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LOS ANGELES — DeShaun Foster’s introductory – re-introductory? – news conference didn’t tell us what kind of head football coach he will ultimately be, but it should have assuaged any fears about his abilities as a salesman. Because if I’m …

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to shift its COVID-19 isolation guidance this spring to say that people no longer need to isolate once they have been fever-free for 24 hours and their symptoms are mild …

A crackdown on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County got the green light from the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 13, who said vacation rentals within residential communities are robbing working-class areas of needed permanent …

The Pac-12 has begun the process of separating from commissioner George Kliavkoff, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The move has been anticipated since the Pac-12 collapsed on Aug. 4, when five schools bolted for other leagues …

On Monday night, the four leading candidates, Adam Schiff, Steve Garvey, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee, took the stage to make their case as to why they should fill the late Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S. Senate.  Here’s my …

Planning to Uber out from the airport on Valentine’s Day? If that’s your preferred mode of transporation you may be out of luck because thousands of Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers have vowed to walk off the job to protest …

By TERRI VERMEULEN KEITH VAN NUYS — Called to the stand as the defense’s first witness, the director of the Grossman Burn Centers testified Tuesday that he had been in a vehicle hundreds of times when his wife, Rebecca, was …

Six people killed after a charter helicopter crashed in a Southern California desert area near the Mojave National Preserve were identified on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash, said those aboard were a …

‘The University of Idaho will “most likely” not release a final report on the findings of a months-long investigation into allegations that Vandals volleyball head coach Chris Gonzalez has routinely physically, verbally and emotionally players, a university spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. …

Ivica Zubac’s frustration level increases with every minute not played. Every moment spent on the bench brings a renewed sense of aggravation. Zubac’s annoyance isn’t directed at anyone, just the situation the Clippers center finds himself in. Zubac is on …

Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Ibrahim Hasouna trudged over the rubble of the destroyed house, pointing out where family moments had taken place — where his mother and sister-in-law used to sleep, where he played with his 5-year-old nieces, …

Hundreds of frustrated flight attendants converged on four Southern California airports Tuesday, Feb. 13, demanding higher wages and better working conditions. Armed with picket signs reading, “Corporate greed doesn’t fly” and “Pay us or CHAOS,” employees with Alaska, United, American …

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER | AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON — Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control. Tuesday’s report …

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, opens its polls on Wednesday to nearly 205 million eligible voters in presidential and legislative elections, the fifth since Southeast Asia’s largest economy began democratic reforms …

LOS ANGELES — UCLA’s decision to place its trust in DeShaun Foster as its football coach was met with excitement and brought a level of comfort and “relief” to the football program Monday. While players on the current roster made …

CHATSWORTH — Los Angeles Fire Department personnel rescued a lost, naked hiker stranded in a remote area of Chatsworth Monday night. Bystanders alerted the rescuers around 8:44 p.m. after they heard cries for help at Jeffrey Mark Court near Devonshire …

TEMPE, Ariz. — Angels players – not just pitchers and catchers – were scattered across practice fields, bullpen mounds and batting cages on Tuesday afternoon. All of that would have been totally routine for spring training, except it was actually …

By Amy Taxin | The Associated Press Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life — including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella — are looking to unionize. Labor organizers announced the campaign Tuesday, saying performers want better safety …

Promoters of the annual Hard Summer music festival announced that the event will return on Aug. 3-4, but it has found a new home at Hollywood Park just outside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The 16th annual EDM and hip-hop music …

The college sports earnings season began last week when the SEC released its financial data for the 2023 fiscal year. Stakeholders were undoubtedly pleased. The conference reported $853 million in revenue, a 6 percent increase over the previous year, and …

By Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday said Donald Trump’s comments calling into question the U.S. commitment to defend its NATO allies from attack were “dangerous” and “un-American,” seizing on the …

GLENDALE, Ariz. — One starter has thrown as many as 90 innings in a season just twice in eight years in the big leagues. Another hasn’t thrown 100 innings in a season since 2019 and has enough medical issues that …

By Dave Collins | Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — A quick-moving snowstorm hit the Northeast on Tuesday canceling and delaying flights, making roads slippery and prompting many school districts to cancel classes or switch to remote learning —- or at …

Millions of people deal with COVID–19 symptoms long after their initial infections. Two new studies – one looking at pregnant people and the other on children – give a better look at the burden from this health problem that doctors …

Two people were in custody on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in connection with a string of four fatal Southland shootings that occurred within hours and a few miles of one other, sheriff’s officials said. According to the Sheriff’s Department, investigators believe …

Combine luck, legend, romance, gift-giving, flowers and the beginning of the bird mating season and you have Valentine’s Day covered. Giving a loved one yellow tulips indicate there is sunshine in your smile. (Betty Cahill, Special to The Denver Post) …

Orzo pasta adds appealing taste and texture to simple soups. It’s the petite, rice-shaped pasta that is sometimes labeled “rosmarino.” Shredded zucchini shares the limelight with the orzo; it can be quickly shredded using the shredding disk of a food …

Walt Disney Imagineering offered a first look at the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure audio-animatronics coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World as the former Splash Mountain rides continue to undergo extensive “Princess and the Frog” makeovers. Sign up for our …

I had successfully avoided the Super Bowl for LVII years. Year LVIII was no exception. If you were into it, that’s great. Joy is hard to come by, as are communal experiences. This year,  even more non-football fans than usual …

Carlos Santana and the Counting Crows are hitting the road together for the Oneness Tour this summer. The jaunt stops at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on Wednesday, Aug. 28 and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista on …

By Kate Ashford | NerdWallet Slightly more than half of Medicare-eligible people are enrolled in Medicare Advantage — but hospitals around the country have been dropping Medicare Advantage plans due to issues with prior authorizations and denials. Hospitals and health …

UCLA completed an exchange of head coaches on Monday morning, 24 hours ahead of its self-imposed deadline. The Bruins finalized the swap of Chip Kelly, winner of 81 college games and one of the most respected playcallers in the sport, …

Ted Rossman | (TNS) Bankrate.com “You bought what? And it cost how much?” Be honest: Have you ever been called out by your spouse for spending too much? Or maybe you’ve been the one to bristle at a fresh batch …

Pearl Jam will release its 12th studio album, “Dark Matter,” on April 19 and announced a world tour in support of the effort, which comes to Kia Forum in Inglewood on May 21-22. The trek marks a significant milestone for …

Johns Hopkins researchers say they’re getting closer to developing a blood test that would identify changes in the brain associated with psychiatric and neurological disorders — an advancement that could enable doctors to detect the early signs of mental health …

Nada Hassanein | Stateline.org (TNS) Until COVID-19, tuberculosis was the world’s deadliest infectious disease, killing about 1.5 million people annually. Contrary to public perception, the disease is still active in the United States. The number of TB cases in the U.S. briefly …

By TIFFANY STANLEY (Associated Press) Nearly two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure in the U.S. than they did a year ago, according to a new national survey. The American Jewish Committee, a prominent advocacy organization, conducted the survey last …

By JILL LAWLESS (Associated Press) LONDON (AP) — As chances rise of a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch in the U.S. presidential election, America’s allies are bracing for a bumpy ride. Many worry that a second term for Trump would be an …

DeShaun Foster was announced as UCLA football’s 19th head coach on Monday morning. He’ll be formally introduced at a press conference on Tuesday. UCLA’s players, staff and alumni were among the people to react to the news on social media: …