After whirlwind stretch, Dan Bylsma settles into first few days as Kraken head coach
AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — At some point, Dan Bylsma will get a semblance of an offseason and a little downtime. Right now, it seems like…
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Bronny James says he can handle ‘amplified’ pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in…
Continue ReadingWoman dies from being pushed into San Francisco-area commuter train
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A homeless man allegedly pushed a 74-year-old woman into an arriving San Francisco Bay Area commuter train, killing her,…
Continue ReadingDangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of…
Continue ReadingSan Diego County to pay nearly $15M to family of pregnant woman who died in jail 5 years ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego County will pay nearly $15 million to settle a lawsuit by the family of a 24-year-old pregnant woman who died in jail…
Continue ReadingTesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but decline not as bad as expected
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla’s global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers,…
Continue ReadingMinnesota has continued its playoff momentum and is one of the top teams in the WNBA
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota was a surprise last season, making the postseason after a slow start. The Lynx haven’t put…
Continue ReadingBiden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, warning — as…
Continue ReadingBrazil data regulator bans Meta from mining data to train AI models
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s national data protection authority determined on Tuesday that Meta, the parent company of…
Continue ReadingCalifornia advances unique safety regulations for AI companies despite tech firm opposition
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers voted to advance legislation Tuesday that would require artificial intelligence…
Continue ReadingDarrell Christian, former AP managing editor and sports editor, dies at 75
AP Sports Writer Darrell L. Christian, a former managing editor and sports editor of The Associated Press known for a demanding demeanor and…
Continue Reading2 men were arrested on public road within Oprah’s Hawaii ranch. They’re suspected of illegal hunting
KULA, Hawaii (AP) — Two men arrested last month on a public road within Oprah Winfrey ‘s property on the Hawaiian island of Maui are…
Continue ReadingOfficers kill 3 coyotes at San Francisco Botanical Garden after attack on 5-year-old girl
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wildlife officers shot and killed three coyotes at the San Francisco Botanical Garden over the weekend after a coyote attacked…
Continue ReadingCalifornia budgets up to $12 million for reparations bills, a milestone in atoning for racist legacy
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget…
Continue ReadingAtkinson confident Cavs can take the next step. Team optimistic Mitchell will sign an extension
AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — From the outside, Kenny Atkinson kept tabs on Cleveland and recognized something special happening with…
Continue ReadingFormer Raiders coach Jon Gruden loses bid for state high court reconsideration in NFL emails lawsuit
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jon Gruden lost a bid Monday for three Nevada Supreme Court justices to reconsider whether a lawsuit he filed…
Continue ReadingFederal judge halts Mississippi law requiring age verification for websites
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a Mississippi law that would require users of websites and other digital…
Continue ReadingSheriff suspends bid for US House seat once held by ex-Speaker McCarthy
AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A county sheriff suspended his campaign Monday for a California U.S. House seat once held by former Speaker…
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Inspectors are supposed to visit all farmworker housing to ensure its safety, but some used FaceTime
CalMatters When Antonio Bravo stepped into the Salinas hotel in May 2020, he first noticed a foul smell. Then he saw the bare metal cot with no…
Continue ReadingBET says ‘audio malfunction’ caused heavy censorship of Usher’s speech at the 2024 BET Awards
AP Music Writer Usher’s acceptance speech of the BET Awards’ lifetime achievement award was heartfelt, occasionally profane and lengthy…
Continue ReadingKlay Thompson is leaving the Warriors and will join the Mavericks, AP sources say
AP Sports Writers DALLAS (AP) — Klay Thompson has taken off his Golden State jersey for the last time. And the Warriors say they’re going to…
Continue ReadingTV personality Carlos Watson testifies in his trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former TV host Carlos Watson told a jury Monday he never schemed to con backers of his Ozy Media, a once…
Continue ReadingFormer Marlins GM Kim Ng hired as senior adviser for Athletes Unlimited Softball League
AP Sports Writer Kim Ng made her mark as a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of Major League Baseball. In 2020, the Miami Marlins made her the…
Continue ReadingWhich states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Associated Press Organizers in Arizona and Nebraska turned in more than enough signatures Wednesday to put abortion-related ballot questions before…
Continue ReadingMagic Johnson admires how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese deal with the hype while uplifting the WNBA
AP Basketball Writer Magic Johnson admires how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are handling the glaring spotlight of expectations and living up to the…
Continue Reading76ers make a splash with $400 million in contracts for Paul George and Tyrese Maxey
AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George ditched LA and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philly with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.…
Continue ReadingEuropean Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms on Monday of breaching the bloc’s new…
Continue ReadingTop California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Top California Democrats want to advance legislation to crack down on retail theft, announcing they plan…
Continue ReadingStreet medicine teams search for homeless people to deliver lifesaving IV hydration in extreme heat
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Alfred Handley leaned back in his wheelchair alongside a major Phoenix freeway as a street medicine team helped him…
Continue ReadingAdriana’s two goals keep Pride undefeated in NWSL play
Associated Press Adriana scored two goals in the first half and the undefeated Orlando Pride beat Angel City 3-0 in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The…
Continue ReadingMalloy’s inside-the-park HR propels Tigers to 7-6 victory, ending the Angels’ 6-game winning streak
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Justyn-Henry Malloy hit an inside-the-park homer in the fourth inning, Carson Kelly added a three-run homer…
Continue ReadingPfaadt pitches 6 effective innings and Alexander gets a key hit as the Diamondbacks beat the A’s 5-1
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run ball and Blaze Alexander hit a two-run single during Arizona’s…
Continue ReadingGeorge heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources say
AP Basketball Writer Paul George is going back to the Eastern Conference, and surely has made Joel Embiid very happy in the process. George will sign…
Continue ReadingMan recovering from shark bite on the Florida coast in state’s third attack in a month
AP Health Writer A man on Florida’s northeast coast was bitten by a shark this weekend but is now recovering, authorities said Sunday, in the third…
Continue ReadingChapman homers and Giants hit 10 doubles, their most since 1912, in 10-4 win over Dodgers
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs, and the San Francisco Giants hit 10 doubles to rout the Los…
Continue ReadingMax Christie is getting a 4-year, $32 million deal to return to the Lakers, an AP source says
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Promising wing Max Christie is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a four-year, $32 million contract, a…
Continue ReadingCalifornia lawmakers unveil $10 billion bond proposals for climate and schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Sunday announced they plan to put two bond measures on the ballot in November, one that would ask…
Continue ReadingRafael Devers hits 2-run homer, Red Sox end Padres’ 5-game win streak with 4-1 victory
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and the Boston Red Sox ended the San Diego…
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‘A Quiet Place’ prequel box office speaks volumes as Costner’s Western gets a bumpy start
AP Film Writer “ A Quiet Place: Day One ” is making noise at the box office. The prequel earned an estimated $53 million in its first weekend in…
Continue ReadingNaomi Osaka’s agency signs 15-year-old Australian tennis player Cooper Kose
AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Cooper Kose is an Australian tennis player who just turned 15 two weeks ago, has braces on his teeth and…
Continue ReadingLGBTQ+ Pride Month culminates with parades in NYC, San Francisco and beyond
NEW YORK (AP) — The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, bringing rainbow-laden revelers to the…
Continue ReadingGalaxy make it four straight with 3-0 victory over San Jose
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil scored a first-half goal, LA added two scores late in the second half, and the Galaxy blanked the San Jose…
Continue ReadingKevin Pillar’s first walk-off hit since 2018 gives Angels 6-5 victory over Tigers in 10 innings
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Pillar’s single with one out in the 10th inning drove in Taylor Ward and the Los Angeles Angels…
Continue ReadingMateusz Bogusz scores hat trick in LAFC’s 3-0 win over Colorado Rapids
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mateusz Bogusz scored all three goals for his first hat trick in two seasons with LAFC and the Black and Gold defeated the…
Continue ReadingShould gun store sales get special credit card tracking? States split on mandating or prohibiting it
Associated Press Beginning Monday, a California law will require credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard to provide banks with special retail…
Continue ReadingBay FC downs Racing Louisville 1-0; Courage beat Spirit 1-0 for first road win
Asisat Oshoala scored on a penalty in the 76th minute and Bay FC beat Racing Louisville 1-0 on Saturday in the National Women’s Soccer League.…
Continue ReadingBET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind
AP Music Writer Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. The…
Continue Reading‘Lab-grown’ meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — As Florida’s ban on “lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect next week, one manufacturer hosted a last…
Continue ReadingWill Smith’s double ignites seven-run 11th inning as the Dodgers beat the Giants 14-7
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Will Smith knocked in two runs to start a seven-run 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San…
Continue ReadingDan Ige drops close decision at UFC 303 hours after being called in to replace an ill fighter
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — An illness forced Brian Ortega to withdraw Saturday hours before his scheduled fight with Diego Lopes in the…
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