Bellino, 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.…
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Some 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…
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