A fire at Martinez Refining Company on Feb. 1 released chemicals that can cause cancer and heart and lung disease, but strong winds pushed most of the hazardous smoke away from populated areas, according to Contra Costa County Health Services. …
Contra Costa County Health: “We got lucky” with Martinez refinery fire Read MoreBy Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated Press WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a Trump administration push to reinstate a sweeping pause on federal funding, a decision that comes after a judge found the administration had not fully …
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Sinaloa Cartel member indicted in Chicago Read MoreEnjambre vino, cantó y encantó en el único concierto que darán en Estados Unidos este año y que tuvo lugar en el House of Blues la noche del sábado 8 de febrero, una velada donde se repitió un patrón ya …
Un sábado perfecto con Enjambre en Chicago Read MoreWhen you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Pagan Kennedy‘s new book, “The Secret History of the Rape Kit,” recounts how a forgotten …
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6 refreshing homes in Miami Read MoreBy Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated Press WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a Trump administration push to reinstate a sweeping pause on federal funding, a decision that comes after a judge found the administration had not fully …
Court rejects White House bid to continue spending freezes Read MoreComedian Dave Chappelle will be honored with the NAACP President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena this month, organizers announced today. The President’s Award honors individuals for special achievement and distinguished public service. Past recipients include Usher, …
Comedian Dave Chappelle to receive NAACP President’s Award in Pasadena Read MoreIn preparation for next year’s budget, Los Angeles County is bracing for the economic impacts of urban wildfires that are estimated to cost the region $250 billion, said county CEO Fesia Davenport at a budget hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 11. …
Fires costing $250 billion, plus lost tax revenue, will hit the next LA County budget Read MorePico Rivera’s plans to be a premier sports and entertainment destination are one step closer to reality. Mayor John R. Garcia and Dan Holman, chief operating officer of the United Soccer League (USL), signed a negotiated letter of agreement at …
Pico Rivera and United Soccer League agree to explore stadium development Read MoreIn-N-Out Burger will be departing its Orange County headquarters to return to its roots in the San Gabriel Valley and build a new future in Tennessee. The fast food chain will leave its Irvine offices at 4199 Campus Drive and …
In-N-Out Burger announces it will depart its Irvine headquarters Read MoreA Los Angeles County jury has awarded $21.3 million in damages to a woman and her young son who were injured in 2016 when a tractor-trailer owned by a food distribution company slammed into the rear of their fully stopped …
Long Beach woman rear-ended by tractor-trailer awarded $21.3 million for injuries Read MoreAdministrators at Palmdale Academy Charter School are telling parents Tuesday that if their children participate in off-campus demonstrations during school hours, they will be marked as unexcused absences. The announcement comes a day after about 100 students from Palmdale Academy …
Palmdale school cracks down on students who leave campus to protest Trump immigration policies Read MoreThe Lakers signed Alex Len on Tuesday, adding depth to their big man rotation after Jaxson Hayes was the team’s lone center. Len most recently played for the Sacramento Kings, who traded him to the Washington Wizards as part of …
Lakers sign Alex Len, waive Christian Wood to fortify center depth Read MoreMilton Grimes, the Los Angeles attorney who won a $3.8 million civil claim on behalf of police brutality victim Rodney King in 1994, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison for failing to pay over $2.4 million in taxes. …
Rodney King’s civil attorney is going to prison for tax evasion Read MoreMike Vrabel taking over as head coach means big changes to how the New England Patriots play defense, changes that put San Francisco 49ers standout linebacker Dre Greenlaw on the Pats radar for 2025 NFL free agency. That’s the theory …
Mike Vrabel’s Defensive Changes Put $6.7 Million Free Agent on Patriots Radar Read MoreThe Kansas City Chiefs had all the momentum in the world heading into their Super Bowl matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9. After setting a franchise record with 15 wins in the regular season and clinching their ninth-consecutive …
Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift’s Next Move After ‘Upsetting’ Super Bowl Read MoreThe San Francisco 49ers are entering the offseason with uncertainty surrounding their coaching staff and front office. After a 6-11 record leading to a fourth place finish, the team replaced defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen with Robert Saleh and added Brant …
49ers at Risk of Losing Two Key Staff Members This Offseason Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Trans-athlete bana question of fairness Re: “Trump targets SJSU in probe” (Page A1, Feb. 7). I am writing in response to the recent article that …
Letters: Trans-athlete ban restores fairness to women’s sports Read MoreBay Area Home Report 629 Burney Creek Place – Google Street View A 2,407-square-foot house built in 1992 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 600 block of Burney Creek Place in San Ramon was sold on Dec. …
Sale closed in San Ramon: $1.9 million for a four-bedroom home Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Education is urging governing bodies for collegiate and high school athletics to change records, championships, awards and honors that it claims have been “misappropriated by biological males competing in female categories.” In a letter sent on …
US Department of Education implores athletic officials to nullify transgender athletes’ records, awards Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. We can all helpdefend democracy For those watching the dismantling of our government institutions, it’s time to get off the sidelines and actively start to …
Letters: We can all take steps to defend democracy Read MoreMONTREAL — The Tao of Devon Toews has helped him arrive at one of the most important moments of his hockey career. Toews will put on a Canada jersey and represent his country for the first time at any level …
Even-keeled Devon Toews not fazed by his remarkable Canada debut: “I think he’s really excited” Read MoreGLENDALE, Ariz. — After stumbling, bumbling and crumbling to a major league modern-record 121 losses in 2024, the White Sox simply have to be better this season. It’s imperative. And, frankly, it would be essentially impossible not to be. New …
White Sox GM Chris Getz shedding no light on rebuild timeline as spring training arrives Read MoreMESA, Ariz. – Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon never stopped throwing after the 2024 season ended. He wasn’t pitching off a mound in October or anything to that extreme. But he kept up catch play – trying something new this offseason, …
How Cubs are addressing pitcher health with shorter runway to Opening Day in Tokyo Read MoreSeveral brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe’s, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with a type of bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Tri-Union Seafoods of …
Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, Walmart, Kroger recalled for botulism risk Read MoreTo its fans, it’s an undeniable force for good in a corrupt world, a groundbreaking anti-bribery statute that has brought powerful businessmen to heel for secretly paying off foreign government officials to win contracts abroad. To detractors, the Foreign Corrupt …
Trump’s halt of US law banning business bribes abroad raises specter of a ‘Wild West’ of dealmaking Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Trans-athlete ban a question of fairness Re: “Trump targets SJSU in probe” (Page A1, Feb. 7). I am writing in response to the recent article …
Letters: Trans-athlete ban restores fairness to women’s sports Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Education is urging governing bodies for collegiate and high school athletics to change records, championships, awards and honors that it claims have been “misappropriated by biological males competing in female categories.” In a letter sent on …
US Department of Education implores athletic officials to nullify transgender athletes’ records, awards Read MoreSubmit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. We can all help defend democracy For those watching the dismantling of our government institutions, it’s time to get off the sidelines and actively start …
Letters: We can all take steps to defend democracy Read MoreBy AUDREY McAVOY HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea volcano began shooting lava into the air once again Tuesday on the Big Island of Hawaii. Related Articles National News | New York City’s mayor has 4 months to persuade Democratic voters he’s …
Kilauea is shooting lava again. It is the Hawaii volcano’s latest activity in an on-and-off eruption Read MoreBy BERNARD CONDON NEW YORK (AP) — To its fans, it’s an undeniable force for good in a corrupt world, a groundbreaking anti-bribery statute that has brought powerful businessmen to heel for secretly paying off foreign government officials to win …
Trump’s halt of US law banning business bribes abroad raises specter of a ‘Wild West’ of dealmaking Read MoreOfficials and residents in pockets across Southern California are preparing for rainstorms expected to slam the region over the next few days — and bring the potential for mudslides and debris flow in areas ravaged by wildfires. Flood watches, when …
Rain to slam Southern California Wednesday through Friday — could prompt mudslides, floods Read MoreLos Angeles Unified School District students and Proposition 28 author Austin Beutner have filed a lawsuit against the school district and Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, alleging the misuse of $76.7 million in Prop. 28 funds dedicated for art and music …
LAUSD is sued for alleged misuse of nearly $80 million in arts and music funds Read MoreBy FATIMA HUSSEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have railed against the IRS and its cadre of armed agents. Now the administration has big plans for them: It wants the agents to assist with immigration …
Republicans once railed against armed IRS agents. Now they want them for immigration enforcement Read More