Snap, the owner of Snapchat, is laying off about 10% of its global workforce
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer The owner of Snapchat is cutting approximately 10% of its worldwide workforce, or about 530 employees, the…
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Prominent Democrats duel ex-baseball star Garvey for Feinstein’s US Senate seat in California
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A crowded primary contest to fill the U.S. Senate seat once held by the late Democratic…
Continue ReadingWyndham Clark felt like a Pebble Beach winner on Saturday. He got the trophy on Sunday
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Wyndham Clark noticed the cameras starting to show up on the 12th hole, the sure sign…
Continue ReadingThe NFL long had shunned Las Vegas. Now the city will host the league’s biggest game
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — A meeting scheduled in the 1980s between the NFL and sportsbook directors sparked hope in Las…
Continue ReadingGrammys are Taylor Swift’s world on a night when women like Cyrus, Mitchell and Chapman also shine
By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and she just allows us to live in it. After weeks where she attracted…
Continue ReadingRecord-setting storm that killed 3 dumps rain on Los Angeles; flash flood alerts still in effect
By JOHN ANTCZAK, CHRISTOPHER WEBER and JULIE WATSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A storm of historic proportions dumped a record amount of…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction
By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Democratic mayor of San Francisco is pushing a pair of controversial public safety proposals…
Continue ReadingWho will run the US House in 2025? Once again, control could tip on California swing districts
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Heavily Democratic California might appear an unlikely national battleground, but a…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift wins album of the year Grammy Award for ‘Midnights’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift wins album of the year Grammy Award for…
Continue ReadingVictoria Monét wins best new artist at the Grammys
By ELISE RYAN Associated Press Singer-songwriter Victoria Monét won best new artist at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. Monét, 34, won the category…
Continue ReadingBallo’s double-double, stout second-half defense lift No. 11 Arizona to 82-71 win over Stanford.
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona watched Stanford players drain one 3-pointer after another, just as it did a…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift announces new album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ and song titles
By MALLIKA SEN and BETH HARRIS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Forget her “Reputation.” Taylor Swift has a whole new album coming out.…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift wins Grammy Award and announces new album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ will be out in April
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift wins Grammy Award and announces new album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ will be out in…
Continue ReadingKawhi Leonard scores 25, Clippers top Heat 103-95 for 25th win in last 30 games
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have been on the road for nearly two weeks, forced from their home…
Continue ReadingCommanders are hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Kliff Kingsbury is joining the Washington Commanders just in time for their latest search for a franchise…
Continue ReadingKiller Mike arrested by police following altercation at the Grammy Awards after earning 3 trophies
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment LOS ANGELES (AP) — Killer Mike was arrested at the Grammy Awards on Sunday after the rapper and activist…
Continue ReadingEarl ‘The Twirl’ Cureton, who won two NBA championships in 12 seasons in the league, has died
DETROIT (AP) — Earl “The Twirl” Cureton, who won two NBA championships in 12 seasons in the league, has died. He was 66. Cureton, who served as…
Continue ReadingSoFi Stadium to install retractable corner seats this spring, increasing field size for soccer
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — SoFi Stadium will begin work Monday on renovations to increase the size of its playing field…
Continue ReadingJudge rejects a claim that New York’s marijuana licensing cheats out-of-state applicants
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a challenge to New York state’s licensing program for selling legal marijuana, a system two…
Continue ReadingMahomes’ father arrested on DWI suspicion in Texas as Chiefs prepare to face 49ers in the Super Bowl
TYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in East Texas on at least his third charge of driving…
Continue ReadingNate Burleson will be integral part of CBS and Nickelodeon’s coverage throughout Super Bowl week
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CBS’ Nate Burleson might be the only person at the Super Bowl to get more air time than Travis Kelce, Patrick…
Continue ReadingZubac returns and starts for Clippers, Herro a late scratch for Heat with headache
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Ivica Zubac is back for the Los Angeles Clippers. Tyler Herro was out for the Miami Heat. The…
Continue ReadingCameron Brink delivers on both ends as No. 4 Stanford bounces back to beat seventh-ranked UCLA 80-60
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Tara VanDerveer pulled each of her star post players aside and asked them to stay within…
Continue ReadingFreshman Watkins scores 29, rallies No. 15 USC women past Cal 79-69
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Freshman JuJu Watkins scored 29 points to lead No. 15 Southern California to a 79-69 victory over California on Sunday.…
Continue Reading2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, beating out Texas and California for…
Continue ReadingGOP governors back at Texas border to keep pressure on Biden over migrant crossings
By VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico (AP) — Kyle Willis woke up in Mexico on Sunday, weighing different options for entry…
Continue ReadingThe Chiefs Industry: Kansas City’s sustained success has boosted small business bottom lines
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Anthony Oropeza still remembers the day Travis Kelce walked into his studio at the…
Continue ReadingSteve Wilks’ roller coaster season as the 49ers defensive coordinator ends at Super Bowl
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Steve Wilks has had a roller coaster ride in his first season as defensive…
Continue ReadingGladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick rule at pre-Grammy gala hosted by Clive Davis
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The night began with a rare sight: tennis champion Serena Williams was flustered. “I’m…
Continue ReadingSecond atmospheric river in days blows into California, knocking out power and flooding roads
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers battered California on Sunday, flooding…
Continue ReadingWyndham Clark declared Pebble Beach winner when final round wiped out by weather
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Wyndham Clark was declared the winner of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Sunday…
Continue ReadingBiden warns of a ‘nightmare’ future for the country if Trump should win again, and lists reasons why
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and GABE STERN Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday ticked through a list of reasons he says a…
Continue ReadingHow to watch and stream the Grammy Awards, including red carpet arrivals and interviews
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s almost time for the Grammy Awards, the daylong celebration of music that on Sunday also marks…
Continue ReadingReliever José Cisnero and Los Angeles Angels agree to $1.75 million, 1-year deal
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Reliever José Cisnero and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Saturday to a $1.75 million, one-year contract. A right-hander who…
Continue ReadingA Minnesota town used its anti-crime law against a protected class. It’s not the only one
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press Hundreds of communities across the U.S. have for several decades tried to reduce crime, fight gangs and tackle noise…
Continue ReadingMahaney rallies Saint Mary’s to 64-62 victory over Gonzaga
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Aidan Mahaney scored 20 points and Saint Mary’s rallied late to beat Gonzaga 64-62 on Saturday night, upping the…
Continue ReadingMany cities have anti-crime laws. The DOJ says one in Minnesota harmed people with mental illness
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press The Minneapolis suburb of Anoka sits where Minnesota’s meandering 150-mile (241-kilometer) Rum River ambles into the…
Continue ReadingAndrews scores 21, Stefanovic has double-double as UCLA beats Oregon 71-63
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dylan Andrews had 21 points and seven assists, Lazar Stefanovic added 15 points and 10 rebounds and UCLA blew an 18-point lead…
Continue ReadingColorado State defeats Fresno State 73-61
By The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Joel Scott scored 14 points as Colorado State beat Fresno State 73-61 on Saturday night. Scott had…
Continue ReadingUC Irvine wins 93-68 against Hawaii
By The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Bent Leuchten’s 15 points helped UC Irvine defeat Hawaii 93-68 on Saturday night. Leuchten also…
Continue ReadingPierre-Louis leads UC Santa Barbara past Cal State Bakersfield 70-59
By The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Josh Pierre-Louis’ 20 points helped UCSB defeat CSU Bakersfield 70-59 on Saturday.…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift wins album of the year at the Grammy Awards for the fourth time, setting a new record
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift won album of the year at the Grammy Awards for “Midnights,” breaking the…
Continue ReadingJames, Lakers pull away for 113-105 win to end Knicks’ nine-game winning streak
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away down the stretch to beat…
Continue ReadingAllen-Eikens puts up 26, Cal State Northridge beats UC Riverside 76-70
By The Associated Press NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — De’Sean Allen-Eikens had 26 points in Cal State Northridge’s 76-70 win over UC…
Continue ReadingPortland defeats Pepperdine 93-89
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tyler Robertson had 24 points in Portland’s 93-89 victory against Pepperdine on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingDomantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox lead Kings past Bulls for 123-115 victory
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — There is nothing complex about Domantas Sabonis’ impressive consistency this season. “Just…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry scores season-high 60 points in Warriors’ 141-134 OT loss to Hawks
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Another loss for Golden State drained the joy out of Stephen Curry’s second career 60-point…
Continue ReadingLong Beach State secures 85-76 win over UC San Diego
By The Associated Press LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Tsohonis had 18 points in Long Beach State’s 85-76 win over UC San Diego on Saturday…
Continue ReadingTurner scores 23 off the bench, San Diego knocks off Santa Clara 70-59
By The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Deuce Turner’s 23 points off of the bench led San Diego to a 70-59 victory against Santa…
Continue ReadingAllen and Saterfield score 15 apiece, Portland State defeats Sacramento State 58-51
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — KJ Allen and Jorell Saterfield scored 15 points to help Portland State defeat Sacramento State 58-51…
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