California child abuse database lacks half of county reports
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than half of substantiated California child abuse reports in recent years were not…
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Former executive gets prison for $1 billion solar fraud
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former executive of a California solar power company was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison and ordered to pay…
Continue Reading Andrew Wiggins shines on playoff stage for Warriors
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew Wiggins hoisted his daughter Amyah into his arms and beamed as the Warriors were…
Continue Reading California to unveil groundbreaking slave reparations report
By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations for African Americans will release…
Continue Reading Fox promoting Olsen caps NFL’s announcer movement for now
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least when it comes to its top announcing crews, the NFL’s free agency is over for this year.…
Continue Reading Squid style: Velazquez’s street mode en vogue for Angels
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Squid style is en vogue for the Los Angeles Angels. When Andrew Velazquez got on the bus at Angel…
Continue Reading Jury deliberates verdict in ‘We Build The Wall’ fraud trial
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor told jurors in closing arguments at a criminal trial Tuesday that there is…
Continue Reading Griese trades in mic to take over as 49ers QB coach
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brian Griese had established himself in a second career that had been more…
Continue Reading 1 hiker dead, 1 hurt after waves inundate California trail
A hiker in Northern California died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean by huge waves that inundated a seaside trail and another hiker who…
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo reinstates indoor mask mandate
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Cal Poly San Luis Obispo reinstated indoor masking on Tuesday due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases. The numbers…
Continue Reading John Wroblewski takes over as US women’s hockey head coach
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer John Wroblewski was named the head coach of the U.S. national women’s hockey team on Tuesday after recent success…
Continue Reading Driver killed when speeding car crashes into yard near LA
LA VERNE, Calif. (AP) — The driver of a speeding car was killed Tuesday when the vehicle slammed through a wall and crashed in the backyard of a…
Continue Reading Cavaliers hire former Lakers coach Luke Walton as assistant
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday hired former Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton as an…
Continue Reading Pedestrian struck, killed by commuter train in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A person was struck and killed by a commuter train in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning, authorities said. A Metrolink rail crew…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: A look at Bill Cosby’s sexual assault civil trial
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eleven months after he was freed from prison when a Pennsylvania appeals court threw…
Continue Reading Depp-Heard defamation trial: What is the jury considering?
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — After a six-week trial, a civil jury in Virginia is deliberating defamation claims by Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard.…
Continue ReadingBiden talks gun control, extremism with New Zealand’s PM
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden praised New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday for her…
Continue Reading Fever’s new coach Carlos Knox gets first win after promotion
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The Indiana Fever were able to end a five-game losing streak in their first game under new coach Carlos Knox.…
Continue Reading Americas summit agenda takes shape, but who will show up?
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration is putting final touches on an agenda for next…
Continue Reading 1 killed, 1 injured in Silicon Valley hang glider crash
MILPITAS, Calif. (AP) — A Silicon Valley hang glider crash killed one person and injured another during the Memorial Day weekend, authorities said.…
Continue Reading No verdict yet in Depp-Heard trial; jury to return Wednesday
By DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury finished a second day of deliberations Tuesday without reaching a verdict in the…
Continue Reading Pirates rally in 9th inning for wild 6-5 win over Dodgers
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least in May, the young Pittsburgh Pirates have the Los Angeles Dodgers’ number.…
Continue Reading Vanderbilt freshman Sargent wins NCAA title in playoff
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The wind whipped dust in the air, flags and balls all around the golf course. Combined…
Continue Reading Count Again wins Shoemaker Mile, earns Breeders’ Cup berth
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Count Again rallied from last to win the $500,000 Shoemaker Mile by 2 1/4 lengths on Monday to earn an automatic berth in…
Continue Reading Casali’s HR gives Giants 5-4 win, Phillies lose 11th of 15
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Curt Casali hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat…
Continue Reading Alvarez hits 2 long homers to lead Astros past A’s 5-1
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yordan Álvarez might have been the only person unimpressed by his pair of tape-measure home…
Continue Reading Gorman’s 2-run homer, 3 hits lift Cardinals over Padres 6-3
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Fast-starting Nolan Gorman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, rookie Andre Pallante got his first big…
Continue Reading Giants’ Kapler pauses protest, stands for national anthem
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler stood just outside the third base dugout at Citizens…
Continue Reading Baylor baseball coach Rodriguez resigns after 7th season
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Steve Rodriguez resigned Monday, four days after the Bears were eliminated from the Big 12 Conference tournament…
Continue Reading Women’s pro tennis tour returns to San Diego this fall
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Women’s professional tennis will return to the San Diego area this fall for the first time in seven years. The $823,000 San…
Continue Reading US, Canadian regulators tie hepatitis cases to strawberries
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer U.S. and Canadian regulators are investigating a hepatitis outbreak that may be linked to fresh organic…
Continue Reading LA officer dies from injuries suffered in training accident
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 32-year-old officer with the Los Angeles Police Department died Sunday of injuries suffered three days earlier in a training…
Continue Reading California man, 78, gets high school diploma 6 decades later
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — For 60 years, Ted Sams regretted missing his high school graduation. Now 78, Sams can finally call himself a graduate after…
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California fisherman sued in ‘egregious’ crabbing case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California fisherman illegally caught hundreds of Dungeness crabs in the protected North Farallon Islands State Marine…
Continue Reading Pelicans’ CJ McCollum joining ESPN as an NBA analyst
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer New Orleans guard and NBA Players Association president CJ McCollum has added another title to his busy schedule —…
Continue Reading Al Horford’s wait over, NBA Finals moment looms with Celtics
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The game was over. So, finally, was Al Horford’s journey. He grabbed what would be the final…
Continue Reading DUI arrest of Pelosi’s husband came after California crash
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — The weekend arrest of Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, on suspicion of driving under the…
Continue Reading After painful rebuild, Tigers still stuck in neutral
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer After an encouraging second half in 2021, the Detroit Tigers were significant spenders last offseason for the…
Continue Reading Graham leads Stanford to first Pac-12 tourney title
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Carter Graham had four hits and drove in three runs, Drew Browser hit a tie-breaking home run in the seventh inning, and…
Continue Reading The Finals matchup: Celtics vs. Warriors for NBA title
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Somewhere, Gregg Popovich must be pleased. Ime Udoka and Steve Kerr played for Popovich with of…
Continue Reading Boston Celtics advance to face Golden State Warriors in NBA Finals, beating Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 7 of East finals
MIAMI (AP) — Boston Celtics advance to face Golden State Warriors in NBA Finals, beating Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 7 of East…
Continue Reading Lynx honor Augustus but fall to Ogwumike, Sparks 85-83
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike’s putback of her own miss with 7.3 seconds left lifted the Los Angeles Sparks to an 85-83 win over the…
Continue Reading SEC, ACC each land 4 regionals for NCAA baseball tournament
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference each had four teams selected as…
Continue Reading Gurriel’s 5 RBIs best Ohtani’s 2 HRs in Jays’ win over Halos
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani crushed two early homers, but they didn’t stand up. Not against the…
Continue Reading LA Galaxy’s Joveljic nets 2 goals in 4-1 win over Austin
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Led by Dejan Joveljic’s two goals Sunday, the LA Galaxy beat Austin, 4-1. Both of Joveljic’s goals for the Galaxy (7-5-2)…
Continue Reading Lowrie’s RBI single helps A’s edge Rangers, who had 5 errors
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jed Lowrie hit a two-out RBI single off Brett Martin in the bottom of the ninth inning,…
Continue Reading Grisham’s 2-run HR in 10th gives Padres 4-2 win over Pirates
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Trent Grisham stood at the plate for a moment watching his fly ball sail into the right field…
Continue Reading Anderson sharp on mound, Dodgers sweep D-backs with 3-1 win
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Manager Dave Roberts admits he winced a little when the Dodgers’ schedule came out and he saw…
Continue Reading Three Warriors make progress toward NBA Finals returns
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gary Payton II is expected to return for the Golden State Warriors at some point during the…
Continue Reading Pelosi’s husband arrested on suspicion of DUI in California
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Paul Pelosi, the 82-year-old husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, was arrested this weekend on suspicion of DUI…
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