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PHILADELPHIA — The Dodgers have paused Shohei Ohtani’s work as a pitcher but it’s really his hitting they are trying to protect. “It’s heavily weighted,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of the influence of Ohtani’s value as a hitter on the …

Amid concerns about the district’s fiscal health, declining enrollment and the ongoing impacts of federal immigration raids, Los Angeles Unified School District officials welcomed administrators back to a new school year by touting “historic” academic gains while stressing unity as …

By MATT O’BRIEN ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an “unprecedented cyber incident.” “We had a significant security incident during evaluation of our …

The Clippers have agreed to a two-way contract with 7-foot-5 center Jamarion Sharp, his agent Scott Nicols told HoopsHype. Sharp, 24, was named the G League Defensive Player of the Year last season after averaging 7.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and …

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela confirmed on Tuesday that three people died of infections of hantavirus, but stressed there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American country, which has rarely reported cases of the rodent-borne disease in …

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ An attorney for the family of Nolan Xavier Wells says he will release the results of an independent autopsy into the 18-year-old’s death on Wednesday morning. The preliminary findings are set to be made public during a …

A full week of match preparation has been tough to come by for the Los Angeles Football Club in 2026. Head coach Marc Dos Santos had one opportunity to prepare his group over a full week during a 14-game stretch …

The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended July 19 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION …

ANAHEIM — Intent on resuming his injury-plagued season, Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi took the latest step on his road to recovery when he threw 34 pitches against a pair of teammates on Tuesday afternoon. Kikuchi’s throwing session against hitters was …

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler had what Justin Wrobleski wanted. Then Wheeler decided he didn’t want it. So Wrobleski got what he wanted. Got it? The spot on the National League All-Star team that both had pitched well enough to deserve …

LOS ANGELES — Arthur Kaluma, who stood out for the Lakers during NBA Summer League play this month, has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract to remain with the franchise, a league source told the Southern California News Group on …

Get extra precise when ironing with the Rowenta Focus Iron Steamer When you care about getting every last bit of fabric perfectly smooth, no ordinary steam iron will do. The BestReviews Testing Lab tried out the high-end Rowenta Focus Iron …

Which school pocket chart is best? School pocket charts are great visual tools to help children learn a variety of subjects. These pocket charts allow young students to pick up cards and place them in the right pockets. Due to …

Which laptop backpack for women is best? Whether you need your laptop for work or streaming movies, it should be well protected. Laptop backpacks are ideal for keeping your laptop secure while traveling. They also often have other convenient features. …

Angels starting pitcher José Soriano throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Ross Turteltaub/Getty Images) The St. Louis Cardinals’ Jordan Walker …

The last time California foreclosures were this high was pre-pandemic, in 2019. However, if you’re seeing a signal that hordes of California homeowners are going to lose their homes to foreclosure, just like the last real estate crash, you may …

The Fast & Furious franchise has been a big winner for Universal Studios in theaters. But in Universal’s theme parks, not so much. According to Box Office Mojo, Fast & Furious is Universal’s third-most popular franchise in worldwide box office. …

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By David Hilzenrath, KFF Health News In September 2016, a distraught mother sent infant formula maker Mead Johnson a message: “REMOVE ME FROM YOUR LIST!!!! DO NOT EMAIL OR MAIL ME ANY MORE! “It is because of your animal based …

One person was killed Tuesday, July 21 in a collision involving a motorist driving a black sedan the wrong way on the 405 Freeway in Hawthorne, authorities said. The motorist was reported driving southbound at 80 mph in northbound lanes …

By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Road deaths are declining in the U.S. and worldwide, but lower-income countries aren’t experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday. Global rates of road injuries and …

By COLLIN BINKLEY and DIDI TANG The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students, adding to the barrage of federal inquiries the Trump administration has opened in its battle …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $3.75 million at auction. Heritage Auctions announced the results of its Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction on Monday. The lightsaber, used …

Rancho Cucamonga Quakes pitcher Talon Haley in the dugout against Lake Elsinore Storm at Morongo Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Rancho Cucamonga Quakes pitcher Talon Haley pitches against Lake Elsinore …

The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District on Monday, July 20, launched an AI-assisted system that officials say can detect small brush fires 100 yards away and deliver pictures of the flames, their location and even a weather report in three seconds …

PHILADELPHIA — When Mookie Betts hit .375 with a 1.061 OPS over a 17-game stretch in late June and into July, finally raising his season batting average over .200, there were proclamations that the “old Mookie” was back. Betts made …

ANAHEIM — John Mozeliak still doesn’t have the answer to the question that will nag all Angels fans between now and the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The Angels’ interim GM has been on the job for less than a month, …

Long Beach saw a 3.7% increase in its homeless population this year compared to 2025, according to the results of the city’s annual point-in-time tally of those without permanent shelter. While the overall number of people experiencing homelessness increased, the …

Moth matters Moth Week runs July 19-27. Here are some details on some of the locals in Southern California. Most of us are not too thrilled about moths and blame them for being a nighttime nuisance and their caterpillars eating …

PHILADELPHIA — Like weekend golfers who only remember the good shots from their latest round in the 90s, Emmet Sheehan has given the Dodgers enough glimpses of his potential to hold on to a spot in their starting rotation. But …

By JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged his precarious perch Monday as the seventh British leader in just over a decade as he set out an ambitious but vague vision to create a new political and economic establishment. …

By DAVID FISCHER Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom. The Tates are being held in federal detention …

By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is holding steadier Monday, as stocks of chipmakers and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom trim some of their sharp recent losses. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, coming off its first …

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old found dead after taking a July 4 boat trip with friends to a Gulf Coast island, will be remembered Monday by his family and civil rights leaders at a church in his …

By Dr. Vincent Kao, Guest columnist Dr. Vincent Kao. (Courtesy of MemorialCare) As we age, our bodies undergo a range of changes — some gradual, others more pronounced. One condition that often escapes notice but can seriously affect health and …

By KATHY McCORMACK and HOLLY RAMER CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Lawyers for Pamela Smart, who’s serving life in prison for orchestrating the murder of her husband by her teenage student in 1990, hope that a New Hampshire judge on Monday …

There’s a new show on Go Country (KKGO, 105.1 FM), and it’s tailor-made for station owner Saul Levine, who has been pushing to highlight female artists on his station for years. Called “She’s Country,” it’s a brand new syndicated show …

By DEVI SHASTRI, AP Health Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The eerie glow of an orange sun through thick wildfire smoke might be unnerving, but the biggest risk from the haze is something much harder to see. Tiny particles in the …

Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow in its latest major attack on the Russian capital, the city’s mayor said Monday. The blitz came hours after Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles in a relentless …

Need another house-hunting reality check, first-timers? Southern California has 37 cities with some of the worst odds of first-timers joining the homeownership crowd. That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found when reviewing a WalletHub study of the best spots for first-time …