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Examples of government malfeasance in California are way too many to list. While it is true that fraud plays a significant role in California, far more damaging to taxpayers is the simple failure to govern in a common sense, coherent …

As fate would have it, the very destructive and deadly wildfires that swept through Los Angeles neighborhoods this year erupted as its city officials were struggling to close a large gap in their budget. At the time, the city’s deficit …

President Trump and his friends have been busy wreaking havoc on our political system by shutting down independent government agencies, using the Justice Department to advance their political agenda, firing inspector generals, and flat-out ignoring court orders. His team has …

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz filled in the blanks during free agency this past month, adding depth where it was needed and strengthening positions that needed it, too. His offseason work is only just beginning, though. The NFL draft is …

Monday, March 31, is the final day that people impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires can apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is at 8:59 p.m. Residents can apply online, visit a disaster …

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The recent firings of career Justice Department lawyers by the White House is a sign of President Donald Trump’s tightening grip over the law enforcement agency known for its long tradition …

By BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying for benefits such as green cards or citizenship, …

Just when we thought we’ve seen everything, a company has announced its plans to sell breast milk-flavored ice cream. To promote the launch of its new 2-in-1 Manual Breast Pump, baby brand Frida said it will be releasing the limited-edition …

By Amanda Barroso, NerdWallet Here’s how things typically work in my household: I plan the meals each week and my husband cooks. Shopping for the ingredients is left to the person with the most time or energy. I used to …

By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who battled childhood cancer has received the first known transplant of sperm-producing stem cells, in a study aimed at restoring the fertility of cancer’s youngest survivors. Related Articles States try to rein …

Entering draft month a year ago, the Rams had a glaring roster hole that needed addressing. Having spent free agency trying to fortify a strength in their offense, the Rams had not made any moves along the defensive line. Combined …

By PAUL WISEMAN and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades. The “reciprocal’’ tariffs that he is expected to announce Wednesday are likely …

A Riverside County man pleaded guilty today in downtown Los Angeles to a federal charge for hosting illegal San Bernardino County cockfights in which owners paid $1,000 to register roosters expected to fight to the death while spectators gambled on …

By MELINA WALLING and RODNEY MUHUMUZA KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city. Related Articles Electric vehicle range …

The Gardena Buddhist church has endured for nearly 100 years despite challenges The first Buddhist churches of any kind in the country were built in the Bay Area in the early 1850s by Chinese migrant workers in the early 1850s.who …

Here are the people you should know ahead of the Karen Read retrial starting with jury empanelment on Tuesday. Also read: The Herald’s guide to the major developments ahead of the retrial. The victim: John O’Keefe was a 16-year Boston …

Karen Read will face a second trial beginning Tuesday after all her attempts to throw the charges out have failed. Here’s what you need to know before it all begins. The Herald also has a guide to who’s who in …

A 39-year-old man who illegally flew a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base and photographed the military complex was sentenced Monday to four months he has already served behind bars. Yinpiao Zhou of Contra Costa County pleaded guilty on March …

Disneyland’s new Star Wars projection show in Galaxy’s Edge is a mix of technical marvel and wonderful storytelling told in a difficult venue with a messy schedule. The new “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga” nightly projection show debuted over …

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, Associated Press The mortgage company Rocket is buying competitor Mr. Cooper in an all-stock deal valued at $9.4 billion, just weeks after acquiring real estate listing company Redfin. Rocket Cos. said Monday that bringing Mr. Cooper Group …

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned a Virginia man whose sentence already was commuted for his convictions stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Thomas Caldwell, a retired Navy …

By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Suspected U.S. airstrikes struck around Yemen’s rebel-held capital overnight into Monday morning, attacks that the Iranian-backed Houthis said killed at least three people. Related Articles In Lithuania, 3 US soldiers found …

By DEE-ANN DURBIN and PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Business Writers America’s craft brewers already have enough problems. Hard seltzers and cocktails are muscling into beer sales. Millennials and Gen Z don’t drink as much as their elders. Brewpubs still haven’t …

By GARY FIELDS WASHINGTON (AP) — An official allied with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has been put in charge of the U.S. Institute of Peace, a congressionally created and funded think tank targeted by President Donald Trump for …

By AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX and LINLEY SANDERS WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration remains a strength for President Donald Trump, but his handling of tariffs is getting more negative feedback, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. …

Gelson’s Markets is once again teaming up with a local brewer for a new summer beer that the high-end grocery store will be pouring direct from the tap at some of its locations. Shoppers who head to the chain’s Gelson’s …

By DAVID A. LIEB In New Mexico, police and prosecutors backed an effort to outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns. In Alabama, the governor made it a priority. Related Articles Buzzkill: Trump’s trade wars threaten America’s craft brewers …

By DAVE CAMPBELL, AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Calls from the U.S. to Roustan Hockey headquarters in Canada in recent weeks have been anything but routine, as bulk orders of name-brand sticks have suddenly become complicated conversations. “These customers …

By DEE-ANN DURBIN Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs announced Monday that he plans to retire from the company in the first quarter of 2026. Gibbs, 62, is a 36-year veteran of Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum Brands, which is the world’s largest …

By WAFAA SHURAFA and FATMA KHALED DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military on Monday issued sweeping evacuation orders covering Rafah and nearby areas, indicating it could soon launch another major ground operation in the Gaza Strip’s southernmost city. …

Growing up on a walnut orchard in the San Fernando Valley had its advantages. We kept a flock of chickens, as well as a few geese and ducks. I was taught that their eggs were a culinary treasure, valued for …

By LIUDAS DAPKUS and LOLITA C. BALDOR VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Three of the U.S. Army soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead in their armored vehicle that was pulled from a swampy area early Monday, according …

By JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Maxim Naumov came to a stop in the middle of the ice, looked up at the sky and patted his heart. Then he mouthed a few words, in Russian, to his …

By KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping election overhaul that Georgia Republican lawmakers passed in the wake of President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in …

Well, it’s officially spring, so it’s time to get out of the house and do some fun stuff, right? But what if you just paid your taxes, so you’re broke? Well, here’s a list of fun things you can do …

Dan Kurland strolled out of the Rivian entertainment center in Laguna Beach, wearing a baseball cap with “Canada is not for sale” just above the bill. The Aliso Viejo resident and his wife, Sue, were kicking tires on a recent …

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and JESSE BEDAYN On the campaign trail, Donald Trump used contentiousness around transgender people’s access to sports and bathrooms to fire up conservative voters and sway undecideds. And in his first months back in office, Trump has …

Calculating ratings for radio stations has always been a difficult endeavor. In the very early days of broadcasting, the popularity of a station or a program was roughly determined by the amount of fan mail it received. Later came telephone …

By JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Democratic base is angry. Not just at President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the “Make America Great Again” movement. Rank-and-file Democrats are mad at their own leaders and increasingly agitating …

ROME (AP) — Italian police are investigating as possible arson a fire that destroyed more than a dozen Tesla electric vehicles at a dealership on the outskirts of Rome early Monday. Tesla Italy said that it is cooperating with police, …