Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth
Associated Press SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone,…
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Mack scores 21, Bilodeau adds 20 to help UCLA beat Idaho State 84-70
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sebastian Mack scored 21 points, Tyler Bilodeau hit 4 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 20 points and UCLA beat Idaho…
Continue ReadingLuukkonen leads Sabres to 1-0 win over Kings in return from injury
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game’s only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres…
Continue ReadingRain and snow pummel Northern California in latest wave of damaging weather to strike West Coast
Associated Press SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — A major storm pummeled Northern California with rain and snow on Wednesday night and threatened to cause…
Continue ReadingHarden’s 24 points lead Clippers over Magic 104-93, extending LA’s home winning streak to 6
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers won their sixth game in a row at their new…
Continue ReadingUTEP takes down UCSB 79-76
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Devon Barnes’ 23 points helped UTEP defeat UCSB 79-76 on Wednesday night. Barnes shot 5 of 12 from the field,…
Continue ReadingAndrew Wiggins scores 27 points, Stephen Curry adds 23 as Warriors beat Hawks 120-97
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points, Stephen Curry added 23 points and eight assists and the Golden State…
Continue ReadingNorthern Colorado defeats Cal Baptist 79-68
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Langston Reynolds had 18 points in Northern Colorado’s 79-68 win against Cal Baptist on Wednesday night. Reynolds…
Continue ReadingSeck’s 18 help Fresno State take down Prairie View A&M 94-83
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Mor Seck scored 18 points as Fresno State beat Prairie View A&M 94-83 on Wednesday night in a campus game of the Acrisure…
Continue ReadingRaynaud’s 20 points, 10 rebounds lead Stanford to narrow 70-63 win over Norfolk State
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maxime Raynaud had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Stanford held off a second-half rally, and the Cardinal defeated Norfolk…
Continue ReadingWessels scores 14 as Saint Mary’s (CA) downs D-II Stanislaus State 78-38
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Harry Wessels scored 14 points off of the bench to help lead Saint Mary’s (CA) over Division-II Stanislaus State 78-38…
Continue ReadingHicks scores 16 as UNLV defeats Pepperdine 80-59
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brooklyn Hicks scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead UNLV over Pepperdine 80-59 on Wednesday night. Hicks shot 7 for 11,…
Continue ReadingArizona State holds off Cal Poly with backup Sanon scoring 22 in 93-89 win
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Reserve Joson Sanon scored 22 points, Jayden Quaintance recorded a double-double and Arizona State held off Cal Poly 93-89 on…
Continue ReadingWilliams, Agbo score 20 points apiece, USC beats San Jose State 82-68
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terrence Williams II and Chibuzo Agbo scored 20 points apiece, Wesley Yates III added 14 Wednesday night and Southern California…
Continue ReadingUC Davis wins 75-68 against Grand Canyon
PHOENIX (AP) — Ty Johnson’s 21 points helped UC Davis defeat Grand Canyon 75-68 on Wednesday. Johnson also contributed five rebounds and four…
Continue ReadingNo. 3 Gonzaga dominates Long Beach State, 84-41
Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike and Khalif Battle each had 15 points as No. 3 Gonzaga routed Long Beach State 84-41 on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingUS regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
AP Technology Writer U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its…
Continue ReadingRobertson has goal and 2 assists to end scoring drought, helps Stars beat Sharks 5-2
DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored for the first time in 10 games and had two assists for his first multipoint game since Oct. 19 as the Dallas…
Continue ReadingUS regulators want to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of the penalty for monopolizing search
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — US regulators want to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of the penalty for monopolizing…
Continue ReadingClippers leading scorer Norman Powell to miss 2 games with hamstring injury
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers leading scorer Norman Powell was out of Wednesday night’s lineup against the Orlando Magic with…
Continue ReadingNearly 12 years after Super Bowl loss, Jim Harbaugh gets another chance to face older brother John
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh thought there would be many more chances to face his older brother after John Harbaugh’s…
Continue ReadingFeds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yet
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal water officials made public on Wednesday what they called “necessary steps” for seven states and…
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Thousands of University of California workers go on 2-day strike over wages, staff shortages
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of University of California workers on Wednesday began a two-day strike to protest what they say…
Continue ReadingWarriors guard De’Anthony Melton to undergo season-ending knee surgery
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton will undergo season-ending knee surgery. The team announced…
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49ers are expecting to get George Kittle back this week, but aren’t sure about Nick Bosa
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are expecting to get star tight end George Kittle back this week for a…
Continue ReadingRoki Sasaki’s posting likely will extend into 2025 signing period, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Roki Sasaki’s posting will likely extend into the 2025 international signing period, baseball Commissioner…
Continue ReadingDespite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulers
AP Auto Writer Even though sales of electric vehicles aren’t growing as fast as in past years and President-elect Donald Trump may ditch tax…
Continue ReadingSeth Brown reaches $2.7 million contract agreement with A’s, avoiding arbitration
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Seth Brown and the Athletics reached agreement Wednesday on a $2.7 million contract for the 2025 season, with the…
Continue ReadingQB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again
AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn’t hide the fact that the playoff loss to the San…
Continue ReadingUS women to host Japan, Colombia and Australia in 10th SheBelieves Cup
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. women’s national team will host Australia, Japan and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. The 10th annual edition of…
Continue ReadingLeBron James says he’s taking a social media break for now
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers…
Continue ReadingInternational star Juan Mata joins ownership group of MLS expansion franchise San Diego FC
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Spanish star and World Cup champion Juan Mata has joined the expansion San Diego FC’s ownership group, making him the first…
Continue ReadingNvidia beats earnings expectations as investors eye demand for Blackwell AI chips
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nvidia on Wednesday reported a surge in third-quarter profit and sales as demand for its specialized…
Continue ReadingTexas offers Trump land on US-Mexico border for potential mass deportations
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Texas is offering a parcel of rural ranchland along the U.S.-Mexico border to use as a staging area for…
Continue ReadingTrump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
AP Pro Football Writer If the latest dance sweeping the sports world is any indication, Donald Trump and the NFL might get along much better in his…
Continue Reading2025 LPGA Tour schedule
Jan. 30-Feb. 2 — Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Lake Nona Golf & CC, Orlando, Fla. Feb. 6-9 — Founders Cup, Bradenton CC,…
Continue ReadingRare coin issued after the California Gold Rush sold at auction for $1.4 million
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare $20 “double eagle” gold coin at a…
Continue ReadingUS gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump’s vow to undo Biden’s AI policy overshadows their work
AP Technology Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden’s signature artificial…
Continue ReadingFreddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block.…
Continue ReadingNo. 13 SMU is closing in on spot in ACC title game as Miami and Clemson remain in the race
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — There is clarity at the top of the chase for the two spots in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. Even so, it…
Continue ReadingEli Manning, Antonio Gates and Jared Allen headline the 25 semifinalists for football Hall of Fame
AP Pro Football Writer Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, prolific tight end Antonio Gates and dominant pass rusher Jared Allen are among the 25…
Continue ReadingBig week in women’s basketball ahead with chance at wins record and pair of top 6 showdowns
AP Basketball Writer It’s a huge few days in women’s basketball with two top six showdowns in Los Angeles over the weekend and UConn…
Continue ReadingLakers’ Dalton Knecht ties NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a game
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dalton Knecht could only shrug when he buried his fourth consecutive 3-pointer and sent the Los Angeles Lakers…
Continue ReadingMore than 600,000 without electricity in Washington State as ‘bomb cyclone’ sweeps across the northwestern US
SEATTLE (AP) — More than 600,000 without electricity in Washington State as ‘bomb cyclone’ sweeps across the northwestern…
Continue Reading‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the US Northwest
Associated Press ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — A major storm battered the U.S. Northwest with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages,…
Continue ReadingDalton Knecht scores 37 with rookie record-tying 9 3-pointers, leading Lakers past Jazz 124-118
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dalton Knecht tied the NBA’s single-game rookie record with nine 3-pointers while scoring a career-high…
Continue ReadingTilly scores 20 as Santa Clara knocks off UC Riverside 96-54
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christoph Tilly had 20 points in Santa Clara’s 96-54 victory over UC Riverside on Tuesday. Tilly had five…
Continue ReadingAlex Killorn helps the Ducks beat the Blackhawks 3-2 for their third straight win
AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on…
Continue ReadingCalifornia voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by…
Continue ReadingCalifornia voters reject ballot measure that would have raised state’s minimum wage to a national high of $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters reject ballot measure that would have raised state’s minimum wage to a national high of $18 per…
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