Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts unlikely to play this weekend after fouling ball off foot
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Mookie Betts is unlikely to play in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ weekend series against the…
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California lawmakers vote to limit when local election officials can count ballots by hand
By ADAM BEAM and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Friday voted to limit when local…
Continue Reading Retired F1 champ Sebastian Vettel revving it up as co-owner of Germany SailGP Team
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SailGP has often billed itself as being Formula One on the water, because it has the fastest boats and top skippers…
Continue Reading Germán Márquez gets $20 million, 2-year deal with Rockies as he recovers from Tommy John surgery
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right-hander Germán Márquez agreed Friday to a $20 million, two-year contract with the Colorado Rockies for 2024-25, a deal…
Continue Reading From piñata to postage stamp, US celebrates centuries-old Hispanic tradition
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service on Friday rolled out its latest special edition postage…
Continue Reading California governor signs bill to clear hurdles for student housing at Berkeley’s People’s Park
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at clearing the way for construction…
Continue Reading Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler won’t return from Tommy John surgery in 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler will not return to the majors this season as he continues his recovery from Tommy John…
Continue Reading David Malukas lands unexpectedly open McLaren seat as IndyCar free agency falls into place
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — David Malukas filled one of the final pieces of IndyCar free agency on Friday when the…
Continue Reading A magnitude 5 earthquake rattled a rural area of Northern California but no damage has been reported
CASSEL, Calif. (AP) — A magnitude 5 earthquake struck a rural area of Northern California’s Shasta County on Friday but there were no…
Continue Reading OSU, WSU ask court to prevent departing Pac-12 schools from standing in way of rebuilding conference
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Oregon State and Washington State on Friday filed a complaint in Washington state court against the…
Continue Reading The Biden administration wants more money and technology to prevent close calls between planes
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The Biden administration said Friday it will invest more money in aviation safety and consider requiring planes to…
Continue Reading Artists want complete control over their public exhibitions. Governments say it’s not that simple
By TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — If things had gone as originally planned, Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum would be launching its fall…
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California lawmakers approve new tax for guns and ammunition to pay for school safety improvements
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday voted to raise taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for security improvements at public…
Continue Reading Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing talk of retirement at age 83
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will seek reelection to…
Continue Reading Ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will run for reelection in 2024 as Democrats try to win back the majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will run for reelection in 2024 as Democrats try to win back the…
Continue Reading Brown and Langenbrunner highlight the US Hockey Hall of Fame’s class of 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Former NHL players Dustin Brown and Jamie Langenbrunner highlight the 2023 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class unveiled…
Continue Reading Brock Purdy’s wild NFL ride leads to a Week 1 start at QB for 49ers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy has been on quite a ride since entering the NFL as the final pick of…
Continue Reading Randal Grichuk delivers walk-off RBI, Angels score twice in the 9th to beat Cleveland 3-2
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Randal Grichuk was looking forward to getting Thursday off for physical recovery and mental…
Continue Reading From spaceships to ‘Batman’ props, a Hollywood model maker’s creations and collection up for auction
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — From an early model of the iconic alien mothership from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” to…
Continue Reading Teen’s death leads to outpouring of concern over spicy chip challenge as sales are halted
By STEVE LeBLANC and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an…
Continue ReadingAs more children die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Madison Bernard climbed into bed before dawn with her toddler, Charlotte, who was asleep next to a…
Continue Reading Dodgers credited with a run when Marlins ball boy picks up a ball that was in play
MIAMI (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers got an assist — and perhaps a run — due to a faux pas by a Miami Marlins ball boy. The Dodgers led 3-0 in…
Continue Reading Angels’ Luis Rengifo injures left biceps with a swing in the on-deck circle
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Luis Rengifo strained his left biceps while taking a swing in the on-deck circle Thursday…
Continue Reading Ryan Pepiot throws 6 2/3 perfect innings as Julio Urías’ replacement, and Dodgers rout 10-0
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Ryan Pepiot pitched a perfect game for 6 2/3 innings as Julio Urías’ replacement in the Dodgers’ rotation, and Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Sabrina Ionescu breaks single-season 3-point record; Liberty win 8th straight, beating Sparks 96-89
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 25 points and Sabrina Ionescu broke the single-season 3-point record…
Continue Reading 49ers are excited to get Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa back with the team
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Steve Wilks spent plenty of time in his first offseason as defensive coordinator…
Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels’ lineup, takes swings before game against Guardians
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani took swings in the batting cage and did other baseball activities Thursday,…
Continue Reading Investigators say a blocked radio transmission led to a June close call between planes in San Diego
WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators said Thursday that a failed radio transmission and a distracted air traffic controller led to a close call between…
Continue Reading Witness alerted police to physical altercation between Julio Urías and woman outside MLS stadium
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was arrested after someone saw a physical altercation…
Continue Reading Saints’ Graham looking forward to football after California prosecutor declines charges
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham learned that he won’t have to face charges…
Continue Reading City lawsuit says SeaWorld San Diego theme park owes millions in back rent on leased waterfront land
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The city of San Diego filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking $12.2 million in back rent for the city-owned waterfront land on which…
Continue Reading California lawmakers vote to fast-track low-income housing on churches’ lands
By TRÂN NGUYỄN and SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are debating nearly 1,000…
Continue Reading Company pulls spicy One Chip Challenge from store shelves as Massachusetts investigates teen’s death
By MICHAEL CASEY and STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The maker of an extremely spicy tortilla chip sold as the One Chip…
Continue Reading Steelers’ Pickett began his rookie season avoiding spotlight. Entering Year 2, it’s shining on him.
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — A year ago, Kenny Pickett was a backup quarterback desperately trying to stay out of the way.…
Continue Reading Charges dropped, Riquna Williams wants to rejoin Las Vegas Aces after domestic violence arrest
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Criminal charges were dropped Thursday against Las Vegas Aces player Riquna Williams after the…
Continue Reading Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border under former President Donald Trump toppled…
Continue Reading California lawmakers approve new tax for guns and ammunition to pay for school safety improvements
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday voted to raise taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for…
Continue Reading Former FTX crypto executive pleads guilty to making millions in illegal campaign contributions
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former top executive at the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange pleaded guilty Thursday to…
Continue Reading Los Angeles judge sentences ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles judge sentences ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2…
Continue Reading Underdog Aztecs looking for a second straight victory against UCLA
By The Associated Press UCLA (1-0) at San Diego State (2-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (CBS) Line: UCLA by 14 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.…
Continue Reading No. 6 USC hosts Stanford to begin final year of Pac-12 play for both schools
By The Associated Press Stanford (1-0) at No. 6 Southern California (2-0), Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (FOX) Line: USC by 29 1/2, according to FanDuel…
Continue Reading Marcus Armstrong to add ovals to IndyCar schedule in contract extension with Chip Ganassi Racing
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — A successful rookie season has earned Marcus Armstrong a multi-year extension with…
Continue Reading No. 16 Oregon State tries to build on season-opening blowout vs. UC Davis
By The Associated Press UC Davis (1-0) at No. 16 Oregon State (1-0), Saturday, 9 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network) Line: No line, according to FanDuel…
Continue Reading Grammy Museum to launch 50 years of hip-hop exhibit featuring artifacts from Tupac, Biggie
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammy Museum announced Thursday that it is launching the “Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape…
Continue Reading Orioles beat Angels 10-3 to sweep series, extend winning streak to 5
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles refuse to budge at the top of the American League East, getting four…
Continue Reading Greek shipper pleads guilty to smuggling Iranian crude oil and will pay $2.4 million fine
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Greek shipping company has pleaded guilty to smuggling sanctioned Iranian…
Continue Reading ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life…
Continue Reading Joey Wendle drives in 4 with HR, double, single to lead Marlins to an 11-4 win over Dodgers
MIAMI (AP) — Joey Wendle drove in four runs and finished a triple shy of hitting for the cycle, leading the Miami Marlins to an 11-4 win over the…
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California lawmakers vote to become first state to ban caste-based discrimination
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Tuesday voted to outlaw discrimination based on caste, adding…
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California courts may weigh affirmation of child’s gender identity in custody cases
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could soon require judges to consider whether a parent…
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