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LA Kings hire former Sharks, Oilers coach Todd McLellan

Todd McLellan was hired as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, taking over a two-time Stanley Cup-winning ...

Bill Cosby

Cosby's insurer settles LA accuser's suit before deposition

Bill Cosby's insurance company has settled another lawsuit filed by a female accuser a week before the imprisoned comedian ...

Supreme Court

High court seems likely to rule against Calif. oil workers

The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed inclined to rule against workers on oil drilling platforms off California who want to be ...

American flag graphic on police cars divides California town

The hue and cry over the placement of a bright American flag graphic on police cars has leaders in a small coastal Southern ...

Warriors squander 31-point lead, Clippers tie series at 1-1

Lou Williams led the Los Angeles Clippers to the largest postseason comeback in NBA history. Landry Shamet hit a go-ahead ...

Pederson's HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past Reds 4-3

Yasiel Puig's homer stole the show early against his former Los Angeles teammates. But Joc Pederson had the last word for the ...

San Francisco eyes charge to drive its famed Lombard Street

Thousands of tourists could soon have to pay as much as $10 to drive down world-famous Lombard Street in San Francisco.

Sacramento Kings hire Luke Walton as coach

About five minutes after hearing Luke Walton had been dismissed as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings general ...

Memorial at Nixon Library for Ed Nixon, president's brother

Ed Nixon, the younger brother of President Richard Nixon who spent years promoting his brother's legacy, was remembered at ...

AL East-leading Rays opening just fine so far in 2019

Now, this is an impressive opening for the Tampa Bay Rays. Last year, the Rays pioneered the idea of an "opener" — a pitcher ...

German Marquez

Marquez throws 1-hitter, Rockies top SF 4-0, end 8-game skid

German Marquez almost did more than merely end Colorado's losing streak. He came close to putting himself in the record book.

Alexander Rossi races to second straight Long Beach win

Alexander Rossi weaved his scooter through a horde of pedestrians and deftly maneuvered around the sun-drenched fans still ...

The Latest: Rossi races to second straight Long Beach win

The Latest on the Grand Prix of Long Beach (all times local): 3:25 p.m. Alexander Rossi has become the first driver in 12 ...

For many 'Thrones' fans, season 8 is just the first ending

Devoted "Game of Thrones" fans who've watched and re-watched all 73 episodes of the HBO series, and read and reread all 4,000 ...

German Marquez

Rockies' Marquez gives up 1st hit in 8th vs Giants

German Marquez of the Colorado Rockies has lost his no-hit bid on Evan Longoria's one-out single in the eighth inning at San ...

Trump sanctuary city idea could help migrants stay in US

An idea floated by President Donald Trump to send immigrants from the border to "sanctuary cities" to exact revenge on ...

Patrick Beverley, Kevin Durant

Curry's 38 points lead Warriors to Game 1 win over Clippers

Steve Kerr preached to the Golden State Warriors to not "take the bait." The bait being Patrick Beverley. Stephen Curry ...

AP source: Luke Walton reaches agreement to be Kings coach

Luke Walton will become coach of the Sacramento Kings, securing another NBA head coaching job just a day after parting ways ...

Part of giant hammer artwork stolen in California returned

Northern California authorities say that part of a giant hammer stolen last year has been returned. The Press Democrat in ...

In California, giant Stratolaunch jet flies for first time

A giant six-engine aircraft with the world's longest wingspan completed what company officials called a superb initial flight ...