AP California News

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — With Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, the Los Angeles Dodgers have quite a trio at the top of their batting order. That’s a tough start for any pitcher. Betts and Ohtani each had three hits and Freeman drove in two runs during Sunday’s spring training game against the Colorado

By BROOKE HESS and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A major highway was closed and ski resorts were shut down Sunday as the effects of a powerful blizzard continued to cause problems across the Sierra Nevada, and forecasters warned that more heavy snow was on the way for Northern California. Sections of

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe’s are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, U.S. regulators announced Saturday. The Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service noted that the now-recalled dumplings, which are produced by the California-based CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corp., may be

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Christian Horner said midway through his Red Bull internal investigation that it was ” business as normal ” for the Formula 1 team and star of “Drive to Survive,” and he wasn’t kidding. Horner in one race weekend alone gave Netflix an entire season of material in what

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Andrés Gómez had two goals in the first half and added an assist to give Real Salt Lake a 3-0 home-opening win over LAFC in a game played in a near blizzard on Saturday. The start of the game was pushed back two hours because of the weather and just a

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The New York Rangers agreed to terms on Sunday on a one-year contract extension with veteran goaltender Jonathan Quick that’s worth $1.275 million for the 2024-25 NHL season. Quick, 38, joined his boyhood team last summer on an $825,000 deal after backing up for the Vegas Golden Knights on

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Movie theaters were looking for a savior and “ Dune: Part Two ” is delivering on the promise. Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the star power of Timothée Chalamet, Denis Villeneuve ’s science fiction epic stormed the North American box office this weekend earning $81.5 million in

By BROOKE HESS and KEN RITTER Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Keep the shovels handy: a powerful blizzard in the Sierra Nevada was expected to wane Sunday, but more heavy snow is on the way. The National Weather Service said conditions would improve as winds weakened Sunday, but precipitation would quickly return, with heavy

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrats have dominated California politics for years, but party infighting heading into Tuesday’s primaries could give Republicans an edge in swing U.S. House districts that are expected to help determine control of Congress. In Southern California’s 47th District, which includes famed surf breaks in

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Alt had the perfect role model. He grew up in Minnesota, became a big-time recruit and joined a major college football program. He made the same seamless transition from tight end to dominant left tackle. And now, he could be eight weeks away from becoming

By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco manager Bob Melvin built the bulk of his sterling managerial reputation while leading the Oakland Athletics for 11 seasons from 2011 to 2021. Now the Giants have added one of Melvin’s former A’s stars who made those teams good. Third baseman Matt Chapman

By BROOKE HESS and KEN RITTER Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Keep the shovels handy: a powerful blizzard in the Sierra Nevada mountains was expected to wane Sunday, but more heavy snow is on the way. The National Weather Service said conditions would improve as winds weakened Sunday, but precipitation would quickly return, with

By HOLLY MEYER Associated Press The Miami Archdiocese’s superintendent of schools says Catholic education is increasingly in demand in South Florida, now that all K-12 students regardless of income are allowed to use taxpayer-funded programs to pay for private school tuition. Against the backdrop of favorable decisions by the conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court, Florida was

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James reached 40,000 points, but Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets made a late push to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-114 on Saturday night. Aaron Gordon hit a 3-pointer with 3:49 remaining to put Denver back in front,

By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dedan Thomas Jr. had 18 points in UNLV’s 68-50 win against San Jose State on Saturday night. Thomas was 6-of-15 shooting, including 1 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the foul line for the Rebels (18-10, 11-5 Mountain West Conference). Luis Rodriguez

By The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Justin Hohn’s 13 points helped UC Irvine defeat Long Beach State 82-61 on Saturday night. Hohn shot 4 for 12, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Anteaters (22-8, 15-3 Big West Conference). Pierre Crockrell II scored 12 points and added 11 assists. Devin

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic each had a goal and an assist to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. Paintsil struck in the 18th minute when he fired a left-footed shot past diving goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto. Joveljic

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James reached 40,000 points Saturday night, still going strong in his 21st NBA season as he tries to put the career scoring record out of reach. James drove past Michael Porter Jr. and hit a layup with 10:39 left in the second quarter of the

By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Deuce Turner scored 30 points to help San Diego beat Pacific 81-69 on Saturday night, handing the Tigers their 16th straight defeat. Turner was 9-for-19 shooting, including 5 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the free-throw line for the Toreros (17-14, 7-9