By DEBORAH BRENNAN/CalMatters CalMatters California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton on Oct. 18 led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5, striking two California Highway Patrol vehicles. An artillery shell exploded over the freeway during a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, attended […]
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Chargers dominate Vikings 37-10 as Justin Herbert throws for 3 TDs
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Four days after a humbling loss, the Los Angeles Chargers bounced back in a big way. Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 23, ending a skid of three losses in four games that knocked them from atop the […]
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Colton Herta’s move to Formula 2 with Hitech brings him closer to Formula 1 dream
Colton Herta’s transition from IndyCar to Formula 1 hit another marker on Oct. 21 when it was confirmed he will compete next year for Hitech in Formula 2. Herta, a California native who has raced for Andretti Global in IndyCar, has already been announced the test driver for Cadillac as it prepares to make its […]
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California police say shrapnel hits and damages a patrol vehicle during Marine Corps drills
Metal shrapnel from an exploding artillery shell fell hit and damaged a California Highway Patrol vehicle as personnel at a U.S. Marine Corps base fired live rounds over a highway — against the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom — during weekend exercises observed by Vice President JD Vance, state authorities said on Oct. 19. No […]
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How did Grant Hill ask Erik Spoelstra to be the Olympic coach? Turns out, he didn’t have to
MIAMI (AP) — At a dinner in Miami back in August, across the street from the arena where the Heat play their games, USA Basketball men’s national team managing director Grant Hill had a question for Erik Spoelstra. Hill wasn’t even done asking before Spoelstra gave his answer. “I’m in,” Spoelstra said. With that, USA […]
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New law requires California officials to disclose job offers made before they leave office
California’s elected and appointed officials will now have to tell the public when they’ve accepted a job offer from a new employer that might seek favors from them while they’re still in a position of power. Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month signed Assembly Bill 1286 by Democratic Assemblymember Tasha Boerner of Solana Beach. The […]
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San Francisco’s Fleet Week goes on despite federal shutdown, with help from Canada and Colombia
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The government shutdown has grounded the Blue Angels from its crowd-pleasing, stunt-filled airshow at San Francisco’s Fleet Week. But Royal Canadian pilots and Colombian sailors were on hand to make sure the show went on, organizers said on Oct. 8. The three-masted ARC Gloria, which is the official flagship of the […]
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California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A California engineer and gardening enthusiast won the top prize at an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California after growing a giant jack-o’-lantern gourd weighing 2,346 pounds (1,064 kilograms). Brandon Dawson, of Santa Rosa, California, clinched the victory Monday at the 52nd World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon […]
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Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate. Downpours were moving through the area early Tuesday, with drivers hydroplaning and some accidents reported on flooded roads. A flash […]
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Padres manager Mike Shildt announces retirement after just 2 seasons in charge
Mike Shildt is retiring after two seasons as the San Diego Padres’ manager. The Padres confirmed the 57-year-old Shildt’s decision on Oct. 13. In a letter to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shildt said he is retiring because “the grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally.” Shildt […]
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The latest idea to save the NBA All-Star Game: US vs. the World. And there’s no shortage of intrigue
Imagine this lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, all on the floor at the same time as teammates. MVPs. Scoring champions. NBA champions. Triple-double machines. Defensive wizards. International players, all together in one highly decorated, incredibly accomplished, flat-out-scary lineup the likes of which probably has not been seen too […]
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Justin Herbert rallies the Chargers in the final minute for a 29-27 win over the Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh will never forget the sequence. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert escaped the Dolphins’ pass rush and zipped a pass to Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard catch-and-run, stunning Miami’s home crowd in the final minute of Oct. 12’s back-and-forth matchup. The play set up Cameron Dicker’s fifth field […]
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Voting is underway in California on new maps that could swing US House control, check Trump’s power
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The midterm elections might be a year away, but the fight for control of the U.S. House is underway in California. Voting opened statewide on whether to dramatically reshape California’s congressional districts to add as many as five Democrat-held seats in Congress — a possible offset to President Donald Trump’s moves […]
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Schauffele wins in Japan, the country where his mother grew up and where he has many connections
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Xander Schauffele picked up another meaningful win in Japan, this one a PGA Tour trophy instead of Olympic gold, capping a frustrated year marked by injury and some doubt. Schauffele birdied the 17th hole on Oct. 12 and closed with a 7-under 64 to hold off Max Greyserman and win the […]
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Padres’ Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined for dispute with umpires after season-ending loss
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias was suspended on Oct. 10 for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club’s wild-card playoff series against the Chicago Cubs, MLB announced. Infielder Xander Bogaerts was also fined an undisclosed amount for his conduct during […]
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AP Player of the Week: Nico Iamaleava had hand in 5 touchdowns in UCLA’s upset of Penn State
The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 6 of the season: Nico Iamaleava, UCLA The transfer quarterback from Tennessee was responsible for all five UCLA touchdowns in the 42-37 upset of Penn State. With tight ends and wide receivers coach Jerry Neuheisel calling the plays for the first time, Iamaleava […]