Boiling chemical on rail car forces evacuation in California
PERRIS, Calif. (AP) — A section of a major Southern California freeway was shut down and 170 homes were under evacuation orders Friday as a…
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California officials ponder nuclear future
The California legislature has less than three weeks to determine if it will take an extraordinary step and attempt to extend the life of the state’s…
Continue Reading Equal pay deal for US women’s soccer approved by judge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The proposed $24 million settlement between U.S. women soccer players and the sport’s American governing body was given…
Continue Reading Connecticut secures No. 3 seed in WNBA playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jonquel Jones had 17 points and eight rebounds and the Connecticut…
Continue Reading California governor proposes extending nuclear plant’s life
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed extending the life of the state’s last…
Continue Reading Mexican army seizes 1.5 tons of meth from truck
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Acting on a tip, Mexican soldiers seized almost 1.5 tons of meth and 328 pounds (149 kilograms) of apparent powdered fentanyl at…
Continue Reading Cops: Oregon crime ring moved $22M in catalytic converters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in suburban Portland, Oregon, said Thursday they arrested a crime ring leader responsible for trafficking more than…
Continue Reading 21,000 fish die in ‘catastrophic failure’ at UC Davis
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — About 21,000 fish died of possible chlorine exposure at a University of California, Davis research and care facility, school…
Continue Reading Protester: San Francisco paramedic sedated her involuntarily
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A protester has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the city of San Francisco claiming…
Continue Reading Social media addiction bill fails in California Legislature
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday rejected a proposal that could have forced some popular…
Continue Reading Getty Museum in LA to return illegally exported art to Italy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is returning ancient sculptures and other works of art that were illegally exported from…
Continue Reading LA County moves out of high COVID-19 level as surge eases
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County has dropped out of the high COVID-19 community level under federal guidelines, as infections and rates of…
Continue Reading Davis looking to keep roster spot as Chargers open preseason
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Michael Davis went into last year’s preseason games knowing that he was going to be…
Continue Reading Judge to decide if Scott Peterson victim of jury misconduct
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press Scott Peterson’s trial attorney missed an opportunity to grill a California juror about bias who eventually…
Continue Reading Anne Heche on life support, survival of crash ‘not expected’
By LYNN ELBER and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anne Heche is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery…
Continue Reading Police: Marshawn Lynch was asleep, car damaged before arrest
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police…
Continue Reading Zeus: Raiders RB Zamir White overcomes lifetime of obstacles
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Scotland High School coach Richard Bailey has watched a handful of players make it to the…
Continue Reading Frenemies reunited: Newsom names former LA mayor to new post
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday appointed one-time nemesis and rival Antonio…
Continue Reading FTC looking at rules to corral tech firms’ data collection
By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether it’s the fitness tracker on your wrist, the “smart” home appliances in your…
Continue Reading Trevor Bauer’s accuser files countersuit to defamation claim
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Diego woman who alleges Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sexually abused her has filed a countersuit to his…
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