Tom Pidcock defends gold medal-winning move in men’s mountain bike race
Tom Pidcock explains his daring move to overtake Victor Koretzky in the men’s mountain bike race to win gold.
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VOTER GUIDE: Adam Schiff (D)
Party: Democratic Occupation: U.S. Representative for California’s 30th congressional district Relevant Experience: Attended Stanford University and Harvard Law School Senior member of the House Committee on the Judiciary In 1996, Schiff was elected to the California State Senate as its youngest member He previously served as a member of the House Select Committee to investigate the
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VOTER GUIDE: Steve Garvey (R)
Party: Republican Occupation: Former professional baseball player and businessman Relevant Experience: Founded Garvey Marketing Group and worked with causes such as the Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House, Pediatrics AIDS, and more according to his websiteTwo-time supporter of Donald Trump Personal Information: Resides in Los Angeles and Palm Desert, Calif.Earned his B.S. at Michigan State UniversityMarried with nine
Continue ReadingNorthern Arizona ramps up enthusiasm headed into Shane Burcar’s sixth season
AP Basketball Writer FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Northern Arizona’s players attack each drill, each sprint with vigor, the sounds of squeaking shoes and shouts of encouragement filling the thin mountain air. The final day of summer workouts, like the first or last day of fall camp, is filled with possibilities and enthusiasm. The Lumberjacks are
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California city unveils nation’s first all electric vehicle police fleet
Associated Press A city in Southern California has become the first in the nation to replace its police patrol cars with electric vehicles, officials announced Monday, unveiling a fleet of 20 new Teslas. South Pasadena on the edge of Los Angeles will replace its gas-guzzling police cruisers with the Teslas to help protect public health
Continue ReadingCalifornia city unveils nation’s first all electric vehicle police fleet
Associated Press A city in Southern California has become the first in the nation to replace its police patrol cars with electric vehicles, officials announced Monday, unveiling a fleet of 20 new Teslas. South Pasadena on the edge of Los Angeles will replace its gas-guzzling police cruisers with the Teslas to help protect public health
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Table tennis’ newest fan? Team USA basketball’s Anthony Edwards
Table tennis has a new high-profile fan! Team USA Basketball team member Anthony Edwards was in attendance at American Lily Zhang’s historic Round of 32 win on Monday.
Continue Reading Woman killed and 2 others wounded in shooting near New York City migrant shelter
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman was killed and two people were wounded in a shooting near a New York City migrant shelter as a crowd gathered for the results of Venezuela’s presidential election. Police say a gunman fired on the gathering in a park on Randall’s Island around 3:30 a.m. Monday. The woman who
Continue Reading Bally Sports networks will return to Comcast subscribers after agreement is reached
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — Most Comcast subscribers will be able to watch their favorite sports teams again after it reached an agreement with their distributor. Comcast and Diamond Sports announced Monday that 15 regional sports networks will be available on Thursday after being blacked out for three months. The Bally Sports networks were no longer
Continue Reading Prosecutor opposes ‘Rust’ armorer’s request for release as she seeks new trial for set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A special prosecutor is opposing a request by a former movie armorer that she be released from prison while seeking a new trial and appeal of her involuntary manslaughter conviction in a 2021 shooting on the set of the film “Rust.” Kari Morrissey wrote in a response brief filed Friday
Continue Reading Guatemala grants temporary residency to Mexican minors who fled violence
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s government has given temporary residency to 207 Mexicans, mostly children, on humanitarian grounds, after they fled across the border last week to escape drug violence. National Immigration Institute Director Danilo Rivera announced Monday that they will have 30 days of legal status after which they could request asylum if they
Continue Reading Texas senators grill utility executives about massive power failure after Hurricane Beryl
Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A special committee of the Texas Senate has convened to hear executives from Houston’s largest utility provider explain the massive electricity failure that occurred when Hurricane Beryl hit the city on July 8. CenterPoint Energy’s chief executive officer told a panel of state senators in the Texas
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Men’s surfing Round 3 recap: Teahupo’o produces wild wipeouts, staggering scores
Round 3 of Olympic surfing brought the heat, delivering the largest swells and scores of the competition thus far. This round had it all, from brutal wipeouts to highlight rides to thrilling duels. The men’s side was able to sneak in all eight heats right before dicey weather postponed the women’s event.
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Boxing preview, July 30: Team USA’s Hill and Mendoza enter the ring
Team USA’s boxing roster for Tuesday’s Paris Olympics bouts includes flyweight Roscoe Hill and featherweight Alyssa Mendoza.
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Swimmer Ryan Murphy learns sex of first child after winning bronze at Paris Olympics
As American swimmer Ryan Murphy stepped off the podium to greet his wife, Bridget Konttinen, in the La Defense Arena stands, he was hit with some news that instantly took priority over times, splits and medals.
Continue ReadingMan arrested on accusations of starting the largest wildfire in California this year has been charged with arson
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Man arrested on accusations of starting the largest wildfire in California this year has been charged with arson.
Continue ReadingUtility cuts natural gas service to landslide-stricken Southern California neighborhood
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Natural gas service to 135 homes was being cut Monday in a neighborhood on Southern California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula due to worsening conditions in an area where a long-running landslide has damaged houses, roads and utilities, authorities said. Southern California Gas Co. cited “significant strain” on its infrastructure in
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Starting the week with dry and near-average temperatures
It’s a dry and seasonable start to the week. I am tracking hotter temperatures and monsoonal moisture to return later this week.
Continue ReadingBally Sports networks will return to Comcast subscribers after agreement is reached
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — Most Comcast subscribers will be able to watch their favorite sports teams again after it reached an agreement with their distributor. Comcast and Diamond Sports announced Monday that 15 regional sports networks will be available on Thursday after being blacked out for three months. The Bally Sports networks were no longer
Continue Reading Delaware gubernatorial candidate calls for investigation into primary rival’s campaign finances
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The chief executive of Delaware’s largest county is calling for a federal investigation into the campaign finances of the state’s lieutenant governor, who is his chief rival for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer held a news conference Monday to respond to a forensic review
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