First California project to bury climate-warming gases wins key approval
CalMatters In a major step toward California’s first effort to bury climate-warming gases underground, Kern County’s Board of Supervisors on…
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World Series: How to watch Dodgers-Yankees, betting odds, ticket prices and more
AP Baseball Writer Sometimes, it really does help to have all that money. The big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will meet in a…
Continue ReadingA$AP Rocky to go to trial next year on charges he fired a gun at a former friend
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A$AP Rocky is set to go to trial in Los Angeles early next year on charges that he fired a gun at a…
Continue ReadingSouthern California official resigns and will plead guilty in COVID funds probe
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A high-ranking elected official in Orange County, California, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to…
Continue ReadingThe Ducks are flying high, but the other former Pac-12 teams are off to a rocky Big Ten start
AP Sports Writer Oregon has made a splash in its first Big Ten season but the other former Pac-12 teams are finding the transition far more…
Continue ReadingMets pitcher Paul Blackburn had a procedure to repair leaking spinal fluid, team says
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn had a procedure this month to repair leaking spinal fluid, the team announced…
Continue ReadingNestor Cortes expects to be on Yankees World Series roster, even if it’s a long-term health risk
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Nestor Cortes expects to be on the New York Yankees’ World Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue ReadingWatkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women’s hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st time
AP Basketball Writer USC star JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers headline The Associated Press preseason All-America women’s college…
Continue ReadingAARP to honor Glenn Close with Movies for Grownups career achievement award
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Glenn Close will be the next recipient of AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards career achievement…
Continue Reading‘Blade Runner 2049’ producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi event
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an…
Continue ReadingMiami Heat will unveil Pat Riley Court at their season opener against Orlando Magic
AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — It’s rare that Pat Riley doesn’t get to make the final call when it comes to Miami Heat matters. After all,…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in California on Election Day
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — While California may be solidly Democratic in presidential contests, a handful of competitive races in the state…
Continue ReadingNBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record
AP Basketball Writer The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions. And sometime this season, the Celtics might take over the top spot on…
Continue ReadingChargers rue missed opportunities in disappointing 17-15 loss to Cardinals
AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw for more than 300 yards, the defense held its ground outside of a few key plays and…
Continue ReadingAsian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate
Associated Press Olivia Chen and Pauline Ang, friends and business partners on boba milk tea brand Twrl, have tried three times to get on “Shark…
Continue ReadingNew campus protest rules spur an outcry from college faculty
AP Education Writer Dissent is thriving this fall at American colleges, and not just among student activists. With student protests limited by new…
Continue ReadingMurray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win over Chargers
AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona’s Kyler Murray rolled out to his left before turning on the jets, beating a Chargers defender…
Continue ReadingSan Diego FC will debut at LA Galaxy in late February. Home opener will be on March 1
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The expansion San Diego FC will make its debut against the LA Galaxy in Carson during Major League Soccer’s opening weekend…
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Warriors guard Moses Moody signs three-year contract extension
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody has signed a three-year contract extension worth $39 million. The Warriors open the…
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Asking price above $1,300 for World Series resale tickets
NEW YORK (AP) — Resale tickets for the World Series opener at Dodger Stadium against the New York Yankees started at $1,358 on Monday evening on…
Continue ReadingA’s temporary home in Sacramento will have grass instead of artificial turf
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The nomadic Athletics will play home games on grass as they move from Oakland to Sacramento next season rather…
Continue ReadingTests confirm a season-ending knee injury for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk will miss the rest of the season after tearing…
Continue ReadingDodgers stay alive all the way to the World Series with bullpen games and contributions from all
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Series is always the goal for the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s been elusive recently,…
Continue ReadingKen Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers’ opener, hoping to see LeBron and Bronny make NBA history
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — If LeBron James Sr. and his son, Bronny, make NBA history Tuesday night by playing in the same game for…
Continue ReadingAaron Boone says Yankees clubhouse togetherness at a high going into World Series
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — While not exactly a modern metric, Aaron Boone is convinced the New York Yankees have their highest kumbaya in…
Continue ReadingSome California legislators miss hundreds of votes, but even ‘excused’ absences count as a ‘no’
CalMatters Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, a Democrat from Corona who is running for state Senate, missed about two-thirds of her votes this year…
Continue ReadingMicah Parsons isn’t sure his 1st NFL injury absence will end when Cowboys visit 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Micah Parsons isn’t sure if the first injury absence of the two-time All-Pro pass rusher’s…
Continue ReadingDisney names Gorman to serve as next chairman; anticipates naming new CEO in early 2026
AP Business Writer The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next year. The…
Continue ReadingKaiser mental health workers go on strike in Southern California over staffing, workloads
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than 2,400 Kaiser Permanente psychologists, therapists, social workers and other mental health workers in…
Continue Reading‘Notoriously slow:’ Lengthy investigations into California politicians leave voters in the dark
CalMatters A $1,044 outing at a glitzy Hollywood nightclub. A $1,316 meal at a Los Angeles steak and seafood restaurant. A $4,500 experience to see…
Continue ReadingRaiders QB Aidan O’Connell expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks with a broken thumb, AP source says
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell is expected to be out four to six weeks with a broken…
Continue ReadingAverage LCS game time up 12 minutes as scoring rises, overall postseason figure falls to 3:00
NEW YORK (AP) — The average time of a nine-inning game in the League Championship Series rose 12 minutes to 3:16 this year along with an increase…
Continue ReadingNavy identifies 2 killed in fighter jet crash as aviators from California
Associated Press The Navy identified on Monday the two crew members who died last week in a jet fighter crash near Mount Rainier as two 31-year-old…
Continue ReadingNestor Cortes likely to rejoin Yankees pitching staff for World Series
NEW YORK (AP) — Nestor Cortes appears likely to rejoin the New York Yankees pitching staff for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.…
Continue ReadingDisney names Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James Gorman as its next board chairman
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Disney names Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James Gorman as its next board…
Continue ReadingOhtani heads to World Series for first time, achieving goal he had when signing with Dodgers
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani got what he came for when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers: a trip to the World…
Continue ReadingAlonso stunned as Mets eliminated, unsure of future heading into free agency
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pete Alonso seemed stunned this season had ended and perhaps his time with the New York Mets. “I’m just kind of…
Continue ReadingShould the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide
Associated Press Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the…
Continue ReadingRoss Colton stepping up for Avalanche, relishing top linemates
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche, rattled by injuries and a subpar defensive performance, have not had an ideal…
Continue ReadingYankees and Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway and Hollywood
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. Freeway. Judge vs. Ohtani. New York neighbors who became cross-country…
Continue ReadingDodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World Series
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani carried the injury-riddled Los Angeles Dodgers to baseball’s best record during the regular…
Continue ReadingThe Dodgers advance to World Series matchup with the Yankees after eliminating the Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers advance to World Series matchup with the Yankees after eliminating the Mets in Game 6 of the…
Continue ReadingKings score 4 goals in 3rd period to beat Ducks 4-1
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere, Kevin Fiala and Mikey Anderson all scored in the third period and the Los…
Continue ReadingColton scores twice, Annunen makes 25 saves to help Avalanche beat winless Sharks 4-1
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ross Colton scored twice, Justus Annunen made 25 saves in his first start of the season and the Colorado…
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Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers 28-18 in Super Bowl rematch
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The formula might look a bit different with the defense and running game carrying the Kansas City…
Continue ReadingJ.T. Poston ends long day in Las Vegas with 3rd career PGA Tour title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — J.T. Poston used a burst of birdies to build a comfortable lead in the morning and afternoon, first for a three-shot lead after 54…
Continue ReadingRams force 4 turnovers and hold off Raiders 20-15 after QB Aidan O’Connell gets injured
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams’ defense hasn’t been good in its first season after Aaron Donald’s…
Continue ReadingMichael Kopech to open bullpen game for Dodgers against Mets in Game 6. Freddie Freeman out for LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Kopech will start Game 6 of the National League Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who plan to send a…
Continue ReadingThe 49ers lose Brandon Aiyuk to a serious knee injury after getting Ricky Pearsall back
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The emotional lift of Ricky Pearsall’s return to the field 50 days after he was shot lasted…
Continue ReadingRaiders QB Aidan O’Connell’s start vs Rams ends with thumb injury in 1st quarter
Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Aidan O’Connell was looking forward to securing his hold on the starting quarterback job for the…
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