Move over Jimmy Kimmel, it’s now the LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Goodbye, Jimmy Kimmel. Hello, Rob Gronkowski to the world of bowl games. The LA Bowl announced on…
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Violence forced them to flee. Now faith sustains these migrants on their journey to the US
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Night after night for six weeks, Erika Hernández knelt outside her home in…
Continue ReadingCompany bosses and workers grapple with the fallout of speaking up about the Israel-Hamas war
By ALEXANDRA OLSON, ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks accused a union representing…
Continue ReadingJustin Suh takes his first 54-hole lead on the PGA Tour into final round of the Zozo Championship
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — Justin Suh shot a 3-under 67 on Saturday to lead the third round of the Zozo…
Continue ReadingReign advance to NWSL semifinal with 1-0 win over Angel City
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Veronica Latsko scored in the 87th minute to give OL Reign a 1-0 victory over Angel City on Friday…
Continue ReadingSan Diego FC unveils its name, logo and colors ahead of its 2025 MLS debut
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The expansion San Diego Football Club, or San Diego FC for short, unveiled its name, crest and colors Friday night outside the…
Continue ReadingPolice arrest 2 in connection with 2021 Lake Tahoe-area shooting that killed a man, wounded his wife
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Police arrested two people, including a former professional baseball player, Friday in Nevada in connection to a Lake…
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49ers QB Brock Purdy looks to bounce back from his first regular-season loss as a pro
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy finds himself in an usual spot. For the first time in his short NFL…
Continue Reading76ers prepared to start regular season without disgruntled James Harden
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden vowed he would never play for a franchise run by 76ers team president Daryl Morey.…
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Owner of California biolab that fueled bio-weapons rumors charged with mislabeling, lacking permits
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — The Chinese owner of an unauthorized central California lab that fueled conspiracy theories about China and biological…
Continue ReadingAir France pilot falls off cliff to his death while hiking California’s towering Mount Whitney
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — A pilot from France who disappeared while hiking California’s towering Mount Whitney was found dead…
Continue ReadingMan previously dubbed California’s “Hills Bandit” to serve life in a Nevada prison for other crimes
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A serial bank robber who recently completed a 10-year prison term in California has been…
Continue ReadingPittsburgh TE Pat Freiermuth out against the Rams after aggravating hamstring injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth will miss his second straight game after aggravating a hamstring injury. The…
Continue ReadingRams CB Derion Kendrick returns to practice. He could play Sunday despite arrest, gun charges
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick hopes to play Sunday despite spending…
Continue ReadingDeSantis allies ask Florida judge to throw out Disney’s counterclaims in lawsuit
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Agreements that Disney made with the governing district for Walt Disney World before it was taken over by appointees of…
Continue ReadingAndre Iguodala, a four-time NBA champion with Golden State, retires after 19-year NBA career
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andre Iguodala, a four-time champion with the Golden State Warriors during a 19-year NBA career, is retiring. “It’s just…
Continue ReadingThere isn’t much Cher hasn’t done in her career. A Christmas album is new territory, though
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — There isn’t much Cher hasn’t done in her career. She’s achieved EGOT status,…
Continue ReadingMan fined $50K in Vermont for illegally importing carvings made of sperm whale teeth, walrus tusk
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A California man has been fined $50,000 in Vermont for illegally importing carvings made from sperm whale teeth and walrus…
Continue ReadingBiden asks Congress to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Friday released a sweeping set of proposals to…
Continue ReadingWhite House details $105 billion plan for Ukraine, Israel, border and more and seeks swift action despite House chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House details $105 billion plan for Ukraine, Israel, border and more and seeks swift action despite House…
Continue ReadingCan the new film ‘Uncharitable’ change people’s minds about overhead at nonprofits?
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — All Hands and Hearts makes a promise in big letters on the front page of its website: “95 cents…
Continue ReadingHealth providers say AI chatbots could improve care. But research says some are perpetuating racism
By GARANCE BURKE and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As hospitals and health care systems turn to artificial intelligence…
Continue ReadingBruins beat the winless Sharks 3-1 for their 3rd straight win to open the season
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Brad Marchand and James van Riemsdyk scored 21 seconds apart late in the first period and…
Continue ReadingBronny James joins USC teammates for preseason fan event
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James joined his Southern California teammates in a preseason fan event at Galen Center on Thursday night. James walked…
Continue ReadingLeo Carlsson scores in an impressive NHL debut, but the Anaheim Ducks lose 3-2 to Dallas
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Leo Carlsson scored in the third period while making an impressive NHL debut in the Anaheim…
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, stumbling back to square one
By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI, STEPHEN GROVES and KEVING FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans abruptly dropped Rep. Jim Jordan…
Continue ReadingDubois scores twice within 12 seconds; Kings beat Wild 7-3
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice within 12 seconds in the first period, and Cam Talbot stopped…
Continue ReadingTrial begins for parents accused of starving Washington teen to death
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — The trial has started for parents accused of starving a boy to death nearly three years ago in Washington state.…
Continue ReadingMarlon Wayans says he is being unfairly prosecuted after being racially targeted by gate agent
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans says he is being unfairly prosecuted for disturbing the peace…
Continue ReadingJudge blocks California school district policy to notify parents if their child changes pronouns
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Parts of a controversial Southern California school district policy…
Continue ReadingMcCaffrey, Samuel and Williams all miss practice for the 49ers and are day to day
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams all missed practice for the…
Continue ReadingSuspect who crashed into Chinese Consulate in San Francisco was armed with knife, crossbow and arrows, police say
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Suspect who crashed into Chinese Consulate in San Francisco was armed with knife, crossbow and arrows, police…
Continue ReadingElectric truck maker Rivian says construction on 1st phase of Georgia factory will proceed in 2024
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Rivian Automotive will move ahead with construction on a factory in Georgia early next year, the…
Continue ReadingSouthern California university mourns loss of four seniors killed in Pacific Coast Highway crash
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California university wrestling with the deaths of four seniors who were struck by a car sought to comfort…
Continue ReadingAnne Kirkpatrick, a veteran cop but newcomer to New Orleans, gets city council OK as police chief
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anne Kirkpatrick, a veteran police official who has served as chief of departments in Spokane, Washington, and Oakland,…
Continue ReadingFederal judge again rules that California’s ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge who previously overturned California’s three-decade-old ban on assault weapons did it again on Thursday,…
Continue ReadingNewly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler says she will not seek election to a full term in 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler says she will not seek election to a full term in…
Continue ReadingThe Lakers’ LeBron James is redefining NBA longevity as he reaches his 21st season
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James is already the defining figure of this basketball era with his strength,…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom to make a one-day visit to Israel en route to China
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning a one-day visit to Israel this week to meet…
Continue ReadingInside the LeBron numbers: The ‘kid from Akron’ is now the NBA’s oldest player
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LeBron James was the youngest player on the floor when he made his NBA debut 20 years ago. He’s now the oldest…
Continue ReadingNo gun, no car, no living witnesses against man charged in Tupac Shakur killing, defense lawyer says
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A lawyer speaking for the former street gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 said…
Continue ReadingFewer Californians are moving to Texas, but more are going to Florida and Arizona
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The number of former Californians who became Texans dropped slightly last year, but some of…
Continue ReadingCivic group launches $4M campaign to boost embattled San Francisco ahead of global trade summit
By JANIE HAR and HAVEN DALEY Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A $4 million marketing campaign touting San Francisco’s resilience,…
Continue ReadingResidents of earthquake zones ‘drop, cover and hold on’ during annual ShakeOut quake drill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — People ducked under desks and tables in California and other earthquake-prone areas around the world for an annual drill…
Continue ReadingRite Aid lays out plan to close 154 stores initially as it seeks bankruptcy protection
The Associated Press Rite Aid plans to close about 7% of its stores initially, as the drugstore chain makes its way through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Continue ReadingThe Hollywood actors strike hits 100 days. Why hasn’t a deal been reached and what’s next?
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — While screenwriters are busy back at work, film and TV actors remain on picket lines,…
Continue ReadingMan who crashed into Chinese Consulate in San Francisco was armed with knife, crossbow, police say
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man who crashed a car at the Chinese Consulate earlier this month had a crossbow and…
Continue ReadingCalifornia sheriff’s deputy, vehicle passenger wounded in gunfire exchange, sheriff’s office says
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A passenger in a vehicle stopped in a hit-and-run investigation and sheriff’s deputies exchanged gunfire in southern…
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California tech CEO convicted in COVID-19 and allergy test fraud case sentenced to 8 years in prison
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Silicon Valley executive who lied to investors about inventing technology that tested for allergies and COVID-19 using…
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Biden announces $3.5B for projects nationwide to strengthen electric grid, bolster resilience
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme…
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