California faces an additional $12-billion budget deficit, Newsom says
California is facing an additional $12-billion state budget shortfall next year, a deficit largely caused by overspending and that Gov. Gavin Newsom said was made…
Newsom claims Trump’s tariffs will reduce California revenues by $16 billion
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office said Tuesday that President Trump’s tariff policies will reduce state revenues in California by $16 billion through next year. Despite personal…
Facing self-imposed budget cuts, Republicans in Congress mull the future of Medicaid
Congress is forging ahead with its budget for next year, but the most controversial program on the chopping block — Medicaid — is causing a…
California, top state for tourism, may face ‘Trump Slump,’ Newsom says
California hit a new tourism record in 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday, but the high isn’t expected to last thanks to President Trump’s tariffs.…
Letters to Sports: Lamenting latest Lakers playoff exit
Getting Luka Doncic from Dallas seemed too good to be true. Little did Lakers fans realize that we were getting a weak ballhandler and poor…
Why the Super Bowl-ready Rams may have won the 2025 NFL draft
The Rams made no splashy selections.None of the six players general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay chose will be penciled in as opening-game…
RFK Jr. announces a plan to ban certain food dyes, following California’s lead
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of Health and Human Services, on Tuesday announced a plan to ban synthetic food dyes that color everyday snack…
Khloé Kardashian caught Lamar Odom cheating on her at motel
Khloé Kardashian says she turned into a psychopath when she caught then-husband Lamar Odom cheating on her with another woman in a motel in downtown…
A Trump bid for a third term could set off legal battles in states nationwide
WASHINGTON — In a private meeting at a global summit in Buenos Aires in 2018, China’s president, Xi Jinping, turned to President Trump and said it was…
A congressman and Trump critic speaks of the price he’s paid
PLEASANTON, Calif. — It was a child’s drawing — the kind of sweet, simple sketch you hang on the refrigerator — but something about the family portrait…
Conan O’Brien to return as host of 2026 Oscars on ABC
After earning rave reviews for his stint hosting the Oscars earlier this month, Conan O’Brien will return to host the 2026 ceremony, the Academy of…
Charles Barkley rips Kendrick Perkins, ‘idiots’ at ESPN, his future TV home
Charles Barkley isn’t a talking head on ESPN yet.That will happen next year, when TNT’s popular “Inside the NBA” studio show — which stars Barkley,…
Luka Doncic and LeBron James can lead the Lakers to an NBA title
The revelation is as stunning as a Luka pass. The truth is as sweet as a Luka trey.These Lakers can win the NBA championship.Not next…
The Dodgers have a record-setting payroll. Could it impact CBA talks?
PHOENIX — The last time Major League Baseball and the players association negotiated a collective bargaining agreement, the owners locked out the players before the 2022 season,…
Birmingham’s Henry Aslikyan captures third City wrestling title
Henry Aslikyan said “I’m just here to have fun” when talking about Saturday’s City Section wrestling championships at Roybal Learning Center.And why not? It is…
When and where will Super Bowl LX be played in 2026?
Super Bowl LIX may have just ended, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking ahead to next year.Here’s everything we know about…
‘Invincible’ on Prime Video is an antidote to superhero fatigue
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who needs a refreshing spin on the superhero. Whether or not you call it fatigue, Prime Video’s…
Khalil Mack mulling over whether to return to Chargers or retire
After a devastating 27-point playoff collapse two seasons ago nearly sent Khalil Mack into sudden retirement, the Chargers’ star edge rusher plans to revisit the…
Like his players, USC coach Lincoln Riley must step up under fire
Lincoln Riley was beaming.The USC coach said he saw it when his team came back from an 17-point deficit against Texas A&M to claim a…
YouTube, CAA to help celebrities manage digital likeness in AI content
YouTube on Tuesday announced a partnership with Century City-based talent representation firm Creative Artists Agency that will help actors and athletes better manage their digital…