Packers suspend WR Romeo Doubs vs. Rams for conduct detrimental to team
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have suspended wide receiver Romeo Doubs from Sunday’s game with the Los Angeles Rams for what they…
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Dodgers’ Kershaw, Guardians’ Lively, Tigers’ Mize and Yankees’ Stroman are left off ALDS rosters
Pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Joe Kelly were left off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster for their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres…
Continue ReadingLudmila scores in third straight game as Chicago Red Stars down Houston Dash 2-0
Associated Press Ludmila scored a goal and earned a penalty shot as the Chicago Red Stars beat the Houston Dash 2-0 on Friday night at Shell Energy…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco’s first Black female mayor is in a pricey battle for a second term
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When London Breed was elected as San Francisco’s first Black woman mayor, it was a pinch-me moment for…
Continue ReadingCalifornia vineyard owner says he was fined $120K for providing free housing to his employee
Saratoga, Calif. (AP) — A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to…
Continue ReadingFrom Japan to the majors, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto want to deliver a World Series to LA
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have been friends going back to their days playing in Japan’s top…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani is feeling excitement, not nerves, on eve of his postseason debut with the Dodgers
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is about to realize his childhood dream of playing in important games. There’s nothing bigger…
Continue ReadingBronny James begins his Lakers career with a preseason debut. LeBron won’t join until the next game
AP Sports Writer PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James played in his first NBA preseason game Friday night, but LeBron James wasn’t in…
Continue ReadingAthletics slugger Brent Rooker undergoes surgery on right forearm for elbow issue
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by…
Continue Reading‘Devastated’ Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the Padres in the NLDS
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series…
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AP News Digest – California The following AP stories have moved in the last 24 hours. To find out about future plans, please visit Coverage…
Continue ReadingBellino, Carlson, Hoye and Tichenor are named Division Series umpire crew chiefs
NEW YORK (AP) — Dan Bellino, Mark Carlson, James Hoye and Todd Tichenor will be umpire crew chiefs for the AL Division Series starting Saturday.…
Continue ReadingSome California stem cell clinics use unproven therapies. A new court ruling cracks down
CalMatters Stem cell clinics have popped up throughout California, promising cures and relief for arthritis, Alzheimer’s and other conditions…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles mayor picks ex-sheriff to be city’s police chief
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell has been selected to lead the Los Angeles Police Department, taking…
Continue ReadingFormer Los Angeles County sheriff Jim McDonnell to lead LA police force
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Los Angeles County sheriff Jim McDonnell to lead LA police…
Continue Reading‘Beyond cruel’: Newsom retaliates against this LA suburb for its ban on homeless shelters
CalMatters The mayor of a middle-class Los Angeles County suburb said the city stands by its moratorium on homeless shelters and supportive housing…
Continue ReadingMexico’s new president promises to resume fight against climate change
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — In her first days as Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum made a point of distancing herself from the…
Continue ReadingAaron Judge edges Shohei Ohtani for Baseball Digest player of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge won the Baseball Digest/Inside Edge major league player of the year award Friday, beating out Shohei Ohtani in a very…
Continue ReadingAustrian activist Schrems wins privacy case against Meta over personal data on sexual orientation
LONDON (AP) — The European Union’s top court said Friday that social media company Meta can’t use public information about a…
Continue ReadingUnder MLB’s new playoff format, a little rest isn’t always the best
AP Baseball Writer Shohei Ohtani has mashed 100 mph fastballs for homers, stolen bases against some of the game’s best catchers and recently…
Continue ReadingDepartures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members decided either to not seek…
Continue ReadingCalifornians’ crime concerns put pressure on criminal justice reform and progressive DAs
Associated Presse LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ten years ago, Alley Bean joined 3.7 million Californians in voting for a measure that downgraded many…
Continue ReadingNWSL fines Angel City $200K, docks 3 points from standings for salary cap violations
AP Soccer Writer Angel City FC has been fined $200,000 and docked three points from the current league standings by the National Women’s Soccer…
Continue ReadingLeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers’ first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick says
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play at some point during the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ first two…
Continue ReadingRams OC Mike LaFleur focused on resolving red zone woes, not facing brother on opposite sideline
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Outside of a chance to bring the whole family together, Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur…
Continue ReadingDodgers to flip Flaherty and Yoshinobu in rotation against rival Padres in NLDS
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are flipping Jack Flaherty and rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto in their rotation for the…
Continue ReadingMiller Moss and No. 11 USC’s prolific aerial attack face the FBS-leading pass defense in Minnesota
AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has had a frustrating and uneven start to this season, losing all three games against power…
Continue ReadingBig Ten commissioner says league has ‘positive feelings’ toward expanding NCAA Tournament
AP Sports Writer ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti joined a chorus of major conference leaders suggesting the NCAA Tournament…
Continue ReadingGarth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for Garth Brooks alleged in a lawsuit filed…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles prosecutors to review new evidence in Menendez brothers’ 1996 murder conviction
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors in Los Angeles are reviewing new evidence in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez to determine…
Continue ReadingRookies Celebrini and Smith give Sharks fans a reason to be excited
AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose prospect Will Smith likes to fire up YouTube and watch the Sharks’ epic Game 7 comeback…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles prosecutors plan to review 1996 murder case of the Menendez brothers who killed their parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors plan to review 1996 murder case of the Menendez brothers who killed their…
Continue ReadingTwo California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
AP Health Writer Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected this year in an ongoing outbreak…
Continue ReadingConference expansion creates intriguing matchups for Big Ten
AP Sports Writer ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Of all the concerns he has about UCLA’s move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, there was one that…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State takes volleyball court, loses 1st game of season in wake of several cancellations
AP Sports Writer FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The San Jose State women’s volleyball team’s quest for perfection ended with its first loss of the…
Continue ReadingFirst-year GM Joe Hortiz continues to refine his recipe for building the Chargers roster
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Joe Hortiz had already earned a nickname from the Harbaugh family before his first game as the Los…
Continue ReadingPackers get next chance to feast on Rams’ struggling defense
Green Bay (2-2) at Los Angeles Rams (1-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 3. Against the spread: Packers 2-2; Rams 1-3. Series…
Continue ReadingOn the road: Plenty of NBA teams mixing the grind of training camp with resort life
AP Basketball Writer BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers were hitting golf balls into a lake and some people couldn’t figure out…
Continue ReadingTaxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free. The…
Continue Reading49ers look for back-to-back wins when they host the Cardinals
Arizona (1-3) at San Francisco (2-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 2-2; 49ers 2-2. Series…
Continue ReadingQ&A: Mariah Carey wasn’t always sure about making a Christmas album
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas — thanks in part to…
Continue ReadingCalifornia collects millions in stolen wages, but can’t find many workers to pay them
CalMatters Nearly a year after California settled a major wage theft case with The Cheesecake Factory, most of the money hasn’t reached the…
Continue ReadingNo. 7 Penn State looks to keep momentum rolling in matchup with struggling UCLA
UCLA (1-3, 0-2 Big Ten) at No. 7 Penn State (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (FOX) BetMGM College Football Odds: Penn State by 27 1/2. Series record:…
Continue ReadingNewsom wants a do-over on the lemon car law he just signed. Will it hurt buyers?
CalMatters In the chaotic final days of the legislative session, lawmakers jammed through major changes to California’s “Lemon Law ” that…
Continue ReadingCalifornia takes on No. 8 Miami in the first ACC home game for the Golden Bears
No. 8 Miami (5-0, 1-0 ACC) at California (3-1, 0-1), Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Miami by 10 1/2. Series record:…
Continue ReadingResidents of landslide-stricken city in California to get financial help
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — As much as $10,000 will be distributed to some residents of a peninsula on the edge of Los Angeles where…
Continue ReadingThe US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged on
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down this week when the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers went on…
Continue ReadingNo. 11 USC takes momentum on road to Minnesota after 2nd half surge against Wisconsin
No. 11 Southern California (3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) at Minnesota (2-3, 0-2), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). BetMGM College Football Odds: USC by…
Continue ReadingGoogle’s search engine’s latest AI injection will answer voiced questions about video and photos
AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is injecting its search engine with more artificial intelligence that will enable people to voice…
Continue ReadingThe Grammys’ voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For years, the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity — artists of color and women left out…
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