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By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK — The New York Yankees acquired outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, continuing to stock up on high-end talent in the wake of outfielder Juan …

Amazon workers voted to authorize strikes at four Southern California logistics facilities, saying the online retail giant has refused to recognize the Teamsters as their union and negotiate a contract. Workers who voted to strike are based at distribution and fulfillment hubs …

Los Angeles City firefighters check out a fire-themed mannequin at a tribute-themed Christmas lighting display in Harbor City on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo by Raphael Richardson, Contributing Photographer) Los Angeles City firefighters help set up a bald eagle display …

EL SEGUNDO — What’s done is done, the Chargers said. They cannot go back in time and fix all that went wrong during their 40-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. They can respond with a better, more …

The historic Warner Grand Theatre hosts a final lobby walk-through for the public before restoration begins in downtown San Pedro on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) The historic Warner Grand Theatre hosts a final lobby …

Los Angeles County is joining hundreds of angry residents upset about breathing toxic fumes from a landfill in Castaic for more than two years, saying enough is enough. The county filed a lawsuit on Dec. 16 in federal court asking …

The city of Los Angeles will have to pay $563,250 in penalties for failing to evaluate and correct overcrowding at its San Pedro Animal Shelter, among other violations, which led to a longtime employee being mauled by a dog, officials …

U.s. Rep. Katie Porter was granted a five-year restraining order against an ex-boyfriend on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after a judge agreed that she had been targeted with harassment and threats the congresswoman has described as harming her relationship with her …

The Port of Los Angeles saw another significant boost in cargo during the month of November, according to figures reported on Tuesday, Dec. 17, during the monthly virtual press briefing by Executive Director Gene Seroka. The month saw a 16% …

More than a week after a car struck and killed a man before driving away, Los Angeles police are asking the public for help identifying the driver. A man crossed westbound De Soto Avenue in Canoga Park just north of …

Two New York men have died after contracting a rare fungal infection from the bat feces they used to fertilize their marijuana plants. The men, both of Rochester, were cultivating cannabis for personal use when their health started to deteriorate, …

The Ducks mustered three of eight possible points during a four-game road trip that saw the departure of fixture Cam Fowler via trade right before their sinewy win in Columbus, and now they’ll dive headlong into a daunting pair of …

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors said Tuesday as they worked to bring him to a New York court from …

By DAVID BAUDER President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its pollster for “brazen election interference” in publishing a survey the weekend before the election that showed Democrat Kamala Harris with a surprising lead of three percentage points …

By Madison Muller, Bloomberg News (TNS) For the first time in a decade, obesity in the US is declining — and a new study suggests it’s because of wildly popular medications such as Ozempic. The number of obese Americans has …

Q: I booked a flight to New York, with three hours to catch a flight from there to Europe. The flight here was so badly delayed I never made the connection in New York. I had to get my luggage, …

Chester Dawson (Bloomberg) — Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are preparing to start negotiations on a possible merger, which could ultimately be expanded to include Mitsubishi Motors Corp., Japan’s Nikkei reported Tuesday. Such a deal would create an …

By SCOTT BAUER MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The motive for a shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded others at a Wisconsin school appears to be a “combination of factors,” a police chief said Tuesday as he appealed to …

What are those rectangular shaped scooters seen on test tracks in the Rose Bowl parking lot? They are called Motocompactos, designed to replace the gas-guzzling ones powered by internal combustion engines that were used during past Rose Parades. Made by …

The Rams’ Week 17 game with the Arizona Cardinals will get the primetime treatment, with kickoff on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 5 p.m. from SoFi Stadium. The game will be aired nationally on NFL Network and locally on KCBS-2. The …

Sierra Canyon’s Lauren Lynch is the Daily News 2024 girls volleyball player of the year. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Sierra Canyon’s Lauren Lynch is the Daily News 2024 girls volleyball player of the year. (Photo by …

Thousands enjoyed the music and annual tradition of the Winter Wonderland & Toy Giveaway for children and their families on Saturday, Dec. 14, sponsored by the nonprofit Simin Hope Foundation and the Los Angeles Police Department. The event at Harvard …

LOS ANGELES — When their sons were just beginning middle school, Sheva and Renee Branch brought their boys to a sporting goods store at Pier 39 in San Francisco. “Let’s do a commitment video right now,” father Sheva told his …

PALISADES TAHOE SKI RESORT — At midnight, a slender moon hangs above the snowy Sierra Nevada, casting only a faint glow on a sheer cliff and the dark canyon below. But snowcat operator “Bandit” Ferrante has laser-guided vision, measuring snow …

By ANDREW DALTON Popeye can punch without permission and Tintin can roam freely starting in 2025. The two classic comic characters who first appeared in 1929 are among the intellectual properties becoming public domain in the United States on Jan. …

Which men’s skiing jackets are best? Whether you’re a professional skier or you’re heading out to the slopes for the first time, a proper ski jacket is a must-have. The right skiing jacket can keep you warm, dry and comfortable …

LONDON (AP) — The world’s most famous fictional Top Gun is now a decorated naval hero. Related Articles ‘Northern Exposure’ actor Diane Delano dies at age 67 Popeye and Tintin enter the public domain in 2025 along with novels from …

Actor Diane Delano, best known to audiences as Officer Barbara Semanski in the CBS series “Northern Exposure,” has died. She was 67. The cause was cancer, her friend and fellow actor Stepfanie Kramer told Deadline. Her agent said she died …

Which athletic socks are best? Choosing the right socks for the right activities is surprisingly important. You can’t wear bright white athletic socks to a black-tie event without standing out for the wrong reasons, and you shouldn’t wear thin dress …

“Do you have a cat?” a colleague asks during a business meeting. We both look down at my black pants, which are covered in blonde fur. “A dog,” I say, smiling meekly, “two, actually,” as if that somehow excuses my …

If you’re sitting on a pile of travel or credit card rewards with no immediate travel plans, donating them to a charity is an easy way to have a positive impact. And it’s a popular way to give: In 2021, …

WHICH SKI POLES ARE BEST? A trusted companion on the mountainside, a pair of ski poles provides stability and guidance while tackling the slopes — whether those slopes are steep and intense or flat and welcoming. The type of skiing you’re …

By DEE-ANN DURBIN The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices. Related Articles Business | Once cold and lonely, …

With David Sacks, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist and technologist, now tapped to serve as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cryptocurrency Czar in the incoming Trump administration, we thought we would provide him a friendly memorandum that can support his mission …

John T. Bennett | (TNS) CQ-Roll Call Much Sturm und Drang has surrounded some of Donald Trump’s picks for national security and foreign policy positions, but the president-elect has made clear that all matters of war and diplomacy will run …

During the holiday of Hanukkah, which begins Wednesday evening, Dec. 25, we will be using olive oil, the oil of the Hanukkah miracle, to enhance many of our sweet and savory dishes. Fried foods like potato latkes have long been …

By MARIA DI MENTO of The Chronicle of Philanthropy The Chronicle’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totaled nearly $6 billion in 2024, with half of that coming from three contributions of $1 billion …

By CARLA K. JOHNSON, AP Medical Writer President-elect Donald Trump seemed to entertain the discredited theory that vaccines cause autism as he answered questions from journalists at a press conference Monday at his Mar-a-Lago club. Trump said Robert F. Kennedy …

By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — New research suggests that Saturn’s rings may be older than they look — possibly as old as the planet. Instead of being a youthful 400 million years old as commonly thought, the …

Donald Trump weighed in on the dock workers’ dispute that is affecting a variety of East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, taking sides on behalf of the longshoremen’s union. Although union members ended their strike after management agreed to a …