Activists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Activists sued the federal government Thursday to release images of dead orca whales, sea lions and other marine…
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LA Zoo hatches first-ever perentie lizards, one of largest lizard species in the world
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two new baby lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there, zoo officials said…
Continue ReadingLA Galaxy trade MLS Cup MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville, 12 days after winning the title
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy traded MLS Cup Final MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville on Thursday, just 12 days after the Uruguayan midfielder…
Continue ReadingLuka Doncic, Kyrie Irving ruled out of Mavericks game against Clippers
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks will be without top scorers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving after they were ruled out of Thursday night’s game…
Continue ReadingImmigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
Associated Press Immigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the…
Continue ReadingEnvironmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their recent…
Continue ReadingA California recovery program keeps watch on addicted health workers — but not doctors
CalMatters California doctors struggling with addiction often don’t want anyone to find out, especially the state board that has the power to…
Continue ReadingDolphins and 49ers will both try to bounce back from disappointing losses when they meet Sunday
San Francisco (6-8) at Miami (6-8) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Dolphins by 2 1/2. Against the spread: 49ers 5-9; Dolphins 5-9. Series…
Continue ReadingAmazon workers are striking at multiple facilities. Here’s what you should know
AP Business Writer Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union continued a strike Friday at seven of the company’s delivery hubs just…
Continue ReadingChinese national charged with acting as Beijing’s agent in local California election
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Chinese national was arrested Thursday on charges of acting as an illegal agent for Beijing when serving as…
Continue ReadingOfficial says Wisconsin shooter was new student at Christian school where her victims had deep ties
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin 15-year-old who shot and killed a teacher and a fellow student Monday was only in her first…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s lemon law is changing and car buyers have fewer protections in the new year
CalMatters The year 2025 is shaping up to be a confusing one for Californians unlucky enough to buy a new or used car that turns out to be a clunker.…
Continue ReadingFBI agents search home of Los Angeles deputy mayor over City Hall bomb threat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — FBI agents searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor this week as part of an investigation into whether he made a bomb…
Continue ReadingRams will try to extend their 3-game winning streak vs. Jets and keep their lead atop the NFC West
Los Angeles Rams (8-6) at New York Jets (4-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Rams 7-7; Jets 5-9.…
Continue ReadingMeet Amy Allen, the songwriter behind the music stuck in your head
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amy Allen might not yet be a household name, but her work lives in your brain rent-free. And it’s grabbed…
Continue ReadingAdvocates train immigrants to ‘prepare to stay’ in the US under Trump
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Winston Leiva rattles off a long list of things immigrants should do to protect themselves against…
Continue ReadingCalifornia declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?
AP Health Writer California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that…
Continue ReadingApple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in…
Continue ReadingWisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin brought two guns to the…
Continue ReadingAP Exclusive: Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism
AP National Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jenson Brooksby tugged at the right shoulder of his red T-shirt and fiddled with some strands of his dirty…
Continue ReadingScandals, some changes in public perception highlighted the year for sports betting
AP Sports Writer In the six years since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to offer sports betting, each successive year has set a…
Continue ReadingAmazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract
AP Business Writer Workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday, an effort by the Teamsters union to pressure the e-commerce company…
Continue ReadingFarrell scores 18 as Portland State downs Pacific 81-75
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Cole Farrell’s 18 points off of the bench led Portland State to an 81-75 victory against Pacific on Wednesday.…
Continue ReadingThe US egg industry kills 350 million chicks a year. New technology offers an alternative
Associated Press WILTON, Iowa (AP) — Every year the U.S. egg industry kills about 350 million male chicks because, while the fuzzy little animals…
Continue ReadingTroy Terry gets the last-minute winner in the Ducks’ late rally to stun NHL-best Winnipeg 3-2
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry scored with 24 seconds left and the Anaheim Ducks rallied late for a 3-2 victory over the…
Continue ReadingStone-Carrawell and Loyola Marymount take down UCSB 60-58
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caleb Stone-Carrawell scored 15 points and Jevon Porter secured the victory with a jump shot converted into a three-point play…
Continue ReadingHajj-Malik Williams throws 2 TDs passes to help No. 24 UNLV beat Cal 24-13 in the LA Bowl
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Despite losing its starting quarterback after three games and head coach 10 days ago, UNLV had its best…
Continue ReadingBal’s 27 lead Santa Clara over Kennesaw State 94-74
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Adama-Alpha Bal’s 27 points helped Santa Clara defeat Kennesaw State 94-74 on Wednesday. Bal shot 8 for 15 (6 for…
Continue ReadingAgbo, Claude fuel USC past Cal State Northridge for 90-69 win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chibuzo Agbo scored 23 points and Desmond Claude scored 21 points and USC distanced itself from Cal State Northridge in the…
Continue ReadingHardy has 22 in CSU Bakersfield’s 81-64 win over Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — CJ Hardy scored 22 points as CSU Bakersfield beat Portland 81-64 on Wednesday. Hardy shot 8 for 15, including 4 for 6 from…
Continue ReadingUC Davis takes down Idaho 74-66
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Ty Johnson had 19 points in UC Davis’ 74-66 victory against Idaho on Wednesday. Johnson had four steals for the Aggies…
Continue ReadingHargress scores 22, UC Riverside beats Montana State 83-80
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Barrington Hargress’ 22 points helped UC Riverside defeat Montana State 83-80 on Wednesday. Hargress added 10…
Continue ReadingDeen’s 19 help Bradley defeat San Francisco 66-64
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Duke Deen had 19 points in Bradley’s 66-64 win against San Francisco on Wednesday night. Deen had seven rebounds for the…
Continue ReadingAuthorities order California man who messaged Wisconsin school shooter and planned his own attack to surrender guns
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities order California man who messaged Wisconsin school shooter and planned his own attack to surrender…
Continue ReadingBills QB Josh Allen credits fiancee Hailee Steinfeld with influencing his MVP-caliber season
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The reason Josh Allen is making his NFL MVP case this season while playing with such joyful abandon is…
Continue ReadingHow New York prosecutors used a terrorism law in the charges against Luigi Mangione
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors are using a 9/11-era anti-terrorism law in their case against the man charged with gunning…
Continue ReadingBird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency
Associated Press Health officials on Wednesday confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu, and California’s…
Continue ReadingCal guard Jayda Noble paints custom shoes to express her artistic side when she leaves the court
AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — With practice still a few hours away, Jayda Noble sits down at her desk and squeezes some fresh black…
Continue Reading49ers move closer to shutting down Trent Williams for remainder of the season
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said the team is getting close to ruling out star left tackle…
Continue ReadingSome elite US universities favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges
AP Education Writers Children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new…
Continue ReadingFriend of Alexander real estate brothers surrenders in sexual assault case
MIAMI (AP) — A friend of brothers who are prominent in luxury real estate in Florida and New York and are charged with sex trafficking and assault…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox sign right-hander Bryse Wilson, trade catcher Chuckie Robinson to the Angels for cash
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox agreed to a $1.05-million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson and traded catcher Chuckie…
Continue ReadingChargers host Broncos on Thursday with both teams closing in on playoff spots
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bo Nix and Justin Herbert have tried to keep their focus squarely on Thursday night’s pivotal AFC…
Continue ReadingChargers aim to get back on track as they host surging Broncos on Thursday
Denver (9-5) at Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 2 1/2. Against the spread:…
Continue ReadingCalifornia wants to give degrees based on skills — not grades. It’s dividing this college
CalMatters California’s community colleges are experimenting with a radical new model of education, but some professors are pushing back. Faculty…
Continue ReadingEPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted two requests from California to enforce strict…
Continue ReadingAccident or homicide? Medical rulings in arrest-related deaths can dictate what happens to police
Associated Press Sitting alone in her car, Jen Dold was crying too hard to drive. She had just received a manila envelope with her brother’s…
Continue ReadingLowry scores late goal to help Winnipeg Jets top San Jose Sharks 4-3
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Adam Lowry scored the winning goal with just over a minute left in regulation, Kyle Connor had two goals,…
Continue ReadingHyder’s 29 help Cal Poly down Denver 95-94 in OT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Jarred Hyder scored 29 points as Cal Poly beat Denver 95-94 in overtime on Tuesday. Hyder also contributed five…
Continue ReadingOregon State earns 82-45 victory against Sacramento State
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Michael Rataj scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Oregon State beat Sacramento State 82-45 on Tuesday. Liutauras…
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