue ReadingOhtani says he feels settled off the field and at the plate. He even spilled a secret hitting drill
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There’s a sideshow at every ballpark Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers visit,…
Continue ReadingTesla settles lawsuit over man’s death in a crash involving its semi-autonomous driving software
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a Silicon Valley engineer who died in a crash while relying on the…
Continue ReadingTerry Tang named executive editor of the Los Angeles Times after leading newsroom on interim basis
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terry Tang, who has been leading the Los Angeles Times newsroom since January on an interim basis, on Monday was formally named…
Continue ReadingCollege baseball notebook: Tennessee’s prodigious home run hitting on display against Auburn
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer It’s midseason and, well, Tennessee’s offense is in midseason form. The Volunteers hit 14 home runs in a…
Continue ReadingDisney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal…
Continue ReadingDawn Staley and South Carolina in good place to keep dynasty rolling and repeat as champions
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Dawn Staley and South Carolina have cemented their place as the next dynasty in…
Continue ReadingInside Missy Elliott’s first headlining tour, with Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — At a 24,000-square-foot studio near downtown Los Angeles, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes and Ciara…
Continue ReadingLatino voters are coveted by both major parties. They also are a target for election misinformation
By CHRISTINE FERNANDO and ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — As ranchera music filled the Phoenix recording studio at Radio Campesina, a…
Continue ReadingReid gets 31, Timberwolves jump on Lakers 127-117 in the absence of LeBron James, Anthony Davis
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Naz Reid hit six 3-pointers while scoring 31 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves capitalized…
Continue ReadingAsbestos victims in Montana want Buffett’s railroad company held responsible
By AMY BETH HANSON and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — An attorney for two people who died of a rare lung cancer argued on…
Continue ReadingKyrou scores in SO as Blues beat Ducks 6-5 to preserve slim playoff hopes
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Kyrou scored in the shootout and the St. Louis Blues beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-5 on…
Continue ReadingKlay Thompson scores 32 points as Stephen Curry rests, Warriors beat stumbling Jazz 118-110
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson found his offensive groove in a hurry, even on the toughest of shots with a…
Continue ReadingSabonis’ 61st straight double-double sparks Kings’ 107-77 rout of Nets
By Denis P. Gorman Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 18 points and 20 rebounds to extend his streak of double-doubles to 61…
Continue ReadingRed Sox surpass early expectations with 7-3 trip to start the season
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Throughout spring training, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora emphasized getting off to a…
Continue ReadingCrouse, Schmaltz, Keller each have goal and assist in Coyotes’ 5-2 win over Sharks
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Lawson Crouse, Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller each had a goal and an assist, and the Arizona…
Continue ReadingBellinger homers, rain shortens Imanaga start, as Cubs beat Dodgers 8-1
By SARAH TROTTO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger homered against his former team, Shota Imanaga threw four shutout innings in a…
Continue ReadingLakers’ LeBron James sits out with flu, Anthony Davis hurts eye in 1st quarter vs Minnesota
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James sat out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against Minnesota with flu-like…
Continue ReadingMcGuire drives in 5, O’Neill hits fifth homer as Red Sox defeat Angels 12-2 to cap trip
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Reese McGuire drove in a career-high five runs, Tyler O’Neill hit his third home run of the…
Continue ReadingMatt Chapman keys late rally for Giants in 3-2 comeback win over Padres
By ALEX ESPINOZA Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Chapman drove in two runs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning that led…
Continue ReadingGeorge scores 39 points and leads late revival as Clippers beat Cavaliers 120-118 for 50th win
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 23 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, James Harden added 22 and the Los…
Continue ReadingA convicted Southern California con artist pleads guilty in an $18 million cannabis scam
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A convicted California con artist has pleaded guilty in another scam, admitting that he swindled investors out of more than $18…
Continue ReadingZack Gelof delivers as the Oakland A’s cruise past the Detroit Tigers 7-1
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland…
Continue ReadingDriver flees after California solo car crash kills 9-year-old girl, critically injures 4 others
CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — A solo car crash on a San Francisco Bay Area highway killed a 9-year-old girl and critically injured four other passengers…
Continue ReadingMany cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s accelerated approval program is meant to give patients early access…
Continue Reading‘Godzilla x Kong’ maintains box-office dominion in second weekend
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top…
Continue ReadingKempe, Moore get Kings closer to playoff spot with 6-3 victory over Canucks
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe had two goals and an assist, Trevor Moore reached 30 goals for the first time in his…
Continue ReadingAngels score 2 on Devers’ error at third, and Boston’s 5-game winning streak ends with a 2-1 defeat
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Devers’ error at third base allowed the Angels to score two runs in the sixth…
Continue ReadingJurickson Profar’s grand slam, Michael King’s strong start lead Padres past Giants 4-0
By ALEX ESPINOZA Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit an early grand slam and Michael King pitched seven sharp innings to…
Continue ReadingAngels’ Nolan Schanuel loses lengthy on-base streak on a scoring change from a game 6 days earlier
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel’s on-base streak to begin his major league career has ended at 30…
Continue ReadingDriussi scores twice, rallies Austin to 4-3 victory over Earthquakes
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sebastián Driussi scored two goals, the second coming in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time, and Austin FC rallied…
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