Legislation that aims to reduce downstream disasters by funding floodplain restoration projects in Kern, Tulare and Kings counties was introduced March 28 in the California Senate. Author Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) proposes funneling $43 million toward floodplain acquisition, habitat restoration and conservation projects: $2 million for enhancement of Panorama Vista Preserve along...
Signs of a More Buyer-Friendly Housing Market Emerge for Spring
LOS ANGELES — This spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it's been in recent years — as long as they can afford to buy. Home prices are rising more slowly. Mortgage rates remain elevated, but have been mostly easing and could be...
CA’s Homeless Shelters Aren’t for Everyone. That Doesn’t Mean They Don’t Work
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Re: "7 takeaways from our investigation into California homeless shelters" For those who take a dim view of homeless shelters, I can only suggest they spend a night or two sleeping in alleys, under bridges or on freezing...
Landmark $2.8B NCAA Settlement Hearing Could Transform College Sports
Hours before college basketball crowns its next champion, the future of college sports will be hanging in the balance in a California courtroom. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken's scheduled hearing Monday in a courtroom in Oakland is expected to be the last one before the changes will truly begin under...
Is Your CA Career College or Training Program Legit? Check Its License or Violations
By Ross Teixeira, Erica Yee, and Adam Echelman, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. More Information About Our Tracker Licensed To operate, private institutions of higher education in California are required to obtain a license from the state’s Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education,...
Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Career Goals Record by Scoring His 895th
NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect shot from the place on the ice that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL history. Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's record by scoring his 895th career goal...
Doncic Scores 30 Points as Lakers Dominate NBA-Leading Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — Luka Doncic scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99 on Sunday. Austin Reaves scored 20 points and LeBron James added 19 points and seven assists for the Lakers, who have won four of five. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points...
Sengun’s 19 Points, 14 Rebounds Power Rockets Past Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Alperen Sengun had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Dillon Brooks scored 24 points and the Houston Rockets snapped the Golden State Warriors' five-game winning streak with a 106-96 victory Sunday night in a matchup of Western Conference powers. Stephen Curry was held to three points on 1-for-10...
Food Poisoning While Traveling: What You Should Know
Recent cases involving possible food poisoning among tourists have raised concerns about what travelers can do to prevent and treat food-borne illnesses — not just during off-the-beaten-path adventures, but in and around resorts. For example, a lawsuit filed this year in Toronto in connection with the food poisoning-related deaths in...
UConn Returns to Top of Women’s Basketball, Dominates South Carolina
TAMPA, Fla. — During the final sweet moments of UConn's 12th national title, Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers embraced after the star guard departed her final game with the Huskies. It was the moment they wanted all along. "They've all been gratifying, don't get me wrong," Auriemma said. "But this...