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Democratic Rep. Julia Brownley won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Thursday. Brownley, who previously served in the state Assembly for six years, was first elected to the House in 2012. Before her political career, she worked in marketing and sales. Brownley’s district comprises a small part of Los Angeles County and

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District.

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw is “planning to crush some rehab” in his recovery from two surgeries. Kershaw posted on Instagram that he had foot and knee procedures on Wednesday. He thanked Drs. Kenneth Jung and Neal ElAttrache for performing the operations. “Planning to crush some rehab and be as good as can

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Ramsey and Odell Beckham Jr. were key pieces to the Rams’ championship puzzle only three seasons ago. Just over a year after the Rams raised the Lombardi Trophy, both stars were already gone from Los Angeles. Ramsey was shipped to Miami in early 2023 when the Rams

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and smashed glass panels on a door — moments before a police officer fatally shot another rioter climbing through the opening — was sentenced on Thursday to eight years in prison. Zachary Alam was one of the first rioters sentenced since this week’s

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Jemel Jones had 19 points in CSU Bakersfield’s 122-53 win over Bethesda (Calif.) on Thursday. Jones shot 6 of 11 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Roadrunners (1-1). CJ Hardy scored 15 points while going 6 of

Tennessee (2-6) at LA Chargers (5-3) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Titans 1-7; Chargers 5-3. Series record: Chargers lead 29-19-1. Last meeting: Titans beat Chargers 27-24 in Nashville on Sept. 17, 2023. Last week: Titans beat Patriots 20-17, OT; Chargers beat the Browns 27-10 in

Miami (2-6) at LA Rams (4-4) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 1. Against the spread: Dolphins 2-6; Rams 3-5. Series record: Dolphins lead 12-2. Last meeting: Dolphins beat Rams 28-17 in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Nov. 1, 2020. Last week: Dolphins lost to Buffalo 30-27; Rams beat Seattle 26-20, OT.

Associated Press A new report from federal officials has revealed what happened leading up to a plane crash on a Southern California island that killed all five people aboard took off in the dark despite not having clearance to do so. The twin-engine Beechcraft 95 crashed as it was attempting to take off shortly after

San Francisco (4-4) at Tampa Bay (4-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 6. Series record: 49ers lead 20-7 Against the spread: 49ers 4-4, Buccaneers 5-4 Last meeting: 49ers beat Buccaneers 27-14 in Santa Clara, California, on Nov. 19, 2023. Last week: 49ers, bye. Buccaneers lost to Chiefs 30-24 in OT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Former U.S. men’s national team coach Bruce Arena has been hired to take over as coach and sporting director of the San Jose Earthquakes for the 2025 MLS season. The 73-year-old Arena is the most accomplished coach in U.S. soccer history and was inducted into the U.S. National Soccer Hall

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Diamond Sports Group announced Thursday that it has a reached a multi-year agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals to continue broadcasting their games. The Cardinals are one of five Major League Baseball franchises that are part owners of their regional sports network. Games will air on FanDuel Sports Network Midwest. FanDuel

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Left-hander T.J. McFarland is remaining with the Athletics, agreeing Thursday to a $1.8 million, one-year contract. He can earn an additional $250,000 in performance bonuses for games: $50,000 for 50, and $100,000 each for 60 and 70. McFarland was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 26 and had a

AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The trio of 76ers stars looked majestic on opening night as their images covered the arena’s 4K kinetic scoreboard. Joel Embiid palmed a basketball. Tyrese Maxey in the middle appeared ready to burst off the screen for a dunk. Paul George looked fierce as he squeezed a ball with

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency.

DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Caroline Ellison, a former top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried ’s fallen FTX cryptocurrency empire, began her two-year prison sentence Thursday for her role in a fraud that cost investors, lenders and customers billions of dollars. Ellison, 30, reported to the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, according to the Federal Bureau of

Iowa (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) at UCLA (3-5, 2-4), Friday, 9 p.m. EST (Fox) BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa by 6. Series record: UCLA leads 7-2. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The Bruins have revived what looked to be a lost season with consecutive wins, beating Nebraska 27-20 on the road. Now, first-year head coach DeShaun Foster

California (4-4, 0-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) at Wake Forest (4-4, 2-2), Friday at 8 p.m. EST (ACC Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Cal by 7. Series record: First meeting. What’s at stake? Both teams are chasing bowl eligibility as they enter the final month of the regular season. Wake Forest is also trying to improve