Despite being the youngest on the presidential ticket and the first millennial ever nominated by a major party, JD Vance appears to be struggling with his appeal, especially among younger voters. His candidacy was expected to lend some youthful energy into the Republican bid, but instead, the 40-year-old appears to...
UN Secures Humanitarian Pauses With Israel for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. World Health Organization said Thursday it has reached an agreement with Israel for limited pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children after a baby contracted the first confirmed case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory....
CHP Has 1 in 6 Jobs Vacant Despite Big Raises, Newsom’s Hiring Push
The California Highway Patrol has hundreds of job openings and a higher-than-usual vacancy rate. A new contract for CHP officers increases their pay by boosting a number of incentives, such as seniority pay and extra money for officers with police dogs. About one in six California Highway Patrol positions are...
Coffee Pot Fire Grows to More Than 5,500 Acres in Tulare County
The Coffee Pot Fire in Tulare County has expanded by 1,131 acres, bringing the total area burned to 5,683 acres with 0% containment, according to officials from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Currently, 1,429 personnel are engaged in battling the blaze, supported by 46 engines, 11 water tenders, 15...
Immigrant Home-Buying Aid and Early Prison Release Bills Spark CA Fireworks
In the final days of California's legislative session, some Democratic lawmakers are pushing controversial bills that could put their colleagues in a tough spot during an election year. It's not that California lawmakers shouldn't aim high, but in an election year, they might avoid taking on bills that could upset...
Chargers Begin Jim Harbaugh Era With Plenty of Questions on Offense
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Chargers are entering a new era under head coach Jim Harbaugh, but face numerous questions on offense as they look to turn things around after a disappointing 5-12 season in 2023. High Expectations for Harbaugh's NFL Return After winning a national championship at the...
LA Rams Begin Life Without Star Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald. It Might Not Be Fun.
LOS ANGELES — Life after Aaron Donald could be difficult for the Rams, whose entire defense was built on the bedrock of No. 99's phenomenal skills throughout coach Sean McVay's first seven seasons. Los Angeles will be much more ordinary without the retired defensive tackle, who will be replaced with...
Dodgers’ Yamamoto Makes 1st Minor League Rehab Start After Over 2 Months on Injured List
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his first rehab start after more than two months on the injured list, throwing two innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. Yamamoto's Performance in Rehab Start The right-hander allowed one hit and one earned run while striking...
Over 100 Tons of Dead Fish Collect at Greek Port After Climate-Related Mass Die-Off
VOLOS, Greece — More than 100 tons of dead fish had been collected in and around the port of Volos, in central Greece, following a mass die-off linked to extreme climate fluctuations, authorities said Thursday. The dead freshwater fish filled the bay, 320 kilometers (200 miles) north of Athens, and...
No. 23 USC Plays Its First Game as a Big Ten Member Against No. 13 LSU in Las Vegas on Sunday
LAS VEGAS - Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: Game of the Week No. 13 LSU vs. No. 23 Southern California, Sunday, 7:30 p.m. ET, at Las Vegas (ABC) LSU and Big Ten newcomer USC will debut new quarterbacks following the departures of the last two...