Hardy 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…
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UC 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…
Continue ReadingMichael Vick accepts head coaching job at Norfolk State
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Michael Vick has agreed to become the head coach at Norfolk State in a return to football for the former NFL star, who has…
Continue ReadingAndrews scores 21 and No. 18 UCLA beats Prairie View A&M 111-75 for its 9th straight victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dylan Andrews scored 21 points, Tyler Bilodeau added 18 and No. 18 UCLA extended its winning streak to nine games with a 111-75…
Continue ReadingMcGhie’s 26 help UCSD beat Utah State 75-73
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Tyler McGhie had 26 points in UCSD’s 75-73 win against Utah State on Tuesday night. McGhie added six rebounds and three…
Continue ReadingScheffler and McIlroy have easy time as PGA Tour stars beat LIV Golf’s Koepka and DeChambeau
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy never trailed and needed only 14 holes to beat Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau…
Continue ReadingChargers turn attention to Broncos while trying to address struggles on defense
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — If there was ever a week for the Los Angeles Chargers’ defense to be thankful about a short…
Continue ReadingRickard Rakell’s OT goal pushes Penguins past Kings 3-2
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rickard Rakell scored at 1:44 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2…
Continue ReadingMegan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order, says imprisoned Tory Lanez continues to harass her
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Thee Stallion asked a court on Tuesday to issue a restraining order against Tory Lanez, who she…
Continue Reading‘Vanderpump Rules’ star James Kennedy says he’s committed to change after domestic violence arrest
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy says he is determined to make changes and seek sobriety after…
Continue ReadingThe Denver Broncos are on the cusp of their first playoff berth since Super Bowl 50 triumph in 2016
AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are on the cusp of their first playoff berth since winning Super Bowl 50…
Continue ReadingLeafs goalie Anthony Stolarz is set to have knee surgery and be out 4-6 weeks
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will undergo knee surgery and miss four to six weeks, general manager Brad Treliving…
Continue ReadingWarriors count on Dennis Schroder taking pressure off Stephen Curry, contributing on both ends
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dennis Schroder’s young son Dennis Jr. quickly lightened the mood and the shock of another NBA trade…
Continue ReadingSuspect charged with killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO as an act of terrorism
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism,…
Continue ReadingColorado State and Utah State suing Mountain West over penalties for exiting league
DENVER (AP) — Colorado State and Utah State have filed a lawsuit saying the Mountain West is engaging in “extraordinary and unauthorized…
Continue ReadingUS to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women’s prison
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they…
Continue Reading‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ advance in Oscars shortlists
AP Film Writer The Selena Gomez ballad “Mi Camino,” the Will Ferrell and Harper Steele road trip documentary “Will & Harper” and Trent…
Continue ReadingBureau of Prisons to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits following rampant sexual abuse at California women’s prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bureau of Prisons to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits following rampant sexual abuse at California women’s…
Continue ReadingNBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 night
AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA ‘s All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing…
Continue ReadingWhat does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?
NEW YORK (AP) — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple’s Tim…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s Pacific Gas & Electric could receive $15B in federal loans to modernize its power grid
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Co. could receive up to $15 billion in federal loans to help the utility modernize its power…
Continue ReadingTech consultant found guilty of second-degree murder in stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A San Francisco jury on Tuesday found a tech consultant guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death…
Continue ReadingTech consultant found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tech consultant found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San…
Continue ReadingUSC’s Zachariah Branch and Zion Branch enter the transfer portal
Southern California wide receiver Zachariah Branch and his older brother, Trojans safety Zion Branch, are entering the transfer portal. Zachariah and…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s jail population will rise thanks to Prop. 36. So will inmate deaths, advocates say
CalMatters According to Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes, California doesn’t have a crisis in its jails, where record numbers of people have died…
Continue ReadingCoachella Valley Invitational will include 14 MLS and 6 NWSL clubs
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Coachella Valley Invitational will include nearly half of the teams in Major League Soccer and the National…
Continue ReadingAP’s top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Once you’ve made your way through AP’s list of 2024’s best films and dried those tears after…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the AP’s reporting on nuclear bunkers
Global security leaders are warning that nuclear threats are growing as weapons spending has surged around the world. At the same time, private…
Continue ReadingNuclear bunker sales increase, despite expert warnings they aren’t going to provide protection
Associated Press When Bernard Jones Jr. and his wife, Doris, built their dream home, they didn’t hold back. A grotto swimming pool with a waterfall…
Continue ReadingHow the Roxies are made: Behind the iconic role in Broadway’s megahit ‘Chicago’
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The murderous, washed-up chorus girl Roxie Hart is the beating, biting heart of Broadway mainstay…
Continue ReadingHow the Roxies are made: Behind the iconic role in Broadway’s megahit ‘Chicago’
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — There’s only one Roxie Hart. And yet — stay with us here — there are many Roxie Harts. The…
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