LA County DA to dismiss 60,000 past marijuana convictions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón says his office would dismiss roughly 60,000 marijuana convictions. Under…
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Laurene Powell Jobs to invest $3.5B in climate group
Philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs will invest $3.5 billion within the next 10 years to address the climate crisis. A spokesperson for Emerson…
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Working from home may become the new norm
It might very well be the only positive to come out of the pandemic. A question long since asked finally answered, can curtain jobs be done from…
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2 children shot at south Phoenix home; Police detain mother
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say a 24-year-old woman has been detained by police after two of her children were shot in their south Phoenix home…
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Biden rule to shield ‘Dreamers’ seeks to bypass Congress
By ELLIOT SPAGAT and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is renewing efforts to shield hundreds of thousands…
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Berube, Greaves share shutout as Columbus tops Penguins 3-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jean-Francois Berube and Jet Greaves combined for 28 saves and the shutout as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh…
Continue Reading6-year-old girl’s death at Colorado amusement park due to seat belt issues and inadequate staff training, government agency says
By Amir Vera, CNN A 6-year-old girl died on a free-fall ride at an amusement park in Colorado because she wasn’t buckled in, according to a…
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Sen. Kelly makes statement on government and economic recovery
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released a statement regarding the legislation to keep the federal government open, as well as ensuring the government…
Continue Reading As California’s eviction ban ends, some protections remain
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s eviction moratorium ends Friday. But tenants with unpaid rent can still…
Continue Reading Giants 1B Brandon Belt has broken left thumb, status unclear
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants first baseman and home run leader Brandon Belt has a broken left thumb and his availability for the final week of the…
Continue Reading Giants 1B Brandon Belt has broken left thumb, status unclear
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants first baseman and home run leader Brandon Belt has a broken left thumb and his availability for the final week of the…
Continue Reading FBI: 2020 homicides up nearly 30%, largest 1-year jump ever
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Homicides in the U.S. in 2020 increased nearly 30% over the previous year, the largest one-year jump…
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LA sheriff’s deputy accidentally opens fire in courtroom
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy accidentally opened fire inside a courtroom last month, potentially injuring a colleague and prompting an…
Continue Reading California 1st to require hourly wages in garment industry
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved what he terms a nation-leading law requiring…
Continue Reading California 1st to require hourly wages in garment industry
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved what he terms a nation-leading law requiring…
Continue Reading With lunch invite, UN chief tries to restart Cyprus talks
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hosted a lunch  for the leaders of divided Cyprus in…
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Accused California theater shooter enters insanity plea
A man accused of fatally shooting two young people inside a Southern California movie theater last July has pleaded not guilty, and not guilty by…
Continue Reading Blackhawks G Lankinen removed from COVID-19 protocol
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen has been removed from the COVID-19 protocol list. The 26-year-old Lankinen is coming…
Continue Reading Accused California theater shooter enters insanity plea
CORONA, Calif. (AP) — A man accused of fatally shooting two young people inside a Southern California movie theater last July has pleaded not…
Continue Reading LA sheriff’s deputy accidentally opens fire in courtroom
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy accidentally opened fire inside a courtroom last month, potentially injuring a colleague…
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