SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Nov. 5 that he’ll change all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole, though the state Supreme Court will have the final say in hundreds of those cases. Newsom’s decision comes as he prepares to leave office […]
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It’s too early to call the outcome of California’s proposal to tax billionaires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California measure to tax the net worth of billionaires that divided liberal leaders nationally and triggered one of the most expensive ballot fights in state history was too early to call Wednesday morning as the vote tally continued. Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of […]
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Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who ran on his decades of experience in public office, will take over from California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the next governor of the nation’s most populous state. The victory by Becerra, a former state attorney general and Biden administration official, ensures California and the White House […]
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UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava ‘heartbroken’ as injury ends his season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava says he’s “heartbroken” his season was cut short because of injury. He was hurt in a win at Oregon on Oct. 11. Late in the first half, Iamaleava was tackled by two defenders and his left leg appeared to get twisted. He returned after missing one play, […]
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Head of California high-speed rail agency resigns amid travel expenses scandal
The CEO of California’s high-speed rail authority resigned on Oct. 28, saying he needs to focus on “important personal and family priorities,” according to a copy of the emailed resignation obtained by CalMatters. “This has not been an easy decision, as leading the Authority has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding chapters of […]
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From ‘Star Wars’ to LA28: Kathleen Kennedy takes the reins of Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar-nominated producer Kathleen Kennedy has been hired to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics. Kennedy was named head of ceremonies and content on Oct. 28, replacing Peter Rice, who remains as executive producer. Kennedy, 73, stepped down as president of Lucasfilm in January […]
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List of top women’s college basketball games before the New Year includes NCAA finals rematch
Women’s college basketball never fails to disappoint, with marquee matchups way before March Madness begins. The most anticipated early season game is a Nov. 24 rematch between preseason No. 1 South Carolina and second-ranked UConn from their Final Four matchup last season. Many people remember UConn coach Geno Auriemma’s meltdown in the handshake line when […]
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Lionel Messi, Inter Miami tabbed to play Cincinnati in MLS Sprint Season opener on Feb. 19
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi is in line to help kick off Major League Soccer’s sprint season next year. MLS revealed a handful of games on the looming sprint season schedule Wednesday, including the Feb. 19 opener in Miami between Messi’s Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati. Also revealed: El Tráfico with the LA Galaxy hosting […]
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Small colleges are starting football programs, hoping to boost enrollment as student shortage looms
A bagpiper in a kilt led hundreds of Azusa Pacific University students and the school president into the Cougars’ stadium before kickoff against Whittier College earlier this season, a sun-splashed celebration of what once were two of the biggest brands in California small-college football. Azusa Pacific had dropped the sport in 2020 after 55 years […]
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King tides inundate streets and flood homes and businesses along both US coasts
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — King tides have inundated parts of both U.S. coasts, flooding streets and sending seawater into homes and businesses in beach communities in California, Florida and the Carolinas. The tides began with the full moon the week of Oct. 26, forecasters said. King tides are caused by the gravitational pull and […]
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Californians revolt against police drones after rapid adoption across state
Public pushback over municipal police drones is boiling over across California, turning routine local policy hearings into high-stakes battles over the boundaries of neighborhood surveillance. The increasingly heated public debates are driven by landmark privacy litigation and a 2021 law that mandates explicit local board approvals for the use of “military equipment,” including drones. Those […]
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Jay Wright: ‘I could have never anticipated’ how college hoops has changed as he enters Hall of Fame
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jay Wright saw the direction college basketball was headed four years ago, when the transfer portal began to reshape the way teams were constructed, and abruptly retired after leading Villanova to a pair of national championships. Some would argue the chaos has only gotten worse. Name, image and likeness payments, […]
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Jim Harbaugh looking for answers in all aspects of the Chargers’ struggling offense
The 0-6 Los Angeles Chargers are still searching for solutions for their struggling offense. Amid growing speculation about the status of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, coach Jim Harbaugh said no decisions have been made about any aspect of that unit. “We’re looking into everything at this point, and that process is ongoing, particularly offensively,” Harbaugh […]
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A first-time WNBA champion awaits as the Valkyries and Dream open the Finals
The WNBA will crown a first-time champion with the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream playing for the title in the best-of-seven series that started Oct. 17. Golden State is looking to become the fastest expansion team in league history to win a championship as the Valkyries are only in their second year. Atlanta […]
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Harbaugh says Chargers will evaluate everything after 22-6 loss to Chiefs drops them to 0-6
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh vowed to look at every aspect of his operation — including new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel — after a 22-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 18 that sent Los Angeles winless into its bye. The only other team without a victory this season […]
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Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 44 years, the Milwaukee Brewers are finally going back to the World Series. Propelled by a lockdown bullpen and repeated comebacks, the young and fearless Brewers swept the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers out of the playoffs on Oct. 15 with a 6-4 victory in Game 4 of the […]