Barbara Lee surges into lead in Oakland mayor’s race
Former longtime Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee surged into the lead in the race to become Oakland’s next mayor, according to vote results released Friday evening.The…
Angels activate Zach Neto following shoulder surgery last year
The Angels activated shortstop Zach Neto off the injured list before Friday night’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants.The 24-year-old Neto injured his right…
Loren Taylor takes slim early lead in tight special election for Oakland mayor
OAKLAND — Former City Councilmember Loren Taylor took a very slim lead in early results in Oakland’s special mayoral election on Tuesday against former Democratic Rep. Barbara…
In O.C., ex-Vice President Harris says she’ll stay politically active
In a rare appearance after her loss in November’s presidential election, former Vice President and potential gubernatorial candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday decried the rollback…
Kanye West and the story of Donda Academy’s spectacular spiral
It began, as many things do, with noble intentions.In the fall of 2020, Kanye West, music impresario, fashion designer, flame thrower and Kim Kardashian’s ex-husband,…
Israel hits Beirut’s southern suburbs for first time since November cease-fire
Rescue workers search for victims in the rubble of a building after an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday. At least two missiles…
Planned Parenthood St. Louis resumes surgical abortions, while Missouri blocks others
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Planned Parenthood on Thursday resumed surgical abortions in St. Louis, months after voters in November enshrined abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution. The same…
Dylan Andrews is out as UCLA’s point guard; might Donovan Dent replace him?
After an unusual trajectory to the start of his college career, UCLA’s Dylan Andrews is moving elsewhere to finish it.The junior point guard entered the…
In Oakland mayor’s race, Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor chart different paths
OAKLAND — On a recent Saturday in March, several hundred people filled the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland for a quintessential party to honor longtime Democratic Rep.…
Skims Black Friday 2025: what to expect this November
CALLING all Skims fans! The brand’s bi-annual sale is one you won't want to miss.With a focus on body positivity and inclusivity, Skims prides itself…
Democrat David Gottfried wins Minnesota House special election, restoring a 67-67 power split
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Voters in a Minnesota House district at the center of post-election drama over chamber control decisively chose Democrat David Gottfried on Tuesday, tying…
Contributor: Democrats drift dangerously out of sync with the public
Yogi Berra, the mid-century New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher known for his pithy and often-humorous life observations, once famously quipped: “When you come…
Nitrous Oxide found beside late My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bruyar
Bob Bryar, former drummer for My Chemical Romance, had tanks of nitrous oxide next to him when he was found dead, according to reports.TMZ reported…
JuJu Watkins is best player in America … and USC might be the best team
She began the game by nailing a three-pointer in less than a minute, calmly dribbling into the teeth of a swarming UCLA defense and throwing…
Trump’s bogus election claims threaten California wildfire aid
California has a problem with its elections.Not the way they’re conducted or administered, though there’s certainly room for improvement.The problem is with a certain pouty…
Coco Gauff loses to Paula Badosa in Australian Open quarterfinals
MELBOURNE, Australia — Coco Gauff’s forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at the Australian Open on Tuesday, and…
Rams’ Jared Verse mentally set for Philly: ‘I hate Eagles fans’
Jared Verse spent three years of high school in Pennsylvania.So the Rams rookie edge rusher knows all about the Philadelphia Eagles, his team’s opponent Sunday…
Jessica Simpson, Eric Johnson separate after 10-year marriage
Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson are separating after 10 years of marriage.“Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our…
Appeals court won’t block release of special counsel report on Trump Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Thursday denied a bid to block the public release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President-elect Donald Trump‘s…
November border crossings lowest seen in Biden administration
Unlawful border crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped to a four-year low, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with 46,610 people stopped between…