Hollywood’s actors union has reached a deal with studios to end its strike after nearly four months
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s actors union has reached a deal with studios to end its strike after nearly four months.
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Chargers continue to struggle on offense as they prepare to face Lions
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert was expected to be directing one of the NFL’s elite offenses this season. As the Los Angeles Chargers reach the midway point though, the offense remains a work in progress. The Chargers (4-4) go into Sunday’s game against the NFC North-leading Detroit
Continue Reading49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks will move from the press box to the field
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are making a move with their defensive coordinator. Steve Wilks will go from the booth to the field this week when the Niners return from their bye week in hopes of providing a spark to a defense that struggled
Continue ReadingLos Angeles coroner’s investigator accused of stealing a crucifix from around the neck of a dead man
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles County coroner’s investigator has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a gold chain and crucifix from around the neck of a dead man, prosecutors said Wednesday. The suspect, a 34-year-old man, faces one felony count of grand theft and one misdemeanor count of petty theft, the district attorney’s
Continue ReadingDisney reports sharp profit growth in the fourth quarter and an expansion of its cost-cutting drive
By DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday reported sharp profit growth for its fiscal fourth quarter while announcing an expansion of its cost-cutting drive under returning CEO Bob Iger. The results topped Wall Street expectations and sent shares in the entertainment and theme park company up more
Continue ReadingDel Mar to host Breeders’ Cup in 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The Breeders’ Cup will return to Del Mar in 2025 after the track north of San Diego also hosts next year. It will mark the fourth time the track hosts the two-day world championships, after doing so in 2017, 2021 and next year. The dates for 2024 are Nov. 1-2 and
Continue ReadingBuck and Aikman are now the longest-tenured broadcast crew in NFL history
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Joe Buck and Troy Aikman were nicknamed “The A Team” when they joined Cris Collinsworth to form Fox’s top NFL broadcast crew in 2002. There were even promotional ads shot featuring Aikman dressed as Mr. T. Buck and Aikman have long outlived that and have added something else neither
Continue ReadingWild acquire Zach Bogosian from Lightning, deal Calen Addison to Sharks in blue line shuffle
The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Zach Bogosian on Wednesday in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning after a separate deal that sent defenseman Calen Addison to the San Jose Sharks. The Wild sent a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Lightning for Bogosian, a 16-year veteran who will join his fifth NHL franchise. The
Continue ReadingThe Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old’s first job as MLB manager since 2014
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington to be their new manager Wednesday, turning to a veteran baseball mind in an attempt to end nearly a decade of losing. The 71-year-old Washington became the majors’ oldest current manager and only the second active Black manager,
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old’s first job as MLB manager since 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old’s first job as MLB manager since 2014.
Continue ReadingBeyond Meat revenue falls as rising demand in Europe can’t overcome plummeting US sales
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Beyond Meat’s revenue fell nearly 9% in the third quarter as higher sales of its plant-based meat in Europe failed to make up for plummeting demand in the U.S. Beyond Meat on Wednesday reported revenue of $75.3 million for the July-September period. That was far short of the $86.5
Continue ReadingNets to catch debris during rainstorms removed from California town devastated by mudslides
MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — A system of nets intended to catch boulders and other debris during rainstorms in a California hillside community devastated by mudslides five years ago has been removed over a funding dispute. The nonprofit Project for Resilient Communities installed the ring nets atop several canyons after flooding in Montecito triggered a debris
Continue ReadingSon of ‘Donnie Baseball’ Preston Mattingly earns front office promotion from Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Preston Mattingly was promoted Monday to the Philadelphia Phillies’ assistant general manager for player development. A son of former New York Yankees great and current Toronto Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly, Preston Mattingly was hired by the Phillies in September 2021 to run the club’s player development system. Mattingly spent five
Continue ReadingCowboys sign Martavis Bryant, ending a 5-year absence for a receiver suspended 3 times
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys signed receiver Martavis Bryant to their practice squad Wednesday, ending a five-year absence from the NFL for a player who has been suspended three times. Bryant last played in 2018 with the Raiders before they moved from Oakland to Las Vegas. He was indefinitely suspended over substance-abuse violations
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans issued subpoenas Wednesday to members of President Joe Biden’s family, taking their most aggressive step yet in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by Democrats that is testing the reach of congressional oversight powers. The long-awaited move by Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House
Continue ReadingOhtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start at MLB’s general manager meetings
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start. “Special player, that’s all I’ll say,” said Chris Young, general manager of the World Series champion Texas Rangers. “We’re going to be interested in
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans will subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans will issue subpoenas on Wednesday to members of President Joe Biden’s family, taking their most aggressive step yet in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by Democrats that is testing the reach of congressional oversight powers. The subpoenas were expected to be issued later Wednesday afternoon.
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans will subpoena Hunter and James Biden, taking the most aggressive step yet in their impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans will subpoena Hunter and James Biden, taking the most aggressive step yet in their impeachment inquiry.
Continue Reading4 California men linked to Three Percenters militia convicted of conspiracy in Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four California men linked to the “Three Percenters” militia movement have been convicted charges including conspiracy and obstruction for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Erik Scott Warner, 48, of Menifee,; Felipe Antonio Martinez, 50, of Lake Elsinore,; Derek Kinnison, 42, of Lake Elsinore,; and Ronald
Continue ReadingCommercial fishing groups sue 13 US tire makers over rubber preservative that’s deadly to salmon
By ED KOMENDA The Associated Press TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The 13 largest U.S. tire manufacturers are facing a lawsuit from a pair of California commercial fishing organizations that could force the companies to stop using a chemical added to almost every tire because it kills migrating salmon. Also found in footwear, synthetic turf and
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