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LOS ANGELES — One more time. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Thursday that Blake Snell, the front office and pitching coach Mark Prior would “huddle up” to discuss whether Snell needs to make one more start in the minor …

Rams coach Sean McVay addresses the media following the team’s training camp practice on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Loyola Marymount. (Photo by Kai Dizon/SCNG) Rams coach Sean McVay walks on the field during a training camp practice on Friday, …

The whole idea was a long shot. Back in February, the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust, a land conservancy, had set out to purchase land along the north shore of Big Bear Lake in Fawnskin to prevent a home development …

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences agreed Friday night to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, ending a breakneck week of negotiations and pulling the bipartisan measure out of what …

Angels relief pitcher Luke Murphy (72) speaks with pitching coach Mike Maddux, second from left, during the eighth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Angel Stadium. Murphy made his major-league debut in …

Dodger opening pitcher Edgardo Henriquez throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Dodgers star Shohei …

By JACQUES BILLEAUD, Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. A second note released Friday indicated Guthrie died shortly after …

CHICAGO — The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey inside her home was denied medical release from prison Friday after an emotional hearing before the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.  The board voted 3-0 to deny Sean Grayson’s …

There are many ways to measure the health of a country. One way is growth of gross domestic product. Another is economic productivity. But there’s a less conventional measure worth watching: Do the world’s most talented and ambitious people want …

Visitors check out the Business Resource Fair for local businesses seeking recovery assistance from the Eaton fire at the Altadena Chamber of Commerce in Altadena on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Vendors were on hand to help with tax issues, marketing, …

The mayor of Lancaster — whose city was rocked by FBI investigations earlier this spring — sees this week’s federal raids throughout the Inland Empire and Los Angeles region as part of a related probe into Chinese influence-peddling efforts. In …

The USC football team has been working behind closed doors for the summer, melding its returners with 10 transfers and 35 freshmen ahead of what could be a make-or-break season for head coach Lincoln Riley. He and the Trojans are …

Police are looking for a man suspected of following a woman home from a gym and sexually assaulting her in Valley Village. The man followed the woman from a Planet Fitness on July 19 around 8:30 p.m., KTLA reported. On …

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, SEUNG MIN KIM and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is “dead” while also continuing to defend it, further complicating his administration’s negotiations with two Republican senators …

By JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday defended his agency’s recent actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to “operate in the public interest” and the FCC is merely trying to restore …

Coastal treasures The summer months bring a lot of people to California’s coastline. Here’s a look at some of our state beaches and network of Marine Protected Areas. Before 1927, no comprehensive plan existed for preserving California’s recreational, natural and …

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ An attorney for the family of Nolan Wells said Thursday that they have hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day of his disappearance, which has prompted online speculation and …

By Patrick Howell O’Neill and Shirin Ghaffary | Bloomberg Anthropic PBC announced that its artificial intelligence models had breached three different organizations during cybersecurity tests that went awry, a little more than a week after its chief rival, OpenAI, disclosed …

LOS ANGELES — Kelsey Plum was back at Sparks practice on Thursday, but the question is how much longer she will remain with the team ahead of Sunday’s WNBA trade deadline. When asked what she wants to happen, the All-Star …

By VALERIE GONZALEZ McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A Texas mother deported to Mexico despite having legal permission to stay in the U.S. after arriving as a child has filed a lawsuit against the federal government after it notified her it …

Patti Paniccia remembers standing on the shore of Huntington Beach as a kid, mesmerized by the wave riders. “And I thought, ‘I want to do that.’” When the surfers lost their boards, she would grab them at the shore and …

Comedian Carlos Mencia has put his Encino estate, photographed on Thursday, July 30, 2026, on the market for $6.75 million. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) An Encino estate owned by comedian Carlos Mencia is on the market …

Angel City Football Club confirmed Thursday that midfielder Jun Endo suffered a right ACL injury during the team’s July 11 NWSL game against the San Diego Wave. The injury, which happened during the first half, will put Endo on the …

Online images of James Yantao Su show him posing with artists and bankers at film premiers from Los Angeles to London, and attending community events in the San Gabriel Valley sponsored by the West Covina company he founded in 1993, …

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ plan to keep Shohei Ohtani healthy seems to include a new wrinkle – more frequent off days. Two days after the team had an off day, Ohtani got one of his own. He was not …

The Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) Dodgers …

By ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump administration concludes a temporary subsidy program that has helped offset premiums for the past two years. …

For his 10th novel, Riley Sager, the pen name of author Todd Ritter, wanted to celebrate all of his work and give back to his fans. He hopes fans will have fun spotting callbacks to his earlier work in “The …

MILWAUKEE (AP) — CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was stopped by police last week and later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, …

By SUDHIN THANAWALA The Trump administration cannot deny immigrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. The 2-1 decision by the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, with …

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ancient mummy DNA recovered in Chile has yielded the firmest evidence yet that European colonization brought smallpox to the Americas. Smallpox was one of the deadliest diseases in human history …

By ISABEL DEBRE BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — After a bruising World Cup defeat gave way to what many Argentines saw as a sweeping wave of hatred against their country, Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday signed an emergency decree …

One of Southern California’s most enduring New Year’s Day traditions is getting Hollywood representation, with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses announcing today that it has retained United Talent Agency. The Beverly Hills-based agency will represent the Tournament of Roses and …

By JAMIE STENGLE DALLAS (AP) — One of Scouting America’s biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces pressure from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts. The changes at …

By MATTHEW LEE, AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans outside the nation’s capital will soon be able to get limited-edition U.S. passports that feature a picture of President Donald Trump and celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the State Department said …

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua reels in a pass during the team’s practice at Loyola Marymount on July 29, 2026. (Photo by Kai Dizon/SCNG) Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua evades defenders during the team’s practice at …

A 25-year-old Irvine man has been arrested on suspicion of vandalizing 13 Teslas, which included spray-painting the words “Nazi” and “fascist” on the vehicles, police said Wednesday. Max Sebastian Solomon was arrested Tuesday, July 28, and booked into the Orange …

It was a constant battle with the ocean on the first full day of Challenger Series competition at the Lexus US Open of Surfing on Wednesday, July 29, with walls of wave after wave battering down on the competitors. Strong, …

A lawsuit filed against Riverside County on behalf of the 3-year-old daughter of Jake and Rebecca Haro claims that social services caseworkers “botched” an investigation into allegations that the couple abused the girl, and that the resulting lack of monitoring …

Rams defensive lineman Myles Garrett runs up the field during a training camp practice on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Loyola Marymount. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij) Rams head coach Sean McVay talks with defensive lineman Myles Garrett during a training camp …