Contemporary Christian singer Mandisa accepts the award for pop/contemporary album of the year at the Dove Awards in 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Humphrey/AP, file NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won …
Mandisa dead: ‘American Idol’ alum was 47 Read MoreThe Illinois State Capitol Building. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Just eight of 78 Illinois House Democrats openly sided last week with the once-indomitable Chicago Teachers Union. The CTU hotly opposed a bill to halt all public school closures and prevent disproportionate budget …
Chicago Teachers Union tries to bulldoze through Springfield on selective schools bill — and loses Read MoreAs gas prices surge in the Bay Area, many drivers are willing to go the extra mile to find a cheaper tank of gas (think Costco). Here are the cheapest gas stations to fill up in the South Bay right …
List: Where to find cheap gas in the South Bay right now Read MoreJulio Chavez-Montoya’s life centered on three things: religion, family and the most iconic building in the city of Oakland. Chavez-Montoya spent his weekdays in the basement or the boiler room of the Oakland Tribune Tower, where he worked as a …
He was seen walking into the Oakland Tribune tower, then disappeared until a grisly discovery in the hills. Police say they now have the answers Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Align utility benefits with social needs Re: “California Supreme Court to hear appeal seeking to overturn new rooftop solar rules” (April 18). Did the Public …
Letters: Utility benefits | Limiting democracy | Incarcerated voices | Climate change | Jobs threatened | Abortion rules Read MoreBy Matthew Brown and Amy Beth Hanson | Associated Press HELENA, Mont. — BNSF Railway attorneys are expected to argue before jurors Friday that the railroad should not be held liable for the lung cancer deaths of two former residents …
Railway says it didn’t know about deadly asbestos in Montana town Read MoreOakland A’s fans will have another opportunity to give owner John Fisher a piece of their minds next month. But instead of protesting on the baseball diamond, the Oakland faithful will have to take their “sell” chants to a soccer …
Soccer: Quakes, Oakland Roots set to face off in U.S. Open Cup Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Oakland ended abusive relationship with A’s Re: “From the East Bay to West Sacramento” (Page A1, April 14). It may seem, to outsiders, that Oakland …
Letters: Ending relationship | Cap utility tax | No expansion | Punish protesters | Crying victim Read MoreBy Mark Baker and Keiran Smith | Associated Press SYDNEY — Shoppers and workers returned to a “really quiet” Sydney mall Friday, where six days earlier an assailant stabbed six people to death and wounded more than a dozen others …
Shoppers return to ‘eerie, quiet’ Sydney mall after mass stabbings Read MoreAhead of the eight-day Jewish Passover festival, which this year begins at sundown Monday, April 22, interfaith leaders joined the Jewish Federation Los Angeles and community partners for a unity Seder meal. The annual Interfaith Passover Seder on Tuesday, April …
Interfaith Passover Seder at the LA Museum of Tolerance celebrates unity Read MoreCINCINNATI — The lineup wasn’t the only place Brandon Drury was happy to return to Friday night. After missing two games with a hamstring injury and being limited to pinch-hitting duties on Thursday in Tampa Bay, Drury was batting fifth …
Angels’ Brandon Drury has special appreciation for Cincinnati Read MoreWe were taken aback by a report in Politico that U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, the former California attorney general and member of Congress, is mulling a run for governor in 2026. The sources were anonymous, but …
Governor Xavier Becerra? We can’t think of worse idea Read MoreBy MATT BROWN CHICAGO — The closure of Wadsworth Elementary School in 2013 was a blow to residents of the majority-Black neighborhood it served, symbolizing a city indifferent to their interests. So when the city reopened Wadsworth last year to …
Chicago’s response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents Read MoreJim Alexander: Before we get into what really is the best time of the year in this town – three playoff series going pretty much concurrently – one last charming NBA regular-season moment courtesy of the People’s Choice, Boban Marjanovic. …
The Audible: What’s better than playoff time in L.A.? (Maybe free chicken?) Read MoreIn early April, two federal agencies canceled permits to drill eight new oil and gas wells that included the potentially polluting use of chemical fracking on land within the southeastern portion of the Los Padres National Forest. Oil exploration planned …
Oil and gas drilling and fracking permits in Los Padres forest are nixed by feds Read MoreThe 2024 NFL draft is less than a week away and the San Francisco 49ers are being predicted to make a major move for a WR. San Francisco boasts the likes of Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, but Aiyuk’s future …
49ers Predicted to Trade Up for Elite-Speed WR in 2024 NFL Draft Read More“The Real Housewives of Orange County” star Tamra Judge confirmed that season 18 had wrapped filming in an April 19 tweet, but it was one familiar face from Judge’s post that caught the most fan attention. Judge’s tweet included a …
Tamra Judge’s Meetup With RHOC OG Catches Major Fan Attention Read MoreWhat appeared to be a slam dunk, no longer is. New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas was asked if he is going to pick up the fifth-year option on Alijah Vera-Tucker’s contract. JD fumbled with his words for five …
Joe Douglas’ Comments on Jets First Rounder Raises Eyebrows Read MoreWith a first-round matchup looming, tempers are flaring between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers before they’ve even touched the hardwood. Game One is on April 19. Backup center Paul Reed lit a match between the two teams with …
Josh Hart Claps Back at Sixers’ Backup for Knicks Comments: ‘I Don’t Care’ Read MoreTwo months before renowned actor Treat Williams died in a tragic motorcycle accident in June 2023, the Hallmark star spent a day having fun in Los Angeles with his grown daughter, Elinor “Ellie” Williams. Now 25, Ellie moved to LA …
Daughter of Late Hallmark Star Posts Heartbreaking Memories With Her ‘Daddio’ Read MoreEvery single time Scottie Scheffler is shown on a golf broadcast, some sort of warning or disclaimer should be displayed on the screen that says, “Don’t try this at home.” Anyone who’s ever watched the two-time Masters champion take a …
Why Scottie Scheffler Shuffles His Feet When He Swings Read MoreAuthorities are investigating how a former Giants coach, now on the Colorado Rockies’ staff, made his way into the cockpit during a team charter flight from Denver to Toronto this month, according to published reports. Hensley Meulens, the Giants’ hitting …
Investigation underway after former SF Giants coach posts video showing him in inflight cockpit Read MoreIt just might be time to buy an electric vehicle. Or a bike. Gas prices are spiking again in the Bay Area — as much as 20 to 30 cents a gallon higher than the California average and at least …
California gas prices are spiking again, what’s going on? Read MoreOAKLAND — A man was fatally shot Friday afternoon in East Oakland, authorities said. Police did not immediately release any information about the man killed. The shooting happened about 12:48 p.m. Friday in the 1300 block of 99th Avenue. The …
Man fatally shot in East Oakland Read MoreProfessional gambler Sky Masterson (Pepe Nufrio) woos Sarah Brown (Erica Stephan), the prim-and-proper Save-A-Soul missionary in “Guys and Dolls” at Drury Lane Theatre. Brett Beiner Since its debut in 1950, “Guys and Dolls” has proven to be a proper workhorse …
‘Guys and Dolls’ review: Musical delivers plenty of camp, comedy at Drury Lane Theatre Read MoreMayor Brandon Johnson presides at Friday’s Chicago City Council meeting. Jim Vondruska/Sun-Times The City Council on Friday authorized a massive $1.25 billion borrowing plan for economic development and housing projects, handing Mayor Brandon Johnson a key victory in his plan …
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $1.25B borrowing plan breezes through City Council Read MoreBrothers Isaiah, 7, and Aaron Mendez, 1, were wounded in a mass shooting on at party in Back of the Yards on Saturday. Monica Mendez Monica Mendez watched over her 22-month-old toddler as he kicked a soccer ball at a …
Brothers shot in Chicago mass shooting remain hospitalized Read MoreOak Park singer-songwriter-guitarist Kara Jackson was the National Youth Poet Laureate from 2019 to 2020. She also published a book of poems, “Bloodstone Cowboy.” Ashleigh Dye Growing up, Kara Jackson and her brother, Forrest, received an education in 20th century …
Kara Jackson opening first U.S. tour with sold-out Chicago show Read MoreAuthorities are investigating how a former Giants coach, now on the Colorado Rockies’ staff, made his way into the cockpit during a team charter flight from Denver to Toronto this month, according to published reports. Hensley Meulens, the Giants’ hitting …
Investigation underway after former SF Giants coach posts video showing him in inflight cockpit Read MoreIt just might be time to buy an electric vehicle. Or a bike. Gas prices are spiking again in the Bay Area — as much as 20 to 30 cents a gallon higher than the California average and at least …
California gas prices are spiking again, what’s going on? Read MoreOAKLAND — A man was fatally shot Friday afternoon in East Oakland, authorities said. Police did not immediately release any information about the man killed. The shooting happened about 12:48 p.m. Friday in the 1300 block of 99th Avenue. The …
Man fatally shot in East Oakland Read MoreIs “The Alchemy” all about Travis and Jason Kelce? Yes, there even seems to be a shout-out to his brother. On Friday, April 19, Taylor Swift delighted fans with a double album release. And one The Tortured Poets Department track …
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Alchemy’ Has A Jason Kelce Easter Egg You … Read MoreDetectives recently arrested a crew suspected of robbing 45 convenience stores in Los Angeles County of over $250,000 worth of California Lottery Scratcher tickets during a two-month period. The crew struck 43 7-Eleven stores plus two Circle K stores, according …
Serial robbery crew arrested, accused of stealing California Lottery Scratchers worth $250,000 Read MoreAli vs Frazier. Holyfield vs Bowe. The Kings vs. the Edmonton Oilers? In their third bout in three years, Anze Kopitar and Connor McDavid’s clubs might take their place among the storied heavyweight trilogies of all time, and this time …
Kings’ playoff rivalry with the Oilers is now a trilogy Read MoreIn cannabis culture, 420 — April 20 — is a day to celebrate. But for many in California’s legal cannabis industry, there’s little cause for revelry most days, according to experts who say high taxes, burdensome regulations and illegal sales …
Why it’s not a happy 420 for many California cannabis dispensaries Read MoreDisneyland has begun removing and replacing lamp posts throughout the Anaheim theme park as a precautionary measure after high winds in November toppled a Town Square lamp post that left several visitors injured. Disneyland has removed and is replacing lamp …
Disneyland replaces lamp posts as precautionary measure Read MoreAbout 230 Los Angeles Unified School District students were given new clothes, shoes, toiletry kits, backpacks, school supplies, books and a toy or game on Friday, April 19, through a program that serves low-income children. The Assistance League of Los …
LA students get new clothes, supplies through Operation School Bell Read MoreUCLA women’s basketball player Emily Bessoir announced in a social media post Friday that she is leaving the Bruins. “Words can’t describe how much the last four years have meant to me,” Bessoir wrote in the post. “I am overwhelmed …
UCLA forward Emily Bessoir announces she is leaving Read MoreThe Los Angeles City Council approved a motion Friday seeking to expand a proposed surveillance program that would give the Los Angeles Police Department real-time access to private and business’ security cameras. The council voted 12-1 in favor of the …
LA City Council looking to expand LAPD video surveillance program Read MoreCarolyn McCuan, a 39-year-old marathon runner, had been feeling unusually tired for months when she decided on the afternoon of June 28, 2023, to take a rejuvenating walk along Aliso Viejo’s tree-lined, picturesque Wood Canyon Trail encircling Canyon View Park. …
Aliso Viejo residents claim herbicide spraying near their homes is making them sick Read More