Betts and Ohtani help the Dodgers stay alive in NLDS with 8-0 win vs the Padres
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mookie Betts homered for the second straight night, Shohei Ohtani hit an RBI single and the Los Angeles Dodgers…
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Former MLB star Garvey makes play for Latino votes in longshot bid for California US Senate seat
AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey is making a late-hour push for Latino support in his longshot…
Continue ReadingFreddie Freeman scratched from lineup as Dodgers face elimination from NLDS
SAN DIEGO (AP) — All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 4 of their NL Division Series…
Continue ReadingThe New York Mets advance to NLCS for the first time since 2015 with 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets advance to NLCS for the first time since 2015 with 4-1 win over the Philadelphia…
Continue Reading5 former employees sue the San Diego Wave and the National Women’s Soccer League
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Five former employees of the San Diego Wave have filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court accusing the women’s soccer…
Continue ReadingACC’s additions of Cal, Stanford create test for coast-to-coast basketball scheduling plans
AP Basketball Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brooke Demetre was ready to go. The Stanford forward isn’t deterred by the idea of the…
Continue ReadingDodgers turn to Brasier to start NLDS Game 4 vs Padres as they try to stave off elimination
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are going with reliever Ryan Brasier as their starter for Game 4 against the San Diego…
Continue ReadingInjuries along the offensive line haven’t derailed the Broncos’ rebound from an 0-2 start
AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Broncos haven’t been this banged up on their offensive line before during coach Sean…
Continue ReadingSeahawks look to snap skid against rival 49ers
San Francisco 49ers (2-3) at Seattle (3-2) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2 Against the spread: 49ers 2-3,…
Continue ReadingClimate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour battery
Associated Press Form Energy, a company that is beginning to produce a longer-lasting alternative to lithium batteries, hit a milestone Wednesday…
Continue ReadingQB struggles and injuries prove to be a tough obstacle for FSU, UNC and NC State
AP Sports Writer The plan seemed straightforward for Florida State: find a veteran quarterback in the transfer portal, then plug him in for the…
Continue ReadingHmong Minnesotans who support Tim Walz hope to sway fellow Hmong communities in swing states
Associated Press As co-founder and executive director of the Hmong American Farmers Association in Minnesota, Janssen Hang has met Gov. Tim Walz…
Continue ReadingSeahawks look to run the ball more heading into Thursday night’s game against the Niners
AP Sports Writer Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald had a blunt assessment of the team’s recent troubles: Seattle needs to run the ball more. “I…
Continue ReadingSoFi Stadium will host the CONCACAF Nations League final four in 2025 and 2027
MIAMI (AP) — The semifinals and final of the 2025 and 2027 CONCACAF Nations League will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The…
Continue ReadingLawyers: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks trial next April or May on sex trafficking charges
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants to go to trial on sex trafficking charges next spring, lawyers for the jailed hip-hop…
Continue ReadingThis California ballot measure promises money for health care. Its critics warn it could backfire
CalMatters Among the blitz of election ads flooding TV, social media and street corners, you won’t see any opposition to a ballot measure proposing…
Continue ReadingFive people are dead after a small plane crashes on Catalina Island off Southern California, sheriff’s department says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Five people are dead after a small plane crashes on Catalina Island off Southern California, sheriff’s department…
Continue ReadingKirk Cousins joined the 500-yard club but couldn’t top Norm Van Brocklin’s 73-year-old record
AP Pro Football Writer Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Kirk…
Continue ReadingFeeling stressed about the election? Here’s what some are doing and what they say you can do too
Associated Press If the high stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there’s no…
Continue ReadingJeff Ulbrich was a gritty player, a respected assistant and now takes over a struggling Jets team
AP Pro Football Writer Jeff Ulbrich was in the middle of putting together the game plan for the New York Jets’ defense when he got the news…
Continue Reading5 dead after a small plane crashes on Santa Catalina Island off the Southern California coast
AVALON, Calif. (AP) — Five people were killed when a small plane crashed during takeoff from Santa Catalina Island off the Southern California…
Continue ReadingUS considers asking court to break up Google as it weighs remedies in the antitrust case
AP Technology Writer The U.S. Department of Justice is considering asking a federal judge to break up Google after its ubiquitous search engine was…
Continue ReadingHot days and methamphetamine are now a deadlier mix
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — On just one sweltering day during the hottest June on record in Phoenix, a 38-year-old man collapsed under a…
Continue ReadingTatis homers again as the Padres beat the Dodgers 6-5 for a 2-1 NLDS lead
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr.’s towering two-run home run highlighted a six-run second inning, and the San Diego…
Continue ReadingBetts homers to break slump but apparently thought he was robbed again by Profar
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mookie Betts broke an 0-for-22 playoff slump with a home run Tuesday night but apparently thought he had been…
Continue ReadingRiley Keough felt a duty to finish Lisa Marie Presley’s book on Elvis, grief, addiction and love
Associated Press Riley Keough was quick to agree to help complete her mother’s memoir. She thought they’d write it together, reflecting on her…
Continue ReadingRed zone woes play a big role in the early season struggles for the 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Driving into the red zone hasn’t been a problem early this season for the San Francisco…
Continue ReadingRaiders’ Christian Wilkins heading to IR after foot surgery, AP source says
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is heading to injured reserve after undergoing surgery…
Continue ReadingUSC star JuJu Watkins agrees to extension of her sneaker endorsement deal with Nike
LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Nike that will give the Southern California star one of…
Continue ReadingA police union director who was fired after an opioid smuggling arrest pleads guilty
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The former executive director for a Northern California police union pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to charges she…
Continue ReadingFormer Jaguars star Maurice Jones-Drew coaches son and gets win in London over NFL Academy team
AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Duece Jones-Drew hopes to follow in his dad’s footsteps to reach the NFL someday. On Tuesday, the 16-year-old…
Continue ReadingInjured pitcher Michael Grove dropped from Dodgers’ NLDS roster, replaced by rookie Ben Casparius
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander Michael Grove was dropped from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ NL Division Series roster against the San Diego Padres…
Continue ReadingOlivia Miles has fought back from a knee injury. She’s set to return in Notre Dame’s star backcourt
AP Basketball Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There were plenty of days that Olivia Miles felt the pangs of frustration building alongside the pain…
Continue ReadingMLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next season
AP Sports Writer Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee…
Continue ReadingFlorida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California can take weeks. This is why
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the 2020 presidential election, Florida reported the results within a few hours of poll close of more than…
Continue ReadingOn a screen near you: Officials are livestreaming the election process for more transparency
Associated Press Rows of folding tables and empty chairs appear on Ballot Processing View 2. Over on Tabulation View 2, a man in a black T-shirt and…
Continue ReadingInvestigation finds widespread discrimination against Section 8 tenants in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California tenants who held Section 8 housing vouchers were refused rental contracts by more than 200 landlords, including major…
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TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, US states’ lawsuits say
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, saying that the popular short-form video app is…
Continue ReadingThieves slipped watch off Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler’s wrist, police say
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thieves surrounded Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler last month outside a horse racing track…
Continue ReadingPadres warn fans about abusive behavior ahead of NLDS Game 3 against Dodgers
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have reminded fans about their zero-tolerance policy for bad behavior ahead of Game 3 of…
Continue ReadingPolice say thieves surrounded Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler and ripped pricey watch off his arm
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Police say thieves surrounded Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler and ripped pricey watch off his…
Continue ReadingLA County voters face huge decision on homeless services funding
CalMatters Los Angeles voters’ decision about a new sales tax next month will have a significant effect on the resources dedicated to…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s largest estuary is in crisis. Is the state discriminating against those who fish there?
CalMatters More than two dozen fishing rods were braced against the railing of San Francisco’s Pier 7, their lines dangling into the Bay. People…
Continue ReadingVanderbilt forward Kijani Wright out indefinitely with health issue
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt forward Kijani Wright, among the transfers brought in by first-year coach Mark Byington, is out indefinitely…
Continue ReadingMore than a dozen states sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children
NEW YORK (AP) — More than a dozen states sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of…
Continue ReadingWilmer Valderrama’s ‘American Story’ is one of service to his family and his country
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wilmer Valderrama vowed to “never let his family down” the night that he landed his breakthrough role as…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP investigation on the struggle to change a police department
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Like many American cities, in June 2020 Tucson was struggling with the murder of George Floyd. What…
Continue ReadingHow Tucson police handled a death like George Floyd’s when leaders thought it would never happen
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Leaders of the Tucson Police Department had heard a little about the video. Now, for the first time, they…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court seems open to upholding regulations on ghost guns, hard to trace weapons used in crime
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to uphold a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, the…
Continue ReadingDodgers hope Freddie Freeman returns to the lineup for NLDS Game 3 vs the Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers hope All-Star Freddie Freeman will return to the lineup Tuesday night for Game 3 of their NL Division…
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