Rob Dillingham: From Ye’s Donda Academy debacle to NBA draft
The names leap from the hardwood: Willie Naulls, Gail Goodrich, Marques Johnson, Paul Pierce, Baron Davis, Tyson Chandler, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul Pierce, DeMar…
Deep sea mining is dividing environmentalists
As diplomats from around the world convene in Jamaica next month to discuss international guidelines on deep sea mining, environmental activists are urging nations to…
California gets federal funding for climate-ready workforce
California is among nine U.S. states and territories selected to receive $60 million in federal funding as part of a significant effort to build a…
Closing California prisons should be the easiest budget cut
California is facing a multibillion-dollar budget deficit that will require lawmakers and the governor to make painful decisions. Nobody wants less funding for their child’s…
Even if not in Round 1, Rams need to find pass rushers in draft
The choice, at least in terms of need, is obvious. Even before future Hall of Fame defensive lineman Aaron Donald announced his retirement, the Rams…
Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft: Look for Falcons to trade up to 3
Many NFL teams are looking for quarterbacks, and there are plenty of enticing prospects out there this season. This inaugural mock draft contemplates quarterbacks going…
Why Caleb Williams skipped medical exam at NFL scouting combine
The poking. The prodding. The jabbing. The all-day waits. The deeply personal questions. Caleb Williams says no thanks. The former USC quarterback is expected to…
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has glove but don’t expect him in field
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani won’t take the mound as a pitcher this season, not after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery last September. That doesn’t mean,…
Why California schools shouldn’t be limited to phonics
A child’s individual differences, skills and experience matter a lot in the learning process, and learning to read is no exception. That’s why new legislation…