Sharks defenseman Matt Benning undergoes season-ending hip surgery
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning underwent surgery on his hip that will sideline him for the rest of the season.…
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‘Fat Leonard’ seeks new attorneys ahead of sentencing in Navy bribery case, causing another delay
By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis, who fled to South America weeks before he…
Continue ReadingFlorida man charged with threatening to kill US Rep Eric Swalwell and his children
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida man threatened to kill U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell and his children in a series of voicemails left at the…
Continue ReadingGlynis Johns, ‘Mary Poppins’ star who first sang Sondheim’s ‘Send in the Clowns,’ dies at 100
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite…
Continue ReadingGlynis Johns, ‘Mary Poppins’ star who introduced the world to Sondheim’s ‘Send in the Clowns,’ dies at 100
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Glynis Johns, ‘Mary Poppins’ star who introduced the world to Sondheim’s ‘Send in the Clowns,’…
Continue ReadingSpaceX accused of unlawfully firing employees who were critical of Elon Musk
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. labor agency has accused SpaceX of unlawfully firing employees who penned an open letter critical of CEO Elon Musk and…
Continue ReadingBritney Spears shoots down album rumors, vowing to ‘never return to the music industry’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears is shooting down rumors of a new album, vowing to “never return to the music industry.” At the same time,…
Continue ReadingIn ‘The Brothers Sun,’ Michelle Yeoh again leads an immigrant family with dark humor — but new faces
By TERRY TANG Associated Press In 2021, Sam Song Li was cast in an independent film as the ancestor of a character played by a…
Continue Reading2 men charged in shooting death of Oakland officer answering a burglary call at a marijuana business
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Two men were charged with murder Wednesday in the death of an Oakland police officer who was shot while answering a burglary…
Continue ReadingKings outlast short-handed Magic in double overtime behind triple-double from Domantas Sabonis
By ERIC HE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 23 rebounds and 12 assists, Malik Monk scored 37 off the…
Continue ReadingLeDee scores 21 as San Diego State rolls past Fresno State 74-47
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jaedon LeDee scored 21 points and San Diego State cruised to a 74-47 victory over Fresno State in a Mountain West Conference…
Continue ReadingCalifornia restaurant’s comeback shows how outdated, false Asian stereotype of dog-eating persists
By TERRY TANG Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — David Rasavong’s cultural pride is evident all throughout his restaurant. It’s on the wall…
Continue ReadingThe Oakland A’s blocked plans for the minor league B’s to play a game at the Coliseum
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The minor league Oakland B’s planned to take over the Oakland A’s venue at the…
Continue ReadingTyler Herro scores 21 points, Heat pull away in 4th quarter to beat Lakers 110-96
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 21 points, Duncan Robinson had 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and…
Continue ReadingAuston Matthews scores in OT as Maple Leafs edge Ducks 2-1
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Auston Matthews scored 2:12 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for a 2-1…
Continue ReadingUSC beats Cal 82-74 to end 2-game skid with Bronny James making key defensive play
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James is finding his way three games into Pac-12 play. The Southern California freshman…
Continue ReadingPatterson scores 14 in Sacramento State’s 67-64 victory over Kansas City
By The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Austin Patterson’s 14 points helped Sacramento State defeat UMKC 67-64 on Wednesday night.…
Continue ReadingGeorge scores 33 points, Leonard adds 30 to help surging Clippers beat Suns 131-122
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Los Angeles coach Tyronn Lue was still stewing a little in the postgame press conference, replaying…
Continue ReadingFreshman Carlyle scores 17, rallies Stanford to 59-53 victory over UCLA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freshman Kanaan Carlyle came off the bench to score 17 points, sparking Stanford to a come-from-behind 59-53 victory over UCLA…
Continue ReadingIdaho man arrested after flying stolen plane from North Las Vegas into California
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — An Idaho man was arrested after stealing a plane from a North Las Vegas hangar, flying it over 100 miles into a…
Continue ReadingAustin Ekeler weighs future after disappointing season for Chargers with free agency on horizon
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Hardly anyone knew about Austin Ekeler when he made the Los Angeles Chargers’ roster…
Continue ReadingBroncos’ playoff drought now at 8 years, but they have a shot at first winning season since ’16
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Although the Broncos didn’t end their playoff drought in Sean…
Continue ReadingUCLA to turn former shopping mall into centers for research on immunology and quantum science
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of California, Los Angeles, will turn a sprawling former shopping mall into cutting-edge centers for immunology…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean reliever Woo-Suk Go and San Diego Padres agree to $4.5 million, 2-year deal
SAN DIEGO (AP) — South Korean reliever Woo-Suk Go and the San Diego Padres agreed Wednesday to a $4.5 million, two-year contract that includes a…
Continue ReadingLG Electronics partnering with West Virginia to advance renewable energy, telehealth businesses
By JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — LG Electronics is partnering with the state of West Virginia to develop technologies in…
Continue ReadingRams will sit Stafford, Kupp, Donald, Kyren in regular-season finale vs 49ers to rest for playoffs
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald, Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp and linebacker Ernest…
Continue ReadingArizona rancher rejects plea deal in fatal shooting of migrant near the US-Mexico border; trial set
NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — A March 21 trial date was set Wednesday for an Arizona rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant on his property near the…
Continue Reading49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the Rams
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Brock Purdy will sit out the San Francisco 49ers’ regular-season…
Continue ReadingSteichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts hired first-year coach Shane Steichen to take them in a new direction.…
Continue ReadingReport: Data from 2022 California traffic stops shows ‘pervasive pattern’ of racial profiling
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Black people accounted for nearly 13% of traffic stops in California in 2022, far above their 5% share of the state’s…
Continue ReadingIt took decades, but San Francisco finally installs nets to stop suicides off Golden Gate Bridge
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevin Hines regretted jumping off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge the moment his…
Continue ReadingMike Shildt’s Padres coaching staff won’t have traditional bench coach
SAN DIEGO (AP) — New San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt won’t have a traditional bench coach on his staff but will utilize the input of…
Continue ReadingJudge raises mental health concern about man held in New Year’s Eve weekend gunfire near Vegas Strip
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A California man accused of firing dozens of gunshots from upper floors of a condominium-hotel near…
Continue ReadingIkaika Malloe promoted to defensive coordinator by UCLA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ikaika Malloe has been promoted to defensive coordinator by UCLA coach Chip Kelly. Malloe was the defensive line coach this…
Continue ReadingNWSL’s Portland Thorns purchased by Bhathal family; Previous owner faced persistent calls to sell
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the…
Continue ReadingBrewers acquire LHP Bryan Hudson after Dodgers designate him for assignment
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Bryan Hudson from the Los Angeles Dodgers for Justin Chambers on Wednesday in an exchange of…
Continue ReadingSpeaker Johnson demands hard-line policies during a border visit as Ukraine aid hangs in the balance
By VALERIE GONZALEZ and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson led about 60 fellow Republicans in…
Continue ReadingBernie Williams to make New York Philharmonic debut on April 24 with Gustavo Dudamel
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams will make his New York Philharmonic debut on April 24 when future music…
Continue ReadingDoJ asks appeals court to reinstate conviction of former Fox executive and soccer marketing group
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal appeals court to reinstate the convictions of a former Fox executive and a South…
Continue ReadingBlue Jays GM Ross Atkins expresses regret Shohei Ohtani turned down Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins expressed regret Shoehei Ohtani turned down Toronto after meeting with the team and chose to…
Continue ReadingThe 49ers have a rare quartet of 1,000-yard players. Dolphins and Lions could do the same.
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head…
Continue ReadingDisney inks agreement with ValueAct, secures its support for company’s board nominees
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Disney has a new ally in activist investor ValueAct Capital Management, garnering its support for the…
Continue ReadingPerron scores twice as Red Wings win 5-3 to hand Sharks their 9th straight loss
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — David Perron scored the tying and go-ahead goals in the third period, including the winner with…
Continue ReadingMartin Jones posts 2nd shutout of season, Maple Leafs snap 3-game skid with 3-0 win over LA Kings
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Jones made 31 saves for his 30th career shutout, William Nylander scored two goals and…
Continue ReadingRozier scores 34 in return from illness, Hornets beat Kings 111-104 to snap 11-game skid
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 14 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter after missing a game due to…
Continue ReadingCurry scores 36 points to lead the Warriors past the Magic 121-115
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 36 points and delivered on key plays in the fourth quarter to help the…
Continue ReadingTrump’s vows to deport millions are undercut by his White House record and one family’s story
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press Noelia Sanchez was born in the rolling farmlands of southwest Missouri, where her Mexican parents worked as…
Continue ReadingJewish protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt first day of California legislative session
By ADAM BEAM and TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war…
Continue ReadingState tax cutting trend faces headwinds from declining revenues and tighter budgets
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Income, sales, property and gas taxes: Almost every U.S. state cut at least one such…
Continue Reading10-year-old California boy held on suspicion of shooting another child with his father’s gun
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A 10-year-old Northern California boy has been arrested on suspicion of shooting to death another child with his…
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