By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and DANIEL KOZIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s an annual end-of-year exercise in futility for many. But a clean slate awaits at the stroke of midnight for the next round of resolutions. From the first spray of fireworks to the closing chorus of “Auld Lang Syne” 366 days into
Continue ReadingBy DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan scored in the fourth round of a shootout and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday night. Leon Draisaitl also scored, Stuart Skinner made 26 saves, and the Oilers picked up their
Continue Readingby The Associated Press Australians and New Zealanders are making final preparations on New Year’s Eve to become among the first nations to ring in 2024 as ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza cast a pall over celebrations and heightened tensions across parts of the world. Rain in New Zealand’s largest city Auckland is expected
Continue ReadingGARY HOROWITZ The Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Tyler Bilodeau scored a career-high 27 points and Jordan Pope added 20 to lead host Oregon State to an 86-70 victory Saturday night over Southern California. Oregon State (9-4, 1-1 Pac-12) scored the first 11 points of the second half, culminated by Pope’s 3-pointer to extend
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Robert Carpenter had 20 points in New Mexico State’s 66-61 victory against Cal Baptist on Saturday night. Carpenter added seven rebounds for the Aggies (6-9). Jaylin Jackson-Posey was 4-of-10 shooting and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 11 points. Femi Odukale shot 3
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Yesterday marked the one year death anniversary of Riverside County Deputy, Isaiah Cordero. You can watch the full memorial service here. Cordero was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Jurupa Valley. On Saturday the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association announced it has partnered with the “First Responder Whiskey Society”. In honor of Deputy Cordero, they will release a memorial
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Hohn scored 18 points as UC Irvine beat CSU Bakersfield 75-56 on Saturday night. Hohn was 6 of 8 shooting, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the foul line for the Anteaters (9-5, 2-0 Big West Conference). Bent Leuchten
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James thought he added to his legacy with another big shot on his 39th birthday. The NBA’s replay center had a different view, causing James to call out the league’s replay process. James made what he believed was a game-tying 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining as
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jarod Lucas scored 22 points as Nevada beat Division II Fresno Pacific 92-59 on Saturday. Lucas shot 8 for 16 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Wolf Pack (13-1). Hunter McIntosh scored 18 points while shooting 7
Continue ReadingBy ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s Republican leaders are calling for a short 2024 session focused on “fine-tuning” policy. But with the approaching 2024 general election and following landmark conservative legislation in recent years that included a near-total ban on abortion and a law that restricts the use of students’ preferred pronouns
Continue ReadingBy JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will usher in 320 new laws on New Year’s Day. The production or purchase of a semi-automatic weapon will be prohibited, and employers will be required to allow paid vacation for any reason. Other laws include a prohibition on libraries banning books, bans on
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reacted to the death of 36-year-old Oakland police officer, Tuan Le. They shared on their social media platforms, “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the Oakland police.” OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An Oakland, California, police officer was shot and killed Friday while answering a report of a burglary
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Braden Housley scored 22 points as Southern Utah beat NAIA Antelope Valley 95-78 on Saturday night. Housley also contributed six assists and four steals for the Thunderbirds (5-8). Dominique Ford scored 19 points, going 8 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 6 from 3-point
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released body camera footage on Friday night showing a fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Black woman who had called to report domestic violence in early December. Niani Finlayson called authorities just after 6 p.m. on the Dec. 4 to report a man who would
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released body camera footage on Friday night showing a fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Black woman who had called to report domestic violence in early December. Niani Finlayson called authorities just after 6 p.m. on the Dec. 4 to report a man who would
Continue ReadingBy BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 39 points in the second half in his return to the lineup and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 132-122 on Saturday night. Doncic added 10 assists and eight rebounds after sitting out Thursday night at Minnesota because
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By Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Massive waves and coastal flooding are wreaking havoc for a third day in many of California’s coastal communities, where extreme conditions have forced water rescues, washed away cars and injured a handful of enthralled onlookers. The unusually large surf – often towering over 20 feet –
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James woke up sick on his 39th birthday, unsure if he’d be able to help the Los Angeles Lakers in their road game Saturday night against the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves. James played and, as he’s done throughout his career, hit a big shot in the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Barrington Hargress scored 26 points as UC Riverside beat UC Santa Barbara 79-77 on Saturday night. Hargress shot 11 for 17 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (6-8, 1-1 Big West Conference). Isaiah Moses scored 21
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Update: IID reported after 7:00 p.m. that all power was restored in Coachella. IID customers still without power were asked to check their main breakers or call IID at 1-800-303-7756. Original Post: IID reported it was working to restore power Saturday afternoon, which was affecting 957 customers in Coachella. It said the area affected was
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