Laylah Rivers had already been a paratrooper in the U.S. Army and worked at various tech companies across the West Coast. But when she enrolled at a Los Angeles community college at 31, she was just another freshman — alongside students nearly half her age. Luckily, West Los Angeles College has a program that acknowledges […]
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Chris O’Leary returns to Chargers as defensive coordinator, replacing mentor Jesse Minter
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Chris O’Leary is back on familiar ground with the Los Angeles Chargers, giving him a built-in level of comfort as he takes over as defensive coordinator. He’s replacing his mentor Jesse Minter, who left to become head coach of the Baltimore Ravens last month. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” O’Leary said. […]
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From Bart Starr, to everyone after, photographer John Biever has shot every Super Bowl
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Photographer John Biever has shot every Super Bowl, yet the only football picture he has prominently displayed in his San Diego home is the one he took of Bart Starr scoring on a quarterback sneak with 13 seconds left in the “Ice Bowl,” the 1967 NFL championship game against the Dallas […]
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Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Jan. 31 because the deal was subject to a successful physical and […]
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Justin Rose is 45 and No. 3 in the world of golf. He says he still has ‘gas in the tank’
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Justin Rose doesn’t pay attention to his age no matter how much he gets reminded. His victory in the Farmers Insurance Open was historic on a couple of fronts. At age 45, he became the oldest winner of a tournament that dates to 1952. He became the first wire-to-wire winner at […]
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Los Angeles Chargers sign DL Teair Tart to 3-year contract extension
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Teiar Tart is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers with a three-year contract extension. The Chargers announced the deal on Jan. 26 for Tart, who joined the team in August 2024 after he was released by the Miami Dolphins. Tart quickly became a contributor to Los Angeles’ defense, […]
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Mike McDaniel wants to help Justin Herbert to reach his full potential in his Chargers offense
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Just like his famously inventive offenses, Mike McDaniel had many options. He interviewed for several head coaching jobs after his four-year tenure in charge of the Miami Dolphins ended this month, and he could have been an offensive coordinator pretty much anywhere he pleased. McDaniel still wants to be a […]
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Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump announced on Jan. 27 that he has signed an executive order to “cut through bureaucratic red tape” and speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the January 2025 Los Angeles area wildfires. Trump’s order, signed on Jan. 23, seeks to allow homeowners to rebuild […]
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Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act. Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch: The New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots will seek their NFL-record seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks on Feb. 8 […]
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‘People are really mad’: First-ever parking fees at San Diego’s Balboa Park draw anger
For decades, parking lots at San Diego’s Balboa Park were packed, with lines of drivers snaking through lanes in search of a rare open spot. On Jan. 21 several lots were half empty, while people lined up behind kiosks to pay newly imposed parking fees. This month San Diego city imposed the first parking fees […]
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Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Colton Herta is well aware it sounds insane to leave IndyCar, where he’s one of the series stars and the veteran driver at Andretti Global, and walk away at age 25 with seven full seasons on his resume. All to move to the United Kingdom and race in F2, a […]
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Chloe Kim rediscovers love for Olympics. Will an injury derail quest for a 3rd straight gold medal?
COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — Chloe Kim’s third run to the Olympics started with the usual questions: How will she handle the pressure? Can she enjoy the journey? How does being famous elevate or diminish the experience? And, of course, will she win her third straight gold medal? Now, comes one that nobody saw coming: […]
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Astronauts say space station’s ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis. During their first public appearance since returning to Earth, the four astronauts refused to say which one of them needed medical attention and for what reason. It was NASA’s […]
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Federal judges allow California to use new US House map ahead of 2026 election
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California can use a new voter-approved U.S. House map that is designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms, a federal three-judge panel ruled on Jan. 14. In a 2-1 ruling, a three-judge panel in Los Angeles denied requests from state Republicans and the U.S. Justice Department to block the map […]
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QB Diana Flores hypes flag football ahead of its 2028 LA Olympics debut, now an open book on subject
Quarterback Diana Flores has won world titles and MVPs on the flag football field. She’s starred in Super Bowl commercials to promote her sport, too. This, though, confirmed just how far-reaching women’s flag football has become — Kansas City Chiefs standout Patrick Mahomes once referred to her by name and mentioned her being a QB. […]
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California’s scenic Highway 1 near Big Sur reopens 3 years after damaging landslides
BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) — A 90-mile (145-kilometer) section of California’s Highway 1 along the famous Big Sur coast fully reopened on Jan. 14 after three years of closures and repairs following a series of landslides and a roadway collapse that hampered tourism on the scenic route. The reopening around midday came three months ahead […]