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Googie Rene Harris Sr., who could be sentenced to death in January for killing his wife in 1998, said in a jailhouse interview that he wants to fire his attorneys and receive a new trial. “I’ll beat this,” Harris, 68, …

Santa Ana winds are spreading the Franklin fire in Malibu, where 2,667 acres were scorched by just before noon on Tuesday, Dec. 10. “We have a northeast wind coming off the Santa Monica Mountains with gusts up to 40 miles …

A man from Texas and a woman from Reseda have been arrested in the killing of a Woodland Hills doctor whose body was found outside his clinic by his car this summer, police announced on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10. Los …

As the Alameda Unified School District barrels toward the winter holidays (or maybe we’re already in the winter holidays?), AUSD officials want to share a few bits of news with the broader community. New board members: AUSD Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi …

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday that aims to completely restrict county agencies from cooperating with federal authorities on immigration enforcement. The vote comes weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged mass deportations and …

BART is running out of federal assistance and threatens drastic service cuts if we don’t make up a $350 million annual deficit. The pandemic-devastated ridership is still not at half of pre-COVID levels. But even if usage had recovered, the …

By Tom Krisher | The Associated Press General Motors said Tuesday it will retreat from the robotaxi business and stop funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unit. Instead, the Detroit automaker will focus on development of partially automated driver-assist systems …

San Diego County edged closer to drought Tuesday, whipped by fierce and damaging Santa Ana winds that further dried out a region that hasn’t gotten a long, deep soaking of rain since March. Related Articles Weather | Franklin fire: How …

A company that wants to extract gold from piles of decades-old mining waste outside Leadville no longer plans to use cyanide in its processes after hearing concerns from locals about the toxic chemical. CJK Milling will instead use a different …

The Douglas County school board unanimously approved a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies after hearing parents and educators express support for the new class during a meeting Tuesday evening. The Board of Education’s decision came after President …

I live alone, in a tiny house with a kitchen for which the term “galley” is a compliment. I rarely cook; dinner is usually a salad or a bowl of ramen. But if I have a holiday tradition, it’s thoroughly …

Denver has six of the best Chinese food restaurants in the country, according to Yelp, which released a list of its reviewers’ 100 favorites on Wednesday. The “Top 100 Chinese Restaurants of 2024,” which excludes national chains, used “a number …

Mortadella, a silken, fat-speckled salume from Italy, has found a place on more menus in the United States in recent years. But in Colorado, mortadella has taken a Western turn. “We ordered local pork, but not enough came in,” recalled …

The next Douglas County commissioner could be appointed by Gov. Jared Polis as early as next week — and with little doubt, he will be the same man who was elected to the position last month. The governor is expected …

The reputation that New York City pizza has developed over the decades is cherished and one-of-a-kind. Pizza joints dot the five boroughs, and I visit at least one new one each time I’m in the city, gladly taking a seat …

In March, as the local developer Patrick Fleming neared the close of a lucrative business deal, he began looking for a larger house — one that wouldn’t require new construction. “We found very, very little,” he said last week, “as …

What are Trump’s prevarications and peccadillos compared to the prospect of real political progress? Why continue to dredge up January 6 so many years later? That’s what my friends ask me when I express dismay at President-elect Donald Trump’s return …

The Pro Football Hall of Fame honors the NFL’s most outstanding contributors. However, several legends with remarkable careers remain un-inducted. While the Hall celebrates many of the game’s greatest players, coaches and figures, its selection process often leaves deserving individuals …

The New York Yankees have agreed to an eight-year, $218 million deal with left-handed starter Max Fried. The Yankees had some moves to make this winter, and with more expected on the way, this was a good step in the …

With the New York Yankees having a few holes on their roster, they could look to salary dump a player or two. While that isn’t always easy, the Yankees should find a way to accomplish that with certain players on …

Syrians are dancing in the streets of Damascus and other cities to celebrate the collapse of the hideous regime of Bashar al-Assad, the man responsible for an estimated 600,000 dead in a 13-year-long civil war — including tens of thousands …

The Fox Chain O’Lakes area is the great destination for ice fishing by Chicago-area anglers. But public access is the challenge, here are some options: Hermann’s Rest-A-While (Nielsen’s Channels), $5 parking, food, drink. Musky Tales (Channel Lake), $5 parking includes …

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my partner for three years. We met on a dating site but were not able to get together often because of prior plans and vacations we both had scheduled. I have now found out …

A man was found fatally shot early Wednesday in North Lawndale on the West Side. Around 12:45 a.m., the man, 23, was found on the street in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds to his …

The movies they’re making or talking about in movies about movies often look like they’re not very good movies. In “The Fall Guy,” they’re making a sci-fi adventure called “Metalstorm” that looks like a big-budget bomb. In Robert Altman’s “The …

A man was fatally shot early Wednesday at the mouth of a South Chicago alley on the South Side. Around 1:30 a.m., the man, whose age wasn’t immediately known, was found shot in the head in the 2500 block of …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mo’Nique, 57; Gary Dourdann, 58; Jermaine Jackson, 70; Bess Armstrong, 71. Happy Birthday: Test yourself, do the legwork and push your mind to figure out what matters most and how to get your life on …

TODAY’S WORD — ORDEAL ORDEAL: or-DEEL: A severe trial or experience. Average mark 26 words Time limit 30 minutes Can you find 30 or more words in ORDEAL? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — WINNOWED: wend wide …

Dear Eric: My wife and I married two years ago. We were both widowed after long happy marriages and feel blessed that we have found each other. When our first spouses died, they were each interred in different local cemeteries. …

President-elect Donald Trump and his allies have promised to deport people without legal status en masse and to crack down on existing protections and programs that create pathways to legal status. This could impact roughly half a million undocumented immigrants …

The San Francisco 49ers face an uphill climb back into the NFC playoff picture. Sitting two games back from the division lead, San Francisco needs a miracle. Although not impossible, their odds of making playoffs are eight percent, according to …

The Chicago Bears aren’t inspiring much faith among the fan base after seven consecutive losses, and family members of prominent players on the roster are beginning to lash out publicly as well. Rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze’s father, James Odunze, …

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have struggled with body image issues for years, even though I was always fit before getting married. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: Our teens are fighting our plan to move the family to Spain Advice | …

Dear Eric: My wife and I married two years ago. We were both widowed after long happy marriages and feel blessed that we have found each other. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Is it cold of my daughter’s boyfriend …

The Dallas Cowboys remain hesitant to give Trey Lance a chance in the starting role, even as their playoff hopes grow dim. The Cowboys are coming off a tough 27-20 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, with a late special teams …

DEAR ABBY: I treated myself to a facelift several years ago, and I’m very pleased with the results. However, I don’t like revealing this to people. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: My husband pretended for a year that he …

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 11, the 346th day of 2024. There are 20 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 11, 1936, Britain’s King Edward VIII abdicated the throne so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I have been invited to a wedding that begins at 3:30 p.m. on a Thursday. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: Is just holding a wine glass a trigger to a recovering alcoholic? Advice …

Moon Alert: After 11 a.m. EST today (8 a.m. PST), there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Taurus. Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024: You are flamboyant, passionate and confident; however, underneath you …

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 11, the 346th day of 2024. There are 20 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 11, 1936, Britain’s King Edward VIII abdicated the throne so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield …