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The options available to the Lakers in the NBA offseason have dwindled severely, and there’s no doubt that the team has missed out on all its intended targets. Klay Thompson is in Dallas, Jonas Valanciunas is in Washington, DeMar DeRozan …

Even though the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers rivalry that heated up in the 1980s has fizzled out, Michael Cooper still holds a grudge. The former Lakers guard and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer won five championships in …

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ quiet offseason continued after a rumored target, Gary Trent Jr., signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. Los Angeles has 15 players with guaranteed contracts on the roster, so if they want to make a move in free …

Everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. The New York Jets finally inked wide receiver Malachi Corley to his rookie contract on Wednesday, July 17. NFL Insider Aaron Wilson was the first to share the news on social media. It’s …

“Dancing With the Stars” season 31 alum Teresa Giudice thinks her husband, Louie Ruelas,  looks like Mark Consuelos. The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star made the stunning comparison during a July 2024 appearance on “Live With Kelly and Mark” …

Depending on whom you listen to, the MLB trade deadline could be a most calm and quiet affair, without much of significance changing hands. Or it could be a free-for-all, especially if one name in particular is put up for …

OAKLAND — A woman and a man driving in West Oakland Tuesday night were wounded by stray bullets fired during a gun battle between the occupants of other vehicles, authorities said. The 65-year-old man was in stable condition with a …

New York (CNN) — The Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is closing Wednesday, ending 34 years in business. Related Articles Travel | 10 theme brunches in Las Vegas you need to try Travel | The technology powering Taylor …

By MICHAEL BIESECKER, MARTHA BELLISLE, JIM MUSTIAN and PETER SMITH Associated Press BETHEL PARK, Pa. (AP) — After three days, an enigmatic portrait emerged of the 20-year-old man who came close to killing former President Donald Trump with a high-velocity …

File photo, Bruce Malkenhorst  File this in your “stitch-in-time-saves-nine” (and perhaps millions of dollars) file. We suggest this because you probably don’t have an “if you pay a retiree from a tiny city more than a half-million dollars a year …

BY LAUREN HEPLER  | CAlMatters Now that the Supreme Court has granted cities more power to ban sleeping outside, homeless Californians face a crucial decision: Try to get into a shelter, or risk going to jail. Those able to find …

(CNN) — The shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday normally would have been at work that day, but he told his boss he needed the day off because he had “something to do,” according to …

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump ’s running mate JD Vance will introduce himself to a national audience Wednesday as he addresses the Republican National Convention. The Ohio senator’s headlining address will be his first …

The hottest deals to take advantage of this Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is here, and with it comes a ton of deep discounts across the board. This huge sale event includes some of the trendiest and sought-after items on the market, including …

A group of adolescents, including an 11-year-old girl, is facing felony charges after they allegedly beat up a man on a CTA train earlier this month, police said. On July 8, the group — a 16-year-old boy, 15 year-old-girl, 14-year-old …

An age-old truth, well-known by gamblers, holds that you should never chase your losses. With Bally’s Chicago Casino, the city risks doing just that. Bally’s promised to uplift Chicago’s economy, and, perhaps most importantly, improve the city’s overall financial situation. …

LAS VEGAS — Julian Phillips has no guess on what his role will be with the Bulls this season. That’s not where his head is these days. Minutes, where he is in the rotation, who he plays behind? Questions for …

The third day of the Republican National Convention kicks off Wednesday with Republicans — led by the newly nominated Donald Trump and his running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio — turning to issues of national security and foreign …

Chicagoans submitted a near-record number of fallen trees reports and requests to remove tree branches after severe storms and multiple tornadoes were reported Monday night. The city was hit by what meteorologists call a derecho, a powerful storm system characterized …

The Green Bay Packers signed Andre Dillard in hopes of adding some offensive line depth. However, there’s a chance that the former first-round pick doesn’t make it through training camp. Alex Ballentine with Bleacher Report broke down a few players …

The July 16 episode of “Family Feud” featured Bachelor Nation couples, and a lot of viewers were excited to check it out. Some fans may have been surprised to see “The Golden Bachelor” stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist appear …

The next phase of the offseason might very well bring a major Knicks trade, a deal that goes all-in for another star player if one should come available in the coming weeks or months. But fact is, that’s a longshot …

The Baltimore Orioles were represented by five players in the 2024 MLB All-Star game. But it was Anthony Santander who won the game for the American League team. Baltimore’s veteran slugger hit a single off of Hunter Greene in the …

Longtime “Dancing With the Stars” pro Val Chmerkovskiy overcame a mishap that occurred on the opening night of the new Savor After Hours show. During one of the dances, the music completely stopped, but Chmerkovskiy and the other dancers on …

By SOPHIE AUSTIN | Associated Press SACRAMENTO — A Southern California school district involved in an ongoing legal battle with the state over the district’s gender-identity policy sued Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday over a new law banning districts from …

HERCULES — Despite some calls to let voters decide the fate of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District’s independence, the agency’s board is beginning the process of being absorbed by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. Rodeo-Hercules Fire District board members …

The Bay Area breathed a collective sigh of relief late last week when Bay Area temperatures took a big leap down, and a heat wave that cooked the region bid farewell. Now, the high-pressure system that brought those high temperatures …

With Ryan Field undergoing construction, Northwestern will host two games — against Ohio State on Nov. 16 and against Illinois on Nov. 30 — at Wrigley Field during the 2024 season. Northwestern and the Cubs have had a working relationship …

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s second wedding anniversary was on July 16. The couple spent the day on opposite coasts with JLo in the Hamptons and Affleck in Los Angeles. According to photos posted by Page Six, Lopez spent time …

The WNBA is about to get another gigantic influx of cash. Two years after announcing a $75 million raise from outside investors, the league is expected to secure a new media rights deal that could net up to six times …

After just two seasons together, Isaiah Hartenstein and the New York Knicks parted ways in free agency. He departed the Big Apple for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In an exclusive interview with Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Hartenstein …

CONCORD — During World War II, the Port Chicago Naval Magazine was a bustling hub where hundreds of African American sailors — segregated from their white counterparts — toiled as “stevedores,” loading cluster bombs, ammunitions, mines and other explosives onto …

BART has been crystal clear about the consequences of its so-called impending fiscal cliff. The transit agency is facing a $35 million budget shortfall in the 2026 fiscal year, and without a new source of revenue, stations could close, train …

SAN JOSE – Shortly after he signed with the San Jose Sharks as a free agent this month, Alexander Wennberg couldn’t help but give the Eklund family a call. Wennberg, then 18, was Christian Eklund’s teammate with Djurgardens of the …

CONCORD — When Mt. Diablo Unified School District staff first presented a plan that promised quick-build, money-saving retrofits in the fall of 2021, trustees of the cash-strapped district got on board without objection. But what district staff failed to say was …

All of the world’s great print centers have been located in humid environments. Paper is often transported by sea, of course, but humidity also just helps things keep humming, says Arion Press’ Blake Riley – the ink running smoothly, the …

After years of planning and trail work, an entirely new network of trails at Sunol’s Tyler Ranch Staging Area opened this winter. The move expanded Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park by 2,844 acres and added roughly 18 new miles of trails …

SAN JOSE — New details have emerged in the death of 3-year-old Ellie Obi Lorenzo, a child who was reported missing from Fremont and later found dead at a recycling facility in San Jose. However, many questions remain. On Tuesday, …

Look around this book-themed SoMa cocktail bar, aptly named Novela after the Spanish word for novel, and you’ll see glasses of punch at almost every table. Not the sugary-sweet mixture served at kids’ birthday parties. Nor is it the Hawaiian …

Dear readers, While many of you have already received your newspaper today, deliveries in some areas have been delayed. We expect newspapers to be delivered throughout the morning. We’ve made Wednesday’s e-paper free for everyone so you can still read …