Bullying is a persistent issue among Asian American and Pacific Islander youth in California, concludes a recent UC Davis study. The study pinpoints at-risk groups and high-bullying regions for the first time. Based on data from more than 300,000 AAPI students surveyed between 2015 and 2021, key findings include: At-Risk...
Lakers Conduct a Public Coaching Search, Considering Hurley and Redick, in Hopes of Pleasing LeBron
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers' coaching search has been very public, seemingly chaotic and dominated by famous names. Totally Hollywood, in other words. The Lakers' reported plan to offer a massive contract to UConn coach Dan Hurley is the latest twist in the monthlong race to replace Darvin...
49ers OL Coach Explains Why They Didn’t Need a Big Investment to Upgrade the Line
SANTA CLARA — The amount of talent on the San Francisco 49ers' offense can be staggering at times. The Niners have five skilled position players who have been first- or second-team All-Pros the past three seasons, an MVP finalist in quarterback Brock Purdy and the best left tackle in football...
Woman’s 2023 Death Was First Fatal Black Bear Attack on a Human in California Records, Officials Say
DOWNIEVILLE — A woman found dead last year in a mountain community was the victim of the first documented fatal black bear attack on a human in California, authorities said. The death occurred in Downieville, a tiny town in the Sierra Nevada, two hours northeast of the state capital, Sacramento...
Need a Passport? Special Event in Exeter Will Ease the Process
On Saturday, you can take your vacation plans abroad to the Exeter Post Office Passport Fair. The post office, at 135 S. D Street, is holding a passport fair for residents of Exeter and surrounding areas from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Professionals will help you begin the process of...
A New Account Rekindles Allegations That Trump Disrespected Black People on ‘The Apprentice’
Gene Folkes had just been jettisoned as a contestant on “The Apprentice” and was commiserating with a crew member at a bar inside the lobby of Trump Tower. He was indignant — and not just at having been kicked off the reality show after its star, Donald Trump, had delivered...
Oklahoma Secures Record Fourth Consecutive NCAA Softball Title
OKLAHOMA CITY — Patty Gasso's Oklahoma Sooners have done it again. Oklahoma slugged its way to a record fourth straight NCAA softball title, getting a go-ahead, bases-clearing double from Cydney Sanders and beating Texas 8-4 on Thursday night for a two-game sweep of the Women’s College World Series championship. The...
Celtics Rout Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals Behind Brown, Returning Porzingis
BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis didn’t want to make predictions about how his body would respond heading into the NBA Finals after he spent more than a month on the sideline with a calf injury. Just fine, it turned out. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Porzingis made an immediate impact off...
What Happens When California Schools Call for the Police?
Middle schooler allegedly attacks classmate twice, choking him severely. Police recommend attempted murder charges to district attorney. School staff calls police to report squirrel with injured leg in school courtyard. Unknown man in swimsuit briefs adorned with Australian flag trespassing at high school pool. Lifeguard sees a man follow boys...
Southern Baptists Are Poised to Ban Churches with Women Pastors. Some Are Urging Them to Reconsider
From its towering white steeple and red-brick facade to its Sunday services filled with rousing gospel hymns and evangelistic sermons, First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, bears many of the classic hallmarks of a Southern Baptist church. On a recent Sunday, its pastor for women and children, Kim Eskridge, urged...