NEW YORK — Since the lucky numbers came up for the Atlanta Hawks for a surprising victory in the lottery, speculation centered around Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher of France as the players they would consider for the No. 1 pick. Donovan Clingan hopes he gave them someone else to...
California Real Estate Group Won’t Fight Affordable Housing Measure — for a Price
A November ballot measure to make it easier for local governments to borrow money for new infrastructure and affordable housing will likely include a big exception, preventing that money from being used to buy single-family homes. That’s thanks to a last-minute deal hammered out between a top legislative Democrat and...
Midway Through His First Season as a Dodger, Shohei Ohtani Is a Hollywood Blockbuster
CHICAGO — Halfway through his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani looks quite comfortable with his new surroundings. The Japanese slugger has been a sweet-swinging Hollywood blockbuster so far. The Dodgers are on top of the NL West with a 50-31 record, and Ohtani has played a...
Entire Hells Angels Bakersfield Chapter Arrested for Assault, Kidnapping
Six members of the Hells Angels, including the president and vice-president of the Bakersfield chapter, were arrested on Tuesday on various violent charges in a major crackdown. Ricardo Alvarez, 42, Armando Villasenor, 55, Joseph Soto Sr., 57, Joseph Soto Jr., 33, Joshua Zavala, 31, and John Seeger, 57, all of...
Rivian Shares Soar on Massive Cash Injection from Volkswagen, Starting Immediately with $1 Billion
Shares of Rivian soared 40% before markets opened Wednesday after Volkswagen vowed to invest $1 billion in the struggling electric vehicle maker immediately, and a potential total of up to $5 billion as part of a software development agreement. Rivian's market value soared close to $86 billion shortly after it...
Muscat Fire Fully Contained, Three Other Fresno County Fires Persist
The 142-acre Muscat Fire, which ignited Monday afternoon, has been fully contained, according to Cal Fire. The blaze was situated at East Muscat Avenue and South Crawford Avenue in Granite Hill, Fresno County. Cal Fire is currently managing three other active fires under the "Lightning Complex" designation This complex, sparked...
Matt Chapman and Bullpen Team up to Power Giants Past Cubs
SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Chapman's two-run single highlighted a three-run eighth inning and six San Francisco pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday night. Michael Conforto added an RBI single, and David Villar and Jorge Soler had sacrifice flies to help the...
The Supreme Court Rules for Biden Administration in a Social Media Dispute with Conservative States
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security. By a 6-3 vote, the justices threw out lower-court rulings that...
Shohei Ohtani Hits NL-Leading 24th Homer as Dodgers Edge White Sox
CHICAGO — Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and a tiebreaking RBI single, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers top the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night. Up Next Right-handers Gavin Stone (8-2, 3.04 ERA) and Erick Fedde (5-2, 3.05 ERA) pitch on Wednesday night in the series finale. Stone...
Clean Air Centers Offer Relief From Wildfire Smoke. Check Out the Map.
With wildfire season here, the California Air Resources Board has launched an interactive, statewide map of Clean Air Centers, where people can seek refuge during periods of poor air quality. The map, created in collaboration with local air quality control districts, provides a one-stop shop for Clean Air Center information,...