WASHINGTON (AP) — Active duty military troops began arriving in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego on Jan. 23, in what defense officials said is the first batch of the new forces being deployed to secure the southern border. The Pentagon announced on Jan. 22 that about 1,500 troops were being sent to the border […]
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Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres
ATLANTA (AP) — Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Jan. 23, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with spring training already underway. Profar revived his career with the Padres last year when he hit .280 with […]
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Danish winger Anders Dreyer acquired by MLS expansion club San Diego from Anderlecht
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Danish winger Anders Dreyer was acquired by Major League Soccer’s expansion San Diego team from Belgium’s Anderlecht on Jan. 22 and agreed to a three-year contract. Dreyer followed Mexican winger Hirving Lozano and became San Diego’s second designated player, whose compensation and acquisition cost exceed the $743,750 salary budget charge maximum. […]
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California Legislature approves $2.5B for state response to Los Angeles-area fires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved on Jan. 23 by state lawmakers. Both Democrats and Republicans supported the bills, and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign the package later on Jan. 23. The proposals include […]
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As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Parched Southern California continued to face dangerous winds but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, forecasters said Tuesday, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff. Los Angeles officials were preparing for […]
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U.S. midfielder Luca de la Torre loaned by Celta to hometown expansion MLS team in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. national team midfielder Luca de la Torre was loaned to Major League Soccer’s expansion team in his hometown of San Diego by Spanish club Celta Vigo on Jan. 21 after making just one four-minute appearance for the team during the first half of the season. A 26-year-old who has played […]
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California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open’s 4th round
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen were born about 15 months apart and first crossed paths a decade ago when they were playing in Southern California tennis tournaments for kids. Tien, now 19, and Michelsen, 20, are close friends, frequently play the video game Fortnite together, trained with each other all offseason […]
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A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A fire at one of the world’s largest battery plants in Northern California contained tens of thousands of lithium batteries that store power from renewable energy and have become a growing electricity source. By a long shot, California and Texas are opening more large-scale battery projects than anywhere else in the […]
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Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move many baseball executives have long expected. The […]
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LA’s Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city’s rebuild could impact the Games’ runup
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The devastation wrought by the deadly wildfires that ravaged sections of Los Angeles have left an indelible imprint on the region’s landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, in addition to World Cup matches in 2026 and a Super Bowl in ’27, will […]
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Macuga sisters Sam, Lauren and Alli all in different ski events, aim for family reunion at Olympics
The conversations around the dinner table can sometimes turn spicy between the Macuga sisters when one particular topic gets brought up: Whose winter event is more demanding. The trio each make compelling cases. Alli, the moguls standout, touts the knee-jarring bumps and jumps; Lauren, the downhill ski racer, cites speeds in excess of 70 mph […]
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US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines. The agency said the U.S. District Court lawsuit it filed in California on Jan. 15 alleges that Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers’ travel plans. It says it’s seeking […]
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San Diego Wave trades US midfielder Jaedyn Shaw to the North Carolina Courage
U.S. national team midfielder Jaedyn Shaw has been acquired by the North Carolina Courage in a trade with the San Diego Wave. In the deal announced on Jan. 14, the Wave receive $300,000 in allocation money, $150,000 in intra-league transfer funds and an international roster spot for the next two seasons. There is potential for […]
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Donovan Solano and Mariners finalize $3.5 million, 1-year contract
Infielder Donovan Solano and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract on Jan. 13. Solano can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $200,000 each for 300, 350, 400, 450 and 500. The 37-year-old Solano hit .286 with eight homers and 35 RBIs in 96 games with San Diego […]
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The LA county wildfires could be the costliest in US history, early estimates say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The wildfires that erupted across Los Angeles County are still raging, but already are projected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. The devastating blazes have killed at least 24 people and incinerated more than 12,000 structures since Jan. 7, laying waste to entire neighborhoods once home to […]
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Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack will consider retirement during the offseason
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Khalil Mack is set to become a free agent for the first time in his 11-year career. Whether the Los Angeles Chargers linebacker decides to test the waters, though, is not the first thought on his mind. Mack said on Jan. 12 that he is considering retirement but will take […]