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By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bruce Bochy landed in San Francisco on Sunday night with plenty of sunlight left to recognize his old surroundings and ponder the fond memories. And three World Series trophies. The Texas Rangers manager began thinking about the long list of people to thank for his
Continue ReadingSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers chief executive Jed York is being sued over accusations of insider trading related to his role on the board of an online educational company. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that two shareholder lawsuits have been filed against York and other directors of Santa Clara-based Chegg Inc. The
Continue ReadingSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In a story published August 9, 2023, about three gas plants in Southern California, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a Flex Alert during a heat wave last September. The California Independent System Operator issued the alert.
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Federal investigators said Thursday that miscommunication between pilots led to a United Airlines jet diving within 748 feet (228 meters) of the ocean’s surface shortly after takeoff from Hawaii in December. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a final report that the crew failed to manage the plane’s
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The NFL is making additional moves to reach more fans with direct-to-consumer offerings. The league announced on Thursday that NFL Network and NFL RedZone will be available on “NFL+,” the streaming service the league launched last year. Brian Rolapp, the NFL’s Chief Media and Business Officer, said offering both
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The new CEO of the company formerly known as Twitter says she’s spent much of the past eight weeks trying to get big brands back and advertising on the social media platform that’s been in upheaval since it was bought last year by Elon Musk. X Corp. CEO Linda Yaccarino said
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — Two people aboard a single-engine aircraft escaped serious injury when the plane landed Thursday in a dry lake bed not far from the Nevada-California state line, authorities said. The pilot and passenger aboard the two-seat Remos GX were treated for minor injuries after the plane landed about 6:40 a.m. approximately 5
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The new CEO of the company formerly known as Twitter says she’s spent much of the past eight weeks trying to get big brands back and advertising on the social media platform that’s been in upheaval since it was bought last year by Elon Musk. X Corp. CEO Linda Yaccarino said
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift closed the 2023 U.S. leg of her landmark Eras Tour Wednesday night in Los Angeles in a big way, announcing the fourth edition of her re-recording project: “1989 (Taylor’s Version).” After playing a few tracks from her “1989” era live, including an abridged
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards have a new date — one that places them squarely within Hollywood’s awards season, for a change. Fox announced Thursday that the Emmys will air Jan. 15 from the Peacock Theater at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles. The show will air on the Martin Luther
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift closed the 2023 U.S. leg of her landmark Eras Tour at the Los Angeles SoFi Stadium in a big way by announcing the fourth edition of her re-recording project: “1989 (Taylor’s Version.)” After playing a few tracks from her “1989” era live, the
Continue ReadingBy RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Food service workers at a Las Vegas Strip arena demanding higher pay and better benefits are set to rally Thursday evening beneath the glittery lights of the famed tourist corridor amid ongoing negotiations for a union contract. The Culinary Workers Union, a political powerhouse in Nevada,
Continue ReadingBy SHANE LANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh put Seattle ahead with a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, Emerson Hancock allowed just two hits in his major league debut, and the Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight win. Raleigh’s 450-foot
Continue ReadingBy JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — David Peralta’s two-run single against his former team broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Wednesday night. The win was the fourth in a row for Los Angeles while Arizona has lost eight straight. The
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani left the mound muttering to himself after his 97th and final pitch ended the sixth inning. He even unleashed a yell of frustration when he reached the dugout steps. On a night that drained him physically and mentally, the Angels’ two-way superstar fought
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California regulators on Thursday approved an expansion of citywide robotaxi service in San Francisco, despite reservations from city officials and residents after incidents in which unmanned vehicles have blocked traffic, including the path of emergency vehicles. The state’s Public Utilities Commission voted to approve rival
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference presidents chose not to vote Wednesday night on whether to add Stanford and California to the league, keeping the schools in limbo as they look for an escape from the crumbling Pac-12, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are signing veteran free agent defensive tackle Shelby Harris, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. Harris, who was released by Seattle in March, agreed to terms on a one-year, $5.25 million deal, said the person who
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler faced live batters Wednesday for the first time since having arm surgery more than a year ago. The 29-year-old right-hander is trying to return from his second ligament replacement operation, which he underwent last August. He had his first Tommy John surgery in 2015, just after
Continue ReadingANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New San Francisco Giants outfielder AJ Pollock will be sidelined for about three weeks with a strained left oblique muscle. The Giants put Pollock on their 10-day injured list Wednesday before their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Pollock was taken out of Tuesday’s game in the third inning due
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