Randy Gregory excited for fresh start with the 49ers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Randy Gregory was back home in Colorado watching his new teammates on the San…
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Van Jefferson joins Falcons practice, gives QB Ridder yet another playmaker
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Only three days after taking advantage of his wealth of receiving options for the best…
Continue ReadingThe 4 sons of D-backs GM Mike Hazen will throw out Game 3 first pitch in honor of late mom
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The four sons of Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen are scheduled to throw out the…
Continue ReadingNo. 21 Notre Dame hopes to rebound from 2nd loss while renewing rivalry with No. 10 USC
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — History suggests No. 21 Notre Dame is already out of the College Football Playoff picture. Still, coach Marcus Freeman…
Continue ReadingPilot confusion preceded fatal mid-air collision at Reno Air Races, NTSB says
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A preliminary investigation suggests there was confusion among pilots just before a fatal…
Continue ReadingBronny James is ‘doing well,’ USC coach Andy Enfield says at Pac-12 media day
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Southern California basketball coach Andy Enfield said Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA…
Continue ReadingEx-NFL player Sergio Brown arrested in Southern California in connection to mother’s slaying
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press Former NFL player Sergio Brown was arrested in Southern California in connection with the death of his mother,…
Continue ReadingEx-convict convicted in fatal shootings of 2 California women in 2016 near Las Vegas Strip
LAS VEGAS (AP) — An ex-convict has been convicted of fatally shooting two Northern California women near the Las Vegas Strip more than seven years…
Continue ReadingAppeals court says California’s higher-capacity magazine ban can remain in effect amid legal fight
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s ban on higher-capacity magazines can remain in effect while the state fights a lower court’s ruling last…
Continue ReadingSouthern California jury delivers $135M verdict in molestation case involving middle school teacher
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A jury has delivered a $135 million verdict in a molestation case involving a middle school teacher, determining that…
Continue ReadingCaroline Ellison, saying Sam Bankman-Fried corrupted her values, found relief when truth came out
By LARRY NEUMEISTER and KEN SWEET Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Bankman-Fried’s former top executive, testifying in Manhattan federal…
Continue Reading‘Addictive’ social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers
By CAROLYN THOMPSON and HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press New York would restrict the way online platforms like Instagram and YouTube can collect and…
Continue ReadingHuge rocket motors arrive at Los Angeles museum for space shuttle Endeavour display
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two giant rocket motors required to display the retired NASA space shuttle Endeavour as if it’s about to blast off arrived…
Continue ReadingPac-12 teams still interested in playing each other even as they go separate ways
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pac-12 Conference is falling apart, but coaches are still interested in playing West Coast…
Continue ReadingBrowns QB Deshaun Watson still not practicing with shoulder injury; P.J. Walker promoted to backup
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — As they wait for Deshaun Watson’s shoulder injury to improve, the Browns did some juggling…
Continue ReadingHorror icon John Carpenter on being a college dropout, ‘Barbie’ and telling true scary stories
By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — While John Carpenter has become synonymous with fictional horror storytelling, the 75-year-old…
Continue ReadingThe Dolphins and the 49ers are off to record-threatening offensive starts
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Kyle Shanahan and Mike McDaniel spent years together scheming ways to exploit NFL defenses. Now split apart with…
Continue ReadingSome Israelis abroad desperately try to head home — to join reserve military units, or just to help
By JOCELYN NOVECK, MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS and AMY TAXIN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — At the most harrowing of times, some Israeli citizens…
Continue ReadingTo run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — To run or not to run? The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne…
Continue ReadingRepublicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker but struggle to unite quickly and elect him
By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Deeply divided Republicans nominated Rep. Steve Scalise on…
Continue ReadingACT test scores for US students drop to new 30-year low
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer High school students’ scores on the ACT college admissions test have dropped to their lowest in more…
Continue ReadingPurdue is favored to win the Big Ten again. Can the Boilermakers end the league’s March trouble?
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Big Ten got an unexpected boost in the offseason when Zach Edey decided to return to…
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California man’s remains found in Arizona in 1982 identified decades later through DNA testing
KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — It took more than four decades but authorities said Tuesday that they have finally identified the remains of a California man…
Continue ReadingMemphis hoops recruit Mikey Williams ordered to stand trial on 6 felony gun charges
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — A Superior Court judge on Tuesday ordered star Memphis recruit Mikey Williams to stand…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor signs laws compelling universities to report return of Native American remains
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws Tuesday intended to compel…
Continue ReadingBarry Melrose retiring as ESPN’s longtime hockey analyst after Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Former NHL player and coach Barry Melrose is stepping away from his career as one of hockey’s most recognized…
Continue ReadingX promises ‘highest level’ response on posts about Israel-Hamas war. Misinformation still flourishes
By MATT O’BRIEN and FRANK BAJAK Associated Press The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, says it is struggling with a flood of…
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New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained against their will and forced into…
Continue ReadingUSC’s Caleb Williams, Colorado’s rise in mix in Associated Press Pac-12 midseason football awards
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer The Pac-12 could not have gotten what may be its final football season off to a better start, opening 13-0 for the…
Continue ReadingThe Dodgers’ bats have gone cold in the postseason. Now they’re facing playoff elimination
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers cobbled together a 100-win regular season, using a strong offense to…
Continue ReadingWhite House condemns a violent crash at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A U.S. official said Tuesday the government believes the driver who…
Continue ReadingThe Rams are trading WR Van Jefferson to the Atlanta Falcons in a draft pick swap, AP source says
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms on a trade to send receiver Van Jefferson and a…
Continue ReadingStar witness Caroline Ellison says FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried hoped to be US president someday
By KEN SWEET and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Caroline Ellison, the tech executive who ran Sam Bankman-Fried ’s hedge fund…
Continue ReadingOfficials say four Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies taken to hospital following fire during law enforcement training
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Officials say four Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies taken to hospital following fire during law enforcement…
Continue ReadingAfter one week without a House speaker, Republicans appear no closer to choosing a new leader
By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker…
Continue Reading‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ will be a blockbuster — and might shake up the movie business
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Greg Marcus has been in the movie business for years but he never expected to be urging moviegoers to…
Continue ReadingUS Border Patrol has released thousands of migrants on San Diego’s streets, taxing charities
By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Over five years, the largest U.S. city on the Mexican border developed a well-oiled system to…
Continue ReadingIn ‘Goth: A History,’ The Cure co-founder Lol Tolhurst traces the often-misunderstood subculture
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — What comes to mind when the word “goth” is spoken? Is it Tim Burton films? The popstar…
Continue ReadingRena Sofer returns to ‘General Hospital’ as fan favorite Lois after more than 25 years
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press It’s been nearly 30 years but Rena Sofer still remembers her line from a classic scene on ABC’s…
Continue ReadingNew California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained…
Continue ReadingFormer baseball MVP Steve Garvey joins California US Senate race, gives GOP ballot dash of celebrity
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey joined the race Tuesday to succeed the late California…
Continue ReadingMLB playoffs back at the Globe with Texas Rangers part of them, and not neutral 3 years after COVID
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer There was a World Series and other postseason games played at Globe Life Field even before Texas Rangers fans…
Continue ReadingDiamondbacks jump all over another Dodgers starter and beat LA 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in NLDS
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not many people picked the Arizona Diamondbacks to beat Milwaukee in the NL Wild Card Series.…
Continue ReadingRaiders intercept Jordan Love 3 times, hold on to beat Packers 17-13
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Linebacker Robert Spillane had just one career interception before Monday night, and cornerback…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco police say they shot and killed a driver who crashed into the Chinese consulate
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco police say they shot and killed a driver who crashed into the Chinese…
Continue ReadingCar rams into Chinese consulate in San Francisco and police fatally shoot driver, officers say
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A car rammed into the Chinese consulate in San Francisco on Monday, coming to a stop in the lobby and creating a chaotic scene…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Washington asks court to dismiss Oregon State, Washington State’s suit against Pac-12
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The University of Washington asked a court on Monday to dismiss the lawsuit brought against the Pac-12…
Continue ReadingPumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, sets world record for biggest gourd
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Minnesota horticulture teacher set a world record in California on Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a…
Continue ReadingHollywood writers vote to approve contract deal that ended strike as actors negotiate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood writers have voted almost unanimously to approve the contract agreement reached by their union leaders that ended a…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor vetoes bill requiring independent panels to draw local voting districts
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required dozens of his state’s largest…
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