AP California News

AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado homered twice to tie Nate Colbert for San Diego’s career record with 163 and lead the Padres to a 5-1 win against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Machado had a solo shot in the first and then matched Colbert’s record, which stood for 50

AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maya Rudolph won her sixth career Emmy on Saturday night, taking the trophy for best character voice-over for her work on “Big Mouth” at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, while Angela Bassett won her first for her narration of the National Geographic show “Queens.” The former and future

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A mural honoring ancient and modern figures in medicine that has hung in the lobby of Pfizer’s original New York City headquarters for more than 60 years could soon end up in pieces if conservationists can’t find a new home for it in the next few weeks. “Medical Research

Associated Press University of Southern California law student Elizabeth Howell-Egan isn’t allowed on campus because of her role in last spring’s anti-war protests, but she is keeping up her activism. She and like-minded students are holding online sessions on the Israel-Hamas war and passing out fliers outside the campus, which is now fortified with checkpoints

CHICAGO (AP) — Angel Reese finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds for her rookie record 26th double-double of the season and the Chicago Sky snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 92-78 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night. Reese made 9 of 15 shots with a 3-pointer and all five of

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri won for the first time in the major leagues, allowing a run on three hits in six innings in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Aldegheri (1-1), the first major league pitcher born and raised in Italy, struck out seven

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed pitcher Gavin Stone on the injured list Friday, and it’s uncertain whether he will return this season. The NL West-leading Dodgers had to recall Landon Knack from the minors to start Friday against the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. Stone was the last Dodgers

AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The 49ers’ arduous summer of contract negotiations ended with San Francisco handing out megadeals to stars Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk in time for them to be ready to be on the field for the start of the season. Next up could be Brock Purdy, who

AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Alex Morgan walked into her retirement news conference Friday thinking she’d be the only player there from the San Diego Wave. She was surprised by an ovation from her teammates who packed the first two rows. “This is your day off!” Morgan said, clearly touched by the moment.

AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When Taylor Fritz, a 26-year-old from California, and Frances Tiafoe, a 26-year-old from Maryland, strode under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights Friday night for the first U.S. Open semifinal matching two American men in 19 years, the crowd might have been forgiven for not knowing which to support.

Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii can enforce a law banning firearms on its world-famous beaches, a U.S. appeals court panel ruled Friday. Three Maui residents sued to block a 2023 state law prohibiting carrying a firearm on the sand and in other places deemed sensitive, including banks, bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. They

Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that could have made immigrants without legal status eligible for loans under a state program offering assistance to first-time homebuyers. The bill drew staunch opposition from Republicans well beyond California, with many arguing the state, known for its expensive

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A U.S. Navy chief who wanted the internet so she and other enlisted officers could scroll social media, check sports scores and watch movies while deployed had an unauthorized Starlink satellite dish installed on a warship and lied to her commanding officer to keep it secret, according to investigators. Internet access

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man suspected of going on a three-hour shooting rampage in Northern California and killing 81 animals, including miniature horses, goats and chickens, pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and other charges. Vicente Arroyo, 39, made his first court appearance Thursday after Monterey County Sheriff deputies arrested him earlier

AP Technology Writer A federal judge on Friday gave the U.S. Justice Department until the end of the year to outline how Google should be punished for illegally monopolizing the internet search market and then prepare to present its case for imposing the penalties next spring. The loose-ended timeline sketched out by U.S. District Judge

AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jermaine Johnson and the New York Jets know Haason Reddick could boost their pass rush in a big way. When, or if, he ever shows up. Some outside the facility are focused on how the holdout’s absence will affect the defensive line Monday night at San

AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce will not play Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers because of a knee injury, costing Las Vegas one of its top pass rushers in the season opener. Koonce’s absence will mean more opportunities for Janarius Robinson and Tyree Wilson. Robinson, selected in the

AP Health Writer More than 200 cities and counties declared racism was a public health crisis in the past few years, mostly after George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis in May 2020. Racial justice advocates said they finally felt heard by the quick swell of political will to address disparities like disproportionate COVID-19

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The legal saga surrounding Hunter Biden took an unexpected turn when he pleaded guilty to nine federal tax counts after prosecutors refused to budge in their opposition to a special plea that would have allowed him to maintain his innocence. The twist that played out as jury selection was

Associated Press RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Nick Mardesic and his family are living off the power grid, so light at night comes from a flashlight, and a hot meal and shower require driving several miles to his parents’ home. The family is not in a rugged location, but rather on a scenic peninsula