Flag football quarterback Darrell “Housh” Doucette III will soon be chased around the field by NFL pass rushers Von Miller and Myles Garrett. He will also have cornerback Jalen Ramsey shadowing one of his receivers. It’s the sort of opportunity Doucette’s long thought about and will finally receive March 21 as part of the Fanatics […]
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Pope announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish
EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has resigned amid charges that he embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on March 10. Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty on March 9 to 16 felony charges, including money laundering, during a hearing […]
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Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America — but not for long
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Death Valley, known as the driest place in North America, is teeming with life with a once-in-a-decade blossoming of wildflowers known as a superbloom, transforming a normally brown desert landscape into carpets of gold. Wildflowers bloom across parts of southern California and Nevada at different degrees usually every year. In […]
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US detainees in Iran risk becoming collateral damage in war, families and supporters fear
NEW YORK (AP) — Families and supporters of Americans detained in Iran say their loved ones face new dangers during the intensifying war, including the risk of becoming unintended casualties of Israeli and American bombardment or victims of retaliation from Iran’s repressive regime. “For Americans imprisoned in Iran, this is about as terrifying a moment […]
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LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record for career field goals
DENVER (AP) — LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most field goals in NBA history but his night ended with a disheartening loss and a sore left elbow. James hit a turnaround 12-foot jumper over Zeke Nnaji with 12 seconds left in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-113 loss to the […]
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American Nathan Martin wins Los Angeles Marathon in final stride; 45-year-old Kenyan wins women’s
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nathan Martin won the 41st Los Angeles Marathon in the final stride on March 8, becoming the second straight American men’s winner in the race’s closest finish ever. Martin, of Jackson, Michigan, completed the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 11 minutes, 18 seconds, overtaking Michael Kamau of Kenya, who was second […]
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Chargers agree to terms with former Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold on a multiyear contract
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with former Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold on a multiyear contract, reuniting him with his former head coach Mike McDaniel. Ingold played the last four years with the Dolphins, where he made the Pro Bowl during the 2023 season. He was a key […]
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Chargers bolster Justin Herbert’s protection with the signing of center Tyler Biadasz
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed center Tyler Biadasz on March 6, bringing in protection for quarterback Justin Herbert. Biadasz spent the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders, starting all 31 regular-season games. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2024. His seven career postseason starts include the 2024 NFC […]
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California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just three months after declaring “I’m not quitting,” California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa announced on March 6 he is retiring instead of facing a difficult reelection campaign in a redrawn district. “It’s the right time for a new chapter and new challenges,” Issa said in a statement. “Serving in Congress has […]
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Star edge rusher Khalil Mack agrees to $18 million, 1-year deal with the Chargers, AP source says
Three-time All-Pro pass rusher Khalil Mack is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers on a fully guaranteed $18 million, one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on March 7. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. The 35-year-old Mack had 5 1/2 sacks […]
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Chargers release Mekhi Becton and Will Dissly ahead of the new league year
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly on March 4, a week before the NFL’s new league year begins. The team also waived tackle Savion Washington. Becton started 15 of 16 games after signing with the Bolts last offseason. His departure leaves the Bolts […]
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Durant’s LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra’s desk, and the US Olympic coach is listening
MIAMI (AP) — If Kevin Durant ultimately decides to chase more Olympic gold, Erik Spoelstra seems interested in coaching him. Spoelstra, the Miami Heat coach who will lead the U.S. men’s basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said he’s aware of Durant’s recent comments about the potential of playing for what would be […]
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Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’
If your child’s teacher hasn’t threatened to go on strike recently, they probably will soon. Thousands of California K-12 teachers have walked off their jobs or voted to strike in the past few months, as part of a strategic, statewide effort by the California Teachers Association to boost salaries and benefits — and get the […]
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Dodgers don’t expect Snell to be ready on opening day, Yamamoto tunes up for World Baseball Classic
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers do not expect two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to be ready for opening day as he works on coming back from a shoulder injury that has lingered since last season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that the lefty has been throwing on flat ground, […]
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California must let immigrant truck drivers keep their licenses, judge rules
More than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers will be able to keep their licenses in California, at least temporarily, despite efforts by the Trump administration and the state of California to revoke them, according to a tentative ruling Wednesday in Alameda County Superior Court. The decision puts the state of California in a bind. The U.S. […]
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Denis Bouanga agrees to multiyear contract extension with Los Angeles FC after Fluminense interest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — High-scoring forward Denis Bouanga has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Los Angeles FC. The club announced the deal on Feb. 25 with Bouanga, who is now signed as a designated player through 2028 with an option through the 2029-30 Major League Soccer season. Bouanga has been one of the […]