AP California News

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Alaric Jackson will make his first career playoff start in his hometown Sunday night, and he’s paying for it. The ticket requests started coming in moments after his Los Angeles Rams’ matchup with the Detroit Lions was announced, and they didn’t stop. The Rams’

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Caitlin Clark has set records on and off the court. The University of Iowa’s superstar guard is on track to do something never accomplished by a women’s basketball player. Appear on all four broadcast networks in the same season. Clark and the third-ranked Hawkeyes host No. 14 Indiana on

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California’s Isaiah Collier is expected to miss four to six weeks with a hand injury. The freshman guard got hurt in the Trojans’ loss to Washington State on Wednesday. His absence is a major loss for the Trojans (8-8, 2-3 Pac-12). Collier has been the league’s freshman of the week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review lower-court rulings that make it harder for cities in the western United States to prevent people from sleeping on the streets when there aren’t enough beds in homeless shelters. The justices will hear an appeal from the city of Grants Pass, in southwest Oregon, that

By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The biggest banks in the country posted strong profits last year, helped by higher interest rates and a strong economy, despite having to deal with the lingering industry costs of last year’s banking crisis that caused the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

By ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill and Fred Warner are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2023 NFL All-Pro Team. The 49ers’ McCaffrey and Warner and the Dolphins’ Hill received first-team votes from all 50 members of a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league. “No freakin’ way,”

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders have an agreement in place to hire San Francisco 49ers executive Adam Peters as their new general manager, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the team had not yet announced

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the 2024 Grammy nominations were announced, one thing was immediately apparent: Women outpaced men in the major categories. The leading artists — superstars like SZA, Taylor Swift, and Olivia Rodrigo — reflect an incredible diversity of skill with acclaimed albums that mine all corners

By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — “We’re certified Fresh!!!!! Don’t miss out!” filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie posted online in December, referencing his latest project with Emma Stone and comedian Nathan Fielder. Attached to the ostensibly straightforward celebratory post was a photo of the Rotten Tomatoes score for “The Curse” — an

By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The moon landing, the Beatles’ first appearance on American TV and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech are among the 75 Most Impactful Television Moments as ranked by the Television Academy before Monday’s 75th edition of the Emmy Awards. Academy members from

By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The biggest banks in the country posted strong profits last year, helped by higher interest rates and a strong economy, despite having to deal the lingering industry costs of last year’s banking crisis that caused the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. All

MULLAN, Idaho (AP) — Two men were rescued after being caught in an avalanche in the Idaho backcountry, while a third man was believed to be dead, authorities said. A rescue effort began shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday when law enforcement received a GPS alert of a possible fatality in an avalanche near Stevens Peak

By The Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Pierre Crockrell II had 16 points in UC Irvine’s 60-50 victory against Hawaii on Thursday night Crockrell shot 8 of 15 from the field for the Anteaters (12-5, 5-0 Big West Conference). Justin Hohn was 3 of 8 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free throw line

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Freshman Kanaan Carlyle scored 22 points, Brandon Angel scored 19 and hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime and Maxime Raynaud added a double-double to help Stanford hold off Oregon State 88-84 on Thursday night. Tyler Bilodeau’s jumper gave the Beavers (9-7, 1-4 Pac-12 Conference) a 76-75 lead with 3:28 remaining in

CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed into a Southern California bay during a training exercise Thursday night, a spokesperson said. All six crewmembers survived. The MH-60R Seahawk crashed in the waters of San Diego Bay shortly after 6:30 p.m., said a statement from Cmdr. Beth Teach of the Naval Air Force Pacific

MULLAN, Idaho (AP) — A search was underway Thursday night for three people caught in an avalanche in the Idaho back country, authorities said. The avalanche was recorded near Stevens Peak near the Montana border, authorities said. The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office said a search and rescue effort was underway with help from the Kootenai

By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Aidan Mahaney’s 25 points helped Saint Mary’s defeat Portland 95-52 on Thursday. Mahaney shot 8 for 13, including 7 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Gaels (12-6, 3-0 West Coast Conference). Alex Ducas scored 17 points and added nine rebounds. Joshua Jefferson had 14 points

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Right-hander Paul Blackburn and outfielder Seth Brown agreed to one-year contracts with the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. Both players avoided salary arbitration with the team. Blackburn, an All-Star in 2022, gets $3.45 million after earning $1.9 million last season. Brown’s deal is for $2.6 million plus potential award bonuses, a substantial

By The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Jason Fontenet converted a three-point play with two seconds to play and Ajay Mitchell scored 22 points and UCSB defeat CSU Bakersfield 66-64 in overtime on Thursday. Mitchell added five rebounds for the Gauchos (9-6, 2-3 Big West Conference). Josh Pierre-Louis added 12 points while shooting